Becket Planning Board
Approved Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, December 12th , 2012
Planning Board Members Present: Robert Ronzio ( Chairperson), Marty Schlanger ( Clerk), Beth VanNess ( Asst. Clerk), Howard Lerner, Ann Krawet.
Planning Board Members Absent: Gale LaBelle
Members of the public present: Mr. Robert Capeless, Madeleine Swindlehurst, Robert Gorden.
Meeting opens at: 7: 07pm
Chairperson , Robert Ronzio, opens the 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 asks if there is anyone who is going to make a video or an audio recording of the
meeting; no recordings are announced. Lastly Mr. Ronzio informs everyone present that no person shall address this meeting without the permission of the chair and that all people, at the request of the chair shall be silent. Mr. Ronzio advises all present that it is the intention of this board to proceed with the posted agenda in the order in which they are listed, and again reminds everyone that agendas are on the table for anyone who wants one.
Approval of November 14th, 2012 Meeting Minutes- Mr. Martin Schlanger makes a motion to approve the November 14th meeting minutes as presented, Ms. Ann Krawet seconds motion; Unanimous Approval.
Form A- Salvini and Associates, property located at 2061 Main Street- Mr. Steven Salvini, 585 Route 20, Chester approaches planning board members and advises that he has a “ plan for boundary line agreement”. He explains that the agreement is between Ms. Madeleine Swindlehurst and the Estate of Capeless. Mr. Salvini goes on to explain that they are not looking to create anything new, and that both parties have always agreed where the line belongs. At this time Mr. Salvini presents the plan to the board for their review, with Ms. Swindlehurst assisting with the explanation of the plan. Ms. Swindlehurst confirms that both property owners are in agreement. Mr. Robert Ronzio polls the board for a vote; Mr. Lerner makes a motion to approve the plan as presented, Ms. Krawet seconds
motion; Unanimous Approval. The plan is passed around for board members to sign.
Mr. Salvini, along with his client Mr. Capeless, advise that they have another proposal for the board for their review. Mr. Capeless explains the division of property, advising that he is going to inherit the additional parcel, and that they should be ready to present the Form A by the regularly scheduled meeting in January.
Public Participation- None
New Business-
Planning Board Rules and Regulations (draft)- Board members table discussion until January meeting.
Large Wind Turbine Subcommittee- Ms. Krawet reports that the previously scheduled meeting was never held due to the fact that no one was present. Ms. Krawet also advises that there are 5 or 6 people that have expressed interest on being on the committee and that hopefully, after the holidays, timing will be better and they can hold a meeting in the beginning of January.
Town of Otis/ Proposed Large Wind Turbine- Chairperson, Mr. Ronzio reports that the Town of Otis is planning on putting up a 400 foot turbine and that its closest point, it is only ¾ mile from Sherwood Forest. Ms. Krawet advises that she has written numerous letters to the Otis planning board chair, requesting that a white light replace the existing red light. Board members agree that it may be a good idea to attend one of the Otis meetings to express their concerns. Mr. Ronzio advises that we also need to look at the Town of Chester’s Bylaw as well, members agree.
Electronic Billboards- Mr. Ronzio confirms that everyone has received the information that he sent out on these electronic billboards, as they may be an issue in the future. Mr. Ronzio suggests that the planning board may want to consider writing a bylaw regarding the electronic billboards before an issue arises. Ms. Krawet reads aloud from the Town of Becket Bylaws referencing signs and billboards, board members read and review. After careful review, planning board members agree that the Town of Becket’s current bylaws are detailed and restrictive enough to prevent future erection of such billboards.
Medical Marijuana- Mr. Ronzio again confirms that this information was received by all board members, Ms. Krawet reads an article that appeared in a recent newspaper, regarding such facilities. Ms. Krawet also advises that a Town Planning Commission would be able to prohibit these facilities from coming into the Town. Planning board members decide to table the discussion to a later date.
Mr. Howard Lerner makes a motion to appoint Mr. Al Blake to the Large Wind Turbine Sub-Committee, Ms. Krawet second motion; Unanimous Approval.
Budget- Read and Reviewed
Correspondence- Read and Reviewed.
Mr. Howard Lerner makes a motion to adjourn the meeting, Beth VanNess seconds motion; Unanimous Approval. The meeting is adjourned at 8:45 pm.
Schedule next meeting for January 9th, 2012.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Hunt
Administrative Assistant
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Robert Ronzio
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Martin Schlanger
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Howard Lerner
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Beth VanNess
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Ann Krawet
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