8/3/1983 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Page 15 p.m,, - Appointment continued - Town Counsel reviewed briefly the covenant. He discussed the family aspect as it is .relative to the law. He explained what the word "family" meant in law terms . He also stated that no discrimatory action. can be allowed 'in a con enant. -Chrr . Garland stated that Representative Cahir has strong feelings about this -as his feelings are that people are using this as a tax shelter. He also stated that it appears as the tern can do nothing at this time, the town cannot obstruct Mr-. Saunders , but that the Building Inspector can. do his duty and enforce -the by- law. In this case prior to o cupancy the Building Inspector would have to inspect the premises . Board thanked the association for coming. 6 : 40 p.m4, Chm. Garland apologized for the delay in Mrs . o 'Connell. ' s appoint-. anent. Mr. Rick Buchsteiner asked if he could speak- for -his wife Maureen O'Connell... - He came to discuss the drainage problem in Mr. Hlakeman' s. development. He showed pictures of the Briarwood area, He said .that last January the complaint was about that area and after all the neighbors care to the selectmen Mr. Blakeman one day later dug a dutch but did not- cover it, he only made it safe two, months later. Chin. Garland explained that this happened when the Acting Building-. Inspector was here. Discussion followed on Mr. Blakeman digging and pouring a foiihdation without a: permit,- Chm.. Garland eXplained that Mr. Collins was there on some other Town business and when he saw what was happening and Mr. . Blakeman was there he had to make a judgement the Town would of been sued so he allowed Mr. 'Blakeman to pour, but he was told not to do anything else. sel. Terror explained that Mr. Collins , the Building Inspector feels strongly that things be done right. Mr. Richard Dubin, Attorney-, representative for. Mr. Blakeman and Deeridge Trust spoke.. He explained that Mr. Blakeman has had financial problems and. that he is trying to make things right. He also stated that the permits were being held by the Building Inspector. Vernice Polka, resident, said that she has lived in that development for seven years and- that nothing ever~ gets done as far as the drainage problem. hm. Garland stated that this sounds like a Civil type thing. This is a problem between the homeowners and developer. Town. Counsel explained how the developer gets to pit the roads in and how the covenant with the Town is re le a d. He also gave these people the same advice as in January pertaining- to the fact that they should get an Attorney' and if they feel that they have been wronged to pursue ' the matter in a civil action in court. sel. Terry explained in -summary what he felt the problem was and what he recommends concurs with Town Counsel . Ernest virgilio stated that he had already tried to help Mr. Blake- man in January and that he wanted it on record that he wants nothing to do with this .