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Commission elects Sandra Wallace as chair, agrees to shift meeting start to 4:30 p.m.
Summary
At the start of the meeting the commission nominated and approved Sandra Wallace as chair by voice; members also agreed to shift future meeting start times to 4:30 p.m. while keeping the second-Wednesday cadence for the near term. The commission approved minutes by motion and second.
The South Thomaston Conservation Commission nominated Sandra Wallace and approved her as chair by voice vote at the start of the meeting. Henry Spencer made the nomination; members indicated assent and the commission proceeded with the agenda.
The commission then moved and seconded approval of the minutes; the motion received a second and the revised minutes were approved without extended debate.
Meeting schedule: Members discussed changing the regular start time and meeting day. After debate about member availability and Zoom limitations, the commission agreed to change the start time to 4:30 p.m. but to delay switching which Wednesday of the month until at least October; members said they will keep the second Wednesday schedule for the near term to accommodate August and September availability.
What happens next: The commission will update calendars to reflect the new 4:30 p.m. start time and will circulate the updated meeting schedule. The commission also plans to bring a trail proposal and supporting materials to the Select Board for review next Tuesday before any town funding is committed.
