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Chris Herbert stated that he would be willing to consider serving as a co-chair but has limited time during the weekdays. Marilyn Feno//osa nominated Chris Herbert as a Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) co-chair. Matt Daggett seconded the nomination. The CPAC voted in favor of the motion 7-0-0. NOMINATION PASSED IV. Progress on Pathway to Completion (Update on consultants and outreach schedule) Amanda Loomis provided an overview of the LexingtonNEXT Pathway to Completion timeline circulated to members of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) on Friday, February 26, 2021. The overview provided a breakdown of Phase One, relative to the work of Stantec as the Technical Editor/Publisher, status of the executive summaries and full Trends & Existing Conditions Reports, and the required review by the Planning Board. Ms. Loomis then continued to present Phase Two of the LexingtonNEXT Pathway to Completion, which included meetings, the drafting of LexingtonNEXT, CPAC, and Outreach. Carol Kowalski provided a review of the Working Groups, the associated executive summaries' status, and a general overview of the Working Group's status. Sarah Felton, Co-chair, requested clarification regarding the status of the communications engagement consultant. Ms. Kowalski and Ms. Loomis provided an overview of the communication engagement consultant. Ms. Kowalski questioned if the CPAC members have any concerns about working through July and August to ensure the plan was complete for September. Members of the CPAC did not object to such a request. V. Executive Summary Reports Progress Carol Kowalski provided a status of the Trends and Existing Conditions Executive Summaries. Ms. Kowalski stated that Stantec and the various Working Groups are working simultaneously. However, as the executive summaries are completed, they will be released to the various Working Group to allow them to be used as a reference. Ms. Kowalski noted recent discussions with members of Vision 20/20, now known as Vision for Lexington. Christ Herbert requested a timeline for the need to review and provided feedback on the executive summaries. VI. Working group updates: Housing and Economic Development Carol Kowalski provided a review of the recent meetings and work of the Housing Working Group. It was noted that the Housing Working Group would be meeting next week to review draft recommendations prepared by staff. VII. Share Drive Introduction z