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Kennebunk conservation commission advances Rogers Pond native-plant policy, meets with specialist
Summary
The Conservation Commission moved to draft a native-plant policy for Rogers Pond after Parks removed invasive burning bush at Rotary Park; commissioners will consult a native-plant specialist from Larkspur and work with staff to add the firm to the town vendor list.
The Town of Kennebunk Conservation Commission agreed March 30 to initiate a native-plant policy for Rogers Pond and to pursue vendor and engineering coordination for a master plan.
Minutes record that Parks and Facilities removed invasive burning bush at Rotary Park, prompting the commission to accelerate habitat-restoration work. Jennifer Shack will collect examples of native-plant policies from other municipalities. Lee Sullivan will meet April 2 with Julie MacLead, described in the minutes as a native-plant specialist with Larkspur, to discuss species selection and restoration techniques. Sullivan will also contact Hannah Watson, the commission’s staff liaison, about the steps needed to add Larkspur to the town’s vendor list so the specialist can be engaged formally. The commission said it needs to consult Town Engineer Chris Osterrieder regarding the Rogers Pond master plan and assigned Jennifer Shack to arrange a Zoom meeting in the coming weeks.
The commission did not record formal procurement or budget decisions in the minutes; minutes indicate the commission will pursue vendor-list addition and master-plan coordination before committing funds or contracts.
Next steps: staff-liaison follow-up to vendor-list requirements, the April 2 meeting between Sullivan and Larkspur’s Julie MacLead, and a follow-up discussion with Chris Osterrieder about the Rogers Pond master plan.
