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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-10-01181 September 10, 1956 Mr. Blackwell stated that one of the reasons he attended this meet~ing was to discuss the North Andover scope of services under Chapter 701 of the Fed~al Aid Contracts. Mr. 0sgood made a motion to recommend the appointment of Mr. John T~ Blackwell by the State Department of Commerce as Town Planner under Chapter 701 of the Federal Aid Contracts. Mr. Bannan seconded this motion. Mr. Gilman stated he thought w~ should discuss the matter further. Mr. Finck also would l~ke to delay action until such time as we have more information on the matter. A motion was made by ~r. Finck, seconded by Mr. Barman, for an ~mendment to F~r. Osgood's motion. The vote was taken and defeated three to two. The motion being not to select a planner until we have all the data. The Messrs Osgood, Bannau and Nicetta were against this motion. Mr. Finck and Mr. Gilman were in favor. Mr. Osgood's motion to recommend the appointment of Mr. Blackwell was than ~t to a vote. The Nessres Osgood, Barman and Nicetta were recorded in favor. Messres Finck and Gilman were opposed. A letter will be written to Alan McClennan reEarding the amended work program because of the changed circumstances ooaasioned by the lapse of time between the date of application and the date of Federal allocation of funds, also when and how the planner can begin to proceed, and when and how the Board can amend the work program. Mr. Blackwell presented five maps mounted to the Board.. Mr. 0sgood moved that the ~rd get more copies of '~incent McAloon's plans for development and location. The Board wi31 beet for a brief meeting Wednesday evening, September 12 to set down the condi- tions and restrictions on the Colgate plans. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p. m. Clerk October 1, 1956 Reg. Mtg. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 p. m. Members present: Nicholas F. Ntcetta, Chairman, John Osgood, Secretary, Ralph Finck, James Barman and Howard G~lm~. The Board reviewed the plans and file of Carmelo Marino. The following letter was sent to the Board.of Selectmen and a copy to Mr. Merino. The Planning Board opposes any returning of bond to Mr. Carmelo Merino until such ttme as Mr. Merino meets all requirements listed in our regulations and presents to the Blanning Board a definitive plan of Woodstock Street. Member Finck stated he wishes to go over the conditions pertaining to Arthur B. Colgate~s plan of Osgood Acres with Mr. A. Bradley. October 1, 1956 Reg. Mtg. Chairman Nicetta brought out that Mr. Roy R. Farr should ~ornish the Town with easements pertaining to the drainage and ejector system. The property in question is on the wester- ly side of ChickeringRoad near~assachusetts ~venue formerly know~ as the Rennie Farm. Mr. Finck stated he will attend to the matter. The Secretary read a letter from the Board of Selectmen dated 9/20/56 regarding the appointment of an Advisor in connection to planning services with Article 3 of the Special To~nMeeting held on June 30, 1956. ~herewas an article in the Evening-Tribune tha~ ~his Board was contemplating the appoint- ment of a professional planner which was willfully let go. The minutes were rea~ relative to this matter that the Board did not appoint Mr. Blackwell as planner, because it does not have the power, he was only recommended. The Secretary inserted a clause in the minutes which read as follows: Mr. Osgood's motionto recommend the appointment of Mr. Blackwell was then put to a vote. The Messrs Osgood, Barman and Nicetta were recorded in favor. Messrs Finck and Gilman were epposed. Mr. Bannan moved to accept the minutes as amended md read by the Secretary. Mr. Osgood seconded this motion. It was unanimous. Correspondence was read form W. Ha Barrett, Attorney requesting a reply from this Board concerning a tracing of a plan titled "Easement in North Andover, Mass., JoesephKand~t to Boston and Maine Railroad, J. F. Kerwin, Enginmer of design dated August, 1956. He Wishes the Board to endorse the plans that approval under the sub-division control law is~ not required. Mr. Finck moved that the matter be~abled, Mr. Si]m~ seconded this motion It was unanimously carried. Further correspondence was read from the Massachusetts Federation of Planning Boards questioning any changes in membership, also the Planning Board Convention to Se held on October 19 and 20 in Holyoke, Mass. There was some discussion amongst the Board when plans are issued to the various Boards of 'the Town, the Planning Board sho~dreceive a receipt. The full Board agreed upcn this point; and a copy of the following will be used herea~ter: Copy of the following entitled plan of the sub-division of land received on ...~195 from the North Andover Planning Board. Copy of a plan of a sub-division of land entitled plan of land in North Andover, Massachusetts entitled plan owned by and dated n~mber ...... on file. M r. Osgood will attend to the mimeographying. There was Some discussion pertaining to a map of the Town of North Andover. Mr. Finck stated that the statute would require all businesses to be designated on the map. The BOard was in agreement that we should be prepared to have a map;~-inted. Mr. C~airman said it wottld be a fine idea if the Board were to secure the transcripts of the Special Town Meeting, JUne30, 1956. Mr. Finck suggested studying the By-Law, and if there is any doubt, we could consider the purchasing of the transcript. Board signed bills. Mr. Finck moved that the meeting be adjourned, Mr. G~man seconded this motion. Meeting adjourned at 9.~55 p. m.