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Planning board proposes single‑day capital/budget forum in late August to streamline CIP review
Summary
Planning staff proposed and the board tentatively agreed to a single multi‑hour department forum in late August (target Aug. 27) to present capital improvements and department budget items live in one session, with a follow‑up meeting in September and an October public hearing planned.
Planning staff proposed reorganizing the capital improvement program review to a single multi‑hour budget forum in late August to reduce repetition across multiple meetings.
Staff said the forum would let each department give a focused 60–90 minute presentation while staff updates the budgeting software live, enabling the board to see changes on screen and move items in real time. The board discussed dates and availability; several members flagged schedule conflicts but agreed to target Thursday, Aug. 27, for a morning session (8 a.m.–noonish) with at least one follow‑up in September and an October public hearing to finalize the CIP.
The change is intended to streamline department presentations and improve logistical efficiency; staff will coordinate schedules with department heads and the budget committee chair before confirming the forum date.
