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BYLAW COMMITTEE MINUTES2} WN CLERK
October 23, 2006 2001 FEB _b A 44
7:35 p.m.: Meeting called to order by Chairman Phil Pacino in the Town Hall Conference
Room.
Members present: Chairman Phil Pacino, George Theophanis and Dolores Carroll.
Guest present: Town Manager Peter Heckenbleickner reviewed several of the proposed articles
with the Committee in preparation of the Subsequent Town Meeting to be held on Monday,
November 13, 2006.
Article 14: Acceptance of a recently signed law under G. L. c. 39, § 23D would allow a board,
committee or commission member to miss one meeting and still be permitted to vote, provided
that the member certifies that he/she has reviewed the audio, video or transcripts of the missed
meeting.
On motion of George Theophanis, seconded by Dolores Carroll, it was moved and seconded to
recommended the subject matter of Article 14 by a vote of 3-0-0.
Article 15: Action pending.
Article 16: The proposed "Sight Triangles" (intersecting property lines) amendment to the
General Bylaws is expected to improve traffic safety and visibility in the downtown and
residential areas. Although downtown is excluded, corner residential lots would have height
restrictions within this triangular area to ensure that proper visibility is available to pedestrians
and vehicles.
George proposed inserting the word "feet" in place of the symbol where necessary, which the
Committee agreed with.
On motion of Dolores Carroll, seconded by George Theophanis, it was moved and seconded to
recommended the subject matter of Article 16 by a vote of 3-0-0.
8:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Dolores S. Carroll
Clerk
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