December 5, 2013
Minutes of Meeting
In Attendance: JD, PD, AP, JS, MC and BS
LR
7:00 PM
JD opened the meeting.
Amendment to Special Permit – 401 Pulaski Blvd.
Mr. Aly Cisse
Sitting In: JD, AP, JS, PD and MC
JD read the legal notice. He explained that there was an understanding with the official decision (reading) as a portion of it did not make sense “no dogs or animals over 25 lbs.” Mr. Cisse explained this did not make sense as he would like the weight restriction taken out as he cannot tell his patients they cannot bring their animals if they are over 25 lbs. The board was concerned about overnight stays. Mr. Cisse explained that there will only be emergency medical overnight stays. Mr. Cisse asked that what he was asking for was to remove the weight restriction, allow overnight stays for cats and allow other overnight care for emergencies. He explained that they don’t have the staff for overnight care on a regular basis. JD suggested putting that explanation in the operations manual he planned
on supplying to the board once the clinic is in operation. Neither the board nor the public had any further questions.
JD motion to close the public hearing
JS second.
All in favor to close the hearing.
JS motioned to amend the decision that was issued on September 19, 2013 with the condition that except for domestic cats and the emergency overnight care for dogs there will be no overnight boarding of animals and the applicant will supply the board with a copy of their operations manual before opening the clinic.
AP second.
All in favor to amend the decision as stated.
Continuation – 70 & 80-90 Moody Street – Andrew Bissanti & Elliot Knight
Variance request for a duplex
Sitting in: JD, AP, JS PD and MC
JD read a request from the applicants, Andrew Bissanti and Elliot Knight to withdraw without prejudice for their application before the ZBA.
JS motion to accept the withdrawal.
PD second.
All in favor to allow the applicants withdraw their application.
Continuation – Brisson Street (87/31A) – Mr. and Mrs. Ginand
Variance for single family home
Sitting In: JS, PD, AP, MC and JD
JD read a continuance request from the applicants to allow their hearing continue to February 6, 2104.
JS motion to continue as requested.
AP second.
All in favor to continue to February 6, 2014.
Continuation – 6 Highridge Road – Highridge Estate Homeowners Assoc.
Appeal of Bld. Inspector issuance of permits (Foundation & Home)
Sitting In: JD, AP, JS, PD and MC
JD read a letter requesting a continuance for both hearings to be continued to January 2, 2014 with a decision extension to January 2, 2014 also.
BS asked if this would be enough time to do the decision and can we (the board) state they must continue or reach an agreement? JS stated it may or may not be enough time but the board has to grant or deny. JD stated the board can ask them about the continuances and how much more time they will need. We can discuss that when they come in January.
JS motion to allow the continuance as requested.
PD – Second.
All in favor to continue.
Other Business:
JD stated there is still a vacant position for an alternate board member for any residents interested. He also wanted the board to know there was a committee that was reviewing the stipends that were put in place years ago. He agreed to do the survey and email it to the rest of the board. JS stated that the chairman does have most of the work, especially if a big hearing going on. AP agreed with that.
Minutes – November 7, 2013
JS accepted as amended.
AP second.
All in favor to accept as amended.
JD wanted to explain the procedure for new candidates for the board positions. The BOS will review the applications. They (BOS) will do the primary and/or second interviews. The CH and V.CH of that particular board will be allowed to attend and participate in the questioning. BS questioned if this is part of the town bylaw. JS stated it was not. It has changed procedure with each different BOS.
Re-organization
JD would like to nominate PD for the next term of Chairman and Jeff Scornavacca as Vice Chairman.
AP second.
All in favor for the new CH. & V.CH.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:45 PM.
Approved 2/6/2014
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