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been advised to renotice abutters and requested a vote on a time to reopen the Public Hearing. There <br /> was consensus to schedule the Hearing for January 2. <br /> MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to continue the Public Hearing for the Wireless Tower <br /> Facility to January 2 at 7:10 p.m. Mr. Weeden seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> None at this time <br /> CHAIRMAN'S REPORT <br /> None at this time <br /> BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE UPDATES <br /> Cape Cod Commission-Mr. Weeden confirmed that the RPP would be moving forward to the <br /> Assembly of Delegates for further review. The Chair inquired whether there would be an additional <br /> Public Hearing and Mr. Weeden responded that he would check into it. The Chair stated that she had <br /> provided comment to the Cape Cod Commission, as a private citizen, that the State mandated 10% for <br /> affordable housing should be included within the main body of the RPP. <br /> Community Preservation Committee-The Chair reported that the deadline for applications <br /> had been extended to November 30. Applications should be submitted to the Town Manager's office, <br /> to be distributed to the Committee. <br /> Design Review Committee-Mr. Cummings reported that signs had been considered at <br /> their meeting, both street and building signs, for RCA and ABC. The signs fit within limits that had <br /> been discussed. Mr. Lehrer stated that he was working to develop a manual that would offer <br /> clarification for applicants and to provide a set criteria for the Committee, to assess such as issues as <br /> architectural features and provide consistency. <br /> Plan Review-No meeting <br /> Environmental Oversight Committee-Mr. Cummings reported that they were reviewing the <br /> plastic bag and plastic straw bylaw. Quahogs had been purchased and planted and the oyster season <br /> was open November 1-March 31, The Sewer Commission appointed their membership, but there had <br /> been no meetings. The algae bloom at Santuit Pond had subsided. AmeriCorps would be performing <br /> additional work at the herring run. A CPC application had been submitted for the Quashnet River <br /> realignment. The Chair discussed the history of the Base's impact to the bog, and Mr. Lehrer <br /> explained that the effort was to restore the area to its natural ecosystem and the River's natural flow. <br /> Mr. Weeden expressed interest in learning more about the project and the Chair stated that she would <br /> forward the application. Mr. Weeden noted that the Tribe advocate for restoring bog areas, which were <br /> typically located in cedar swamps, then reintroducing the white cedar to its original conditions, <br /> because of its sacred relationship to the Tribe. Mr. Cummings stated that once the area was restored, it <br /> was hoped that brook trout could be restored to the area. <br /> Greenway Project& Quashnet Footbridge-Mr. Kooharian would take over the project and schedule <br /> the site visit. The Chair stated that the Coonamessett Rod& Gun Club may be able to assist. They <br /> were also interested in touring the bog restoration. <br /> Historic District Commission-No update <br /> MMR Military Civilian Community Council-MMR Joint Land Use Study-No update <br /> PLANNING STAFF UPDATES <br /> None at this time <br /> 2 <br />