Commission on Conservation & Agriculture

Chairperson Brian Gartner Commission Vice-Chair Members Bob Daniels Michael Thomas Kate Miller on Jane Brawerman David Bauer Michael Maier Conservation & Agriculture Barbara Schukoske Vacant Alternates Ellen Lukens Kristen Rzasa Staff James Sipperly, Environmental Planner SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA DATE: Thursday, May 25, 2023 TIME: 7:00 p.m. Meeting to be held in person only. Room 208, Municipal Building. A. Call to Order B. Accept the Agenda C. Public Forum –Partner Reports D. Approval of Minutes: 1. Minutes of the February 21, 2023 Special Meeting E. Request for Comment None F. Officer’s and Committee Reports 1. Chair’s Report i. Bylaw Updates ii. Model Agricultural Land Use Lease Agreement eg: Fair weather farms, East Street/Plumb Road 2. Trails Committee i. ATV activity Lamentation Mountain/Land Trust properties – David Brown 3. Agriculture Committee i. Ag Program/Grant Update 4. Outreach Committee i. Conservation Corner update 5. Open Space Management Committee i. Wilcox & Guida Management Plans – Eric Hansen, CT Certified Forester F720 ii. Open Space priorities for maintenance, parking signage etc. 6. Open Space Acquisition Committee G. Old Business 1. Red Maple Swamp Environmental Review Team Assessment – in progress, team met on June 22, 2022 2. Trail mapping updating – GPS utilization 3. Trail Guide updating and reprinting (Trail Guide electronic files) 4. Agricultural Grant – proposed second round 5. Proposed Eagle Scout projects – benches, bog bridges ??? H. New Business 1. CT Trail Grant Application – Pistol Creek cart paths upgrades and Mattabesett Trail Connections 2. Proposed right to Farm Ordinance 3. Proposed Livestock and Poultry Ordinance 4. Future Maintenance of Open Space Parcels 5. Reimbursement of Volunteer Expenses I. Member Forum J. Adjournment If you require special accommodations for any meeting, please call the ADA Coordinator at (860) 638-4540, (voice) or (860) 638-4812 (TDD/TTY), or the Town Clerk’s Office at (860) 638-4910 at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled meeting. Page 1 of 1