MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
COMMUNITY CENTER
MONDAY MAY 5, 2008
6:00 PM
SELECTMEN PRESENT: Cole, Marsland, Wilkins, Piekarski, McManus
OTHERS PRESENT: Town Administrator James Merriam, Asst. Town Administrator Nan Balmer
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 6:00 PM by Chairman Wilkins
Annual Town Meeting Articles:
On a motion by Mr. McManus, seconded by Dr. Cole, the Board voted to include $125,000 for school technology upgrades in Article #21, and to indefinitely postpone Article #22 regarding school building maintenance. The vote was 5-0-0.
On a motion by Mr. McManus seconded by Dr. Cole, the Board voted to increase Article #39 for an affordable housing development fund from $150,000 to $200,000. The vote was 3-2-0. Mr. Marsland and Mr. Piekarski voted no.
On a motion by Mr. Marsland seconded by Mr. Piekarski, the Board voted to indefinitely postpone Article # 40 regarding the purchase of open space. The vote was 5-0-0.
Alex’s House of Pizza
On a motion by Mr. McManus seconded by Mr. Piekarski, the Board voted to approve a new Common Victualler’s License for Alex’s Pizza. The vote was 5-0-0.
Inclusionary Zoning
The Board was updated on Article 10, Inclusionary Zoning, which was supported by the Board and Finance Committee but not by the Planning Board. Mr. Marsland said a position was needed from the Town Planner. Mr. Loiftus, Housing Committee Chairman said he would support the Article regardless of the Board’s position.
Caleb Chase Fund
On a motion by Mr. Piejkarski seconded by Mr. Marsland, the Board approved a request for a $500 distribution from the Caleb Chase Fund. The vote was 4-1-0. Mr. McManus voted no.
On a motion by Mr. Marsland, seconded by Mr. Piekarski the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 PM. The vote was 5-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nan Balmer
Assistant Town Administrator
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