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MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to approve the amount of$1,009,620. Mr. <br /> Cummings seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. <br /> The Chair inquired about approval of the Covenant and Mr. Lehrer responded that the Covenant <br /> was entered on the same date as the approval of the Subdivision. The Board could vote to <br /> release the lots. <br /> MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to approve the release of Covenant on the <br /> condition that the check of$1,009,620 is submitted to the Town. Mr. Callahan seconded <br /> the motion. All voted unanimously. <br /> Planning Board members signed the document. Mr. Rowley requested that upon signing of the <br /> Covenant Release and recording, that it be attached to the documents and all items approved; so <br /> that the Planning Board would know in the future precisely what had been secured. Mr. Lehrer <br /> agreed to do so. <br /> Review and discussion regarding update of Focal Comprehensive Plan-The Chair <br /> suggested that the Board update those sections most needed. Mr. Balzarini suggested keeping <br /> the document as streamlined as possible. Board members reviewed the summary of Mashpee's <br /> Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Balzarini referenced the Town's need to meet the standards set by the <br /> Cape Cod Commission,which may or may not meet the needs of Mashpee, but the Chair noted <br /> that their Regional Policy Plan was now less restrictive. Mr. Balzarini inquired whether the <br /> Board planned to reach out to residents, as had been done in the past, and there was consensus to <br /> do so. The Chair suggested that Planning Board members identify the sections they wished to <br /> review. The Chair suggested the possibility of adding two new chapters regarding Climate <br /> Change Resiliency, Adaption and Mitigation and Accessibility/Age Friendly. Mr. Lehrer noted <br /> that the Fire Chief was working on a Hazard Mitigation plan that could be utilized. There was <br /> discussion as to whether a separate section would be created or whether Climate Change would <br /> be added to each existing section. There was discussion about enacting change through a public <br /> process to identify community goals, then achieve the goals through policy and zoning changes. <br /> Mr. Lehrer noted that the Council on Aging was also working toward becoming an Age Friendly <br /> and Dementia Friendly Community. <br /> Mr. Rowley inquired whether one document would be presented to Town. The Chair responded <br /> that previously, Town Meeting approved the full document, after being accepted by the Planning <br /> Board, the Board of Selectmen and the Cape Cod Commission. The Chair believed that the Plan <br /> could be considered chapter by chapter. Mr. Lehrer suggested the value of graphics and <br /> visualizations that could now be used, creating a more visual plan rather than text. <br /> The Chair noted that some chapters may not need updating, such as Historic, whereas Energy <br /> had changed greatly. Mr. Lehrer recommended the Board consider their scope of work if they <br /> were planning to hire a consultant, in order to develop a Warrant Article for May Town Meeting <br /> to authorize sufficient funds. Mr. Lehrer anticipated the cost to range $50,0004350,000 and Mr. <br /> Balzarini confirmed that the previous LCP cost approximately $230,000. The Chair stated that <br /> 2 <br />