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February 20, 2018
22 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The “Members Present” line lists four members; the minutes say “Selectman Boussy participated remotely” in the Vineyard Metronorth site plan hearing (agenda item 5), and he is named in that hearing’s roll call. Thomas Boussy is counted present and is shown only in the hearing vote he took part in. Thomas Boussy took part remotely.
Present: George Seibold, Anthony Wilson, Shelly MacNeill, Caroline Colarusso, Thomas Boussy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Remand Hearing Continued from 2/6/18 - Site Plan - Vineyard Metronorth, Inc
Approve the site plan with all of the conditions set forth in the department review and including up to $3300 for safety equipment and enforcement and including a provision that the applicant...
Colarusso moved to approve the site plan with all of the conditions set forth in the department review and including up to $3300 for safety equipment and enforcement and including a provision that the applicant employ a traffic detail for events where off-site parking is not available and has 25 parishioners and that the off-sit parking of 22 spaces be maintained. Wilson seconded the motion and amended it as follows: if an event that exceeds 8 spaces is held and off-site parking is not available, then the church will need to consult with the safety officer in advance of the event and make arrangements for a detail. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Vice Chair Wilson Secretary MacNeill Selectman Boussy Selectwoman Colarusso Voting against: Chairman Seibold (Motion passed 4-1)
Yes: Boussy, Colarusso, MacNeill, WilsonNo: Seibold
From the minutes
“Colarusso moved to approve the site plan with all of the conditions set forth in the department review and including up to $3300 for safety equipment and enforcement and including a provision that the applicant employ a traffic detail for events where off-site parking is not available and has 25 parishioners and that the off-sit parking of 22 spaces be maintained. Wilson seconded the motion and amended it as follows: if an event that exceeds 8 spaces is held and off-site parking is not available, then the church will need to consult with the safety officer in advance of the event and make arrangements for a detail. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Vice Chair Wilson Secretary MacNeill Selectman Boussy Selectwoman Colarusso Voting against: Chairman Seibold (Motion passed 4-1).” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Wilson)
Site Plan-Jumbo Self Storage/54 Montvale Avenue
Approve the site plan based on the plan entitled "PROPOSED SELF-STORAGE FACILITY FOR TOWN OF STONEHAM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF SELECTMEN SUBMISSION FOR SITE PLAN APPLICATION", prepared by BL...
Wilson moved to approve the site plan based on the plan entitled "PROPOSED SELF-STORAGE FACILITY FOR TOWN OF STONEHAM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF SELECTMEN SUBMISSION FOR SITE PLAN APPLICATION", prepared by BL Companies , dated January 19th 2018 and Stamped by Michael Carlson, with all of the conditions set out in the Department Review summarized by Dava Kilbride in correspondence of Feb 20, 2018 and the board of appeals decision of October 12, 2017, and the special permit filed on January 8th, 2018 as well as the following conditions: a. The final approved site plan will be valid for two years and not contingent on continued ownership. Failure to actively begin construction within that time will require a new submittal; b. The owner(s) and/or developer(s) of any lot, and all successors in interest, shall be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaped open space and buffers. Landscaping shall be maintained in good condition so as to present a healthy, neat and orderly appearance and shall be kept free from refuse and debris. Screening shall be provided for storage areas, loading docks, dumpsters, rooftop equipment, utility buildings and similar features; c. And the following stipulations requested by CRA Realty Trust: a) c. The setback of the building from the westerly sideline will be a minimum of 10 feet, notwithstanding the fact that a variance was granted by the Board of Appeals on October 12, 2017 reducing the westerly setback requirement to 5.7 feet. b) Drainage and runoff from the proposed buildings and impervious areas will be approved by the Town Engineer and will be designed to ensure that water runoff onto the property of CRA Realty Trust at 58-66 Montvale Avenue does not occur. c) Signage will be affixed to the façade of the proposed building an n9o other freestanding pole signs will be erected. d) The planting area at the northwesterly portion of the property will be planted with low lying evergreen shrubs - not to exceed 24 inches in height, to ensure that visibility and a line of sight be maintained so that motor vehicles traveling westerly on Montvale Avenue will have an unobstructed view of said CRA Realty Trust's property. Furthermore obstruction will not be allowed to exist for more than 60 days during the initial construction period e) Any damage to said CRA Realty Trust's property caused during construction, in particular damage to the existing fence and parking lot area, will be promptly repaired. The motion was seconded by Colarusso. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Chairman Seibold Vice Chair Wilson Secretary MacNeill Selectwoman Colarusso (Motion passed 4-0)
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, Seibold, Wilson
