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March 24, 2020
10 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Shelly MacNeill, Raymie Parker, George Seibold, Heidi Bilbo, Caroline Colarusso
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open Meeting
Open the meeting
Parker moved to open the meeting. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to open the meeting. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Public Hearing - Site Plan Review - 489 Main Street
Open the public hearing for the site plan review of 489 Main Street
Parker moved to open the public hearing for the site plan review of 489 Main Street. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to open the public hearing for the site plan review of 489 Main Street. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Amend the 489 Main Street site plan motion to add the COVID-19 timeline language suggested by Town Counsel
Seibold moved to approve the site plan on 489 Main Street with all of the department requirements. Colarusso stated that with the current demand for builders the Board may want to include timeline flexibility. Galvin suggested the following language: the applicant shall proceed diligently to complete the proposed work shown in its site plan dated 3/1/20 and that the applicant shall not be prejudiced by its obligation to comply with any governmental order associated with the COVID-19 virus in proceeding to completions. Caroline moved to amend Seibold's motion as such. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0)
The minutes say “Caroline moved to amend Seibold’s motion”; Caroline Colarusso is shown as the mover.
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to approve the site plan on 489 Main Street with all of the department requirements. Colarusso stated that with the current demand for builders the Board may want to include timeline flexibility. Galvin suggested the following language: the applicant shall proceed diligently to complete the proposed work shown in its site plan dated 3/1/20 and that the applicant shall not be prejudiced by its obligation to comply with any governmental order associated with the COVID-19 virus in proceeding to completions. Caroline moved to amend Seibold's motion as such. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Parker)
Approve the site plan for 489 Main Street with all of the department requirements (motion as amended)
Seibold moved to approve the site plan on 489 Main Street with all of the department requirements. Colarusso stated that with the current demand for builders the Board may want to include timeline flexibility. Galvin suggested the following language: the applicant shall proceed diligently to complete the proposed work shown in its site plan dated 3/1/20 and that the applicant shall not be prejudiced by its obligation to comply with any governmental order associated with the COVID-19 virus in proceeding to completions. Caroline moved to amend Seibold's motion as such. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0) MacNeill read a letter in support of the project written by Marcia Wengen, chair of the Stoneham Historical Commission. MacNeill opened the meeting to public comment by remote access. No public comments were made. A roll call vote was taken on Seibold's amended motion. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0)
The minutes name no seconder for George Seibold’s motion.
From the minutes
“Seibold moved to approve the site plan on 489 Main Street with all of the department requirements. Colarusso stated that with the current demand for builders the Board may want to include timeline flexibility. Galvin suggested the following language: the applicant shall proceed diligently to complete the proposed work shown in its site plan dated 3/1/20 and that the applicant shall not be prejudiced by its obligation to comply with any governmental order associated with the COVID-19 virus in proceeding to completions. Caroline moved to amend Seibold's motion as such. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0) MacNeill read a letter in support of the project written by Marcia Wengen, chair of the Stoneham Historical Commission. MacNeill opened the meeting to public comment by remote access. No public comments were made. A roll call vote was taken on Seibold's amended motion. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold)
Exit the public hearing
Parker moved to exit the public hearing. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to exit the public hearing. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Declaration of Emergency MacNeill stated that given the current emergency surrounding COVID-19 she feels that it is impo
Vote favorably on the declaration
Colarusso moved to vote favorably on the declaration. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Colarusso moved to vote favorably on the declaration. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Parker)
Approve Minutes of 3/10/20
Approve the minutes of 3/10/20 with the correction of the word "tated" to "stated."
Parker moved to approve the minutes of 3/10/20 with the correction of the word "tated" to "stated." Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0-1) with Colarusso abstaining.
Yes: Bilbo, MacNeill, Parker, SeiboldAbstained: ColarussoThe roll call does not list Caroline Colarusso; the minutes say “with Colarusso abstaining”, so Caroline Colarusso is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Parker moved to approve the minutes of 3/10/20 with the correction of the word "tated" to "stated." Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0-1) with Colarusso abstaining..” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Change Town Election Date MacNeill described the legislative efforts being made to allow municipalities to change electi
Change the date of the Town election to 6/2/20
Parker moved to change the date of the Town election to 6/2/20. Bilbo seconded the motion. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (4-0-1) with MacNeill abstaining.
Yes: Bilbo, Colarusso, Parker, SeiboldAbstained: MacNeillThe roll call does not list Shelly MacNeill; the minutes say “with MacNeill abstaining”, so Shelly MacNeill is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Parker moved to change the date of the Town election to 6/2/20. Bilbo seconded the motion. Voting in favor: Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (4-0-1) with MacNeill abstaining..” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)
Town Meeting Date MacNeill stated that because the election is being pushed back, Town Meeting will need to be reschedul
Change the date of Town Meeting to 6/29/20
Parker moved to change the date of Town Meeting to 6/29/20. Seibold seconded the motion. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to change the date of Town Meeting to 6/29/20. Seibold seconded the motion. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Seibold)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Colarusso moved to adjourn. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Colarusso moved to adjourn. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Parker)
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