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Planning board approves minutes, debates delaying ordinance and nominates Jim to continue as chair
Summary
The planning board approved Sept. 16, 2025 minutes and a warrant, debated waiting for state coordination before finalizing an ordinance with an Oct. 1 target, nominated Jim to serve another term as chair, and agreed to schedule an executive session; no formal vote on the ordinance deferral is recorded.
The planning board opened its meeting by approving the Sept. 16, 2025 minutes and reviewing the corresponding warrant, members said.
A committee member moved that the board "just wait until we get the whole ordinance include that second amendments" so the board could act closer to an Oct. 1 timeframe, citing incomplete state coordination; the transcript records the motion but does not record a formal vote on the proposed deferral.
"I would nominate Jim for another term," said a committee member, and Jim indicated he would accept the nomination. Members discussed the tradition that the prior year's member often serves as chair and encouraged more members to participate in leadership roles.
Don, a meeting participant, said the town "missed a golden opportunity" and reported a recent burnout incident now before a judge, noting that fines are beginning to accumulate. The board discussed tracking calls from residents and forwarding information to county staff and the judge. A staff member said they keep both electronic records and a hard-copy backup in case of electronic failure.
Members also proposed an executive session with the planning board and other involved parties to discuss planning matters; one member suggested next Tuesday, and the group agreed to circulate availability and invitations by email so those who wish to participate can coordinate schedules. The transcript records an offer to include David Stro if he can find the time, but there is no record of a formal scheduling vote.
The meeting ended with members urging outreach to the next generation to increase engagement on the planning board and with thanks to participants; Kathy was recognized upon entering the meeting. No additional formal actions or vote tallies on the ordinance deferral were recorded in the transcript.
