1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chairperson Macro called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Members present: Chairperson Macro, and Commissioner Fitzpatrick, Commissioner Futtner, Commissioner Pitcock and Commissioner Burnham
Alternates absent: Commissioner Oates, Commissioner Jennings and Commissioner Klein
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Motion to: approve the minutes of March 7, 2006 as revised
Was made by Commissioner Futtner
Seconded by Commissioner Macro
The motion: carried and passed unanimously
NEW BUSINESS
Chairperson Macro reported that the bus stop signs that have been installed on Main Street and in the Historic District in particular, need to obtain a permit from the Town Planning Department. This has not been done. Commissioner Futtner will research what entity has put the signs up.
Chairperson Macro noted that Kasheta Farms, in the spring and summer, takes one to two large grass rollers, full of water, on Main Street from Governors Highway to Ferry Lane. The weight of the rollers causes tremendous shaking of the foundations of the historic houses. Commissioners agreed that a letter should be sent to Mr. Kasheta.
OLD BUSINESS
A draft of the Historic Context Essay for the Historic Resources Survey by Stacey Vairo was distributed to the Commissioners for review and comments. Commissioner Futtner volunteered to make extra copies for each of the members. Chairperson Macro requested that the review be completed in two weeks.
The State Historic Commission has stated that they will not be able to grant additional funds for the eleven threatened properties as was requested in a letter to Mary Donohue. The Historic District Commission felt that if possible, eight of the properties should be incorporated into this year’s Phase I Survey and the remainder should be added to the Phase II Survey of the rest of the Town. Chairperson Macro will communicate with Ms. Vairo to see what the status of her current work is. A final decision was left in Chairperson Macro’s hands.
In further discussions about the joint meeting between the Historic District Commission and Planning and Zoning Main Street Committee, Commissioners felt we should also state that we are opposed to ANY interior lot development in the Historic District and that we also oppose active adult housing development on the whole length of Main Street.
ADMINISTRATION
None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Was made by Commissioner Futtner
Seconded by Chairperson Fitzpatrick
The motion carried and passed unanimously
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Deborah Reid
Acting as Recording Secretary
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