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April 14, 2021, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/87507878281?pwd=SUc1T0ZjWUpaNjlTbERPVnZaNGF1Zz09
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Personnel Board 2021-04-14T09:00:00RECEIVED: 4/9/21 at 3:51 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1) Call to Order: Opening Remarks and Announcements. 2)Public Comment. 3) Reports and Comments. 4) New Business Part Time Non-Union Wage Chart Effective 7/1/2021. Non-Union Annual Meeting with staff. 5) Old Business:
Staffing report. 6) Approval of Minutes: Review and approve March 10, 2021 minutes. 7) Next Personnel Board Meeting: TBD. 8) Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Adjourn.
4a) 10:00 am: Annual Personnel Board Meeting with Non-Union Employees
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AmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 4/9/21 at 3:51 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1) Call to Order: Opening Remarks and Announcements. 2)Public Comment. 3) Reports and Comments. 4) New Business Part Time Non-Union Wage Chart Effective 7/1/2021. Non-Union Annual Meeting with staff. 5) Old Business:
Staffing report. 6) Approval of Minutes: Review and approve March 10, 2021 minutes. 7) Next Personnel Board Meeting: TBD. 8) Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Adjourn.
4a) 10:00 am: Annual Personnel Board Meeting with Non-Union Employees
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April 14, 2021, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/89079287656?pwd=dGZCZTlsY1dFQWlmdDFOSEJiSFVQUT09
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Community Safety Working Group 2021-04-14T17:30:00RECEIVED: 4/12/21 at 3:41 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call To Order: Approval of 02/24/2021 and 3/03/2021 Draft Meeting Minutes. 2. Reports and Comments: Public Comment and CSWG Members Report. 3. Action and Discussion Items: a. Consultant Discussion; b.CRESS Chart Feedback. 4. Upcoming Events: 5. Next Meeting Date: TBD. 6. Other Topics: Other topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Adjourn.
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AmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 4/12/21 at 3:41 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call To Order: Approval of 02/24/2021 and 3/03/2021 Draft Meeting Minutes. 2. Reports and Comments: Public Comment and CSWG Members Report. 3. Action and Discussion Items: a. Consultant Discussion; b.CRESS Chart Feedback. 4. Upcoming Events: 5. Next Meeting Date: TBD. 6. Other Topics: Other topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Adjourn.
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April 14, 2021, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ Click to join the Zoom meeting:
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Planning Board2021-04-14T18:30:00RECEIVED: 4/9/21 at 1:10 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Minutes; Public Comment; Zoning Priorities A. Continued discussion about proposed changes to the Mixed-use Buildings (Section 3.325 of the Zoning Bylaw) – Definition, standards and criteria 1. Update 2. Public Comment, B. Continued discussion about proposed changes to the Inclusionary Zoning (Section 15 of the Zoning Bylaw) 1. Update 2. Public Comment, C. Continued discussion about proposed changes to Supplemental Dwelling Units (ADUs) (Section 5.011 of the Zoning Bylaw) 1. Update 2. Public Comment, D. Update on other Zoning Priorities and Work Plan, if any; Old Bus Topics not reasonably ant 48 hrs prior to the mtg; New Bus A. Zoning Bylaw 10.02 Related to Associate Members of Planning Board, B. Topics not reasonably ant 48 hrs prior to the mtg; ANR Apps; ZBA Apps; SPP/SPR/SUB Apps; PB COM & Lia Rep; Chair Rep; Staff Rep; Adjourn - For a full description see the Agenda Link.
