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September 1, 2022
21 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Nikolas Atsalis, Kristine Clark, Jennifer Cullum, Paul Hebert, Mathew Levesque, Jeffrey Mendes, Paul Neary, Paula Schnepp, Tracy Shaughnessy, Gordon Starr
Absent: Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Eric Steinhilber
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To accept the minutes of July 21, 2022 as presented.
To accept the minutes of July 21, 2022 as presented.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to accept the minutes of July 21, 2022 as presented. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS COMMUNICATIONS- from elected officials, boards, committees, and staff commission reports, correspondence and announcements:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To amend 2022-034 to remove section one, move it to a new item number 2022-034A and renumbering 2022-034 sections one to five.
To amend 2022-034 to remove section one, move it to a new item number 2022-034A and renumbering 2022-034 sections one to five.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion was made and duly seconded to amend 2022-034 to remove section one, move it to a new item number 2022-034A and renumbering 2022-034 sections one to five. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS Attorney McLaughlin made a recommendation to add in to 2022-034 the language recommended by the Planning Board:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To further amend 2022-034 by incorporating the text from the Planning Board presented at this meeting
To further amend 2022-034 by incorporating the text from the Planning Board presented at this meeting
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded to further amend 2022-034 by incorporating the text from the Planning Board presented at this meeting VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To conduct simultaneously joint hearings and joint debates on 2022-034 and 2022-034A
To conduct simultaneously joint hearings and joint debates on 2022-034 and 2022-034A
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to conduct simultaneously joint hearings and joint debates on 2022-034 and 2022-034A VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS Attorney McLaughlin asked for Document 2 to be put up on the screen; this is the consolidated agenda item plus the Planning Board recommendation President Levesque opened Item numbers 2022-034 and 2022-034A to public comment Public Comment: Cody Jones described the construction proc.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To move that item no. 2022-034 be further amended by amending Section 240-44.2 E.4.(h)(v) by inserting after the word “mowing” the words “and/or pollinator frie
To move that item no. 2022-034 be further amended by amending Section 240-44.2 E.4.(h)(v) by inserting after the word “mowing” the words “and/or pollinator friendly installations” as presented at this meeting
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded to move that item no. 2022-034 be further amended by amending Section 240-44.2 E.4.(h)(v) by inserting after the word “mowing” the words “and/or pollinator friendly installations” as presented at this meeting VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To further amend Item number 2022-034, section 240-44.2 (F) 2 as follows and as presented at this meeting: (a) By inserting after the word “lots,” the words “a
To further amend Item number 2022-034, section 240-44.2 (F) 2 as follows and as presented at this meeting: (a) By inserting after the word “lots,” the words “a minimum of 175 foot setback where residential dwelling unit exists within 50 feet of the property line shared by the subject property,”; and (b) By adding the following sentence to the end of that section: “Undisturbed setback shall include the following, unless conditioned by the Planning Board: no removal or excavation of soil within the setback, no dumping or discharging of material within the setback, no motorized vehicles of any kind within the setback, no ongoing maintenance by anything other than an individual(s) removing debris by hand, and no other change in conditions to the setback unless reviewed and approved by the permit granting authority.” Adequate measures to contain and suppress noise and sound as deemed appropri
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to further amend Item number 2022-034, section 240-44.2 (F) 2 as follows and as presented at this meeting: (a) By inserting after the word “lots,” the words “a minimum of 175 foot setback where residential dwelling unit exists within 50 feet of the property line shared by the subject property,”; and (b) By adding the following sentence to the end of that section: “Undisturbed setback shall … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES, (Mendes left the dais).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To further amend Item number 2022- 034 section 240-44.2 (F) 3 by inserting the following sentence before the last sentence of that section, as presented at this
To further amend Item number 2022- 034 section 240-44.2 (F) 3 by inserting the following sentence before the last sentence of that section, as presented at this meeting: “No Certificate of Completion/Occupancy shall be issued by the Building Commissioner until such time as all landscape requirements issued by the Permit Granting Authority have been satisfied.” (McLaughlin) Would it be appropriate to take a 5 minute recess? Clarification from the Building Commissioner indicates that it would be problematic to withhold a Certificate of Occupancy for incomplete landscaping could go before the State Building Code of Appeals Commission, crafted some language to substitute, please withdraw the last motion (Schnepp) withdrew the motion and (Clark) the second
From the minutes
“upon a motion duly made and seconded it was to further amend Item number 2022- 034 section 240-44.2 (F) 3 by inserting the following sentence before the last sentence of that section, as presented at this meeting: “No Certificate of Completion/Occupancy shall be issued by the Building Commissioner until such time as all landscape requirements issued by the Permit Granting Authority have been satisfied.” (McLaughlin) Would it be … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES, (Mendes left the dais).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
The Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 (1) By amending the definition of AS-OF-RIGHT (as amended)
ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 (1) By amending the definition of AS-OF-RIGHT-SITING in Section D of Article V, Section 240- 44.2, Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District, by deleting the first sentence and inserting the following new sentence in place thereof: “The ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installation may proceed without the need for a special permit, variance, amendment, waiver or other local discretionary approval, except that a special permit shall be required when located in a residential zoning district.” (2) By inserting the following definition of HAZARDOUS PRODUCT in said Section D immediately after the definition of GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION: “HAZARDOUS PRODUCT Any chemical or combination of chemicals which, in any form, is listed by trade n
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 (1) By amending the definition of AS-OF-RIGHT-SITING in Section D of Article V, Section 240- 44.2, Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District, by deleting the first sentence and inserting the following new sentence in place thereof: “The ground-mounted solar … VOTE: AS AMENDED PASSES 9 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr..”
