Mashpee Planning Board
Minutes of Meeting
November 16, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Mashpee Town Hall
Approved 3-0 on December 7, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The Town of Mashpee Planning Board meeting was opened with a quorum in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at Mashpee Town Hall by Chairman Waygan at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Planning Board Members Present: Chairman Mary Waygan, Vice Chair Joe Mullin, Clerk George Petersen, Dennis Balzarini, David Kooharian
Also Present: Tom Fudala-Town Planner, Charles Rowley-Consultant Engineer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 19, 2011
MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Mr. Kooharian seconded the motion. 3 yes, 1 abstain
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Mr. Fudala reported that he would be meeting with Human Services tomorrow. At the request of the Chair, Mr. Fudala indicated that additional chapters to review included Energy, Public Safety, Coastal Resources, Land Use & Growth Management, School Facilities and Heritage Preservation & Community Character. Mr. Fudala stated that Tom Mayo was continuing to work on the Energy and Public Safety elements. Mr. Fudala continues to work on the four elements initiated by Bill Newton. Chairman Waygan expressed interest in working on Energy and Public Safety with Mr. Mayo. Mr. Fudala responded that the Planning Board had already worked on the goals and objectives for Energy. Mr. Balzarini expressed interest in reviewing Heritage Preservation & Community Character due to Mashpee
Commons’ development plans and its possible impact to the character of the community. Mr. Fudala will provide a packet about Heritage Preservation including the 1998 goals, objectives and policies to discuss at the next meeting. An update will also be provided about the Energy element.
PUBLIC HEARING
7:10 Applicant: Ashers Heights Homeowners Association
Location: Ashers Heights subdivision
Request: Modification of special permit to eliminate water quality monitoring program and limit on lawn size. (Continued from October 19, 2011)
Chairman Waygan read the request. Mr. Fudala reported that Ashers Heights had requested another continuation to December 7 since an additional easement was still needed.
MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to continue the public hearing to December 7 at 7:10pm. Mr. Kooharian seconded the motion. All voted unanimously.
BOARD ITEMS
Old Business
New Business
-Planning Board FY 2013 Budget-Mr. Fudala referenced the Planning Board Budget Report reflecting the same amount as last year. Mr. Fudala has updated the narrative, describing actions of the Planning Board during the previous year, current year and the next three years. Mr. Fudala added that this was the first year that the Planning Board had not brought in fees totaling the amount of the budget due to a slow-down in the economy. Mr. Fudala suggested the possibility that the Town Manager could look at the Board’s fee structure, but that there were presently no proposed projects. Mr. Mullin inquired about Planning Board dues and Mr. Fudala responded that $55 was dues and subscription for the Planning Commissioners Journal. Regarding in-state travel reimbursement, Mr. Fudala reported
that the $25 amount was not usually expended. Mr. Fudala stated that there was flexibility among the accounts as a lump sum budget and that this budget had been level funded. Chairman Waygan recommended that text regarding the Local Comprehensive Plan be moved to the top in goals and plans in the narrative since that will be the priority.
MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to accept the 2013 Budget as level funded with one change to the narrative placing the Local Comprehensive Plan at the top. Mr. Petersen seconded the motion. All voted unanimously.
-J&R Expense Voucher for Planning Board Envelopes in the Amount of $321.57-Mr. Fudala stated that the previously signed voucher did not include the shipping costs.
MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to pay for the envelopes and shipping with a total price of $321.57. Mr. Kooharian seconded the motion. All voted unanimously.
The voucher was signed by Board members.
-Landlaw Publishers Expense Voucher for Land Court Reporter in the Amount of $220.00
MOTION: Mr. Kooharian made a motion to pay the Landlaw Publishers Expense Voucher of $220.00. Mr. Balzarini seconded the motion. All voted unanimously.
The voucher was signed by Board members.
-C. Rowley Expense Vouchers-Mr. Fudala reported that an invoice had been received in the amount of $195 for meeting attendance in October.
MOTION: Mr. Kooharian made a motion to pay Charlie $195. Mr. Balzarini seconded the motion. All voted unanimously.
The voucher was signed by Board members.
In addition, there was a separate invoice for review of fuel storage facility, catch basins, etc. at Southport which will be forwarded to Ron Bonvie to request payment.
MOTION: Mr. Kooharian made a motion to pay Charlie $380 with funds from Southport. Mr. Balzarini seconded the motion. All voted unanimously.
The voucher was signed by Board members.
CORRESPONDENCE
-United Water – September 2011 monitoring well report for SouthCape Village
-United Water – September 2011 monitoring well report for North Market Street-Mr. Fudala stated that the recent results showed that they had not reached any levels of health concern in regard to groundwater according to the Board of Health.
WATERWAYS LICENSE
-Amy Coughlin, 56 Spoondrift Way – raise existing pier, ramp and float in Popponesset Creek
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Mullin seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer M. Clifford
Board Secretary
LIST OF DOCUMENTS
-Town of Mashpee FY12 Year-to-Date Budget Report
-Planning Board Budget Narrative
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