2011-10-19 Bylaw Committee Minutes

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BYLAW COMMITTEE MINUTES #303 Wednesday, October 19, 2011 7:10 p.m. Meeting called to order in the Lower Level Conference Room in Town Hall. Members Present: Phil Pacino, Jack Russell, Dolores Carroll, Ronald O'Keefe, Jr. and Louise C. Callahan. Also Present: Town Manager Peter Heckenbleickner. Historical Commission Members Virginia Adams, Roberta Sullivan and Mark Cardono. Conservation Commission Vice Chairman Jamie Maughan. Article 22: Peter reviewed the Zoning Bylaw amendment which would limit the size of temporary construction signs and ensure they remain unlit and have no moving parts. On motion of Ron O'Keefe, Jr., seconded by Dolores Carroll, the Bylaw Committee voted to recommend the subject matter of Article 22 by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Article 24: Jamie Maughan explained that the goal of the Conservation Commission is to make the Wetland Bylaw consistent with State regulations, thereby making it a simpler process not subject to Town Meeting review. On motion of Ron O'Keefe, Jr., seconded by Jack Russell, the Bylaw Committee voted to recommend the subject matter of Article 24 a vote of 5 -0 -0. Article 27: Mark Cardono stated that the Historical Commission was not consulted in the findings and drafting of the proposed amendment and that it should have been a more open process. Virginia Adams presented exhibits and mentioned that there are 370 historical properties in the Town which are to be considered. On motion of Ron O'Keefe, Jr., seconded by Jack Russell, the Bylaw Committee voted not to recommend the subject matter of Article 27 by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Article 26: Although previously voted in the negative, Phil suggested reconsideration of this article. On motion of Ron O'Keefe, Jr., seconded by Dolores Carroll, the motion for reconsideration was recommended by a vote of 5 -0 -0. On motion of Louise Callahan, seconded by Dolores Carroll, the Bylaw Committee voted to recommend the subject matter of Article 26 by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Article 32: A previous vote was also taken on this article; however, it was proposed that reconsideration be considered. On motion of Ron O'Keefe, Jr., seconded by Dolores Carroll, a motion for reconsideration was recommended by a vote of 5 -0 -0. On motion of Ron O'Keefe, Jr., seconded by Jack Russell, the Bylaw Committee voted not to recommend the subject matter of Article 32 by a vote of 5 -0 -0.