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o Mr. Cook made a motion to accept the minutes with revisions. Ms. Thornbrugh <br />seconded the motion. <br />o Roll call: Mr. Cook (Yes), Ms. Zollo (Yes), Mr. Sahl (Yes), Ms. Thornbrugh <br />(Yes) and Mr. Colombo (Yes) <br /> The motion passed. <br /> <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br /> <br /> Conservation Commission Introduction / Candidate: Seana Pitt <br /> <br />Introduction and Background <br /> Grew up in Norfolk, Massachusetts, and Spent 30 years in New York <br /> Retired and moved back to Cape Cod <br /> Interested in water conservation and environmental issues <br /> Highlighted the importance of addressing past environmental decisions <br /> Emphasized the impact of climate change on the area <br />Professional Experience and Skills <br /> 30-year career at American Express <br /> Experience in compliance programs, product development, and policy work <br /> Believes her skills are transferable to the Conservation Commission role <br /> Willing to learn about site plans and technical aspects of the job <br /> Offered to help with project management, such as the NOAA application <br />Environmental Perspective <br /> Discussed approach to ‘raise and replace’ projects <br /> Believes in considering improvements, even if not 100% ideal <br /> Emphasized the importance of preserving undeveloped land <br /> Supports making informed decisions for future environmental benefits <br />ConCom’s Role and Regulations <br /> Discussed ConCom’s role in addressing climate change issues <br /> Mentioned focus on floodplain management and erosion control <br /> Acknowledged the need to learn various regulations and bylaws <br /> Offered experience in stakeholder engagement and communication strategies <br />Education and Certification <br /> Willing to take courses for fundamental certification as a commissioner <br /> Expressed readiness to learn the rules and regulations <br /> Showed enthusiasm for ongoing education in the field <br />Field Work and Personal Qualities <br /> Comfortable with field work, including dealing with ticks and brush <br /> Background in bilogy and experience with outdoor environments <br /> Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to engage in all aspects of the role <br /> <br /> Water Quality: <br /> Regulation 25 (LSCSF) discussion on performance standards: <br />o Subcommittee has not yet reviewed <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />