Town of Rutland
Planning Board
Minutes 10/10/17
Location: Town Hall Annex 246 Main Street
Opened: 7:01pm
Note: This meeting was recorded for the secretary’s records.
Present: Norm Anderson, Marilyn Sidoti, Shawn Moore
Excused: Tim Nahrwold, Dick Williams, Jeff Bagg
Guests: Eileen Shanahan, George Kiritsy, Esquire, David Lussier, William Senecal, Steven Puliafico, Jason Dubois, Corrine Puliafico, Mark Elbag, Jr., Thomas Ruchala, Nancy Buck, Robert Buck, Robert Liptak, Clea Blair, Jr., Jim Soucy
Public Hearing – Elbag Brothers, Inc. – Special Permit Application to create 1 Estate Lot at Lot 7 Prospect Street Opened: 7:02pm Recessed: 7:05pm See Public Hearing minutes
Robert Liptak stated that there are a few things missing on the plans for the Elbag estate lot on Prospect Street. Norm suggested that Liptak speak with Elbag directly.
ANRS: None
Review minutes: The board reviewed the minutes from the 9/26/17 meeting. Norm mentioned that he spoke to Carl from Quinn Engineering and they will keep an eye on the manhole cover situation on Brice Lemon. The board is very happy with Carl and how he keeps on top of everything. There was discussion with Kiritsy about whether there is a culvert or a bridge on Sedona Drive. It was not valued on the bond estimate. Norm stated that it is a bridge according to Mass DOT and needs to be built to Mass DOT specifications. Norm told Kiritsy he either needs a letter from Mass DOT stating that it is not a bridge or a letter saying it meets their specifications for a bridge. Norm said that speaking for himself, not the board, he will not approve the bond without taking care of this first. Shawn made a
motion accept the minutes with corrections. Marilyn 2nd, all in favor.
Review Mail and Invoices: There are 2 bond estimates from Quinn Engineering for Brice Lemon. The original was dated 10/5/17. The most recent one is in a document from Quinn labeled “Updated Brice Lemon Estates Subdivision Surety Budget” dated 10/6/17 and is in the amount of $524,296.88. The new lower bond amount takes into account the amount of work that will be finished by the time the bond is applied for and is considerably lower than the original bond estimate. Norm received a document forwarded from Quinn. The
document was dated 9/25/17 and was from CBC Engineers regarding the structure on Sedona Circle (culvert/bridge). Norm read through it to see if it mentioned Mass DOT and it does not.
Public Hearing – Lussier – Special Permit Application for Mixed Use Property in Town Center District Opened: 7:32pm Recessed: 7:34pm See Public Hearing minutes
Review Mail and Invoices: There were a couple invoices from the Landmark. There were also notices of public hearings for neighboring towns.
Bear Hill I: Blair, Jr. had requested that a reduction in the number of trees that he has to put up on Bear Hill I. He had stated that people in other developments did not want the trees planted. Marilyn pointed out that we should not be concerned with other developments, but rather what the people in this development want. Shawn and Norm both like the idea of planting the trees, but think the residents should have a say in the matter. Norm would like Blair to offer each homeowner the trees and let them make the decision. The other members agreed. Norm also thinks they should get to choose the location of the trees. Norm didn’t want to make a decision on the trees without the other 2 board members. It will be put on the next agenda. Clea feels that 3 trees per lot are too much. Norm would like a
record kept of the people asked and which ones wanted the trees vs. those who did not. Clea requested that he only have to offer 2 trees per lot. Norm said he would consider this.
The gap in the fence on the bridge has been fixed.
The Bear Hill Financial account is the red by approximately $2000. Clea said to send him the bills and he will settle up the account.
Sedona Bridge: Clea says it meets all Mass DOT specifications. The CBC Engineer report shows that it is built to AASHTO regulations. Norm still wants it in writing that it meets all Mass DOT specifications from a credible source. Norm says he will not approve the bond until this is complete.
Soucy – Sign at 83 Maple Ave.: Soucy wants to put up a hand craved sign with gold leaf letters at 83 Maple Ave. The board likes the look of the sign. This is in TC2. Norm wants this to be put on the next agenda when there are more board members present. They reviewed the bylaws. The sign will not be illuminated. The area around the sign needs to be landscaped. Soucy’s sign is 3 by 6 feet with 2 foot posts. Norm asked Soucy to submit a plot plan. Norm requested Soucy come back to the next meeting. He mentioned that Soucy is due a refund from past projects. Soucy stated he prefer we apply the money to future projects coming soon.
Bylaws: The Stormwater Management Bylaw was received by the Bylaw Subcommittee for recommendation to the BOS at Town Meeting. The Planning Board also received a revision to the general bylaws regarding the date of the town meeting, date of town election, quorum and the appointment of town counsel. There was conversation about how to change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Selectboard. They also want to change Treasurer – Collector to Treasurer/Collector. They are also working on the duties of the town clerk, but it has not reviewed by the bylaw subcommittee yet, so Norm did not want to discuss that at this time.
Marilyn moved to close the meeting. Shawn 2nd, all in favor.
Closed: 8:46 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Becker, Secretary
Minutes approved on 10/24/17
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