Warrant Committee September 1, 2010
Eighth Meeting
Present: E Innes, Jean Wilson, J Powers, L Walker, D Turner, M Zullas, H Hall, C Tougias,
T Hurley, C Cahill, R Pathak, H Bell
Absent: J Ahonen, J Folcarelli, K Chase, M Mitchell
Reserve Fund Balance: $ 348,650
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:30 in the Carol Blute Conference Room.
On a motion made by Member Hurley and seconded by Member Walker, the Warrant Committee voted 7-0-2 to approve the minutes of August 25, 2010.
Member Hurley recused himself prior to the Chair recognizing Alexander Whiteside, Chair of the Planning Board to talk about Articles 2 and 3. Following discussion with Mr Whiteside regarding the Planning Board’s position and recommendation on Article 2, on a motion made by Member Walker and seconded by Member Zullas, the Warrant Committee voted 8-0-1 to approve recommending a height restriction of 20 feet for accessory structures within 30 feet of the rear lot line.
Member Hurley rejoined the Committee meeting.
The Chair then recognized Rich Kleiman, Chair of the Wind Turbine Committee and Kevin Mearn, Town Administrator, to discuss Article 3. Following discussion with Messrs Kleiman, Whiteside and Mearn, on a motion made by Member Hurley and seconded by Member Turner, the Warrant Committee voted 7-1-1 to recommend amending the Zoning bylaws by striking out Section IV.D. and replace it with new language providing for as-of-right zoning for wind turbines, incorporating changes suggested by the Planning Board to include language ensuring that the siting of any turbines is such that the centerline of the base of the turbine is at least 500 feet from any green and any fairway of any golf course.
The Chair thanked Mr. Whiteside and Mr. Kleiman for their presentation.
The Chair recognized Mr. Mearn who provided an update to the committee on the status of discussions with Curry College on the contract to run the Ulin rink as well as an update on the Consolidated Facilities department.
The Chair thanked Mr. Mearn.
The Chair updated the committee of a discussion with Nathanial Curtis regarding a local officials meeting on the East Milton Square Parking Study. The meeting will be held on 9/28 at the Council of Aging. The Chair noted that he would forward on the details provided by Mr. Curtis to the committee.
The next meeting of the Warrant Committee will be held on Monday, September 20 at 6 PM at the High School.
On a motion made by Member Hurley and seconded by Member Bell, the Warrant Committee unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:50 PM.
Reserve Fund Balance: $ 348,650
Respectfully submitted,
Helen M. Kiddy
Senior Clerk
Warrant Committee
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