May 17, 2010
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by Chairwoman Davies at 7:00 PM with all members in attendance.
Reorganization
Ms. Bokoski asked for nominations for chairman. Mr. Goodnow nominated Mr. Mayhew, seconded by Mr. Connor with all members voting in the affirmative.
Mr. Mayhew asked for nominations for vice chairman. Mrs. Chaves nominated Mr. Goodnow, seconded by Mrs. Davies with all members voting in the affirmative.
Street Acceptance Hearing – Highridge Rd. & Rhodes Way
Mr. Mayhew read the public hearing notice.
Recommendations for the acceptance of these streets were submitted by Mr. DiMartino and the Conservation Commission. However, the Planning Board voted not to recommend the street acceptance stating that although the actual site work was done, there were still outstanding items – as-builts, some right of way and deed issues and $150,000 mitigation payment.
Mrs. Davies asked if the acceptance of these streets would relieve the developer from his financial obligations (mitigation payment). Mr. Mayhew stated this is a separate issue from the street acceptance and the developer would be responsible for his financial obligations.
On a Chaves/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to close this hearing. On a Chaves/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to recommend the acceptance of Highridge Road & Rhodes Way at Town Meeting provided that the as-builts and deeds are presented to the proper town departments before Town Meeting.
Street Acceptance Hearing – Gemmur Lane & Denault Drive
Mr. Mayhew read the public hearing notice.
Attorney Bruce Lord represented the street acceptance petitioner for Gemmur Land & Denault Drive. He stated these streets were finished in 1998. However, what held up the acceptance was tying in a waterline to Pulaski Blvd. which is now complete.
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Mr. Connor noted the easement for this waterline is placed between two properties and asked Attorney Lord if the easement was done to the homeowners’ satisfaction.
Attorney Lord asked Mr. Connor if he had the homeowners’ names so that he could contact them regarding the easement. Mr. Connor answered in the affirmative and stated he would give Attorney Lord the names.
Attorney Lord stated he will be submitting the deed with updated information.
On a Goodnow/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
On a Goodnow/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to recommend the acceptance of Gemmur Lane & Denault Drive at Town Meeting provided Attorney Lord contact homeowners making sure the waterline easement was completed to the homeowners’ satisfaction and that Attorney Lord submit the deed with the updated information.
On a Connor/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the May 3rd minutes.
On a Chaves/Goodnow motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve a One Day Outdoor Entertainment License for the Bellingham Sportsman’s Club, June 26th, 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm – band to play at wedding reception.
The license was requested by Mr. Beers.
On a Chaves/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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