HomeMy WebLinkAbout04092015 Nantucket Agriculture Commission MinutesNantucket Agricultural Commission
Minutes from April 9th, 2015
In Attendance:
Patty Myers
John Kuszpa
Campbell Sutton
Michelle Whelan
Not In Attendance:
Dane DeCarlo
Dan Baird
Adgenda:
1. Vote on minutes from 2/26/15- Michelle motions, John seconds, all in favor
2. on-going discussion:
a. review response from Mass dept of agriculture- Michelle has contacted
representative who can come out and meet with us. Learned that a senate bill in
process gives Ag commissions some control over Health department regulations.
b. review response from health department regarding the keeping of animals-
Campbell said: Health department was unaware Ag Com was working on the
regulations, Richard Ray will present our suggestions to his board. There is a 3
week public comment period. Rewriting of the law was inspired by complaints
about roosters. Patty looked into last month's animal complaints. there were 3 for
roosters. Campbell- suggests putting it in the newspaper. (Public comment
period)
c. discuss response from Dylan Wallace RE- proposed updates: All agree we like his
comments. Agree that smell is a problem.
d. Q= contacting other livestock owners for feedback?? If so discuss format and
approach: Michelle suggests using email list from the fair or put notice up at
elections. Maybe get a newspaper article written? Get educational/informational
materials about raising chickens?
3. open discussion: How to get the word out about needing new members? Patty will talk to
Catherine Stover.
4. discussion of future objectives-should we reduce to 5 members and put it in town
meeting? Find different time/place for the meetings.
5. set agenda for next meeting:
a. Vote on minutes from 2/26/15 & 4/9/15 mtgs
b. On-going Discussion Keeping of Animals Regulations -- postponed to next
regular meeting
c. Open Discussion Meet with Pete Westover from Massachusetts Agricultural
Department with lead-in by Michelle Whelan
d. Discussion of future Objectives Set agenda for next meeting
e. Set Date, Time, and Place for next meeting
f. Adjourn
6. set time and place for next meeting
7. adjourn
8.
Meeting Start: 19:09
Adjourned: 20:15