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the site plan based on the plan entitled "PROPOSED SELF-STORAGE FACILITY FOR TOWN OF STONEHAM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF SELECTMEN SUBMISSION FOR SITE PLAN APPLICATION", prepared by BL Companies , dated January 19th 2018 and Stamped by Michael Carlson, with all of the conditions set out in the Department Review summarized by Dava Kilbride in correspondence of Feb 20, 2018 and the board of appeals decision of October 12, 2017, and the special permit filed on January 8th, 2018 as well as the following conditions: a. The final approved site plan will be valid for two years and not contingent on continued ownership. Failure to actively begin construction within that time will require a new submittal; b. The owner(s) and/or developer(s) of any lot, and all successors in interest, shall be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaped open space and buffers. Landscaping shall be maintained in good condition so as to present a healthy, neat and orderly appearance and shall be kept free from refuse and debris. Screening shall be provided for storage areas, loading docks, dumpsters, rooftop equipment, utility buildings and similar features; c. And the following stipulations requested by CRA Realty Trust: a) c. The setback of the building from the westerly sideline will be a minimum of 10 feet, notwithstanding the fact that a variance was granted by the Board of Appeals on October 12, 2017 reducing the westerly setback requirement to 5.7 feet. b) Drainage and runoff from the proposed buildings and impervious areas will be approved by the Town Engineer and will be designed to ensure that water runoff onto the property of CRA Realty Trust at 58-66 Montvale Avenue does not occur. c) Signage will be affixed to the façade of the proposed building an n9o other freestanding pole signs will be erected. d) The planting area at the northwesterly portion of the property will be planted with low lying evergreen shrubs - not to exceed 24 inches in height, to ensure that visibility and a line of sight be maintained so that motor vehicles traveling westerly on Montvale Avenue will have an unobstructed view of said CRA Realty Trust's property. Furthermore obstruction will not be allowed to exist for more than 60 days during the initial construction period e) Any damage to said CRA Realty Trust's property caused during construction, in particular damage to the existing fence and parking lot area, will be promptly repaired. The motion was seconded by Colarusso. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Chairman Seibold Vice Chair Wilson Secretary MacNeill Selectwoman Colarusso (Motion passed 4-0).” (Motion: Wilson, second: Colarusso)
Enter into the Liquor Licensing Authority to return to the Board of Selectmen
Colarusso moved to enter into the Liquor Licensing Authority to return to the Board of Selectmen. MacNeill seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Chairman Seibold Vice Chair Wilson Secretary MacNeill Selectwoman Colarusso (Motion passed 4-0)
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, Seibold, Wilson
From the minutes
“Colarusso moved to enter into the Liquor Licensing Authority to return to the Board of Selectmen. MacNeill seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Chairman Seibold Vice Chair Wilson Secretary MacNeill Selectwoman Colarusso (Motion passed 4-0).” (Motion: Colarusso, second: MacNeill)
Special One Day License a
Approve the Special One Day License for Saint Patrick Parish for 3/3/18 and 3/10/18
Wilson moved to approve the Special One Day License for Saint Patrick Parish for 3/3/18 and 3/10/18. The motion was seconded by MacNeill. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Chairman Seibold Vice Chair Wilson Secretary MacNeill Selectwoman Colarusso (Motion passed 4-0)
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, Seibold, Wilson
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the Special One Day License for Saint Patrick Parish for 3/3/18 and 3/10/18. The motion was seconded by MacNeill. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Chairman Seibold Vice Chair Wilson Secretary MacNeill Selectwoman Colarusso (Motion passed 4-0).” (Motion: Wilson, second: MacNeill)
Return to the Board of Selectmen
Wilson moved to return to the Board of Selectmen. The motion was seconded by MacNeill. . A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Chairman Seibold Vice Chair Wilson Secretary MacNeill Selectwoman Colarusso (Motion passed 4-0)
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, Seibold, Wilson
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to return to the Board of Selectmen. The motion was seconded by MacNeill. . A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Chairman Seibold Vice Chair Wilson Secretary MacNeill Selectwoman Colarusso (Motion passed 4-0).” (Motion: Wilson, second: MacNeill)
Renumber 370-380 Main Street to 380 Main Street
Renumber 370-380 Main Street to 380 Main Street
MacNeill moved to renumber 370-380 Main Street to 380 Main Street. The motion was seconded by Wilson. Voted unanimously
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, Seibold, Wilson
From the minutes
“MacNeill moved to renumber 370-380 Main Street to 380 Main Street. The motion was seconded by Wilson. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: MacNeill, second: Wilson)
Appoinment to Long Range Fiscal Policy Committee MacNeill stated that she would like the opportunity to review the appli
Place this on the next agenda
Colarusso moved to place this on the next agenda. MacNeill seconded the motion. Motion passes (3-1) with Wilson voting no.
