BOARD OF SELECTMEN
FEBRUARY 18, 2008
Present: M. Davidson, G. Doran, G. Blout, L. Wright, S. Smith, R.Pickles, S. & P. Dimare, A. Spaulding, R.Wright, A. Berry, R. & D. Leeson, R. Cataldo, D.Lynch, P.Spengler, T. Dimare, J. Doran, K. Lombard, J. Camera (11:05), A. Wilder (1:15)
Meeting open @ 10:29.
Warrants approved and signed.
Previous minutes reviewed and signed.
Discussion of building permit fees, Ray reported about fees and how towns have individuals pay for permits not citizens of the town. The new fees are based on the minimal amount of inspections and include the cost of transportation. Ray made a recommendation that Andy Babolla be appointed Building Commissioner and Ray be Assistant Building Commissioner/Zoning Person. Ray has decided not to renew his Building Inspectors License. He doesn’t have time. Building Permit procedures were reviewed. Mac made a motion to reaffirm the appointment that Ray be Building Commissioner until the appointment of a new Building Commissioner. Gail Second. 2 in favor, Ginny opposed. So moved.
Ray has a check for the new generators for $129,000 from the insurance company. This is more than anticipated.
Break
Back in session @ 12:40.
Excise tax bills explanation. The last bills came in for the last 3 years, the state stopped printing the bills, so towns needed to print their own or find a deputy collector.
Discussion of proposed zoning changes. The planning board hearing will be on April 18.
The Planning Board convened at 1:00 to look at 2 subdivision plans for Ralph Cataldo and Allen Berry.
Gail made a motion to approve Ralph Cataldo’s subdivision as presented. So moved.
Unanimous.
Ginny made a motion to approve Allen Berry’s subdivision as presented. So moved. Unanimous.
Gail made a motion to adjourn the Planning Board. Second. So moved. Adjourned @ 1:13pm.
Discussion of proposed Board of Health regulations. Mac thanked Ray and Slater Anderson for moving this forward. This would be a supplement to Title 5 Regulations mandated by the state. Mac would like the BOH to meet and have further discussion on the proposed changes.
Ginny will speak with Paul about the photovoltaic issue. Ray suggested that the Electric Light Commission work with Dan Perry.
Seymour reported on the Conservation Commission. The Order of Conditions for Allen Spaulding’s airstrip are in the works. Work will begin next spring. ConComm would like to have an amnesty day to throw away hazardous waste free of charge. Seymour would like the BOS to look into the legal aspect of making a walking path to the West End, on the easement under the old electrical lines. Seymour would like the BOS to have the Coalition for Buzzard’s Bay produce a wetlands map.
Long range planning questions – Dix asked about trip to Maine with Island Institute in early April. Gail follow up.
Letter received asking for Keith Hunter to be acknowledged for his service in Iraq. Roxy will ask the Historical Society about putting something together for recent Veterans.
Pete Spengler listed he fees he had been given for his building permit.
Verizon update: April (project manager) will be coming out to do a site visit to inspect the new tower. The completion date is not known at this time.
Sarah is working on credit card machine for the wharf.
Ginny made a motion to adjourn meeting. Adjourned @ 2:26. So moved.
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