Town of Pepperell
Planning Board
1 Main Street, Pepperell, Massachusetts 01463-1644
978-433-0336 Phone 978-433-0338 Fax
MINUTES
Monday, June 14, 2010
Town Hall
Members Present: Dennis Kane, Mark Marston, Rick McHugh, Matt Nesbit, Steve Themelis
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Themelis called the meeting to order at 7:05pm with a vote to adjourn to the Board of Selectmen meeting for a joint appointment of the Associate Member and to reconvene back in open session.
APPOINTMENTS/HEARINGS:
· 7:05pm – Joint Appointment w/ BOS for appointment of Assoc. Member – Steven Brittain
At the Board of Selectmen meeting Chairman McNabb stated the purpose of the joint appointment was to have both Boards appoint an Associate Member for the Planning Board for the upcoming fiscal year. Steven Brittain was present and stated he had been serving as the alternate for the past three years and this would be his fourth year as the Associate. Chairman McNabb asked him why he wanted to continue in the position. Mr. Brittain explained his commitment to community service through the scouts programs and felt he was in a position to help the Board if needed. Chairman McNabb asked for a motion to appoint Mr. Brittain as the Associate Member of the Planning Board for a period to end June 30, 2011. Selectman Hallisey made the motion and Mr. Themelis seconded the motion. All members of both Boards voted “aye”.
The Board reconvened in their meeting at 7:13pm.
VOUCHERS:
· Payroll vouchers for weeks ending 6/19/10 & 6/26/10 were endorsed.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
· The Board M/S/V to approve the minutes of May 24, 2010.
ANR PLANS:
· None
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
· BOS Special Permit Application – Dog Grooming/Kennel - #7 Lomar Park
The Board reviewed the application for an existing dog grooming business to relocate to Lomar Park. The Board felt the application as submitted was acceptable and had no issues with the retail sales associated with the use.
· BOS Class II License Transfer – 8 Townsend Street
The Board reviewed the information and had no comment.
· BOS Fuel Storage License – Shattuck Oil
The Board reviewed the application and had no comment for the Selectmen.
ADMINSTRATOR’S REPORT:
The Administrator updated the Board on ongoing and new issues as outlined in the attached report.
CORRESPONDENCE/OTHER:
Mail was reviewed. Mr. Nesbit will consider attending a free workshop on Green Communities later in the month.
Without any further business the meeting was closed.
APPROVED:
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Dennis A. Kane Mark F. Marston
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Richard C. McHugh, Jr. Matthew E. Nesbit
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Stephen C. Themelis