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, SeiboldNo: Wilson
From the minutes
“Colarusso moved to place this on the next agenda. MacNeill seconded the motion. Motion passes (3-1) with Wilson voting no..” (Motion: Colarusso, second: MacNeill)
Appointment to Council on Aging
Appoint Tracy Mello to the Council on Aging
Wilson moved to appoint Tracy Mello to the Council on Aging. The motion was seconded by MacNeill. Voted unanimously
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, Seibold, Wilson
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to appoint Tracy Mello to the Council on Aging. The motion was seconded by MacNeill. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Wilson, second: MacNeill)
Appointment to Conservation Commission
Appoint Alex Rozycki to the Conservation Commission
Wilson moved to appoint Alex Rozycki to the Conservation Commission. MacNeill seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, Seibold, Wilson
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to appoint Alex Rozycki to the Conservation Commission. MacNeill seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Wilson, second: MacNeill)
Reappointment to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Reappoint Erin Wartman (representative) and Rachel Meredith Warren (alternate representative) to the MAPC
MacNeill moved to reappoint Erin Wartman (representative) and Rachel Meredith Warren (alternate representative) to the MAPC. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carries (3-0-1) with Colarusso abstaining.
Yes: MacNeill, Seibold, WilsonAbstained: Colarusso
From the minutes
“MacNeill moved to reappoint Erin Wartman (representative) and Rachel Meredith Warren (alternate representative) to the MAPC. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carries (3-0-1) with Colarusso abstaining..” (Motion: MacNeill, second: Wilson)
Accept Donation from Stoneham Fuel Company
Accept the donation made by the Stoneham Fuel Company to the Town of Stoneham for the teen dance
MacNeill moved to accept the donation made by the Stoneham Fuel Company to the Town of Stoneham for the teen dance. Colarusso seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, Seibold, Wilson
From the minutes
“MacNeill moved to accept the donation made by the Stoneham Fuel Company to the Town of Stoneham for the teen dance. Colarusso seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: MacNeill, second: Colarusso)
Accept Warrant Articles for May Town Meeting
Accept the article
Wilson moved to accept the article. MacNeill seconded the motion. Voted (3-0-1) with Colarusso abstaining.
Yes: MacNeill, Seibold, WilsonAbstained: Colarusso
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to accept the article. MacNeill seconded the motion. Voted (3-0-1) with Colarusso abstaining..” (Motion: Wilson, second: MacNeill)
MacNeill moved to accept the article. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, Seibold, Wilson
From the minutes
“MacNeill moved to accept the article. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: MacNeill, second: Wilson)
Wilson moved to accept the article. MacNeill seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, Seibold, Wilson
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to accept the article. MacNeill seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Wilson, second: MacNeill)
MacNeill moved to accept the article. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, Seibold, Wilson
From the minutes
“MacNeill moved to accept the article. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: MacNeill, second: Wilson)
Wilson moved to accept the article, MacNeill seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, Seibold, Wilson
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to accept the article, MacNeill seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Wilson, second: MacNeill)
MacNeill moved to accept the article. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, Seibold, Wilson
From the minutes
“MacNeill moved to accept the article. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: MacNeill, second: Wilson)
MacNeill moved to accept the article. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, Seibold, Wilson
From the minutes
“MacNeill moved to accept the article. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: MacNeill, second: Wilson)
Accept the warrant article for $1.49 million in capital requests
Wilson moved to accept the article. MacNeill seconded the motion. Colarusso moved to amend to remove the trucks. There was no second. Voted (3-1) with Colarusso voting no.
Yes: MacNeill, Seibold, WilsonNo: ColarussoCaroline Colarusso’s motion to amend (remove the trucks) had no second; the vote (3-1, Colarusso voting no) is read as the vote on Anthony Wilson’s motion to accept the article.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to accept the article. MacNeill seconded the motion. Colarusso moved to amend to remove the trucks. There was no second. Voted (3-1) with Colarusso voting no..” (Motion: Wilson, second: MacNeill)
Board of Selectmen Policies
Approve the policies once they are reviewed by counsel for first amendment issues
MacNeill moved to approve the policies once they are reviewed by counsel for first amendment issues. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted (3-1) with Colarusso voting no.
Yes: MacNeill, Seibold, WilsonNo: Colarusso
From the minutes
“MacNeill moved to approve the policies once they are reviewed by counsel for first amendment issues. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted (3-1) with Colarusso voting no..” (Motion: MacNeill, second: Wilson)
100th Birthday Recognition - Ralph Rosetti
Sign the recognition certificate for Ralph Rosetti
Colarusso moved to sign the recognition certificate for Ralph Rosetti. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, Seibold, Wilson
From the minutes
“Colarusso moved to sign the recognition certificate for Ralph Rosetti. Wilson seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Wilson)
Adjourn
Wilson moved to adjourn. MacNeill seconded the motion. Voted unanimously
Yes: Colarusso, MacNeill, Seibold, Wilson
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to adjourn. MacNeill seconded the motion. Voted unanimously.” (Motion: Wilson, second: MacNeill)
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