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BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE UPDATES <br /> Cape Cod Commission-Ms. Waygan reported that the Cape Cod Commission was <br /> holding regional meetings about climate, and a working group meeting would be held October <br /> 13"' at 12:30 to include Bourne, Mashpee, Falmouth and Sandwich. Ms. Waygan will send the <br /> meeting link to Mr. Lehrer. <br /> Community Preservation Committee-Ms. Waygan referenced a Warrant Article to <br /> make a land purchase with CPA funds, but those funds had yet not been recommended or voted <br /> on by the CPC. The Chair added that there had been no assessment of the island so it was likely <br /> going to be considered at the next Town Meeting. <br /> Design Review Committee-Mr. Callahan reported that there was a sign approved for <br /> New Day Ministry Community Church, located in the Historic District. <br /> Plan Review-No update <br /> Environmental Oversight Committee-Mr. Fulone indicated that it was the first meeting <br /> since February and he would forward minutes to the Board. It was confirmed that two of their <br /> Articles had been pulled. <br /> Greenway Project-No update <br /> Historic District Commission-No meeting <br /> Military Civilian Advisory Council-The Chair stated that there had been discussion <br /> regarding the gun range and a meeting would be held tomorrow night at 5:30, which he would <br /> attend. The Chair believed that public comment would not allowed at the meeting, but would <br /> report back at the next meeting. Mr. Hansen inquired about a meeting link and the Chair <br /> responded that he would look into it and forward it to Mr. Lehrer. <br /> CHAIRMAN'S REPORT <br /> Comprehensive Plan Update-The Chair noted that the pandemic had slowed initial <br /> efforts to initiate the Comprehensive Plan update and it would be necessary to further consider <br /> the matter and identify ways to involve the public. The Chair reported that Yarmouth had a <br /> developed a visioning project to update their plan. Ms. Waygan confirmed that Yarmouth was <br /> updating 19 chapters of their plan and offered to forward Yarmouth's links for updates. Mr. <br /> Lehrer emphasized the importance of engaging the public, beyond a survey, noting that <br /> Yarmouth provided a good example for consideration. Mr. Fulone noted that Brewster was <br /> doing the same. Ms. Waygan referenced Mark Forest, who had served as Brewster's interim <br /> Town Administer, and was now the Chair of Yarmouth's Board of Selectmen. <br /> Consulting Engineer Process-The Chair confirmed that he, Mr. Fulone and Mr. Lehrer <br /> had met to discuss Mr. Rowley's recommendations regarding the hiring of a new Consulting <br /> Engineer. It was the Chair's hope that the RFP would be voted on at the next meeting. Mr. <br /> Lehrer confirmed that he was finalizing a draft RFP for further consideration by the Board, <br /> requesting that approval occur at the next meeting to allow for RFP issuance in November. With <br /> procurement timelines, a new consultant may not be hired until January of February. Mr. <br /> Balzarini stated his preference that the new Consulting Engineer continue to attend Planning <br /> Board meetings. The Chair responded that it may be necessary to hire a company, for the <br /> necessary breadth of experience, and Mr. Lehrer confirmed that language would be included in <br /> the RFP to encourage attendance at the meetings. Mr. Fulone inquired whether Mr. Rowley <br /> 3 <br />