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August 14, 2024
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Chandler, Ted Cormier-Leger, Robert Dellorco, Cobi Frongillo, Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer, Deborah Pellegri, Patrick Sheridan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
MOTION to Approve the July 17, 2024 meeting minutes by Dellorco. SECOND by Pellegri.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Pellegri)
Appointments
Ratify the Annual appointments to the following boards and commissions, as presented, with terms to expire as listed
MOTION to ratify the Annual appointments to the following boards and commissions, as presented, with terms to expire as listed, by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906: Changes to §185-3. Definitions, Mixed Use Development Definition
Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906: Changes to §185-3. Definitions, Mixed Use Development Definition
MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906: Changes to §185-3. Definitions, Mixed Use Development Definition by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones- YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907R: Changes to §185-21 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements
Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907R: Changes to §185-21 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements
MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907R: Changes to §185-21 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones- YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908: §185 Attachment 7. Part VI, Addition of Mixed Use Development to Use Regulation Schedule
Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908: §185 Attachment 7. Part VI, Addition of Mixed Use Development to Use Regulation Schedule
MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908: §185 Attachment 7. Part VI, Addition of Mixed Use Development to Use Regulation Schedule by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-913: Zoning Map Changes from Business to Commercial I, an Area on Union Street Near Franklin
Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-913: Zoning Map Changes from Business to Commercial I, an Area on Union Street Near Franklin Crossing
MOTION to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-913: Zoning Map Changes from Business to Commercial I, an Area on Union Street Near Franklin Crossing by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger- YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-51: Gift Acceptance - Fire Department ($100), Senior Center ($10,070), Veterans' Services Department
Approve Resolution 24-51: Gift Acceptance - Fire Department ($100), Senior Center ($10,070), Veterans' Services Department ($150)
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-51: Gift Acceptance - Fire Department ($100), Senior Center ($10,070), Veterans' Services Department ($150) by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Resolution 24-52: Revised 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule
Approve Resolution 24-52: Revised 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule
MOTION to Approve Resolution 24-52: Revised 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.
From the minutes
“VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)
Executive Session
Enter executive session for the purpose to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
MOTION to Enter executive session for the purpose to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and the chair so declares, and not to return to open session, by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-YES; Cormier-Leger- YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-9, No-0, Absent-0.” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)
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