TOWN OF RUTLAND PLANNING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 2016
Opened: 6:32pm
Present: Norman Anderson, chairman; Addison Redfield; Marilyn Sidoti; Dick Williams; Jeff Bagg, planner
Excused: Tim Nahrwold
Guests: Margaret Nartowicz, Julian Votruba, Jim Soucy
Review minutes from 11/22/16: Dick moved to approve the minutes with corrections. Marilyn 2nd, all in favor.
ANRS: None
New Business:
Community Planning: Margaret Nartowicz requested the board to give renewed consideration to a Phase Growth Bylaw. It was last considered 13 years ago (2003). Since then, the population in Rutland has increased by approximately 39%, Central Tree Middle School is nearing enrollment capacity and 9.57 road miles have been accepted by Rutland. Jeff pointed out that unbuilt approved lots would likely be unaffected by a Growth Bylaw. Discussion ensued. The general consensus was that research must be done to see how successful growth bylaws have been in similar towns before it is considered by the board again here in Rutland. Margaret will follow up with Janet, the director at CMRPC, to see about using LPA hours on a special project for this
research.
Spruce Hill Open Space Application: Julian and Jim presented a preliminary open space plan with 25 lots on 60.52 acres. Dick made a motion to accept a fee of $18,500 for the preliminary plans based on 11 of the lots being ANRS. Addison 2nd, all in favor. Check #8911 in the amount of $18,500 received. 2 hearings need to be scheduled. The 1st hearing was set for 1/10/17 at 7:00 PM (note: date later changed to 1/24/17) – Application for an open space special permit. The 2nd hearing will be set at a future date on the definitive subdivision.
Old Business:
CMRPC Contract: The current agreement with Jeff Bagg ends on 12/27/16. The board reviewed the new contract. Motion was made by Marilyn to accept the new contract and scope of service with correction of town of Upton to town of Rutland. Dick 2nd, all in favor. Margaret needs to sign contract. New contract starts 1/10/17.
Solar Decommissioning Agreement: Board reviewed surety agreement for the Rutland Solar Project. Addison moved to sign the agreement. Dick 2nd, all in favor. All members signed the agreement. Laurie will return mailed copy.
The meeting adjoined at 9:02pm. Motion made by Addison, Marilyn 2nd, all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Becker, Secretary
Minutes approved on 12/27/16 LB
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