Conservation Commission - Regular Meeting (HYBRID)

Conservation Commission - Regular Meeting (HYBRID) - Mar 23 2026 Agenda Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM South Portland Conservation Commission - Regular Meeting Time: 6:30pm Meeting Location: Planning & Development - Haueser Conference Room 829 Sawyer Street, South Portland, ME Google Meet joining info: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dak-krhf-jzw Or dial: (US) +1 413-679-4281 PIN: 565 441 119# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dak-krhf-jzw?pin=8490113237143 To watch the meeting virtually when it is held in "Hybrid" format, click the "Video" button above or copy/paste the direct URL link into your web browser. Please note: Members of the public attending virtually via Google Meet will be required to use the "raise hand" function and called on in order to be granted mic access during the public comment portion of the agenda. Page A. Administrative - Opening 1. Land Acknowledgement We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the first people of Wabanakek or Dawnland. The Passamaquoddy, Micmac, Penobscot, Abenaki and Maliseet collectively represent the Wabanaki Confederacy. We acknowledge their ancestors- past, present and future. We honor with gratitude the land itself and this calls us to commit to learning to be better stewards of the land we inhabit and invite all people to share in the work. 2. Attendance / Roll Call / Membership Updates A list of all currently appointed Conservation Commission members can be found here: https://onboard.southportland.org/board/3537 3. Approval of Minutes - February 19, 2026 5 Draft meeting minutes from the 02/19/26 meeting of the SPCC are attached. SPCC Minutes 2.19.26.docx Page 1 of 6 B. Public Comment Members of the public may provide public comment during this agenda item for up to 3 minutes per person. Commenters will be asked to state their name and address for the record. C. Regular Business 1. Staff Updates Vote on CPC New Liaison 2. Aubrey Strause 1. Updates to the Municipal Stormwater Permit (MS4). 2. Location of Barberry Creek data logger in summer 2026 3. Update of Trout Brook Watershed Management Plan: a. stream corridor and habitat assessment b. Trout Brook data collection in summer 2026 3. Events & Outreach Standing item to discuss upcoming public events and community outreach opportunities, including social and digital media content updates. -Discussion of youth member/outreach -FWCF community project submissions -Earth day April 22nd, 2026 4. Freshwater Compensation Funds Project Updates Standing item to discuss updates on activities using Freshwater Compensation Funds D. Committee Reports / Updates 1. Open Space Acquisition Committee Current OSAC liaison: Peter Wilson Most recent meeting(s): February 12th, 2026 Upcoming meeting: April 09, 2026 2. Comprehensive Plan Committee Current CPC liaison: Christopher Payne Most recent CPC meeting(s): March 4th, 2026 Upcoming CPC meeting(s): The Comprehensive Plan Committee will be discussing city-wide strategies to guide the City's future growth and development, as well as Key Land Use Policy Areas (KLUPAs), specific geographic areas where more place-based policies are needed to achieve the broader vision, goals, and objectives. For updates and upcoming event details on the City of South Portland's Comprehensive Planning efforts, visit the South Portland 2040 website ( https://southportland2040.com/ ). 3. City Council/Planning Board/Staff Updates Page 2 of 6  City Council Updates Feb 3, 2026- City Council Meeting  None Feb 10, 2026- City Council Meeting  Climate Resilience Overlay Zone Feb 17, 2026- City Council Meeting  None Mar 5, 2026- City Council Meeting  None Planning Board Updates Feb 9, 2026- Planning Board Hearing  None Feb 25, 2026- Planning Board Hearing  75 Dartmouth- Parking Lot Expansion Mar 11, 2026- Planning Board Hearing  None Under Completeness Review E. Administration - Closing 1. Date of Next Scheduled Meeting The South Portland Conservation Commission meets on the 3rd Mondays (if needed) of every month. Next scheduled SPCC meeting: Thursday, February 19, 2026 Projected future meeting dates:  Monday, April 20, 2026- Discuss  Monday, May 18, 2026  Monday, June 22, 2026 * indicates a SPCC member will be absent during a specific meeting date 2. Future Agenda Items Standing agenda item for discussion of future agenda items. Tentative meeting dates for previously proposed agenda items are below. Upcoming meetings:  Artificial vs. natural turf  Social media content schedule (recurring) 3. Announcements Standing item for committee announcements. Upcoming Events: Social media/community newsletter Page 3 of 6  Earth Day Event April 22, 2026 Past Events:  South Portland Climate Resilience Zoning Open House #2 - Wednesday, May 21st @ 5:30-7:30pm | SMCC Oceanview Dining Hall  Clarks Pond Trail Guided Bird Walk w/SPLT - May 26th, 2025 4. Adjournment Page 4 of 6  South Portland Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes – February 19, 2026 • Present: Adrienne Jalbert, Caleb Abbott, John Lorenc, Peter Ryan, Peter Wilson • Absent: Chris Payne • Staff Present: Kevin Anderson • Land Acknowledgement read by Peter Wilson • Minutes from February 2nd: o Peter R. moved to approve minutes. o Adrienne seconded. ▪ All voted in favor. • Public Comment o No public comment. • Staff Updates o February 26th at 5pm – Equity Centered Training at the Community Center o March 12th at 5pm – Training Session at Community Center for President, VP, and Secretary o March 26th – Mandatory Training for all Commission Members o Jetport paying fine of $125,000 for tree clearing and also replanting trees on the site. o Solar project also pulled out. • Events and Outreach o Top priorities/idea/notes for Mahoney Project: ▪ Bird Safe Glass ▪ Stormwater/surface water issue mentioned ▪ Buffer zone with Trout Brook ▪ Ensure runoff diversion ▪ Ensure protection of green space at Mahoney to the maximum extent practicable ▪ Avoid development of the current greenspace at Mahoney o Strategic Plan ▪ SPCC reviewed the strategic plan draft from April 2025 ▪ Discussed opportunities to partner and ways to engage. • How do we facilitate more outreach? ▪ Discussed the possibility of combining OSAC and SPCC ▪ Adrienne will reach out to Karl to discuss this change. Page 5 of 6 • Freshwater Wetland Compensation Fund Project Updates o None • Open Space Acquisition Committee Report o OSAC website created. o Kevin created a map of all acquired properties. • Comprehensive Plan Committee Report o No updates. • City Council/Planning Board/Staff Updates o Climate resilience overlay zone workshop on February 10th. Council is moving it forward with first and second reads. • Next Meeting o Monday, March 23, 2026 o Caleb will be absent. o Monday, April 6, 2026 o Monday, May 18, 2026 • Future Agenda Items: o Earth Day Booth ▪ Banner for Earth Day/SPCC ▪ Handouts ▪ Interactive activities? Map? Survey? ▪ Bird walk schedule handout • Meeting Adjourned at 7:17pm. ▪ Adrienne moved to adjourn. ▪ Caleb seconded. o Vote: ▪ All in favor. South Portland Conservation Commission 2 Page 6 of 6