RUTLAND PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
July 10, 2012
Present: Norman Anderson, Chairman; Richard Williams; Addison Redfield, Tim Nahrwold
Guests:
Meeting opened at 6:34 PM
- Review Minutes of previous meeting:
Regular meeting minutes:
Tim motioned to accept the minutes with correction, Dick 2nd, Norm in favor. Addison
Abstained.
Treasure Valley Solar Project public hearing continuation: Dick moved to accept the minutes
with correction, Tim 2nd, Norm in favor. Addison abstained.
- Brunelle North Subdivision:
Chairman stated that he received a call from Doreen Dunn. She needs the original irrevocable letter of credit or a letter from the Board stating that the Chair found a copy of the letter of credit only.
- CMRPC annual dues: Chairman spoke with Jackie O’Brien in the Selectmen’s office. She spoke with Joe Becker as she could not find a line item to pay this. Chairman Anderson paid the invoice. A discussion ensued as to why there was not a line item put in the budget.
Members suggested that Norman speak with Jackie to see if a transfer of funds could be done (i.e., at the next town meeting the Selectmen could agree to okay the transfer of funds from the 2013 budget). Chairman will write a letter asking them to write in a line item in the FY13 budget.
Approximately a $1700.00 refund is owed to Jim Soucy. Chairman has not seen Dan (town accountant) yet to discuss.
Chairman distributed his report of accounts beginning 3/14/12. It was suggested that Dan
come to a future meeting to compare accounts with Chairman’s spreadsheets.
Meeting recessed at 7:00pm for public hearings for George Lussier (self storage unit and 6 estate lots.
Meeting reconvened at 8:02pm
- Bear Hill Bridge Issue/Gary Kellaher of DPW:
Mr. Kellaher was asked to attend this meeting to discuss the bridge issue. He stated that he cannot accept part of the roadway if he cannot accept the bridge (it does not meet Mass DOT standards). He further stated that he is looking at long term. If the town accepts the road and the bridge fails in the future it will be the town’s responsibility to fix and maintain the bridge. Issues were discussed. He also stated that he has not received the new plan yet. He will contact Mr. Blair to obtain the as builts and he will set up a meeting with Clea and Tim to further discuss.
- Lussier 6 Estate Lots certificate of action:
Dick moved to endorse, Tim 2nd all in favor. Mr. Lussier will have it recorded at the Worcester Registry of Deeds.
Signed Certificate of Action will be brought to Sally and Anita.
Meeting recessed at 8:10pm for public hearing continuation Solar Project (Treasure Valley Boy Scouts).
Meeting reconvened at 8:40pm.
Re: Treasure Valley Solar Project: Chairman stated that he would like the Board to review to review the bylaw and site plan approval process as this is a very big project.
Solar Committee Meeting will take place tomorrow. Tyler Leeds is planning to attend.
There will be an informational meeting at Treasure Valley on 7/25 at 6pm for (Oakham, Paxton, Spencer and Rutland) town officials. The Planning Board members are also invited.
All neighbors and children will be invited to a similar briefing with refreshments.
- Stephanie Bacon’s resignation:
Chairman is in receipt of Stephanie’s resignation letter. Susan will bring it to Sally and Anita to have it stamped in.
Chairman stated that there is someone interested in becoming a member of the Board. He will invite her to a meeting when he is present (he will be away for the 7/24 meeting).
- Next meeting (7/24/12): Addison Redfield will Chair the meeting in Chairman Anderson’s absence. Dick, Tim, Norm in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan R. Ducharme
Secretary
SD/abm
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