Becket Planning Board
Approved Meeting Minutes
Wednesday , August 11th, 2010
Planning Board Members Present: Robert Ronzio, Martin Schlanger, Ann Krawet .
Planning Board Members Absent: Gale LaBelle, Stanley Oransky
Members of the public present: Charles Chiecko, Gary Bellinger, Vallerie Bellinger, Harvey Lerner, Bruce Bosworth.
Meeting opens at: 7:05 pm
Mr. Robert Ronzio, standing in as Chairperson, opens meeting and announces that agendas are on the table for anyone who wants them. He advises that the meeting is being held in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A and the by-laws of the Town of Becket. A decision to issue a special permit requires a minimum of four positive votes from a five member board. The board has 90 days to make a decision after the close of a public hearing and 14 days to file paperwork with the Town Clerk once a decision is made. Any Appeals of decisions can be made only to the court and must be made pursuant to Section 17, MGL 40A as amended, and must be filed within 20 days after the date of filing of the decision with the Town Clerk. Mr. Ronzio concludes with an introduction of the board members present.
Review and acceptance of Meeting Minutes from Wednesday, July 14th, ,2010 - Martin Schlanger makes a motion to accept meeting minutes as presented, Ann Krawet seconds motion; Unanimous Approval.
Formal Request from Charles Chiecko for extension of Special Permit for applicants –Valerie and Gary Bellinger, 286 Sir George Drive, Becket.
Mr. Schlanger advises that the application for the extension is currently a mute point due to the fact that there is no quorum present. Mr. Ronzio explains that an extension may be granted based on different criteria. Board members briefly discuss upcoming Jewish holiday, and possible days that would be suitable to re-schedule the meeting till. Board members discuss the possibility of rescheduling the meeting until September 15th, 2010. Ms. Krawet makes a motion to reschedule meeting for September 15th, 2010 ; Mr. Schlanger seconds motion, Unanimous Approval.
Town Clerk-Open Meeting Law and Employee Handbook- Board members briefly discuss the top ten changes in the new open meeting law. Board members present all confirm that they have completed all required reading and have submitted signature page to Town Clerk.
The Becket Federated Church- 2011 Community Birthday Calendar- Board members briefly discuss advertising their meeting dates in calendar as they usually do. Mr. Schlanger makes a motion to approve the $12.00 advertising cost to Becket Federated Church; Ann Krawet seconds motion; Unanimous Approval.
Board members briefly discus the fee schedule that has not been looked at for awhile. Mr. Schlanger suggests that the discussion is tabled and added to the September 15th, 2010 meeting Agenda. Fee Schedule to be reviewed at September meeting.
Ms. Krawet brings Mr. Bobrowski’s book to the attention of the board members, advising that at some point the planning board should consider purchasing the book, since they have been unable to secure or borrow a copy at this point.
Corresponmdence- Read and reviewed
Public Participation- Mr. Bruce Bosworth and Mr. Harvey Lerner approach board members present, briefly advising of a situation that has recently come up in the private community in which they live. Mr. Bosworth explains that they had recently put up a barrier to help control the traffic that uses the community as a shortcut to Wade Inn Road, often speeding, littering, and continually throwing beer cans out the window. Mr. Bosworth advises that the barrier has since been taken down due to controversy surrounding the blocking of private roads in the community. Mr. Schlanger asks the gentlemen if they would be interested in coming back before the planning board on September 15th to continue the discussion when the rest of the board is present. Mr. Bosworth and Mr. Lerner agree to do so.
8:20 Mr. Schlanger makes a motion to adjourn meeting, Ms. Krawet seconds; Unanimous Approval.
Schedule next meeting for Wednesday, September 15th, 2010.
Mr. Schlanger makes a motion to adjourn meeting, Ms. Krawet seconds motion; unanimous approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Hunt
Administrative Assistant
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Robert Ronzio
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Martin Schlanger
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Ann Krawet
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