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Temple Planning Board assigns roles, approves minutes and seats alternate member
Summary
At its May 5 meeting the board assigned routine responsibilities (Zoom host, email responses, minute proofreading), Chair Russ Huntley seated Alternate Christine Robidoux for the meeting, the board approved April 21 minutes (two abstentions), and it adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
The Temple Planning Board on May 5 updated internal assignments for meeting operations and administrative tasks, accepted the April 21 minutes with two abstentions, and seated Alternate Christine Robidoux as a full member for the meeting.
Board Chair Russ Huntley called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and appointed Alternate Christine Robidoux as a full member for this meeting; Christine joined the board at the table. Kent Perry moved to accept the April 21, 2026 minutes; Jim Medeiros seconded. The minutes were approved by roll call with Russ Huntley, Jim Medeiros, Randy Martin, Kent Perry and Ken Caisse voting yes and Matt Cabana and Christine Robidoux abstaining.
During a rules-and-procedures work session, members assigned ongoing responsibilities: Jim Medeiros will run Zoom for meetings; Russ Huntley will respond to application-related emails; Matt Cabana will handle general inquiries; Randy Martin will proofread draft minutes; Christine Robidoux will transfer Planning Board webpage updates to Russ; and Cathy will update the tax map spreadsheet when applications are approved. Russ will continue representing the board on the CIP, and Christine will continue to share legislative updates. Russ is reviewing the LLA checklist and Christine reminded members that any changes to subdivision regulations would require a public hearing.
Other procedural notes: Russ reported he updated the budget to reflect tax map update costs and instructed Cathy to follow up with CAI to make the map changes. On a different agenda item, Russ said he had received no response to the board's letter regarding the Barry Orchard Complete Forestry SPN and Kent Perry noted logging access points remain unresolved. Christine Robidoux motioned to adjourn, Matt Cabana seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Town Hall.
