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Board begins conversation on comprehensive plan committee, urges careful public process
Summary
The supervisor proposed establishing a comprehensive-plan committee; board members urged waiting for the state's contract text, ensuring public review and diverse representation before spending grant funds or finalizing committee scope.
Supervisor introduced the idea of forming a comprehensive-plan committee to begin preparatory conversations and to ensure broad representation across town stakeholders. Board members generally supported starting the process but cautioned against spending grant funds or conducting substantive actions before the state's contract and timelines are clear.
"We can set up the commission...You just can't charge anything," one board member said, advising that the town ensure any documents or recommendations are publicly reviewed prior to final resolutions. The supervisor said the goal is wide community representation, from farmers to weekend residents, and asked planning-board involvement as the town prepares for a state contract and grant timetable.
Members agreed to continue planning and to wait for the Department of State contract wording to ensure compliance with diversity and inclusion requirements before implementing funded activities.
