Motion to APPROVE Regular Meeting minutes from July 19, 2022
1.
Motion to APPROVE Regular Meeting minutes from July 19, 2022 with addition of Councilor
Rodriguez to the attendance list.
APPROVED AND SO DECLARED
Bruce Garstka
RESULT:
MOVER:
Michael E. Marelli
SECONDER:
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Marelli Garstka Yuhas Holmberg
Thorne Angelini Martic
AYE
EXCUSED
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
Continued discussion of topics which farmers showed interest in.
1.
Chairman Garstka said that the Farmers he spoke with were most interested in Accessory
dwelling units (ADU).
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Any other Old Business
None.
2.
IX.
1.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss ways and methods the Town could employ and encourage farming
No comments.
Any other New Business
2.
A Purchase order is being created to pay a membership fee the CT Farm Bureau in the amount of
$200.00. The Standard Farmer membership is full benefits including full voting privileges,
one-on-one consulting advice, complimentary programs and publications.
Chairman Garstka presented the idea of canceling the September meeting and having the
Commission go to the CT Farm Bureau meeting instead at Holmberg Orchard (on top of the hill)
at 6:30. This would not be an official Town meeting and no voting will take place. Attendance is
optional but encouraged. Mr. Holmberg will need a head count. Chairman Garstka will have an
email sent to all the Commission members with the cancellation notice.
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