RUTLAND PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
6/26/12
Opened: 6:30pm
Present: Norman Anderson, chairman; Richard Williams; Tim Nahrwold
Excused: Addison Redfield
Guests: Mr. Len Gengel, Matt Longman of Seaboard Solar Co. in Ct.
Open meeting: 6:30pm
- Minutes of previous meeting: Dick moved to approve with corrections, Tim 2nd, all in favor.
Minutes of 5/12/12: Dick moved to approve with corrections, Norm 2nd. Tim abstained.
- Matt Longman of Seaboard Solar Co in Ct:. Stated that his company is interested in looking Massachusetts to do Solar. He would like to know the process.
Chairman stated that Rutland has a Solar Bylaw which requires Site Plan Approval. There is a lot of land in Rutland that would be very well suited, however an issue exists with the town having only one substation. National Grid has exceeded its usage capacity. Discussion ensued to include the previous Rutland Hospital’s 80 acre site.
Meeting recessed for public hearing continuation Boy Scouts Solar Project
Meeting reconvened 7:31pm.
- Mark Elbag regarding removal of one old oak tree: Mark spoke with Donna, DPW. He was told that he needed a public hearing set up to remove the tree. Discussion ensued.
The Board informed Mark that all he needs is permission from Mr. Gary Kellaher, DPW to take the tree down (road is not a scenic road and there are no utilities). Mark will speak with Mr. Kellaher.
- Brunelle North release of remaining surety/Len Gengel:
Mr. Gengel is present to request release of the remaining surety.
Dick moved, Tim 2nd, all in favor. Letter was typed and signed and given to Mr. Gengel.
Len will bring letter to Sally Hayden to obtain the irrevocable letter of credit.
- CMRPC annual dues in the amount of $1,921.58:
Letter will be forwarded to the Selectmen as they are now paying for this.
- Letter from Nashua River Watershed Association :
NRWA would like to make the Rutland Planning Board aware that Mark Archambault, the NRWA’s Smart Growth Circuit Rider, is available to provide planning assistance to the town on a variety of topics in his capacity as a professional Planner.
- Morris Lane (Fieldstone Estates/Jim Soucy):
Chairman stated that Mr. Soucy did not use all of the review fee. He will speak with Dan, town accountant, regarding this.
Chairman stated that he spoke with Attorney Kiritsy regarding the need for a better on look on that road. He was informed that it would take about 20 years to get clear title on the road.
- Certificate of wage and salary form (Susan Ducharme):
Form was completed and given to Jackie O’Brien
- Question of approval Bear Hill Bridge/ Blair, LLC: Discussion ensued. Tim will speak with Gary Kellaher, DPW and will invite him to the next meeting for further discussion.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:01pm.
Respectfully submitted
Susan R. Ducharme
Secretary
SD/abm
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