01/19/1993 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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PAID OF SELECTMEN Page MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 1 199 - - - - - ---- Director of Public Works re : Curb Cut Permit Poli : Mr. Taylor presented a policy relative to curb cut permits for review. If a curb cut permit has an impact on an intersection, Mr,, Taylor proposes the applicant hire an independent technical consultant to review the application. The fee for the technical consultant is recommended to b billed directly to the applicant and be included as part of the permit fee . The consulting fee is not to exceed $5,000. Selectman Dills indicated that -the above concept should include specific detail as to applicability of curb cut permits. Mr. Taylor i nd.i sated that the intent is primarily for commercial use. The second opinion obtained from the consultant will assure what is best for the Town in the long range scenario related Mr. Taylor. Mr. Whritenour made the recommendation to obtain input from the DPW Director with regards to the scope of any traffic related study. We should coordinate with our local boards. Mr. Taylor is in agreement .. Mr. Taylor will return with a revision of the proposal relative to curb cut permits. DPT Director re: l eleaf - Grant Mr, Taylor indicated that he has been working with the Tree Warden to obtain funding for the improvement of Heritage Park. A letter of support is requested to apply for funding through the MA Peleaf Grant. The intent is to provide shade trees in the area informed Mr, Taylor. Mr. Taylor indicated that the arrant application must be completed in early February for funding consideration. The Department of Public Works will supply the labor to plant and maintain the trees for three gears. *The motion was made by Selectman Costa to approve the grant submission to MA Peleaf for shade gees to be planted at Heritage Park. The motion was seconded by selectman Mills. VOTE: Unanimous . 5-00