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MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to accept the bill for $550. Ms. Waygan seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Balzarini-yes; Ms. Waygan-yes; Mr. Callahan-yes; Mr. Fulone-yes; Chairman Phelan-yes TOWN PLANNER REPORT Update to Subdivision Rules and Regulations and Special Permit Regulations-Mr. Rowley suggested including information to be provided on the plans, possibly including a means to depart the traveled way, to address the matter of postal access. Mr. Rowley also suggested the possibility that the detail could be considered within the regulation or during the review of the project. Mr. Lehrer recommended keeping the language general to use as a means to ensure that the developer engaged with the Postmaster prior to submitting an application. In addition, the Planning Board had no authority on the site regarding the location for postal services. Mr. Rowley suggested that language be included that, in addition to consulting with the Postmaster,the developer would work with the Planning Board to establish details about the particular site of the location. Mr. Rowley would work with Mr. Lehrer regarding specific language. Ms. Waygan inquired whether a Public Hearing would be necessary and Mr. Lehrer confirmed that it would, as well as be submitted to Town Clerk and Land Court. Mr. Rowley inquired whether the Zoning Bylaw would also require the change and Mr. Lehrer responded that he would look into the matter further. Mr. Callahan suggested that with limited land in Town, it would likely not be a great issue, and Mr. Lehrer noted that could be the case, under existing zoning. Mr. Lehrer suggested that the amendment could avoid the recent issue encountered at Evergreen Circle. Mr. Lehrer would work with Mr. Rowley to finalize the language for the amendment. Stormwater Task Force-Mr. Lehrer confirmed that he and Mr. Rowley met with the DPW consultants to discuss necessary Bylaw amendments to maintain compliance of the MS4 Stormwater Permit. Mr. Lehrer was in receipt of recommendations from June 29, which he has shared with the Board. Mr. Lehrer was seeking authorization from the Board to submit placeholders for Articles related to MS4 Stormwater, in time for the deadline for Zoning Bylaw changes. MOTION: Ms. Waygan made a motion to request that the Board of Selectmen make a placeholder for this proposed Zoning Bylaw Change. Mr. Balzarini seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Balzarini-yes; Ms. Waygan-yes; Mr. Callahan-yes; Mr. Fulone-yes; Chairman Phelan-yes Ms. Waygan referenced previous consideration of the Zoning Bylaw and the lack of site plan review to accept public input, and suggested it as an addition. Mr. Lehrer confirmed that Plan Review noticed abutters and posted an agenda. Mr. Lehrer reported that some of the recommended suggestions appeared to be duplicative. Mr. Rowley noted that it was believed the consultants, within their report, could provide suggestions as to how best assure compliance with the Regulations. However, Mr. Rowley found limited suggestions in the Report to help make the Regulations more compliant. Mr. Rowley noted that contractors were required to submit a sediment and erosion control plan and application with the EPA, for projects over one acre. It was unclear whether a filing would be necessary with the State and the Planning Board, Mr. Lehrer agreed that there was not clarity. Mr. Lehrer confirmed that, with the Covid-19 Pandemic, the EPA had modified their deadlines for making the amendments, with a deadline of July 2021. Mr. Lehrer will continue to work with Mr. Rowley and others regarding the matter and would report their findings at future meetings. CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT Cape Cod Coffee-Mr. Rowley reported that the contractor planned to revegetate the area which was the subject of a complaint by an abutter. Mr. Rowley and Mr. Lehrer have met with the contractor and the developer, who have proposed to remove all sand dumped on the site, replace the 3