Commission on Conservation & Agriculture

Chairperson Bob Daniels Commission Vice-Chair Members Brian Gartner 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 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA DATE: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 TIME: 7:00 p.m. Meeting to be held online and in person. Room 208, Municipal Building, Members of the public may view/listen to the meeting using electronic equipment as follows: 1. Going to https://webex.com and joining the meeting using the appropriate meeting number and password 2. Launching the WebEx application and joining the meeting using the appropriate meeting number and password Via telephone at 1-408-418-9388 and the appropriate access code Webinar Number/Access Code: 2344 700 1844 Webinar Password: Middletown Panelist Password: openspace A. Call to Order B. Accept the Agenda C. Public Forum D. Approval of Minutes: 1. Minutes of the June 20, 2023 Regular Meeting E. Request for Comment F. Officer’s and Committee Reports 1. Chair’s Report i. Bylaw Updates ii. Agricultural Land Use Lease Agreement eg: Fair weather farms, East Street/Plumb Road iii. New Members/Committee Assignments iv. Meeting Timeframes 2. Agricultural Committee i. Grant Update ii. Ag Program Land Lab iii. Promote Community Gardens, etc. in more Urban areas iv. Forest City Farms/Blue Moon Group 3. Outreach Committee i. Conservation Corner Update 4. Open Space Management Committee i. Wilcox Management: Next Step ii. Open Space Priorities/Signage 5. 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 Guide updating and reprinting (Trail Guide electronic files) 3. Eagle Scout projects – Signage, etc. H. New Business 1. Proposed right to Farm Ordinance 2. Proposed Livestock and Poultry Ordinance 3. Future Open Space Parcels 4. Clarification on what can use Maintenance dollars for 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