HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-16 Board of Selectmen Minutes588
Budget Discussions
Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that the budget is mostly complete and balanced and
allows for approximately $1/4m in capital improvements. A major cost increase is a 62Z
increase in Bt/Bm pa ents. Mr. Sharon reported that new growt igur? e an unced
Catherine J. Hicks, Adminiseraeive Assis~ane**********~Clerk
February 16 1988
2~e Board held a regular meeting on th~s date w~th 4 members present: Chairman ChaMes A. Salisbury,
'Christine M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. BahrawM; Town Manager Paul D. Sharon. John
Graham away on business.
ReQuest for Use of Public Properties
The request of Heather Norwood to conduct her wedding ceremony on the Old Commons on August 7,
1988 was discussed. Motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith ,voted unanimbusly, t~ approve the fA'quest
to ~s.e the~Co .mm and voted. 4-1(BahrawY opposed).ito;apprnve the ,request ~to' depart by hot air
balloon subJec~ ~o police and fire approvals.
Interview & A_p33.s.- Historic District Commission
The Board voted to adopt a policy suggested by Charles Salisbury for establishing the makeup of the
Commission and interviewed Mr. Peter Hornbook for a position. The results of the balloting were as
follows: for Joseph Pellegrino':from the Historical Society for a 3 yr. term; Peter Hornbook
the Boston Society of Architects for a 3 yr. term; David Minicucci from the Gr. Law. Bd. of
Realtors for a 3 yr. term; Maria Ward from the Historical Commission for a 2 yr.'.term;
Avrett as a district representative for a 2 yr. term.; George Schruender from the Gr. Law.
Bd. of Realtors as"an alternate for a 2 yr. term; Noel Hayes and Kathy Szyska as at-large
candidates for a 1 yr. term; Ben O~good as 1 yr. alternate nominated by H.Society, subject t¢
an interview. The Board agreed to wait to'interview Mr. Osgood prior to scheduling'a first
meeting of the Commission.
Senior HousinR0ptions Committee Gayton Osgood
JohnSimons, Sheldon Gilbert,' Barbara' Theberge and Scott Stocking, members of 'the SHOC, met
to review the CCRC Bylaw proposed for adoption a~ the 1988~Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Simons
reported that threat5 bylaws will be proposed to deal with all types of housing options for
seniors and the GCRC deals with the option of continuing care. There was much'disc~ssio~
concerning approprime siting of these facilities, which has been determined as allowed I
in R-2. Sheldon Gi15e~t ~port~dthat ~h~' commt~t'eet'Stru~tdred the Makimum density per-~
mitred according to the benefits to the developer and the Town. Be added that there'vez'z-
incentives :o provideaffordable housing and open space. A specific provision in the bylaw
provides that the developer must gain authorization from town'meeting.~to.proc~ed~ Selectma~
Crouch raised some issues which the committee has agreed to address, including the zoning
density used to compute when a project is in 2 zoning areas; and ~he 30 day effective date.
The Board congratulated the Committee for a'Jbb well done in drafting this bylawv
Overni h~Parkin Ban Extension
Pursuant to"the suggestion of Selectman Crouch, the Board voted to ban overnight parking in
the Old Center Parking Lot, year round.
Approval of Request fo~
Motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith to approve the use of funds remaining in Article #11,
Lake Watershed Studies to fund the legal review of the Watershed District Bylaw for
adoption at the 1988 Annual Town Meeting.
Catherine J. Hicks, Administrative Assistant*******************
The Board held a work session on this' date with all members present: Chairman Charles A.
Saiisbury, John W. Graham, Christine M~-!Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Hamsey A. Bahrawy; Town
Manager Paul D. Sharon, The minutes of February I and ~ebruary 8, 1988' were approved
with correction..
PresenuationbyForbes RealtZ - Liudenwood
Engineer Steve Stapinski reviewed plans for a,!54 unit complex known as Lindenwood to be
located on Rte. 114 opposite Mass. Electric which is proposed to consist of 22 units of
affordable housing, has gained State approval df the site, and which will be going to the
Zoning Board of Appeals for a comprehansive permit. Mr. Stapinski reported that the project
will be in 2 phases, with the first phase being garden style units and the second phase bein
townhouse units, with the 22 affordable units being split between the 2. Affordable units
will be priced at $75,000 to those who qualify and the market rate units will be priced at
$160,000-$210,000. Under the program, ;he affordable units'will be available only-to first
time home buyers who qualify based on income, and>with a,.reduced interest rate on the mortg~
Incentives to the developer, Mr. Stapinski reported, is increased density. MHFA has requests
comments from the Town.concering this project, the Chairman reported. Questions were raised
relative to sewering the project, to which Mr. Stapinski reported that a study is being
conducted with private Punds, and the construction will be funded with private funds, and