PLANNING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
May 03, 2005
The Meeting opened at 7:00 PM with the following members in attendance: Helmut Busack, Chairman; Ralph Carter, Vice Chairman; Dick Gardner, member; Carmine Cioffi, alternate, made voting member for this meeting, in place of Don Bormes; Jim Wells and James Cianci, alternates; Andrew Livernois. Selectman Representative and Dave Lorch, Town Planner. Don Bormes, member, was absent.
April 21, 2005 Meeting Minutes:
Ralph Carter makes a motion to have all Minutes approved at Regular Meetings only. This would give the public a chance to hear changes etc.
Helmut Busack seconds the motion. Vote: Unanimous. Motion passed. Minutes are postponed until regular meeting on 5/17/05.
Helmut Busack enlightens the board to a few concerns that were brought to his attention.
Former Chairman Bill Whalen questioned whether the security issue of documents and files has been resolved.
Former Board Member Debbie Lynch was concerned that the lots of the Mountain Rd. Subdivision were being advertised for sale without subdivision approval.
In response to these concerns, Helmut states that the security issue has not been resolved yet and that the Board of Selectman needs to send a Cease and Desist Order to Mr. Morrison on sales of all lots except the one lot that is on the Class V section of Mt. Road.
Also there was a Country Oaks Site Visit on 5/02/05. Along with Mr. Lepene and many of the abutters, Helmut Busack ,Dave Lorch, Carmine Cioffi, James Cianci and Dick Gardner also attended.
Dave Lorch welcomes new alternate member James Cianci on behalf of the planning board.
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
Job Description- Town Planner Job Description. Dave Lorch submitted a copy of his job description to be reviewed by the board. Any edits should be made for the next workshop meeting.
2005 Work Schedule- Handouts to be reviewed and any changes should be made for the next workshop meeting.
Master Plan- The Board discussed the Master Plan at some length. There were some concerns about the Town Planner being a part time Town Employee and that there are not enough funds appropriated for him to be able to spend the hours needed on the Master Plan.
Capital Improvements Program- The Board also discussed the CIP at great length. There was some discussion of possibly appointing a committee to work on the CIP.
Other Business:
The Board was presented with handouts of the following documents:
OEP Planning Board Basics Roles and Responsibilities
Supplemental to Materials for 2005 OEP Conference
Basics for PB and ZBA Members- Land Use Board organization & procedure.
Basics for PB and ZBA Members- Conflict of Interest
Basics for PB and ZBA Members- Right to Know
Planning Reading Basics Workshop Outline.
All of these documents will be reviewed and discussed at next Workshop meeting.
Planners Update:
Tentatively Set- Technical Review Meeting on the Thompson Subdivision. Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 9:00 am. Public Invited.
Next Workshop- Work on Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Map.
Dick Gardner makes a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion is seconded by Carmine Cioffi. Vote: Unanimous. Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted by
Daureen Harding
Planning Board Secretary
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