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AmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 4/9/21 at 1:10 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Minutes; Public Comment; Zoning Priorities A. Continued discussion about proposed changes to the Mixed-use Buildings (Section 3.325 of the Zoning Bylaw) – Definition, standards and criteria 1. Update 2. Public Comment, B. Continued discussion about proposed changes to the Inclusionary Zoning (Section 15 of the Zoning Bylaw) 1. Update 2. Public Comment, C. Continued discussion about proposed changes to Supplemental Dwelling Units (ADUs) (Section 5.011 of the Zoning Bylaw) 1. Update 2. Public Comment, D. Update on other Zoning Priorities and Work Plan, if any; Old Bus Topics not reasonably ant 48 hrs prior to the mtg; New Bus A. Zoning Bylaw 10.02 Related to Associate Members of Planning Board, B. Topics not reasonably ant 48 hrs prior to the mtg; ANR Apps; ZBA Apps; SPP/SPR/SUB Apps; PB COM & Lia Rep; Chair Rep; Staff Rep; Adjourn - For a full description see the Agenda Link.
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April 14, 2021, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
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Conservation Commission2021-04-14T19:00:00RECVD: 4/7/21 at 2:14 pm. TOPICS: Reports, Minutes; NOI Town of Amherst Resource Area Restoration Fearing Brook at Belchertown Rd (15C, 22 & 23; 15A, 47); NOI Wendell Wetland Services SFH in buffer to BVW at 24 Palley Village Rd (21B, 87); NOI Haines Hydrogeologic Consulting ag. activities in the buffer of BVW at 214 Pomeroy Ln (20C, 23); (6) NOI’s Tofino Associates SFH home construction in buffer to BVW Lots 1-2, 5-8 (21D, 139, 138, 135, 134, 133, 132);
NOI R. Levesque Assoc. repaving parking lot in the buffer to BVW & Intermittent Stream at 33-37 & 51 E. Pleasant St (11C, 267, 268, 270, 272, 273); RDA Cold Spring Env. to determine jurisdiction under WPA and Article 3.31 Amherst Bylaw at Flat Hills Rd; Amended OOC Eversource Montague to Fairmont Rebuild Project to correct resource alteration numbers, additional mitigation & revised delineation (26A, 41; 2A, 7 & 18; 17C, 19); Enforcement Orders, Emergency Certifications, & Monitoring Reports. Topics not anticipated 48 hrs prior to mtg
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Or join by phone: US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782AmherstMA01002 RECVD: 4/7/21 at 2:14 pm. TOPICS: Reports, Minutes; NOI Town of Amherst Resource Area Restoration Fearing Brook at Belchertown Rd (15C, 22 & 23; 15A, 47); NOI Wendell Wetland Services SFH in buffer to BVW at 24 Palley Village Rd (21B, 87); NOI Haines Hydrogeologic Consulting ag. activities in the buffer of BVW at 214 Pomeroy Ln (20C, 23); (6) NOI’s Tofino Associates SFH home construction in buffer to BVW Lots 1-2, 5-8 (21D, 139, 138, 135, 134, 133, 132);
NOI R. Levesque Assoc. repaving parking lot in the buffer to BVW & Intermittent Stream at 33-37 & 51 E. Pleasant St (11C, 267, 268, 270, 272, 273); RDA Cold Spring Env. to determine jurisdiction under WPA and Article 3.31 Amherst Bylaw at Flat Hills Rd; Amended OOC Eversource Montague to Fairmont Rebuild Project to correct resource alteration numbers, additional mitigation & revised delineation (26A, 41; 2A, 7 & 18; 17C, 19); Enforcement Orders, Emergency Certifications, & Monitoring Reports. Topics not anticipated 48 hrs prior to mtg
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April 15, 2021, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97346316198 OR Dial: +1 (929) 205-6099
Meeting ID: 973 4631 6198#
Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board2021-04-15T15:00:00RECEIVED: 04/07/2021 at 8:51 am. LIST OF TOPICS: I. Call to Order & Introductions
a. To approve January 7, 2020 Minutes
II. Brief Updates
III. Performance
a. Career Centers Activities Report
b. Scorecard FY21 Q2
IV. MA Unemployment Claims & Labor Force
V. Entered Employment Report (CY19 & FY20)
VI. Customer Survey (CY 2020)
VII. Other Business
VIII. Adjourn
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Meeting ID: 973 4631 6198# AmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 04/07/2021 at 8:51 am. LIST OF TOPICS: I. Call to Order & Introductions
a. To approve January 7, 2020 Minutes
II. Brief Updates
