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- Gather and analyze data <br />- Launch public engagement activities <br />capabilities and targeted feedback. <br />- Prepare plan: Summer time <br />- Implement plan <br />- Finalize plan <br />16 Great Neck RoadNorth <br />wlashyee, wlassachusetts o2649 <br />Looking into creating a standalone page with commenting <br />Chairman Fulone inquired about the online surveys and asked if there will be in person listening <br />sessions available as well. <br />Ms. Wells took the Community Engagement Plan as part of the RFP, it's less of a narrative, more of a <br />checklist. They are aware not everyone will be reached via internet and there are a number of <br />constituencies that need to be reached. Every opportunity will be given to people virtually or in person. <br />If there is an online survey there will be a paper survey located in key areas around town, places <br />frequented, such as the library. They are also relying on Planning Board members to champion the <br />project and using personal connections to drive people to the process. <br />Mr. Balzarini noticed the timeline deadline of summer, when there are 15,000 more people just getting <br />here. Should we wait and have them be a part of this? They pay taxes, they should have input as a lot <br />of them probably have opinions. <br />Ms. Wells is relying on the Planning Board to guide the process. <br />Mr. Balzarini commented the first plan sat on a shelf and gathered dust when they spent months <br />working on it. They also set goals for 5 and 10 years. <br />Ms. Wells reiterated this will have their visions, goals, and actions. She is relying on the Board for the <br />implementation plan. Actions should have time frames with short, medium, and long term benchmarks. <br />It wouldn't be five years, short term is 1-2 years so we know what can be checked off quickly. That <br />helps build public trust too, they know it's a plan you are acting on within the next year. <br />Mr. Fulone asked if they really have to wait for summer residents. If there is going to be online <br />participation they can survey wherever they are. <br />Ms. Waygan thinks the Board will regret missing those peak summer events. There are some second <br />homeowners that have influence here and vote here. She hears of one person being registered in their <br />hometown and their spouse is registered here, so they can come to Town Meeting and vote. We should <br />target some input time for the end of July. <br />Ms. Sweet acknowledged that COVID has changed the landscape in how things are operating, but if <br />there is a longstanding event they could attend that event. She wants to go to places where people will <br />be and they'll get the most bang for buck, bringing the project to them. <br />Mr. Fulone's reaction was towards waiting for the summer population to show up, he's unsure they <br />need to wait that long. <br />