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an updated traffic study, also the three-hundred-foot line to be added to the drawing in its proper location which does carry some impact for some interpretations. The Planning Board has been provided with some new guidance from the Code Enforcement Officer and the Town Attorney to help clarify some of the issues that were causing some of the strong opinions. He stated the importance of having at least seven-member board present as requested by the Town Board. Tim Stroth questions if the Town Engineer has been asked to review the application, stating he thinks it is important, due to the nature of the case. Chairman, Doug Crow states the current process today is, things are sent to the engineer by the Code Enforcement Officer when the Planning Board feels it is necessary, and is voted on, and when there are specific things to be reviewed. At that time the CEO will take it to the Town Board for their approval. Tim Stroth states there is already a budget in place. Chairman, Doug Crow stated whether there is a budget or not, they won’t spend the money unless they think it is necessary, or they get direction from the Town Board. Chairman, Doug Crow asks the Board if a vote should be taken. Tim Stroth replies he thinks we should. He makes a motion that the board asks the engineer for an opinion on this case, so we have that as back-up when we make a recommendation to the Town Board. He does not ever remember there being a specific reason for the review. Chairman, Doug Crow asks Tim Stroth what specifically he would like reviewed by the engineer. Making sure that they are not the same issues as what has been reviewed by CEO and the Town Attorney. Stating that is a waste of money. Laurie Kutins states the there is usually something specific. Usually, if there are issues with structures, fire considerations, or flooding considerations. Tim Sroth makes a motion to request the Building Department submit the Site Plan to the engineer for review. He states we are always concerned with slowing down the clock and extending the time frame. It seems to him that going into a meeting would be nice to have the engineer’s opinion. Seconded by: Chelsea Root Upon a vote being taken: Ayes- 6 Noes- 1 Chaiman, Doug Crow Motion carried. Chairman, Doug Crow asks CEO, Rich Miga to take the information back to the department. CEO, Rich Miga states the Building Department will provide the Town Board with a new memo, requesting