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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
August 14, 1985
7:30 Old Library
Present: M. Rich, J. Wood, D. Devine, S. Trainor, M. Slezak
AIMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Interview with Martha Carrier for position of Administra-
tive Assistant to the Planning Board. Mrs. Carrier gave a brief
history of her previous employment. She is presently working for
the Conservation Commission /Building Inspector which is full time.
She also indicated that she has had several other office positions
including Office Manager of a Plumbing and Heating Contractor.
Mrs. Carrier further explained that it is her choice to leave a
full time position and work only part time. This position had
been posted in the manner prescribed by the personnel board
and Mrs. Carrier was the only applicant.
Motion by Trainor, (2- Devine) to hire Martha Carrier
as Administrative Assistant to the Planning Board - a starting
date to be determined. Vote: 4 -0 -1
JOHN STREET
Pam McKinney of MDM and Alan of Bailey &
Aldrich presented an interim report of the study being prepared
for the John Street Industrial Land.
In all cases in building on a former landfill, DEQE must
approve. This can be tentative or informal approval followed by
any required additional testing.
It can be that the Developer will have to bear the brunt
of DEQE.
If DEQE does not give approval or disapproves building on
the major portion of the site, the BPW can go in their presently
planned corner and development of the balance of the site will
have to wait.
If the BPW can find an alternative side with lower or
equal land value and tax value then alternative 3, full development
is possible.
If there is no alternative site or if the cost is too high,
then the only conclusion is to build the BPW on the site with the
remainder of land going to a private developer.
The end result projected by MDM will include what should be
in a developers kit, development guidelines and technical memoranda.
As to water resources it will be necessary to consult with
the BPW to see if there is an adequate water supply in the town to
have a full development on the site.
Suggestions by McKinney:
1. That a letter be sent to DEQE asking for their initial
feelings about development on a landfill.
2. Send trial balloons to developers. She will draft
a letter and provide a mailing list.
3. That the town sl.ould look for alternative sites.
4. That a final product should include a technical memo
on developers and development
P.B. Minutes - 2 - 8/14/85
There is always the question of risk. Will DEQE approve
any development beyond the BPW corner?
Future activity will be to draft a letter to potential
developers and to proceed on producing risk assessments.
MINUTES
Motion by Slezak (2- Devine) to accept minutes of 8/7/85.
Vote: 4 -0 -1
Respectfully submitted,
John D. Wood, Clerk