MINUTES
Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
Land Use Office Regular Meeting
Council Chamber December 5. 2013
Primrose Street, Newtown, Connecticut
Present: Mr. Mulholland, Mr. Porco, Mr. Swift and Mr. Corigliano. Alternates: Mr. Pozek. Mr. Taylor and Mr. Ruhs.
Also present: George Benson, Land Use Director. Clerk: Ms. Wilkin
The meeting was opened at 7.33 p.m. Notice is made that the entire meeting was taped and can be heard in the Planning and Zoning Office, Municipal Building, 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, Connecticut
The Commission welcomed Don Mitchell to the Board and David Ruhs and Frederick Taylor as alternates. Each Commissioner introduced himself.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Pozek nominated Mr. Mulholland as Chair to the Board. Seconded Mr. Mr. Swift. There were no other nominations. The nomination was approved unanimously.
Because Mr. Taylor was not present, nominations for Vice-Chair and Secretary were tabled until the next meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Benson went through the P&Z procedures of the Commission. Mr. Mulholland stressed the importance of asking questions and Mr. Benson explained the cooperation between the Commission and the Land Use Office. Any communication between Commissioners regarding open and potential applications should be channeled through Ann Mazur.
Although accessible on line, hard copies of the regulations will be distributed to the new Commissioners.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Pozek made a motion to approve the Minutes of November 21 2013 as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Porco. Motion unanimously approved.
Land Use Agency Director’s Comments
There were no outstanding matters to discuss.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Pozek made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Corigliano. The motion was unanimously approved.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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