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Minutes
Public Ways Safety Committee
Bolton, Massachusetts
January 27th 2010
Members present: Mary Ciummo (Chair), Barbara Bing, Leslie Breeze, Rob Hagopian, Deborah Kellett, Tom Kittler, Peter Ross
Minutes from the January 13th meeting were approved and accepted.
EXISTING BUSINESS:
Yield to Stop:
- With the analysis completed, Rob agreed to prepare a list of the Committee’s recommendations and a cover letter which, after review at our next meeting, will be forwarded to the Police Department for their follow through with a copy to the DPW.
We should expect to discuss our recommendations at our next regular meeting with the Police Department.
No Passing Zone signs:
- A draft letter by Rob to Mass DOT following up an earlier request for information on the definitive Passing Zones along route 117 was reviewed.
- It was agreed that the letter should be simplified by inclusion of a copy of the original letter.
- Rob will write a new letter and send it to Mass DOT without further Committee review.
Fence Bylaw:
- Peter distributed the next draft of wording for the proposed bylaw.
- It will be amended by the following points discussed:
- Existing buildings will not be classed as obstructions.
- Define the restricted area to encompass multiple lots where needed.
- Allow the Planning Board to fine tune the dimensional requirements of the restricted area relative to property lines, use of road center datum and corner triangles.
- Do not require a specific time for compliance but rather allow the Board of Selectmen to specify measures and timeframe for compliance.
- Peter will amend the wording and send with a cover letter to the Planning Board.
- Mary will request time on the Planning Board agenda to review the bylaw wording.
Houghton Farm:
- It was stated that the road will be adopted by the Town eventually. This is the first instance of requiring a waiting area (in this case near the exit onto Sugar Road) for those vehicles awaiting the arrival of a school bus.
- In contrast to the recommendation of the Conservation Commission for gravel sidewalks, the Committee would prefer a paved impervious surface to reduce weed growth, minimize maintenance costs and provide long term usability.
- A walkway along Sugar Road is required, but one along Golden Run Road may not practical. If no sidewalk is to be provided along Sugar Road or Golden Run Road, then mitigating funds are needed to be credited to the Town Pathway Fund.
- Rob will email Jennifer and Shelley asking for a guideline amount.
- Mary will request time (15 mins) on the Planning Board agenda for February 10th.
NEW BUSINESS OR CARRIED OVER FROM LAST MEETING:
Public Safety Oil Spill:
- Wells have tested clear of pollution and there are no Public Ways Safety concerns. Action closed.
Annual Report:
- Mary will write. Major achievements in CY2009 were the new school zone lights and the establishment of the Town Pathway Fund.
CARRYOVER TO NEXT MEETING:
- Pathway link between Public Safety Building and Library
- Traffic, parking and pedestrian safety issues with operation of new library
- Library crosswalk
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm
The next meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 10th 2010
Minutes submitted by Peter Ross
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