Rutland Planning Board
Minutes
7-27-10
Present: Chairman, Norman Anderson, Lester Grace, Tim Nahrwold, Lester Grace, Dick Williams, Stephanie Bacon
Staff: Susan Ducharme, Steve Parker
Guests: Clealand Blair, Jr.,
Meeting opened at 6:40pm.
1. Review minutes of 7/13/10
- Regular meeting minutes: Dick moved to accept with corrections, Lester 2nd, all in favor.
- McAllister Public Hearing continuation: Tim moved to accept, Dick 2nd, all in favor.
- Subdivision Rules and Regulations continuation: Dick move to accept, Tim, 2nd, all in favor.
2. ANR 2 lots /Nabil Fawal and Keyin Johanson:
This is a lot transfer (10 and 12 Jonathan Circle) in Central Tree Estates Subdivision.
Plan was reviewed. Lester moved to waive the locus map so residents don’t feel they have to bring in a locus, Lester 2nd, all in favor.
Dick moved to approve, Lester 2nd, all in favor.
Check for $400.00 was received (#2709).
3. Bear Hill Bridge Deck:
Letter from Michael Moroney, Structural Engineer to Mr. Clealand Blair, Jr. was referenced (7/27/10). Letter contained charts by the American Galvanizing Association showing the life expectancy of galvanized materials in different environments. It is Mr. Moroney’s understanding that the life expectancy of the bridge would be sixty-five years
(Reference letter in Bear Hill file).
A discussion ensued to include:
- Cantalever sidewalk (has it been signed off by engineer?)
- Brintnal: Clea is waiting on crossing designs after which he will go to Conservation Commission, MEPA and DCR. Board asked that Clea obtain a
letter from the engineer certifying that he designed the sidewalks, along with an explanation. .Clea stated that he will obtain a letter stating the structure of the sidewalk and denoting that it meets requirements for a suspended sidewalk.
Tim will stop by Clea’s office to pick up the plan of bridge.
Of note: The Planning Board’s plan of record is the “definitive plan”.
4. Cullinan Engineering invoices:
A lengthy discussion took place. Clea informed the Board that he does not want Cullinan on any of his sites in the future . He stated that he has received approximately $30,000.00 in invoices from Cullinan Engineering which he believes is unreasonable. He continued by stating that Cullinan informed him that they were asked to go to these sites.. The Planning Board members suggested that Clea have his attorney write a letter to Cullinan requesting field reports for all subdivisions in question and negotiating a fair fee for services rendered. Once a conclusion has been reached with Cullinan, Clea will inform the Planning Board.
Moving forward the Board will look into as additional engineering firms as now there seems to be a credible reason affecting the town . (Quinn invoices vs. Cullinan’s were referenced).
Dick motioned that Steve contact Quinn Engineering regarding negotiating with them to do the work for Clea and to also look into other engineer possibilities, Tim 2nd, all in favor.
Steve will work with Clea to see which subdivisions will be transferred from Cullinan.
Clea will cc Norman on all correspondence.
5. Invoices:
- Attorney Paul Cranston: $850.00 for Central Tree Estates.
Tim moved to forward invoice to Blair Enterprises for payment, Stephanie 2nd, all in favor.
- Susan Ducharme: Payroll for July. $341.71
Dick moved to approve, Lester 2nd, all in favor.
6. Site Plan Approval for Town Center:
Steve distributed the document he created. Discussion ensued. Dick suggested taking
a building in the town and go through a simulation process at the next meeting. The Board would also like to see an additional checklist form and within the application something mentioning that that the Board requests a copy and signed receipt to be returned to the Planning Board within 30 days.
Meeting recessed at 8:38 for public hearing continuation on Subdivision Rules and Regulations.
Meeting reconvened at 8:39pm.
7. Open meeting:
Central Tree Fire Hydrant:
Dick stated that he met with the Selectmen. He suggested that the Board should moving forward have discussions between the DPW, Fire Chief and Planning Board to keep the lines of communication open.
Land under 61A:
A note from Selectmen regarding the Paquette Property (Maple Ave and Route 56):
Gentleman who wants to purchase the property would like to see the town pick up a 55 foot right of way through Cool Sandy Beach.
Of note: Negotiation will need to take place between applicant and the town. (have 120 days).
Planning Board will send a letter to the Selectmen stating that the Board would like to suggest that it’s in the town’s best interest to negotiate an egress right of way to Cool Sandy Beach.
Dick moved, Lester 2nd, all in favor.
Attorneys Meloche and Meloche Maykel Property:
Craig Bacon would like to purchase property at 500k.
Source Protection Plan/Rebekka McDermott:
Dick reviewed plan. He will write up some of his concerns for discussion at the next meeting.. He also would like to have Rebekka send a copy to the Farm Bureau for their review as well.
Printer drum needed:
Discussion ensued about the cost of replacing the drum vs. obtaining a new printer.
Susan and Steve will contact Horace and will speak to Jackie.
Move to adjourn 8:55pm.
Tim, Dick, all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan R. Ducharme
Secretary
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