ROLL CALL: Alan Carpenter, Chairman - Present
Ross McLeod, Vice Chairman - Present
Lisa Linowes, Secretary - Present
Margaret Crisler, Selectmen Member - Present
Russ Wilder, Regular Member - Present
Walter Kolodziej, Regular Member - Present
Wayne Morris, Regular Member - Present
Lee Maloney, Alternate - Excused
Roger Hohenberger, Selectmen Alternate - Present
OTHERS PRESENT: Al Turner, Director of Planning & Development; Eric Twarog, Assistant Planner; Bruce Moeckel, Police Chief; Steve Fruchtman, Fire Chief; Wayne Bailey, Road Agent; Jack McCarthy, Assistant Road Agent; Dick Landry of Landry Architects; Michael Hatem, Attorney
Mr. Carpenter explained to the Board why Mr. Landry was on the agenda. Mr. Landry explained he was present because of the comment made by Mr. Kolodziej at the March 21 Planning Board meeting. Mr. Landry’s attorney explained what they would like to see done.
MINUTES:
Mr. McLeod made a motion to approve the March 21 minutes. Seconded by Mr. Kolodziej. Passed 7-0.
The Board discussed the difference between “excused” and “absent.” Ms. Linowes made a motion to approve the March 24 site walk minutes with the change of absent to excused and moving forward using excused until such time that the bylaws are changed to reflect procedure for reporting absences. Passed 4-2-1. Mr. McLeod and Mr. Wilder opposed. Mr. Morris abstained.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Board discussed that the Supreme Court decision on Heron Cove Association will be announced tomorrow at 8:30 am.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Turner explained the agenda of the evening’s meeting was cul-de-sac lengths (section 602.8 of the subdivision regulations). Discussion ensued.
Mr. Carpenter suggested the following meeting schedule:
1st and 3rd week - public hearings
2nd week - evening off
4th week - workshop
The Board discussed priorities for projects to be completed:
Route 28 Master Plan
a. Master Plan update
b. Zoning ordinance amendments
Appoint CIP Committee
Sign Ordinance
The Board discussed Route 28 Master Plan project. Mr. Wilder will head up this project. Mrs. Crisler and Ms. Linowes will look into shoreline protection and signs. The Board discussed site plan amendments, and the April 11 workshop topics will be site plans and subdivision regulations.
Mr. Wilder made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Kolodziej. Passed 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 pm.
These minutes are in draft form and have not been submitted for approval.
Respectfully submitted, Eric Twarog