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WEST SENECA ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION - MEETING MINUTES WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER - 1300 UNION ROAD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224 • Boy Scouts outreach regarding bee boxes Mr. Szablewski reported receiving a Facebook message from local Boy Scouts expressing interest in assisting with installation of bee boxes in Town parks and responded saying he would bring the inquiry to the Commission’s attention. Chairperson Amadon stated this matter should be coordinated with Highway Superintendent Brian Adams. Ms. Duffy stated she would reach out to Highway Superintendent Brian Adams to explore feasibility and points of contact, and would report back after clarification of the request. ONGOING COMMISSION PROJECTS • Update on Tree Inventory Grant Chairperson Amadon reported submission of the first-quarter progress report to the Department of Environmental Conservation contact and its distribution to the Commission. Chairperson Amadon reported that the grants forester has not yet responded to Highway Superintendent Brian Adams regarding questions to adjust the scope to include a community forest management plan (beyond the completed right-of-way street inventory). Chairperson Amadon reported there is remaining budget sufficient to proceed with the community forest management plan work in parks and stated the Town has reviewed TreeKeeper software data to identify hazardous trees for priority trimming and mitigation. Chairperson Amadon stated the response delay does not prevent community outreach and education activities. • Reminder for BNAC Earth Day clean-up event at Birchfield Park on April 25th, 10:00 AM to Noon Chairperson Amadon stated he will attend and set up a table to discuss Commission activities, the grant, tree education, etc. Ms. Lipiew stated she will attend as well. Ms. Geller stated she would print full-size QR codes and laminate them for the Commission’s use. Mr. Szablewski stated he would provide Ms. Geller active QR codes linking to the Environmental Corner webpage and Facebook. • Coordinate with Town Highway Department for a park clean-up event on May 16th Chairperson Amadon reported he sent notes to Highway Superintendent Brian Adams but has not received a response due to travel; he stated he will follow up shortly and will include inquiry regarding permission to hang bee boxes in specific parks as discussed above. GOVERNANCE 2