2022-034A 2022-034A Amending The Code Of The Town Of Barnstable, Part I, General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning Be Amended To Include The Property Located At 810 Wakeby Road, Marstons Mills (assessors' Map 013 Parcels 00
ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 - Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 That Chapter 240, Article II, Section 6, The Zoning Map of the Town of Barnstable Massachusetts is hereby amended to expand the Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District to include the parcels shown on Assessors‟ Map 013 as Parcels 004, 005, and 052 as shown on the maps entitled; “Proposed Amendment to the Town Zoning Map Expanding the Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District In Marstons Mills” “Proposed Amendment to the Marstons Mills Zoning Map expanding the Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District In Marstons Mills Each dated October 1, 2021, as prepared by the Town of Barnstable Geographical Information System (GIS) Unit.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 - Zoning be amended as follows: SECTION 1 That Chapter 240, Article II, Section 6, The Zoning Map of the Town of Barnstable Massachusetts is hereby amended to expand the Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Overlay District to include the parcels shown on Assessors‟ Map 013 as Parcels 004, 005, and 052 as shown on the maps entitled; “Proposed … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr..”
2023-002 2023-002 Supplemental Appropriation And Loan Order In The Amount Of $6,007,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Reconstruction Of Runway 6-24 Project At The Cape Cod Gateway Airport
Airport Manager, Katie Servis gave the rationale. (Schnepp) expected life span (Servis) FAA looks to have a runway last for 20 to 25 years (Schnepp) how long will the runway be out of commission (Servis) Probably from April September in 2023 (Atsalis) Airport share of this (Servis) the 5 % is of the 18 million of the total project (Schnepp) this is supplemental appropriation due to costs (Servis) Yes (Starr) what is the parts per Trillion (Servis) don‟t know the exact numbers but I can get them for you; explained how the soil samples are handled, I will get you that information (Starr) Where do you take it (Servis) only a few locations, very limited. Open public hearing seeing no one close public hearing ORDERED: That the amount of $13,045,000 appropriated under Town Council Order 2021-088 be increased by $6,007,000 for a total revised appropriation amount of $19,052,000 for the purpose
From the minutes
“Airport Manager, Katie Servis gave the rationale. (Schnepp) expected life span (Servis) FAA looks to have a runway last for 20 to 25 years (Schnepp) how long will the runway be out of commission (Servis) Probably from April September in 2023 (Atsalis) Airport share of this (Servis) the 5 % is of the 18 million of the total project (Schnepp) this is supplemental appropriation due to costs (Servis) Yes (Starr) what is the parts per … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-017 2023-017 2023-017 Resolve To Approve The Appointment Of Sean O'brien As Treasurer/collector For The Town Of Barnstable
INTRO 09/01/2022 Mark Milne, Finance Director made the introductions RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby approves the appointment by the Town Manager of Sean O‟Brien as the Director of Assessing for the Town of Barnstable.
