TOWN OF SOMERS

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002

 

THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Chairman John Torres at 7:38 p.m.

 

Members Present

Present were John Torres, Dan Scully, Ed Mack, Ken Young, Pamela Lloyd, and Alternate member James Beaulieu.

 

Mr. Torres introduced new regular member Pamela Lloyd to the Board. 

 

Public Hearing 

1.         Anthony Dauphin

The public hearing was opened at 7:47 p.m. by Chairman John Torres.  The legal notice was read by the acting secretary.

 

The application was presented by Mr. Gary Dauphin, representing the owner, Anthony Dauphin.

 

After the presentation and discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Mack, seconded by Mr. Scully, and unanimously voted to close the public hearing at 7:57 p.m.

 

Minutes Approval – January 15, 2002

After brief review, a motion was made by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Beaulieu, and unanimously voted to accept the minutes of the meeting of January 15, 2002 as presented.

 

Public Hearing/Discussion/Decision

            1.         Anthony Dauphin

After discussion of the application, a motion was made by Mr. Scully, seconded by Mr. Mack, and unanimously voted to close discussion and vote on the application.  The variance was approved by a vote of 4 in favor, one opposed (Torres), and one abstention (Lloyd).

 

            2.         Hillside Spring Water, Inc.

Mr. Mack excused himself from discussion on this matter due to a potential conflict of interest.

 

Members briefly discussed Hillside Spring Water, Inc.

 

Mr. Torres stated that the Board will need to consider the business as an existing, non-conforming use. 

 

Special Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes

February 12, 2002

Page 2

 

A motion was made by Mr. Scully, seconded by Mr. Beaulieu, and unanimously voted to table discussion on this matter until the Board’s next meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2002.

 

Old Business

There was no old business brought up for discussion.

 

New Business

There was no new business brought up for discussion.

 

Correspondence

There was no correspondence brought up for discussion.

 

Bills

A motion was made by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Mack, and unanimously voted to pay all outstanding bills.

 

Adjournment

A motion was made by Mr. Beaulieu, seconded by Mr. Young, and unanimously voted to close the meeting at 8:50 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

Daniel Scully,

Acting Secretary

 

 

THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING.