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Judy stated that anyone who knows her would not say she if for <br /> develoDment. She has learned that there is a reality , people grl'lo <br /> own property have certain rights within the zoning by law. The <br /> best we could do is to see the thing they develop is of the best <br /> caliber that we know is available and the impact to the co�:munity <br /> is minimal.. The reality is that pecple have development rights . <br /> Charlie stated that over past ten years he has seen the degree to <br /> which the members of the Board have applied their ability� it is <br /> now a very balanced Board. His observation is very one sidead not <br /> having seen what the Board is attempting to do. <br /> Tony stated that what they are seeing happening is the result of <br /> zoning which happened approximately 10 years ago and are just now <br /> seeing the ill effects. There are a lot of things the Board has no <br /> control over. <br /> The Board does not get paid f or this . He cannot think of any <br /> seriously contested elections since he has sat on th� Board. No <br /> one except the 5 people on the Board are willing to put in the time <br /> energy and effort it takes to serve in this position. He sees a <br /> complete apathy in the torn to become part of the planning process . <br /> Tory stated that there is an opening for an associate member of the <br /> Planning Board. <br /> BOARD ITEMS <br /> Tom explained that Ernie has not yet received his curb cut for <br /> Ashers Path. He will not pave it this year , just leave it as <br /> gravel . He did not make any of the connection' s . Charlie, Tom and <br /> Ernie will discuss it to see if it is possible to do this year. <br /> Tom discussed the article regarding the funding of the Assistant <br /> Planner. <br /> In his budget he. can fund the position for 30 . 2 hours per week <br /> starting on Nov. 5th. <br /> The Board ' s consulting engineer budget is $16 , 000 and they only <br /> spent $6 , 700 last year. He would need $4 r 400 to - fund the posit-ion <br /> for 5 full days . <br /> Tony stated that if he starts at the =—nd of Nove_:ber then he <br /> wouldn ' t need any money from the Planning Board. <br /> Tom stated that he doesn' t understand the need for all that <br /> and he could use the help, the position was created to help the <br /> Board. <br /> Wayne stated that many things will be cut next year, will have .more <br /> troub?e filling the position next year. He doesn' t think he should <br /> spend the money just because it is there . <br /> Tom stated that he will f ind non-town sources to f and the position <br /> next ye a�• . <br />