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BOS-10-24-2005
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES October 24, 2005 CANTON HIGH SCHOOL Present: Robert E. Burr, Jr., Chairman, Victor D. Del Vecchio, Vice-Chairman; John 1. Connolly, Clerk; Avril T. Elkort, Member; Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Member, William T. Friel, Town Administrator; and Jennifer Andrews, Secretary Location: Canton High School Meeting was called to Order at 6:45 p.m. Chairman Burr introduced Paul Schneiders. Mr. Burr stated that Peter Pineo, Chairman of the Planning Board had received a letter from Mr. Hamilburg of Plymouth Rubber asking that the Planning Board withdraw the Article (Article 12). Mr. Burr asked that Mr. Schneiders brief the Board on this matter. Mr. Schneiders stated that the Planning Board has shown the Article to a number of developers and they claim it doesn't work. Mr. Schneiders stated that he had advised Mr. Pineo to withdraw the Article, but that Mr. Pineo wanted to be reassured that the Board of Selectmen are willing to work off of the Planning Board template and not submit it's own Article at next Town Meeting. Mr. Burr announced that Paul DeRensis, Town Counsel, would be advising the Planning Board about his concerns about applying the overlay to article this evening. The Board discussed with Mr. DeRensis its concerns with applying the overlay. Mitigation Agreement with Considine Developments Mr. Friel asked that Town Counsel give a final overview of the Mitigation Agreement and asked Town Counsel to recommend it for signature by the Board. Mr. DeRensis stated that there are two copies of the Mitigation Agreement for approval and signature and that they have been signed by Patrick Considine. Mr. Burr mentioned that he would like to make it clear that the fields mentioned in the agreement are not for Little League and that the words "Little League" have been changed to "Diamonds/Baseball". Mr. Friel stated for the record that Town Counsel has recommended the Mitigation Agreement as presented with minor amendment. Motion was made to accept Mitigation Agreement with Considine Development Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Mr. Del Vecchio VOTE: 4-1 Mr. DeRensis stated that all the Covenants to the Agreement need to be approved and signed. Motion was made to accept the Covenants to the Mitigation Agreement. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Mr. Del Vecchio VOTE: 4-1