III. Performance
a. Career Centers Activities Report
b. Scorecard FY21 Q2
IV. MA Unemployment Claims & Labor Force
V. Entered Employment Report (CY19 & FY20)
VI. Customer Survey (CY 2020)
VII. Other Business
VIII. Adjourn
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April 15, 2021, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM @ viz Zoom teleconferencing: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/82217973756 if you prefer to join by phone please refer to posted agenda for directions
Participatory Budgeting Commission2021-04-15T15:30:00RECEIVED: 4/12/21 at 9:28 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Review Agenda, 2. Determine Minute-Taker for this Meeting, 3. Approve Minutes from April 1, 2021, 4. Discuss Latest Version of our Final Report to the Council, 5. Discuss and Critique Draft Presentation Outline, 6. Review Timeline, 7. Topics the Chair Did Not Reasonably Identify 48 hrs. Before the Meeting, 8. Public Comment.
viz Zoom teleconferencing: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/82217973756 if you prefer to join by phone please refer to posted agenda for directionsAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 4/12/21 at 9:28 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Review Agenda, 2. Determine Minute-Taker for this Meeting, 3. Approve Minutes from April 1, 2021, 4. Discuss Latest Version of our Final Report to the Council, 5. Discuss and Critique Draft Presentation Outline, 6. Review Timeline, 7. Topics the Chair Did Not Reasonably Identify 48 hrs. Before the Meeting, 8. Public Comment.
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April 15, 2021, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY VIA THE ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCE SOFTWARE. TO JOIN:
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Board of License Commissioners2021-04-15T17:00:00RECEIVED: 4/13/21 at 3:52 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order; Public Comment; Licenses: Application for Common Victualler’s License: Protocol Amherst, LLC, d/b/a Protocol, 1 East Pleasant St. Discussion Items: Alcohol Service on Town Commons & Public Property; Adult Use Marijuana Licensing; Private Club Regulations; Guidelines for Liquor License Decisions; Lunch Cart Regulations; Rental Registration Bylaw & Short-Term Rental Regulation. Review of Minutes. Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting. Adjournment.
MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY VIA THE ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCE SOFTWARE. TO JOIN:
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To join the meeting via telephone: Call (312) 626-6799 or (646) 876-9923 Enter webinar ID when promptedAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 4/13/21 at 3:52 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order; Public Comment; Licenses: Application for Common Victualler’s License: Protocol Amherst, LLC, d/b/a Protocol, 1 East Pleasant St. Discussion Items: Alcohol Service on Town Commons & Public Property; Adult Use Marijuana Licensing; Private Club Regulations; Guidelines for Liquor License Decisions; Lunch Cart Regulations; Rental Registration Bylaw & Short-Term Rental Regulation. Review of Minutes. Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting. Adjournment.
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April 15, 2021, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ Register in advance for this webinar: https://amherstma.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__rlSe-DrSxirS2xQ8U6kdw
Transportation Advisory Committee2021-04-15T17:00:00RECEIVED: 4/12/21 at 11:31 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order; 2. Announcements; 3. Public Comment; 4. Recap TSO Meeting of April 8th; 5. Recap Major intersection decision considerations; signalized crossing, roundabout, other; 6. Discussion of Amherst to Worcester PVTA route; 7. Pedestrian/Bike Plan Map continue mark-up; 8. Work Plan, a. Prioritization Plan (Subcommittee), b. TAC Charge, c. Pending Projects Updates, d. Mass Transit Reports; 9. Approval of Minutes – April 1, 2021; 10. Committee Comments; 11. Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting; 12. Executive Session – If any; 13. Adjourn.
