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Mashpee Planning Board <br /> Minutes of Meeting <br /> July 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. <br /> Mashpee Town Hall-16 Great Neck Road North <br /> Virtual/Remote Meeting-Call In (508) 539-1400 x8585 <br /> Broadcast Live on Local Channel 18 <br /> Approved 8/5/20 <br /> Present: Chairman John(Jack) Phelan, Mary Waygan, Dennis Balzarini, Joseph Callahan, John <br /> Fulone <br /> Also Present: Evan Lehrer-Town Planner, Charles Rowley-Consultant Engineer <br /> Absent: Robert (Rob) Hansen (Alt.) <br /> CALL TO ORDER <br /> Chairman Phelan opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and read a statement regarding the order of <br /> Governor Baker suspending provisions of the Open Meeting Law, issued March 12, 2020. The meeting <br /> was being live streamed and could be viewed at www.mashpeema_gov/channe118, since Town Hall <br /> was currently closed to the public. Viewers wishing to provide comment could call (508) 539-1400, <br /> extension 8585, though there was nothing on the agenda at this time requiring public comment. <br /> The Chair tools attendance by roll call with Mr. Balzarini, Ms. Waygan, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Fulone and <br /> Mr. Hansen stating their presence. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES—July 1,2020 <br /> Mr. Fulone had submitted amendments, which were reflected in the amended version of the minutes. <br /> There were no additional comments regarding the minutes. <br /> MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to accept the minutes from the July 1 meeting. Mr. <br /> Callahan seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Balzarini-yes; Ms. Waygan-yes; Mr. <br /> Callahan-yes; Mr. Fulone-yes; Chairman Phelan-yes <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Discussion of LCP Timeline-The Chair noted that, given the pandemic and addition of a new <br /> member to the Board, he wished to reassess the applicability of the survey and questions posed in the <br /> survey, and whether additional questions should be considered. Mr. Lehrer was seeking Board <br /> feedback regarding expectations to move forward with the update to the Local Comprehensive Plan, <br /> referencing progress made in March, which included survey distribution and data. Mr. Lehrer <br /> emphasized the importance of public outreach and interaction in person, and the challenges now <br /> associated with doing so now. Initially, the survey was plamled to be released around the time of <br /> Town Meeting. Chairman Phelan noted his preference that Mr. Fulone have a chance to review the <br /> questions identified for the survey, and have additional open discussions. The Chair suggested taking <br /> the next few weeks to review the information and laying out the framework at a future meeting, in <br /> person, possibly the second meeting in August. Mr. Balzarini and Mr. Fulone agreed. Mr. Lehrer <br /> suggested the Board consider how best to engage with the community to encourage crucial feedback, <br /> considering strategies in order to clarify the timeline. The Chair agreed that it could be discussed <br /> further when the Board met in person as a group. Ms. Waygan suggested that there were some LCP <br /> Chapters requiring updates, such as Open Space achievements, which could be completed by staff and <br /> would not require public comment. The Chair agreed and suggested that it could be further considered <br /> once all Board members reviewed all of the information. Ms. Waygan recommended setting <br /> parameters, rather than continuing to analyze and the Chair suggested having the discussion in person. <br /> Ms. Waygan also referenced discussion from Mr. Callahan regarding assisted living and Mr. Lehrer <br /> 1 <br />