Rutland Planning Board
Minutes
6/14/11
Present: Norman Anderson, Addison Redfield, Dick Williams, Stephanie Bacon
Excused: Tim Nahrwold
Staff: Susan Ducharme
Guests: Dave Lussier,
Open meeting: 6:35pm
1. Review minutes of 5/24/11
Dick moved to accept minutes, with corrections, Addison 2nd, all in favor.
2. Subdivision Rules and Regulations adopted by the Planning Board 10/12/10:
Board is still waiting to receive “time stamped” document from Sally Hayden.
3. Mr. Clealand Blair $7, 500.00 owed to Planning Board account:
Chairman stated that Mr. Blair did not bring the check on 5/25/11 as promised.
4. ANR on Route 68/Mr. Blair:
Plan was reviewed. Check for $400.00 was attached to the plan.
Dick stated that he had asked for a fifty foot right of way from Ridge Road out to Route 68 as he is concerned with the narrow road being a safety issue. This could not be seen on the plan.
A discussion ensued.
Addison Redfield will go to see Mr. Blair at his office tomorrow.
Action will need to be taken at next meeting.
5. Dave Lussier/2 Estates Lots on Pleasantdale (ANR only):
Dave communicated he brought this plan before the board awhile ago. The town received and recorded it but plan was never endorsed. He is looking to obtain a special permit approval for 2 estate lots on Pleasantdale Road. Check was received for $500.00, #7348.
Dick moved to endorse the plan, Stephanie 2nd, all in favor.
Dave will bring three copies of the plan tomorrow and will photo copy plan signed tonight.
Old/New Business:
6. Parcel of land on Glenwood Road (80 acres):
Chairman stated that he spoke with Rick Travis (building inspector). Rick was contacted by Gus Abalo of Eosol Americas (alternative energy company) regarding the above property.
Mr. Abalo’s company is interested in putting solar panels on the property.
Discussion ensued. Alternative Energy Bylaw started by Steve Parker for the Board was referenced. This would need to written into the bylaw as conditions that would have to be favorably met. A consultant would be needed to assist the Board with this and Mr. Abelo’s company would be willing to pay for the consultant process. Chairman was informed by Mr. Abelo that Massachusetts has come up with a model. Chairman downloaded the document.
Chairman asked for a consensus as to whether the Board could, should pursue this (with exception of the industrial zone).
Chairman will let Mr.Abelo know that the Board is interested and will also check to see if Mr. Abelo has any sites in this area that the Board could see. He will speak with Bill Scanlon to see if he might be of interest and also to see if this would be something that would be ready for town meeting in October.
Of note: The uses of solar vs. a wind generation facility in Northfield was referenced.
Dick referenced the Zoning Village District that Dave Putnam wants to do. He is still waiting for the Attorney General’s office to get back to Sally Hayden to see if they accepted it.
7. Brief discussion with Skip Clark on Information Meeting at Naquag tonight:
Discussion took place regarding repair of school buildings.
Addison moved to adjourn meeting at 8:35pm, Stephanie 2nd, all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan R. Ducharme
Secretary
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