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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF MAY10, 2018 A meeting of the Lexington Planning Board, held in the Hudson Room, in the Cary Memorial building was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair, Richard Canale with members Ginna Johnson, Charles Hornig, Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti, and Bob Creech, and planning staff Aaron Henry, David Kucharsky, and Lori Kaufman present. Mr. Carl Valente, Town Manager was present. *******************************STAFF REPORTS******************************** Upcoming Meetings & Anticipated Meetings: The next three Planning Board meetings are May 24, June 7 and 21. Other upcoming meetings are May 22, CPAC Meeting, May 23, Economic Development Panel #2, May 29, Housing Panel #2, May 30, Joint BOS and PB- Hartwell Avenue Initiative, and June 4, Comprehensive Plan Kick Off Event. Comprehensive Plan Update: The RFP deadline was April 20 and a decision will be made next week and shared at the next meeting. Board Members can send staff recommendations on the RFP. *************************COMMUNITY UPDATE******************************* Planning Director Position: Mr. Valente explained the transition plan for the departure of Mr. Henry, Planning Director. The recruitment process began last week with a closing date of June 8, 2018 and are looking at Labor Day to have a new director in place. In the meantime Mr. Valente recommended Carol Kowalski, Assistant Town Manager for Development serve as the interim Planning Director. Board Comments:  There was concern about the additional work since a full time staff member is needed and wants to make sure there will enough time for Ms. Kowalski to be able to handle the work load that would be required.  Board members are delighted to work with her more closely.  If additional resources are needed can the extra monies from salary be used for additional help? Can go to Town Meeting and can be done if needed. On a motion of Ms. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Corcoran-Ronchetti, it was voted, 5-0, to accept the Town Manager’s recommendation of Carol Kowalski as the interim Planning Director. SPRD Committee: The Board discussed the draft charge for the Special Permit Residential Development Committee and Mr. Canale’s proposed changes.