From the minutes
“INTRO 09/01/2022 Mark Milne, Finance Director made the introductions RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby approves the appointment by the Town Manager of Sean O‟Brien as the Director of Assessing for the Town of Barnstable. VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
2023-008 2023-008 Order Accepting The Provisions Of M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5n And Amending Chapter 183 Of The General Ordinances To Add A Program For A Veterans Property Tax Work-off Abatement
Finance Director Mark Milne gave the rationale Open Public Hearing Public Comment: Greg Quilty if there are enough veterans that apply for this, it should go to the ones receiving town benefits, they should have priority, any documents make it clear what a Massachusetts veteran is that you be discharged under honorable conditions. Betty Ludtke this is fantastic, concerned with the income restrictions, don‟t think there should be any income restrictions; encourage as much participation as possible. Strongly recommend you take out the income restrictions. Response: Director Milne: If we find that we are getting a lot more applications, we can amend, if we are not getting applications due to the income level, we can amend those numbers designed to supplement the town workforce. We can modify as we go forward. (Clark) How do they find out about it on the website (Milne) We will have it poste
From the minutes
“Finance Director Mark Milne gave the rationale Open Public Hearing Public Comment: Greg Quilty if there are enough veterans that apply for this, it should go to the ones receiving town benefits, they should have priority, any documents make it clear what a Massachusetts veteran is that you be discharged under honorable conditions. Betty Ludtke this is fantastic, concerned with the income restrictions, don‟t think there should be any … VOTE: VOTE: PASSES 9 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr..”
2023-012 2023-012 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $62,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Local Match Requirement For A Federal Grant From The Natural Resource Conservation Service In The Amount Of $320,000 For The
; 09/01/2022 Rob Steen, Assistant Director of the Department of Public Works gave the rationale Open public hearing seeing no public close public hearing Councilor questions and comments: (Clark) all for using someone else‟s money; we don‟t want to leave money on the table (Schnepp) Town is responsible for the permitting and construction costs up to 112 thousand versus the 62,000, (Steen) previously granted $50,000 ORDERED: That the amount of $62,000 be appropriated and added to the amount appropriated under Town Council Order 2022-116, resulting in a revised appropriation amount of $112,000, representing the local match requirement for the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service in the amount of $320,000, and that to meet this appropriation, that $62,000 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, and that the Town Council does he
From the minutes
“; 09/01/2022 Rob Steen, Assistant Director of the Department of Public Works gave the rationale Open public hearing seeing no public close public hearing Councilor questions and comments: (Clark) all for using someone else‟s money; we don‟t want to leave money on the table (Schnepp) Town is responsible for the permitting and construction costs up to 112 thousand versus the 62,000, (Steen) previously granted $50,000 ORDERED: That the … VOTE: VOTE: PASSES 9 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr..”
2023-014 2023-014 2023-014 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $150,000 For The Purpose Of Funding The Local Match Requirement For A Federal Grant From The Natural Resources Conservation Service In The Amount Of $1,52
; 09/01/2022 Rob Steen, Assistant Director of the Department of Public Works gave the rationale Open public hearing seeing no public close public hearing Councilor questions and comments: (Starr) how much work do you do in house in a project like this? (Stein) In house is managing the project; this is where we utilize outside help ORDERED: That the amount of $150,000 be appropriated and added to the amount appropriated under Town Council Order 2014-108, resulting in a revised appropriation amount of $543,500, representing the local match requirement for the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service in the amount of $1,529,333, and that to meet this appropriation, that $150,000 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, and that the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend this appropriation and
From the minutes
“; 09/01/2022 Rob Steen, Assistant Director of the Department of Public Works gave the rationale Open public hearing seeing no public close public hearing Councilor questions and comments: (Starr) how much work do you do in house in a project like this? (Stein) In house is managing the project; this is where we utilize outside help ORDERED: That the amount of $150,000 be appropriated and added to the amount appropriated under Town … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr..”
2023-013 2023-013 Authorizing The Town Manager To Execute A Regulatory Agreement Between The Town Of Barnstable And S&c Realty Investment Co., Llc, For 442 Main Street, Hyannis
And reused or recycled to the maximum extent possible. 13. No uses shall use, store, generate, treat or dispose of hazardous waste or hazardous materials and shall not generate hazardous waste as defined in the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Regulations, 310 CMR Section 30.353, except in compliance with all applicable laws. 14. To the extent that the Redevelopment Plans referenced in this Agreement do not depict all the findings and conditions set forth in this Agreement, revised plans and/or notations shall be provided in the final site plan. The Redevelopment shall remain in substantial conformance with the Site Plan Review approval dated May 10, 2021 and all conditions thereof and any modifications thereto as reflected in the final approved site plan. 15. Upon completion of all work, a registered engineer or land surveyor shall submit a letter of certification, made upon knowledge and
From the minutes
“moved and reused or recycled to the maximum extent possible. 13. No uses shall use, store, generate, treat or dispose of hazardous waste or hazardous materials and shall not generate hazardous waste as defined in the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Regulations, 310 CMR Section 30.353, except in compliance with all applicable laws. 14. To the extent that the Redevelopment Plans referenced in this Agreement do not depict all the findings … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES Roll Call: Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Hebert, Levesque, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr..”
