PEABODY – Sort of at a loss regarding the slow progress made voting on the new zoning ordinances, Councilor at Large Ted Bettencourt reached out for input from the other councilors when giving his Industrial and Community Development Committee report.Bettencourt, like other members of the committee, have confronted many walls throughout the lengthy process from map changes to new proposals “on the fly”. And, with elections coming up next month and two definite slots to be filled, the pressure has been weighing heavily to get the zoning changes done.Bettencourt said that he would like to see the project completed with him as the chair, and with the present councilors on board, but it just isn’t going to happen. He proposed two ideas: plowing through the project, meeting every night if that’s what it takes; or putting everything on hold until after the new year.”It’s important we don’t make a mistake on this vote,” Bettencourt said. “It might be wise to wait and start anew.”Every councilor had some sort of advice to give, but each seemed to agree that it’s important to give serious thought and concern to each issue, whether now or in January.Ward 5 Councilor David Gamache, who apologized for his “unprofessional outburst” last week, agreed with Bettencourt, but suggested that the Industrial and Community Development Committee continue by getting through “the basics” and leaving the heavier stuff for later debate.”I’d like to continue, especially to hear what Councilors (Frederick) Murtagh and (Judy) Selesnick have to offer,” said Ward 1 Councilor Barry Osborne. “This is something I’d like to keep chipping away at.”Ward 2 Councilor Arthur Athas urged the councilors to keep the sequential method of moving through the proposed zoning changes. He said taking it section by section, which was how the committee originally attacked the project, would just cause more confusion down the line since they’re all intertwined in one way or another. Athas said that passing one ordinance might end up contradicting another.Bettencourt, Chair of the Industrial and Community Development Committee, has a lot to consider after hearing everyone’s opinions. He said he will discuss the matter further before making a decision on the fate of the process.