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Concord Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

August 20, 2020

10 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Michael Lawson, Linda Escobedo, Terri Ackerman, Susan Bates, Jane Hotchkiss

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

42. By Petition: Amend Sign ByLaw to X

Affirmative action on Article 32: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Additional Dwelling Unit

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 32: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Additional Dwelling Unit. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 32: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Additional Dwelling Unit. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Affirmative action on Article 34: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Planned Residential Development & Table I Principal Use Regulations

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 34: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Planned Residential Development & Table I Principal Use Regulations. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 34: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Planned Residential Development & Table I Principal Use Regulations. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Affirmative action on Article 35: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Hammerhead Lot

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 35: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Hammerhead Lot. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 35: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Hammerhead Lot. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Affirmative action on Article 36: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Relief from Parking Requirements

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 36: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Relief from Parking Requirements. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 36: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Relief from Parking Requirements. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Affirmative action on Article 37: Zoning Map Amendment - Thoreau Depot Business & Residence C Zoning District

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 37: Zoning Map Amendment - Thoreau Depot Business & Residence C Zoning District. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 37: Zoning Map Amendment - Thoreau Depot Business & Residence C Zoning District. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Affirmative action on Article 38: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Fairs, Bazaars, Antique Shows, Suppers and Dances

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 38: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Fairs, Bazaars, Antique Shows, Suppers and Dances. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 38: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Fairs, Bazaars, Antique Shows, Suppers and Dances. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Affirmative action on Article 39: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Prohibited Uses

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 39: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Prohibited Uses. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 39: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Prohibited Uses. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Affirmative action on Article 41: By Petition: On-Site Community Notice of PRD Application

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 41: By Petition: On-Site Community Notice of PRD Application. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 41: By Petition: On-Site Community Notice of PRD Application. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Affirmative action on Article 42: By Petition: Amend Sign Bylaw to allow On-Site Posting of Notice of PRD Application

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 42: By Petition: Amend Sign Bylaw to allow On-Site Posting of Notice of PRD Application. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: affirmative action on Article 42: By Petition: Amend Sign Bylaw to allow On-Site Posting of Notice of PRD Application. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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