Register in advance for this webinar: https://amherstma.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__rlSe-DrSxirS2xQ8U6kdwAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 4/12/21 at 11:31 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order; 2. Announcements; 3. Public Comment; 4. Recap TSO Meeting of April 8th; 5. Recap Major intersection decision considerations; signalized crossing, roundabout, other; 6. Discussion of Amherst to Worcester PVTA route; 7. Pedestrian/Bike Plan Map continue mark-up; 8. Work Plan, a. Prioritization Plan (Subcommittee), b. TAC Charge, c. Pending Projects Updates, d. Mass Transit Reports; 9. Approval of Minutes – April 1, 2021; 10. Committee Comments; 11. Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting; 12. Executive Session – If any; 13. Adjourn.
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April 15, 2021, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/82320295148?pwd=UWRPeVNJVVVUdllqNVpyaWY4MXk4QT09
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Human Rights Commission 2021-04-15T18:30:00RECEIVED: 4/13/21 at 10:29 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Opening Remarks, Announcements, Agenda Review
Approval of 1/21/2021 02/18/2021 and 3/18/2021 Draft Meeting Minutes. 2. Reports and Comments: Public Comment and HR Commission Member Reports. 3. Action and Discussion Items: a. Draft Statement of Support against Police Brutality to BIPOC Communities; b. Update on Community Safety Working Group and Core Equity Team. c. Upcoming Events: Race Amity Day,Hero Awards and Juneteenth; d. HRC Next Action. 4. Upcoming events: Racial Equity and Housing Forum. 5. Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 6. Adjourn.
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AmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 4/13/21 at 10:29 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Opening Remarks, Announcements, Agenda Review
Approval of 1/21/2021 02/18/2021 and 3/18/2021 Draft Meeting Minutes. 2. Reports and Comments: Public Comment and HR Commission Member Reports. 3. Action and Discussion Items: a. Draft Statement of Support against Police Brutality to BIPOC Communities; b. Update on Community Safety Working Group and Core Equity Team. c. Upcoming Events: Race Amity Day,Hero Awards and Juneteenth; d. HRC Next Action. 4. Upcoming events: Racial Equity and Housing Forum. 5. Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 6. Adjourn.
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April 16, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Virtual Meeting: https://meet.google.com/dhy-wywm-rwd or by phone: 617-675-4444? PIN: ?909 286 087 0262?#
SEPAC Meeting2021-04-16T10:00:00RECEIVED: 4/7/21 at 9:49 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Results of the Reissued SEPAC Covid Impact Survey
Virtual Meeting: https://meet.google.com/dhy-wywm-rwd or by phone: 617-675-4444? PIN: ?909 286 087 0262?#AmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 4/7/21 at 9:49 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Results of the Reissued SEPAC Covid Impact Survey
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April 19, 2021, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Patriots Day Holiday - Town Offices Closed on Monday, April 19th 2021-04-19T08:00:00Patriots Day Holiday - Town Offices Closed on Monday, April 19th, except for public safety and emergency services.
Event LocationAmherstMA01002 Patriots Day Holiday - Town Offices Closed on Monday, April 19th, except for public safety and emergency services.
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April 20, 2021, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM @ To join the meeting via computer: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/86363205103
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RECEIVED: 4/14/21 at 3:52 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: New Business: Review AAB variance requests at the Emily Dickinson Homestead, located 280 Main Street, including: Variance request from 521 CMR 25.00 to provide an accessible entrance at the front door on the south side of building, in order to preserve the historic appearance and fabric of the central architectural feature on the south façade; Variance request from 521 CMR 28.00 to provide vertical access elevator within The Homestead to deliver visitors to the second floor, in order to preserve the historic significance of the building. See agenda link for more details.