2023-018 2023-018 Resolve Authorizing The Town Manager Or The Police Chief As The Town Manager's Designee To Assign Police Officers At Polling Places
Ann Quirk, Town Clerk gave the rationale RESOLVED: In accordance with Section 72 of Chapter 54 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended by Section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022 (the “VOTES” Act), the Town Council does hereby authorize and direct the Town Manager, or the Police Chief as the Town Manager‟s designee, in consultation with the Town Clerk and the Town registrars, to “detail a sufficient number of police officers or constables for each building that contains the polling place for 1 or more precincts at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to elections.”
The minutes record 9 yes, 0 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ann Quirk, Town Clerk gave the rationale RESOLVED: In accordance with Section 72 of Chapter 54 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended by Section 13 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022 (the “VOTES” Act), the Town Council does hereby authorize and direct the Town Manager, or the Police Chief as the Town Manager‟s designee, in consultation with the Town Clerk and the Town registrars, to “detail a sufficient number of police officers … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES.”
2023-019 2023-019 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2023 911 Department Support And Incentive Grant In The Amount Of $270,026 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Public Safety And Security
Barnstable Police Chief, Sonnabend gave the rationale RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $270,026 for the purpose of funding overtime costs associated with shift shortages in the 911 center and a portion of the base salaries civilian dispatchers working in the 911 center.
The minutes record 9 yes, 0 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Barnstable Police Chief, Sonnabend gave the rationale RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $270,026 for the purpose of funding overtime costs associated with shift shortages in the 911 center and a portion of the … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES.”
2023-020 2023-020 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2023 State 911 Department Training Grant In The Amount Of $22,743.95 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Executive Office Of Public Safety And Security
Barnstable Police Chief, Sonnabend gave the rationale RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 State 911 Department Training grant in the amount of $22,743.95 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of funding costs associated with the mandatory training of all 911 dispatchers who perform emergency dispatch operations.
The minutes record 9 yes, 0 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Barnstable Police Chief, Sonnabend gave the rationale RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 State 911 Department Training grant in the amount of $22,743.95 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of funding costs associated with the mandatory training of all 911 dispatchers who perform emergency dispatch operations. VOTE: PASSES 9 YES.”
2023-027 2023-027 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2023 Jail/arrest Diversion Program Component Grant In The Amount Of $92,000 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Department Of Mental Health
Barnstable Police Chief, Sonnabend gave the rationale RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Component Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health in the amount of $92,000 for the purpose of funding costs to support police jail diversion programs, trainings, outreach, and stakeholder engagement.
The minutes record 9 yes, 0 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Barnstable Police Chief, Sonnabend gave the rationale RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Component Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health in the amount of $92,000 for the purpose of funding costs to support police jail diversion programs, trainings, outreach, and stakeholder engagement. VOTE: PASSES 9 YES:.”
2023-028 2023-028 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2023 Jail/arrest Diversion Program Co-responder Grant In The Amount Of $99,000 From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Department Of Mental Health
Barnstable Police Chief, Sonnabend gave the rationale RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Co-Responder Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health in the amount of $99,000 for the purpose of funding the costs of contracting for the services of a full-time licensed clinician as part of the Barnstable Police Department‟s Co-Response Jail Diversion Program.
The minutes record 9 yes, 0 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Barnstable Police Chief, Sonnabend gave the rationale RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Co-Responder Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health in the amount of $99,000 for the purpose of funding the costs of contracting for the services of a full-time licensed clinician as part of the … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES.”
2023-029 2023-029 Authorization To Expend A Fiscal Year 2023 Coastal Zone Management Coastal Habitat And Water Quality Grant From The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts In The Amount Of $27,000 For The Snows Creek Culvert P
Rob Steen, Assistant Director Department of Public Works gave the rationale Councilor questions and comments: (Neary) will this project be completed (Steen) the design piece will be completed RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 Coastal Zone Management Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $27,000 for the permitting and design of the Snows Creek Culvert.
The minutes record 8 yes, 0 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Rob Steen, Assistant Director Department of Public Works gave the rationale Councilor questions and comments: (Neary) will this project be completed (Steen) the design piece will be completed RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2023 Coastal Zone Management Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $27,000 … VOTE: PASSES UNANIMOUS Accept as written the Town Manager's report A motion was made and duly seconded to go past 11 o'clock Roll Call: 8 Yes, 1 No Levesque Atsalis, Clark, Cullum, Hebert, Neary, Schnepp, Shaughnessy, Starr, Elizabeth Jenkins, Director of Planning and Development gave a report of the newly formed Local Comprehensive Planning Committee (LCPC) gave an update to the Town Council. The LCPC elected the following: Chair: Steve Costello Vice Chair: Felicia Penn Secretary: Wendy Northcross.”
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