TOWN OF NEWBURY
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
Date: April 28, 2015
Present: Chairman, Geoffrey Walker, Selectmen Chuck Bear and J.R. Colby
Motion: A motion was made by Chairman Walker, seconded by Selectman Bear and voted unanimously to call the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the salute to the flag.
Board and Committee Reports: No Board or Committee Reports
Citizen’s Concerns: Selectman Bear reported that Newbury citizen, Brian Short from Byfield, ran and completed the Boston Marathon in 4 hours, 1 minute. Congratulations were extended to Mr. Short.
New Business:
Request of Timothy J. Perry, Byfield/Newbury Little League to use the Upper Green baseball field from Wednesday, April 29th to Tuesday, June 30th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve the request of the Byfield/Newbury Little League to use the Upper Green baseball field from Wednesday, April 29th to Tuesday, June 30th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
One-day Liquor License – Renee M. Perkins, Perkins/Hopkinson Wedding and Reception at PITA Hall, 8 Plum Island Turnpike, Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve the one-day Liquor License for Renee M. Perkins, Perkins/Hopkinson Wedding and Reception at PITA Hall, 8 Plum Island Turnpike, Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
One-day Liquor License – Marlon Egolf, Cavalieri/Egolf Wedding and Reception at Spencer Pierce Little Farm, 1 Little’s Lane, Saturday, May 16th, 2:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve the one-day Liquor License for Marlon Egolf, Cavalieri/Egolf Wedding and Reception at Spencer Pierce Little Farm, 1 Little’s Lane, Saturday, May 16th, 2:00 – 10:00 p.m.
One-day Liquor License – Mary Fahey, Fahey/Anderson Wedding and Reception at Plum Island Airport, 24 Plum Island Turnpike, Saturday, May 30th, 3:00 – 10:30 p.m.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve the one-day Liquor License for Mary Fahey, Fahey/Anderson Wedding and Reception at Plum Island Airport, 24 Plum Island Turnpike, Saturday, May 30th, 3:00 – 10:30 p.m.
One-day Liquor License – Newbury Protection Fire Co. #2, Annual Meeting of Ducks Unlimited Club, Friday, June 19th from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve the one-day Liquor License for Newbury Protection Fire Co. #2, Annual Meeting of Ducks Unlimited Club,
Friday, June 19th from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
One-day Liquor License – Newbury Protection Fire Co. #2, Family Birthday Party for Ryan Traffater, Friday, June 26th from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve the one-day Liquor License for Newbury Protection Fire Co. #2 Family Birthday Party for Ryan Traffater, Friday, June 26th from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
One-day Liquor License – Byfield Community Arts Center, Cat in the Cradle Coffeehouse, Saturday May 16th, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve the one-day Liquor License for Byfield Community Arts Center, Cat in the Cradle Coffeehouse, Saturday May 16th, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
One-day Liquor License – Byfield Community Arts Center, Local Lounge, Saturday, May 23rd, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve the one-day Liquor License for Byfield Community Arts Center, Local Lounge, Saturday, May 23rd, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Request of Byfield Community Arts Center to close Central Street from Main Street to Lunt Street during Byfield Cruise Night (classic car show) at the BCAC on Friday, June 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve the request of Byfield Community Arts Center to close Central Street from Main Street to Lunt Street during Byfield Cruise Night (classic car show) at the BCAC on Friday, June 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Letter of gratitude to Kathleen Pearson, former Member and Chair of the Planning Board was read by Chairman Walker. Ms. Pearson was thanked for her decade of faithful service to the Town.
Selectman J.R. Colby reported that he had recently attended a long-range planning meeting for the Newbury Town Library which reinforced and reminded him what a wonderful resource it is for the community. The library offers off street parking, home schooling rooms with resources, wonderful meeting rooms, I Pad and Mac Book checkout and classes on how to operate them, movie and music cd’s and staff and volunteers that are very accommodating and helpful. The building is full of natural light and is well maintained by the Historical Society. He would like to encourage residents to visit and learn more about their Town Library.