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April 20, 2021, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Virtual meeting location: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/84186317644; join by phone by calling (301) 715-8592; enter webinar ID: 841 8631 7644
Finance Committee of the Town Council2021-04-20T14:00:00RECEIVED: 4/14/21 at 3:29 PM. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to order. OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) Presentation and Discussion. Review of Auditor Procurement and Selection Process. Regional School Budget Discussion and Recommendation Vote. Public comment. Future meetings and FY22 budget calendar. Topics not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours before the meeting. Adjourn
Virtual meeting location: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/84186317644; join by phone by calling (301) 715-8592; enter webinar ID: 841 8631 7644AmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 4/14/21 at 3:29 PM. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to order. OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) Presentation and Discussion. Review of Auditor Procurement and Selection Process. Regional School Budget Discussion and Recommendation Vote. Public comment. Future meetings and FY22 budget calendar. Topics not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours before the meeting. Adjourn
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April 21, 2021, 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM @ Via Zoom video conference: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/87056558125 if you choose to join by phone please refer to instructions on the bottom of the posted agenda
Elementary School Building Committee 2021-04-21T07:30:00RECEIVED: 4/13/21 at 9:57 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Report on responses to the Request For Services (RFS) for Owner's Project Manager (OPM). Bids closed on April 19., 2. Review of timeline for OPM selection to qualify for the June 7 Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) OPM panel, 3. Discuss OPM/RFS key selection decisions: evaluation of proposals, reference checks, and interviews, 4. Decide role of OPM Subcommittee and Full Committee, 5. Set Committee Meeting Dates for May and June, 6. Public Comments, 7. Matters not anticipated by the Chair 48 hrs in advance of the meeting.
Via Zoom video conference: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/87056558125 if you choose to join by phone please refer to instructions on the bottom of the posted agendaAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 4/13/21 at 9:57 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Report on responses to the Request For Services (RFS) for Owner's Project Manager (OPM). Bids closed on April 19., 2. Review of timeline for OPM selection to qualify for the June 7 Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) OPM panel, 3. Discuss OPM/RFS key selection decisions: evaluation of proposals, reference checks, and interviews, 4. Decide role of OPM Subcommittee and Full Committee, 5. Set Committee Meeting Dates for May and June, 6. Public Comments, 7. Matters not anticipated by the Chair 48 hrs in advance of the meeting.
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April 26, 2021, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Meeting held via ZOOM. To access via a computer, visit https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/88441246652. To access via a phone, dial (646) 876-9923 and enter Webinar ID when prompted: 820 8371 3474.
Local Historic District Commission2021-04-26T16:00:00RECEIVED: 4/8/21 at 3:38 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: PUBLIC HEARING: 214 Main Street, 280 Main Street, and 20 Triangle Street (14B-27; 14B-26; 14B-20) Emily Dickinson Museum/Trustees of Amherst College – Request to update the mechanical and electrical systems, including the addition of new exterior equipment and screening. Request to restore appearance of the Homestead to ca. 1855-1899 appearance, including alterations to the entryways, chimney, cupola, and storm windows. PUBLIC MEETING: 1. Announcements
2. Public Comment 3. Unanticipated Items 4. Next Meeting Date. Adjourn.
Meeting held via ZOOM. To access via a computer, visit https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/88441246652. To access via a phone, dial (646) 876-9923 and enter Webinar ID when prompted: 820 8371 3474.AmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 4/8/21 at 3:38 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: PUBLIC HEARING: 214 Main Street, 280 Main Street, and 20 Triangle Street (14B-27; 14B-26; 14B-20) Emily Dickinson Museum/Trustees of Amherst College – Request to update the mechanical and electrical systems, including the addition of new exterior equipment and screening. Request to restore appearance of the Homestead to ca. 1855-1899 appearance, including alterations to the entryways, chimney, cupola, and storm windows. PUBLIC MEETING: 1. Announcements
2. Public Comment 3. Unanticipated Items 4. Next Meeting Date. Adjourn.
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