MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING.
Zoning Board
Of Appeals
Regular
Meeting Minutes
October 10,
2002
Call To Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman John Torres at 7:33 PM.
Members Present: Present were John Torres, Dan Scully, Edward Mack, Sr., Pamela Lloyd, James Beaulieu and alternate member James Meagher, Jr. Alternate member Kenneth Young was absent.
Public Hearing:
1.
William and Wendy
McCloskey
Chairman John Torres opened the public hearing at 7:34 PM. Secretary, Pamela Lloyd, read the legal notice. The application was presented by Mr. William McCloskey and discussed by the board members. Chairman John Torres then continued the hearing onto the next case.
2.
Mark and Cheryl
Roberts
Mr. Roberts presented his application and the board members discussed it. It was noted that no abutter or other interested persons attended the hearing or wished to comment on either application. A motion was made by Dan Scully; second by James Meagher, Jr. and voted unanimously to close the public hearing at 7:53 PM.
Minutes Approval – September 12, 2002: Chairman John Torres then opened the regular meeting at 7:54 PM. All members present read and noted corrections to the minutes. A motion was made by James Beaulieu; second by James Meagher, Jr. and voted unanimously to accept the minutes with noted exceptions and corrections for September 12, 2002.
Public Hearing –
Discussion/Decision:
1.
William and Wendy
McCloskey
After discussion a motion was made by Edward Mack, Sr.; second by James Beaulieu and voted unanimously to end further discussion and vote on the application. It was voted unanimously to approve a variance of 20 feet to the side yard setback requirement. Alternate James Meagher, Jr. did not participate as only five members are allowed to vote.
2.
Mark and Cheryl
Roberts
Members discussed Mark and Cheryl Roberts’ application. After a short discussion, a motion to end further discussion and vote on the application was made by Dan Scully; second by Edward Mack, Sr. and voted unanimously to approve the variance to allow the basement hatchway to remain as it stands. Alternate James Meagher, Jr. did not participate as only five members are allowed to vote.
Old Business: Edward Mack, Sr. brought up the point that the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Application/Meeting packets be delivered to the board members earlier than of late. He requested and the other board members agreed that the packets should be prepared and sent by Mrs. Daigle at least 7 – 10 days prior to the meetings. This was discussed and agreed that the Chairman John Torres and Secretary Pamela Lloyd will discuss the matter with Mrs. Daigle.
New Business: No new business was brought up for discussion.
MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING.
Correspondence: 10/1/02 Memo titled “Regular Meeting Date Schedule 2003” from the office of the Town Clerk that also contained a “Minutes and Meeting Guide” was discussed and copies distributed to Secretary Pamela Lloyd, Chairman John Torres; a copy will be given to Mrs. Daigle by Chairman Torres. Comments noted: “Excellent. Thank you to the Town Clerk’s Office” was made by Mrs. Lloyd and Mr. Torres.
9/26/02 Memo titled “Internet Posting” regarding internet access to all boards and commissions for the purpose of submission of meeting minutes and agendas to the SomersNow.com website. The requested information is to be forwarded to the Town Clerk’s Office by October 18, 2002 by the secretary and clerk.
Bills: A motion was made by James Beaulieu; second by James Meagher, Jr. and voted unanimously to pay all outstanding bills.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Edward Mack, Sr.; second by James Beaulieu and voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Pamela S. Lloyd
Secretary