Conservation Advisory Board minutes — April 8, 2026

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o Motioned by Wendy Schoenwetter, seconded by Dan Gerhardt, the Town of
  Marilla Conservation Advisory Board unanimously voted, 9-0, to recommend
  that the Town of Marilla place a one-year moratorium on Data Centers,
  effective immediately.

b. Deer Harvest – New DEC Recommendations
  o The DEC is proposing changes to increase antlerless deer harvest. These new
  rules would include the following:
   Allow hunters to obtain up to four permits in some areas
   Permit unlimited transfer of DMPs between hunters
   Expand early antlerless deer hunting season in select areas
   Create “Earn-a-2nd-Buck” systems (harvest a doe to earn another buck
  tag)
   Bonus permits for harvesting antlerless deer

  The DEC is accepting public comment for the proposed changes through May 17
  by emailing [email protected].

c. PACE – Interested Properties
  o The PACE program is waiting on their next round of funding for their program.
  CAB will continue to receive updates regarding PACE funding and update the
  community as more information is available. Interested community members
  are also encouraged to keep in contact with Rachel.

d. Earth Day
  o Earth Day will be celebrated April 22-26
  o Continue to help Councilman Dologowski advertise for the event

e. Grill Site Update
  o Concerns regarding rock wall at old grill site. Costly and concerns regarding
  sinking.
  o Researched a large sign welcoming people to Marilla with trees
  o It is proposed that the bell tower will be installed on the north side of Bullis
  Road, across from the memorial. The bell is being lettered.
  o Shelter is still proposed for on site.

f.  Ag Day Update
  o Eight bands currently secured for the parade. Fifteen bands were contacted.
  o Currently 24 tractors registered.
  o Bounce houses secured with BounceNation. 20x30 structure with slides, free
  for use at event and a “wipeout” style structure being rented to use for no
  charge which will have a charge to use at the event
  o Two new food trucks secured in addition to Taffy’s