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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-03-07Friday- March 7, 1969 Special Meeting 251 The PLANNIN~BOARD held a Special Meeting on Friday evening, March 7, 1969 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Office Building. The following members were present and voting: William Chepulis, Jr., Chairman; Robert J. Burke, George B. Farleyt Charles W. Trombly, Jr., Esq. and newly elected member Donald N. Keirstead, who defeated former member James M. Bannan. The meeting was called in order to discuss the recommended adjudication of various streets, since reports had been received from the Highway Surveyor, and the Planning Board must make a report to the Selectmen. There were 25 people present. Woodcrest Drive: The letter received from the Board of Public Works said installations are satisfactory. The letter from the Highway Surveyor said he is opposed to all streets. The Highway Surveyor submitted copies of previous letters of streets to the Selectmen and copy to the Planning Board. Nicholas Nicetta, Highway Surveyor, arrived at the meeting. Ben Osgood was also present. Mr. Osgood submitted a list of items that he has met requirements of. He said all l& monuments are in and he has tried to fix the depressions. He says he will take care of everything in the spring. Mr. Nicetta said there are many things that have not been taken care of. He spoke of the 12~ grade and said grades should be 9%. He mentioned difficulties while plowing snow and effect on equipment. He said if Mr. Osgood will agree to taking care of some deficiencies he will go along with having this street accepted. He also said the wearing surface is below the requirements. Mr. Farley made a motion to recommend acceptance of Woodcrest Drive. Mr. Keirstead seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Russet Lane: The Board of Public ~orks says everything is satisfactory. The Highway Surveyor says that corrections have not been made. Mr. Osgood said he had bought the property after the street had been put in by the previous developer. Mr. Nicetta said the roadway could be approved to lot ~Tt but he does not go along with Morningside Lane and Meadowview Road. Mr. Keirstead made a motion to recommend acceptance of Russet Lane to the end of Lot ~. Mr. Trombly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Coachman's Lane: Mr. Osgood said stone bounds have been put in and finished hot-top put on. Mr. Nicetta is opposed to the acceptance of this street~ it is not completed and there are only ~ homes there now. Mr. Osgood said he plans to change the circle at the end and the roadway. The state ordered him to stop due to the Hatch Act. Mr. Nicetta said action should be postponed on the acceptance of this roadway until March 7, 1969 - cont. the necessary changes are made, the road is completed and bounds installed correctly. The residents will still get the services of the town. Mr. Keirstead made a motion not to recommend acceptance of the street. Mr. Trombly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Morningside Lane: Mr. Osgood said there are 2 homes there now. not accepted this year. Me doesn't care if this road is Mr. Nicetta said the developer should correct several conditions on the roads before they are accepted. Mr. Keirstead made a motion not to recommend acceptance of the street. Mr. Trombly seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Meadowview Road: Mr. Nicetta said he feels the same way about this road. The Planning Board is still holding one lot on the development for security. There are no homes built yet. Three will be under construction in the spring. Mr. Burke made a motion not to recommend acceptance of the street. Mr. Farley seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Keirstead made a motion that the Planning Board Chairman appoint one Board member to a committee that will work with the Highway Surveyor, Board of Public Works and one Selectman, as a study committee for street acceptance. To try and straighten out the time of year for the adjudication of streets, most appropriate time for reports, inspections, etc. Mr. Burke seconded the motion and the vote was unar~llOUS. Mr. Chepulis appointed Mr. Keirstead to serve on the Committee. ~.W~TION OF OFFICERS: The following officers were unanimously elected after motions being properly made and seconded: Chairman: William Chepulis, Jr. Vice Chairman: Robert J. Burke Secretary: Donald N. Keirstead Capital Outlay Committee: Donald N. Keirstead Central Merri. Valley Reg. Plan. Dist. Comm: William Chepulis, Jr. " " " " " " " Alternate: Charles W. Trombly, Jr., Esq. The meeting adjourned at IO:OOP.M. WC Chairman AD Clerk