These minutes are not verbatim – they are the secretary’s interpretation of what took place at the meeting – Open Meeting Law – Section III.
Members present: Peter Conner, David Peck, Michael Main, William Keohan, Edward Conroy, Ryan Matthews, and James Simpson
The Chairman welcomed back Mr. Simpson who has been recovering from knee surgery.
Staff present: Paul McAuliffe and Marilyn Byrne
Mr. Conner called the meeting to order and explained the procedures for the evening
Public Hearing – Case No. 3624
Almeida Wind Turbine
20 Columbus Road
Sitting: Peter Conner, David Peck, William Keohan, Michael Main, and Edward Conroy
Mr. Keohan, the Clerk, read the legal advertisement into the record.
James Sweeney, Sustainable New Energy, represented the petitioner who is requesting a Special Permit for a Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) in order to construct one (1) wind turbine tower within a Mixed Commerce Zoning District. Mr. Sweeney presented a power point presentation showing various views of the site location and renditions of the proposed tower. Mr. Sweeney introduced Sergio Quadro-Anaya of Cleanergie who answered questions from the Board. Attorney John Woods, Representative of the Plymouth Rock Broadcasting Co., asked a variety of questions and requested the Board to continue the case until all information has been received.
Public comment in favor: Kim Almeida
Public comment: Paul Almeida, Vance Almeida, and Attorney John Woods
Mr. Keohan motioned to continue the Public Hearing to May 18, 2011 at 8:00 PM. Mr. Conroy seconded. Agreed Unanimously to Continue (5-0).
Informal Hearing – Case No. 3604
Kappell Tailwater Pond
Review of Conditions
Sitting: Peter Conner, David Peck, Michael Main, Edward Conroy, and Ryan Matthews
William Shaw, Associated Engineers of Plymouth, Massachusetts, represented the petitioner, who returned informally in order to submit the final site plans per Condition #2 of Special Permit #3604 and also submitted the preferred truck route for approval by the Board in order to satisfy Condition #12.
Mr. Main motioned to accept Conditions #2 and #12 as having been satisfied. Mr. Peck seconded. Agreed Unanimously (5-0)
No further business came before the board in open session.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Byrne
Administrative Secretary
Approved: 3/16/11
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