Public Hearings:
At 7:15 p.m. the petitions of NATIONAL GRID and Verizon New England, Inc., Plan #18403141 to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the public way: 45 16th T St. – National Grid to install pole 8-1, 70 feet north of pole 8 on 16th St, and the petition of NATIONAL GRID, Plan #18403141-2 – National Grid proposes to install approximately 14 feet of 2-3” conduit in the public way from new National Grid set pole 8-1 to handhold HH-1 on private property in order to provide electric service to: 45 16th T St. were read and the hearing was opened. Sam Eang of National Grid, North Andover explained the project to the Board of Selectmen.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby to approve the plan as presented, discussion followed:
Paul Gerrior of 24 16th T Street stated that his understanding is that the service pole would be placed across the street from the lot/home which needs service, adjacent to his property and approximately 10 feet off of his home, to which he strongly objected. He felt there were alternatives to placing the pole across the street from the side to which the power will be supplied. He offered three alternatives which he reviewed with the Board of Selectmen.
Patrick Mahoney of 19 20th Street stated that keeping the new pole on the same side of the street in line with the existing poles would be the wisest alternative.
Robert Lynch, 45 16th T Street, the homeowner and applicant through National Grid, stated he was familiar with the alternatives but accepted the recommendation of National Grid which took access to the boat ramp into consideration. The possibility of underground installation was discussed. Robert Lynch was told by National Grid that the Town would not allow the road to be excavated and the water and sewer service must be considered.
George Coulouras of 43 16th T Street suggested burying the service line from where the existing no. P-8 service pole is now, along the side of the road to the new location.
Based on the objections of the abutters, the Board of Selectmen determined that a clearer picture and further information is needed from National Grid.
Following discussion:
Vote: Chairman Walker, Selectmen Bear and Colby voted to deny the plan as presented by National Grid. Chairman Walker requested that National Grid revise and resubmit the petition.
Continuation of Public Hearing:
At 7:50 p.m. the petition of NATIONAL GRID, Plan #18883609 – National Grid proposes to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the public way: 5th St. – Install new SO pole 5-2 75 ft. from SO pole 5-1, was read by Chairman Walker.
Steve DeSalvo of 16 Northern Blvd. spoke in opposition of the petition. The new pole is needed to supply power to the property at 4 5th Street, the prior Buzzota home which was damaged in a 2008 storm and then demolished. A steel frame was built in its place and the new owners have plans to rebuild the house on the frame. The original pole, which supplied electric power to the prior house, was taken down and left on the pathway of the dune. The new pole has been designed to be placed on the north side of the road, on the edge of Mr. DeSalvo’s property, and in his line of sight. He would like the pole located on the side of the road which will serve the new house. He requested more information about the proposed location and the possible replacement of the pole in the prior location.
Sam Eang of National Grid explained that National Grid tries to keep poles in a straight line but would ask National Grid for review and possible revision.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to deny the plan as presented.
New Business continued:
Discussion and approval of appointments to the SNN (Salisbury, Newbury, & Newburyport) Task Force for the Great Marsh Coastal Community Resiliency & Adaptation Program. John O’Connell explained the project and the work of the Task Force and outlined the appointments as follows:
Geoffrey Walker, Martha Taylor, Douglas Packer, Deborah Rogers, Henrick Tans and John O’Connell
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve the appointments as presented.
Town Administrators Report:
Town Administrator, Tracy Blais reported that Martie Joe, Director of the Council on Aging, was awarded a grant for $48,320.00 for the purchase of the van proposed and approved by the Capital Planning Committee leaving approximately $11,000.00 of expense for the Town.
Two land court cases that the Town was involved in this year have been resolved by the Appellate Tax Board Court with ruling in favor of the Town. Principal Assessor, Michelle Branciforte represented the Town in the hearings. Ms. Blais reported that solid property values have been established and the Town has been prepared and in the position to defend them.
Animal Control Officer, Carole LaRocque reported that she has established an official pet food pantry opening Friday, April 30th at the Methodist Church in Byfield.
Ms. Blais reported that MassDOT is issuing a one-time contract allowing the Town to be reimbursed for up to $41,139.00 of roadway repairs resulting from the harsh winter weather. In order to receive the reimbursement, all repairs must be completed prior to June 30th.
New Business continued:
Review, approve and sign the Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
A request was made by Town Administrator, Tracy Blais to review Article 15 from the Annual Town Meeting Articles first, as Warren Manter, Chair of the Recreation Committee was in the audience. Warren Manter explained the rationale of Article 15 to the Board of Selectmen.
Annual Town Meeting Articles:
ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $200,000.00, or any other sum, from Free Cash to complete the Field House Project at Manter Field; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 15 as presented.
Special Town Meeting Articles:
ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $143,822.00, or any other sum, from Free Cash to the Snow & Ice Account to cover the existing deficit balance in this account; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 1 as presented.
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $14,763.65, or any other sum, from the DPW Garage Account to the Public Building Property Related Services Account; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 2 as presented.
ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the payment of the following fiscal year 2014 bill, said sum to be taken from Free Cash; or act in relation thereto. Industrial Protection Services, LLC $41.90
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 3 as presented.
Annual Town Meeting Articles:
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $17,489,572.00, or any other sum; and take from the Special Assessment Fund the sum of $618,441.00, or any other sum, for the operation of the Town in Fiscal Year 2016; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 2 as presented.
ARTICLE 3. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $100,000.00, or any other sum, to be added to the Stabilization Fund; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 3 as presented.
ARTICLE 4. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $25,000.00, or any other sum, to fund Other Post-Employment Benefits; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 4 as presented.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds $100,000.00, or any other sum, to increase the Snow and Ice Removal line item appropriation for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2015, contingent upon the passage of a proposition 2 ½ referendum question; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 5 as presented.
ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money by borrowing to pay the costs of engineering services for a Town Hall/Police Facility, a combined Police/Fire/EMA facility, or any similar facility, including all costs incidental or related thereto, and to authorize the treasurer, with the approval of the selectmen, to issue any bonds or notes that may be necessary for that purpose, or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 6 as presented.
ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $13,400.00, or any other sum, from Free Cash to purchase digital scan vote tabulators; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 7 as presented.
ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $36,000.00, or any other sum, from the Stabilization Fund to purchase structural firefighter gear; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 8 as presented.
ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $7,950.00, or any other sum, from the Receipts Reserved Fire Alarm Account to repair the fire alarm system; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 9 as presented.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, the sum of $125,000.00 or any other sum, to fund a Road Improvement Program for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2015, contingent on the passage of a proposition 2 ½ referendum question, or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 10 as presented.
ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $500,000.00, or any other sum, from the Sale of Land Account to fund the Town Hall Sewer Connection Project; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 11 as presented.
ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $16,442.00, or any other sum, from Free Cash to purchase an All-Terrain Vehicle; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 12 as presented.
ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $25,000.00, or any other sum, from Free Cash to purchase and install a precast concrete boat ramp; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 13 as presented.
ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $58,500.00, or any other sum, from the Stabilization Fund to purchase a van for the Council on Aging; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 14 as presented.
ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will authorize the continuance of the “Recreation Revolving Fund”, as established in accordance with Section 53E ½ of Chapter 44 of the General Laws for the Fiscal Year 2016. This revolving fund would accept receipts of fees charged for field usage. The receipts would be expended by the Newbury Recreation Committee with the approval of the Town Administrator for the purposes of maintaining certain fields, and, further that the Recreation Committee is authorized to spend up to $50,000.00 during Fiscal Year 2016; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 16 as presented.
ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the continuance of the “Municipal Waterways Improvement and Maintenance Fund” as established by Clause 72, Section 5 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, as a revolving fund account. Funding in addition to that required by Clause (i) Section 2 of Chapter 60B of the General Laws shall be by sums received from waterway fees, permits, fines or any other designated sources subject to all provisions of Section 53E ½ of Chapter 44 of the General Laws. The Harbormaster, subject to the approval of the Town Administrator, is authorized to spend up to $70,000.00 from the fund during Fiscal Year 2016; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 17 as presented.
ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 53 F1/2 of the Massachusetts General Laws establishing the Ambulance Enterprise Fund as an enterprise fund effective Fiscal Year 2016; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 18 as presented.
ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money to operate the ambulance enterprise; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 19 as presented.
ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money by borrowing to pay for the bonds to be issued in order to pay the costs of purchasing a KME Custom Flex Pumper, and to authorize the treasurer, with the approval of the selectmen, to issue any bonds or notes that may be necessary for that purpose, or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 20 as presented.
ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Newbury Zoning By-Laws, ARTICLE X – GENERAL REGULATIONS, by deleting § 97-10.D. Accessory Apartments in its entirety and replacing it with a new § 97-10.D. or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 21 as presented .
ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Newbury Zoning By-Laws, ARTICLE XI –ADMINISTRATION, § 97-11.D.(2) Written Definitions, to revise and/or add certain definitions with deleted language indicated by strike through and revised, added, and/or relocated language indicated by underlined italics and with new definitions to be inserted in their correct location alphabetically or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 22 as presented.
ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Newbury Zoning By-Laws, ARTICLE VI – DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS, with deleted language indicated by strike through, and revised, added, and/or relocated language indicated by underlined italics, or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 23 as presented.
ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Newbury Zoning By-Laws, ARTICLE X – GENERAL REGULATIONS, § 97-10.A.(1)(a), to add the words “abandoned and” to the second sentence and add commas after the words “extended” and “extension,” so that this paragraph reads as follows, with added language and punctuation indicated by underlined italics: or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 24 as presented.
ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Newbury Zoning By-Laws, ARTICLE V – SPECIAL PERMITS GENERAL, § 97-5.F. Ground -Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations, to change the Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) for ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations occupying two (2) acres of land or more from the Board of Selectmen to the Planning Board as follows, with deleted language indicated by strike through and new language indicated by underlined italics, or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 25 as presented.
ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote, in accordance with G.L. c. 59, Sec 38H, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a Tax Agreement with Bashaw Solar 1, LLC for a period of up to twenty-five (25) years, on terms and conditions substantially in the form on file with the Town Clerk, for the parcel of~ land located at 8 Middle Road and 60 Newbury Turnpike, Newbury, relative to a large-scale ground mounted solar photovoltaic installation, and further to allow the Board of Selectmen to negotiate any amendments necessary to said Tax Agreement to reflect any changes in the size of the parcel of land or the installation, so long as the payments reflected in the Tax Agreement rise or fall commensurately; or act in relation thereto.~
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 26 as presented.
ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of MGL Chapter 200A, Section 9A, relating to the disposition of abandoned funds, to become effective upon acceptance; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 27 as presented.
ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 88 of the General By Laws~pertaining to streets by adding the following section, or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 28 as presented.
ARTICLE 29.~ To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 1 of the Town’s General By Laws, (Article 1, general provisions) and Chapter 93 of the General By Laws (Article IV, parking), as follows (new language in bold, deleted language in strikethrough), or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 29 as presented.
ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of MGL Chapter 138, Section 33B, which gives local licensing authorities the ability to authorize licensees to sell alcoholic beverages between the hours of 10:00am and 12:00 noon on Sundays, the last Monday in May and on Christmas day or on the day following when said day occurs on Sunday; or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 30 as presented .
ARTICLE 31. PLUM ISLAND EASEMENTS: TRANSFER OF INTEREST IN LAND
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to re-convey certain easements taken over portions of 58 and 60 Northern Boulevard back to the owners of the parcels, and to accept in return revised Easements over those parcels in addition to a Snow Fence Agreements executed by the Owners thereof, or act in relation thereto.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve Article 31 as presented.
The Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants were signed by the Board of Selectmen.
Appointment of Board of Fire Engineers:
Fire Chief Nathan Walker – BOFE & Chief Forest Warden
Captain Robert Dash – BOFE & Deputy Forest Warden
Deputy Chief Douglas Janvrin, Jr. – BOFE & Deputy Forest Warden & EMS Coordinator
Captain Terrance Martin – BOFE & Deputy Forest Warden
Douglas Packer - BOFE
Captain Timothy Wareham – BOFE & Deputy Forest Warden
Captain Justin Webb – BOFE & Deputy Forest Warden
Deputy Chief Wallace Ziehler – BOFE & Deputy Forest Warden
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to appoint the Board of Fire Engineers as listed.
Commercial Shellfish Permit fee review:
The fees of the Town’s Commercial Shellfish Permits were discussed and compared to the fees charged by surrounding communities such as Ipswich, Essex, Rowley and Newburyport. The annual operating budget of $42,000.00 for Newbury’s shellfish program exceeds the revenue of approximately $26,000.00. The Finance Committee has suggested that the program be revenue neutral which could be achieved by raising the permit fees. The Board of Selectmen decided to think about the suggestion and discuss it further at a later date.
Old Business: Letter from the Planning Board dated 4/23/15 re: Proposed zoning By-Law Changes for May 2015 Annual Town Meeting
Town Planner, Martha Taylor reported to the Board of Selectmen that the Planning Board held the Public Hearing regarding changes to the Solar Bylaw as proposed with the vote taken by the Selectmen on March 31, 2015.
The letter of notification from the Planning Board to the Board of Selectmen regarding the proposed zoning By-Law Changes for the May 2015 Annual Town Meeting is part of the procedure.
Correspondence:
All correspondence was reviewed.
Minutes:
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2015 Board of Selectmen Meeting as presented.
Warrants:
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously to approve the Warrants as presented. Warrants presented were signed by The Board of Selectmen.
Meeting updates: No meeting updates
Executive Session: No Executive session
Adjournment:
Motion: At 9:15 p.m. a motion to adjourn was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Colby and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen Jameson
Executive Administrator
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