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■ Consider drafting a position statement on the environmental aspects of the <br /> 209 Old Barnstable Road project for the next meeting <br /> ➢ Strategic Plan Follow Up <br /> o Summary: The members reviewed updates to the Strategic Plan edited by Mr. <br /> Oakley Jr.,noting that the document may be overly focused on water quality and <br /> suggesting the addition of language regarding other environmental aspects and <br /> `rights of nature' for consistency. Access issues with the shared document were <br /> raised, as some members struggled to locate it in the designated folder due to <br /> potential town-level restrictions on the Google Drive. <br /> o Motion <br /> ■ Mr. Colombo made a motion to table further discussion on the strategic <br /> plan. Mr. Christensen seconded the motion. <br /> ■ Vote: 4 yay: 0 nay Motion passed unanimously <br /> ➢ Mashpee Freshwaters Committee <br /> o Presentation to the Select Board and the ongoing collection of letters of interest <br /> and resumes from prospective members, which will be forwarded for interviews. <br /> o The discussion emphasized the importance of fostering open communication <br /> between the Freshwater Committee and existing groups to ensure adequate <br /> support and to generate more interest in filling all positions, particularly <br /> highlighting the need for tribal representation. The final draft of the committee <br /> composition, which includes members from pond groups, at-large representatives, <br /> experts, a water quality representative, and the conservation agent, was approved. <br /> Action items include circulating information to attract more interest in committee <br /> positions, specifically advertising for tribal representation, and reviewing meeting <br /> minutes to confirm the final composition <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> ➢ Brian Tobin, Town Planner(OSRP) <br /> o Summary <br /> ■ Discussion Items: <br /> 1. Open Space Plan Update: Discussion on the timeline for the Request <br /> for Proposals (RFP) for the OSP, with a target to release it by mid to <br /> late July <br /> 2. Housing Production Plan (HPP) Review: Addressing concerns <br /> regarding the integration of clean water goals with housing objectives, <br /> and the need for revisions in the HPP <br /> 3. Local Comprehensive Plan(LCP) Status: Updates on the LCP nearing <br /> finalization and the importance of public input before completion <br /> ■ Strategic Discussions: <br /> o Emphasis on expediting the HPP to ensure it aligns with <br /> community needs and environmental considerations. The board <br /> discussed the necessity of balancing affordable housing initiatives <br /> 4 <br />