HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-10-17 Bylaw Committee MinutesBYLAW COMMITTEE MINUTES #305
4W Wednesday, October 17, 2012
7:15 p.m. Meeting called to order in the Police Community Room by Ronald O'Keefe, Jr., prior
to Chairman Phil Pacino's arrival.
Members Present: Phil Pacino, Dolores Carroll, Ronald O'Keefe, Jr. and recently appointed
member Stephen L. Crook. Unfortunately, Jack Russell has resigned. ,! 1�.•
Also Present: Town Manager Peter Heckenbleickner. Historical Commission Members:
Virginia Adams, Roberta Sullivan, Chairman Mark Cardono, Sharlene Reynolds Santo, Janann
Ali, Robyn Parker and Nancy Kohl. Representing the Selectmen was Richard W. Shubert.
Article 13: Peter began the meeting by reviewing the proposed replacement of the Historic
Demolition Delay Bylaw. Basically the intention is to protect historically significant structures
and prevent demolition by providing alternatives to sustain these homes.
Under section 7.2.3 Commission to Establish a List of Historic Structures, Stephen Crook
suggested replacing the wording "from time to time as needed when properties are added to
or subtracted from the list of Historic Structures" with, "by the Commission from time to
time as needed"..
On motion of Stephen Crook, seconded by Ron O'Keefe, Jr., the Bylaw Committee voted to
recommend the amendment to section 7.2.3 by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
A major advantage of this bylaw is that owners now have the option to appeal an opinion by the
Commission by filing a notice of appeal with the Selectmen fourteen (14) days following release
of the opinion. A hearing will then be held twenty -one (2 1) days after receipt of same, with an
opinion due fourteen (14) days following the hearing.
Under section 7.2.6.4. Philip made a motion to instruct the Chairman of the Historical
Commission to come up with proper wording at the end of the paragraph stating that the Board of
Selectmen upholds the Historical Commission's decision that the six (6) month demolition time
period would start the day after the rendering of the Board of Selectmen's Meeting.
On motion of Stephen Crook, seconded by Ron O'Keefe, Jr., the Bylaw Committee voted to
recommend the subject matter of section 7.2.6.4 by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Under section 7.2.3.2 Phil suggested replacing the "5" members mentioned in the last sentence
with "4" members. This issue caused much discussion during the course of the meeting and was
finally met with agreement.
Article 12: Peter presented the article which prohibits rubbish collection in residential areas
within certain hours; however, the issue remains that some commercial areas are close to
residential areas and that creates the problem. He suggested that a map be included as some
areas may be exempt.
On motion of Ron O'Keefe, Jr, seconded by Dolores Carroll, the Bylaw Committee voted to
recommend the subject matter of Article 12 by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Article 14: Peter explained that this bylaw amendment basically relates to establishing individual
fines for violating each type of wetland regulation which he agrees with.
On motion of Ron O'Keefe, Jr., seconded by Dolores Carroll, the Bylaw Committee voted to
recommend the subject matter of Article 14 by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Minutes #304 were read and on motion of Ron O'Keefe, Jr., seconded by Dolores Carroll,
approved by a vote of 3 -0 -1 with one abstention.
9:55 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Dolores S. Carro I� >�t Q
Clerk