Conservation Commission 12/9/25
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Tuesday,
December 9, 2025
7PM – 9 PM
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RICHMOND CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Meeting agenda, Tuesday December 9, 2025, 7:00 PM
The RCC will meet in person at the Town Offices Conf Rm A with a virtual presence.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87141033771
Meeting ID: 871 4103 3771
Join instructions
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Agenda: Please note that times are approximate
a. 7:00 Committee business (10 minutes):
• Start recording Zoom and unmute, speakers on.
• Roll call and confirm Quorum; Welcome and identify public in attendance.
• Appoint timekeeper and minutes taker
• Approve Nov 11th minutes
• Additions/Changes to Agenda
b. 7:10 Update on Administrative/Organizational Items (20 minutes)
• Scheduling update: 2nd Tuesday, 7-9pm
• Agenda timing and order
• RCC’s ability to submit CRF apps
• Packet item: Responses to RCC Questions.pdf
c. 7:30 Update on Assistive Software (5 minutes)
• Introduced species mapping (EDDMapS)
• Listserv options: Mailchimp, Gaggle, etc
d. 7:35 Review RCC Application (15 minutes)
• Packet item:RCC Application.pdf
e. 7:50 ANR State Wetlands Rules (20 minutes)
• Executive Order 06-25: “Promoting Housing Construction and Rehabilitation”
• Wetlands Rulemaking: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/wetlands/wetlands-rulemaking
• Public hearings 12/15 & 12/16
• Comment period ends 01/15/26
• Packet item: Wetlands Email.pdf
f. 8:10 Update on RMT CRF App (10 minutes)
• Selectboard approved application
• RMT deferring to RCC for expertise and materials relating to BMPs
• Plan for generating materials? Consider:
• Seasonal mowing schedule • Introduced species identification • Equipment cleaning reminders • Sign out sheet
g. 8:20 Discussion on RCC Website Updates (15 minutes)
• Commission Purpose
• Brief CRF Explanation and Invitation to Apply
• RCC projects (SOS, RPT, etc)?
• Mailing list?
h. 8:35 Town Plan Feedback (15 minutes)
• https://www.richmondvt.gov/boards-meetings/town-plan-2026-steering-committee
• Month of December 2025 - Refinements to Plan based on public comment will be considered by Steering Committee and Planning Commission
i. 8:50 Organizing Panel Discussion for Introduced Species (5 minutes)
j. 8:55 Closure (5 minutes)
• Business for Upcoming meeting on 1/13
• Motion to adjourn
Packet Items: • RCC Application.pdf• Wetlands Email.pdf• Responses to RCC Questions.pdf