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, September 19, 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: 2333 589 1453 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 August 15, 2023 Regular Meeting E. Request for Comment F. Officer’s and Committee Reports 1. Chair’s Report i. Bylaw Updates 2. Agricultural Committee ii. Ag Program Land Lab – Rebecca reach-out to BOE iii. Set annual review/update for Forest City Farm by Gabe Russo 3. Outreach Committee i. Conservation Corner Update – Brian Gartner draft from Judy Konopka 4. Open Space Management Committee i. Wilcox Management ii. Open Space Priorities/Signage – Boy Scout Support – Improvements: Sign design change 5. Open Space Acquisition Committee i. 470 Chamberlain Road ii. Country Club Road Site iii. Pamecha Pond Location G. Old Business 1. Red Maple Swamp 2. Trail Guide Kate Miller’s files updating and reprinting 3. Proposed right to Farm Ordinance H. New Business None 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