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 Possible Solution: An interest in exploring methods to cap the number of <br />hearings and applications per meeting, as practiced by other towns. <br /> Regulatory Consideration: Legal counsel engagement is necessary to <br />ensure any restrictions are legally defensible. <br />o Commissioners Comment: <br /> Public Interaction: Consideration of prioritizing public comment at the <br />beginning of meetings for convenience. <br /> Pre-Meeting Information: Possibility of providing a simplified “outreach <br />document” to guide representatives and applicants on crucial presentation <br />elements <br />o Legal and Procedural Considerations: <br /> There are challenges in determining the legality of blocking new <br />applications from being added to an already packed schedule. Current <br />Commented \[AP2\]: In my previous statement, I <br />incorrectly said that slots were being filled. <br />practice may not have explicit legal backing <br /> Discussions are ongoing about whether agenda timestamps are necessary <br />and comply with open meeting laws. <br />o Next Steps (Conservation Staff): <br /> Information Gathering: An email will be sent to the Conservation Agent <br />network to gather insights on handling application volume. <br /> Feedback Collection: Await responses from other agents and consideration <br />of consultation with legal counsel for guidance on potential changes to the <br />protocols. <br /> <br />UPDATES <br /> <br /> Red Brook Road Culvert (Waquoit Bay Research Reserve-grant assistance): <br />o Planning and permitting phase ongoing <br />o Grant secured for town-planned projects <br /> Upper Quashnet Restoration <br />o NOAA - Grant secured for town-planned projects <br />Commented \[AP3\]: Added for clarification <br /> Johns Pond and Santuit Pond Milfoil <br /> Chop Chaque Bog Restoration Local Comprehensive Plan: <br />o 2 bids were received for the Restoration Project: Speakman Excavation and <br />Sumco Ecological Contracting <br /> Both bids came under the total grant budget of $260,000. <br />o The recommendation is to go with Sumco due to their greater experience in <br />wetland restoration <br />o A formal recommendation for Sumco Ecological Contracting selection will be <br />presented to the Select Board at their upcoming meeting September 23, 2024 <br /> Local Comprehensive Plan - None <br />5 <br /> <br /> <br />