MINUTES

BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING

Monday November 14, 2011

6:00 p.m.

The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 6:25 p.m. in Sharon High School Room 602 with Chairman Richard A. Powell, Selectman William A. Heitin. and Selectman Walter “Joe” Roach.

POSITIONS ON REMAINING WARRANT ARTICLES FOR  NOVEMBER 14^th  TOWN MEETING

Chairman Powell explained that the Board was going to take positions on Articles 7 and Article 8.  The Board supported both unanimously.

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POSITION ON ARTICLES

1. Acquire or take by eminent domain land on South Main Street by Gavins Pond Road for highway purpose	BOS	Yes - U
2. Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund – To accept voluntary donations to assist low income, elderly and disabled pay their property taxes.	COA & Commission on Disabilities	Yes - U
3– Amend Zoning by-laws – New definition of Assisted Living Facilities	Epoch Senior Living	Yes - U
4 –Citizen’s petition to convert management of a parcel that the Town owns at the end of Oakland Road from Board of Selectmen to Conservation Commission	Paul Vitali	No – U
5. Zoning by-law change – PO Square Uses, Site Plan approval and Definition	Planning Board	Yes - U
6 – Zoning by-law change – PO Square Dimensional Standards	Planning Board	Yes - U
7 – Zoning by-law change – PO Square Off-street Parking and Loading	Planning Board	Yes - U
8 – Zoning by-law change – PO Square Affordable Housing	Planning Board	Yes - U
9 – Edit scenic road by-law to include a $300 fine for cutting down each tree	Planning Board	Yes - U
10 – Rescind authorizations to borrow on assorted items	Finance Director	Yes – U
11 – Zoning Amendment Petition – Route1 – Change of zoning to allow Landscaping/Nursery Business (675 General Edwards Highway) use in Light Industrial District	Martha Raider	Yes – U
12 – Zoning by-law change –Lot Shape	Planning Board	Yes – U
13 – Authorization to borrow for water department projects	DPW	Yes-  U
14 – Accept local motel/hotel rooms tax	Finance Director	Yes - U
15 – Community Preservation Funding Request – Purchase Antique Fire Truck	CPA	Yes - U
16– To accept deeds in lieu of foreclosing on certain parcels	Finance Director	Yes - U

VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to adjourn to Town Meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

Roach:   Aye

Powell:  Aye

Heitin:   Aye