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Conservation commission to recommend Dave Wetzinger as alternate member; formal vote delayed
Summary
A committee recommended Dave Wetzinger as an alternate on the commission; commissioners praised his National Park Service background and agreed to forward a recommendation to the select board or bring him before the board, but a formal commission vote was not taken tonight because of the posting error.
The commission's alternate-selection committee recommended Dave Wetzinger as its preferred candidate for an alternate commissioner slot, and commissioners agreed to move the recommendation to the select board for consideration.
Why it matters: Alternates can participate in conservation-commission business when full members are absent; members said Wetzinger's background would be an asset to the town.
At the meeting, the chair summarized Wetzinger's credentials, saying he is a resident who recently retired after 37 years with the National Park Service and "was the superintendent of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty." Commissioners who had reviewed applicants said Wetzinger had relevant experience with easements, land management and public engagement.
Because the agenda posting error prevented formal votes tonight, commissioners agreed to prepare a written recommendation and either ask Wetzinger to appear before the select board or schedule a properly noticed special meeting to vote. Treasurer Chris McDade and other members signaled support and suggested staff invite Wetzinger to the next select-board meeting so the select board could act once the commission's recommendation is filed.
Next steps: The commission will draft a recommendation and coordinate whether to ask Wetzinger to appear at the next select-board meeting or to bring the appointment up at a noticed commission meeting for a formal vote.
