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o Red Brook Road culvert: Andrew going to answer questions about RBR replacement, <br />permitting and funding. Possibly under ARPA funds (Steve Cook) <br />o Upper Quashnet restoration: Still ongoing at planning, prep permitting and design plans, no <br />specific updates <br />o Bylaw Review subcommittee: Did hear back from both Paul and Alex, looks like 9/1 is <br />consensus. Brian LMK if that work for you <br />o Johns Pond and Santuit Pond Milfoil: I was in error in my update last meeting, treatment <br />took place this past Wednesday. DNR provided an update and posted advisories. Treatment <br />was the same. Will wait for next follow-up survey to determine success, mid to late fall. <br />Strategy meeting yet to be scheduled for next year. <br />o Chop Chaque Bog: Ground penetrating radar results; just finalized, no real changes. Project <br />revised timeline under phase 2. Conversation is around staying on track for winter 2023 for <br />construction. <br />o Local Comprehensive Plan: No new updates, close to having survey ready <br />o Land Acquisition Sub-Committee: looking for any commissioners interested (Alex and <br />Brian volunteered). Putting together a list of priority properties and look to set up date and <br />time. <br /> <br />• ADDITIONAL TOPICS: <br />Agent asked Chairman for a roll call vote to discuss proposed regulatory and bylaw <br />changes proposed at town meeting. <br />Paul Columbo asks for a motion to discuss proposed bylaw regulatory changes that are <br />being proposed. <br /> Alex Zollo makes a motion <br /> Marjorie Claprood seconded the motion <br />Paul Columbo calls for the vote to open up a discussion on the articles and bylaws that <br />are up for possible adoption at town meeting: <br />Discussion between Tomas J. O’Neill and Agent around what the vote is for and the <br />validity of opening the discussion at this time. Agent explains the need for discussion <br />due to the time sensitive nature as the warrant is being finalized. <br />Paul Columbo calls for a vote to discuss: <br /> Tomas J. O’Neill: Yes <br /> Brian Weeden: Yes <br /> Alex Zollo: Yes <br /> Marjorie Claprood: Yes <br /> Charlie Dalton: Yes <br /> Paul Columbo: Yes, and motion carries <br /> <br />Agent states the article for section C, the consultants proposed for restricting new <br />structures and new development in the flood zone has been redacted and removed; as <br />zoning changes are taking place and there needs to be cooperation with language and <br />have extended discussion; as well as the language around fertilizer in any wetlands. <br />Agent states after a conversation with DNR, this needs to be clarified and redefined <br />particularly since the mitigation plantings need some sort of fertilizer to get them started. <br />Buffer zone expansion discussion and materials presented to Selectman’s committee <br />and FinCom earlier and some assumptions around the proposed buffer zone for <br />pollution control, Agent reminding the commission there is the waiver process in place if <br />it puts a developability of a lot in jeopardy. Some assumptions in place not correct. <br /> <br />Paul Columbo is interested in forming an education commission to help education the <br />population around the sensitive issues and regulations. Suggestion is to think about it for <br />next meeting as a possible agenda item. <br /> <br />Brian Weeden suggests calling it an outreach committee vs education committee, and <br /> <br />