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6 Board of Selectmen Minutes August 6, 2007 Town Meeting Warrant Review with Finance Committee: Included on the Warrant was an article re-submitted by the Town Clerk pertaining to the tracking of yard sales. If approved, the Selectmen would set the fee schedule which would allow the Office of the Town Clerk to curtail frequent offenders. It was noted that additional language was incorporated into the agreement that was obtained from comparable communities. The Town Planner was present to review several zoning articles contained in the draft October Warrant. Article (16) relative to amending the definition of"Personal Kennel"was reviewed. The petitioner; David Harsch agreed to amend his article to read: aged 3 months opposed to 6 months to maintain continuity with the Planning Board's article. Article (18) To amend the Sign Regulations. After discussion, it was agreed the Planning Department would submit the whole text of the Sign Zoning By-law as a new article for the October Warrant. Article (19)relative to the creation of a Historic District Commission was reviewed. It was noted a hearing was held on June 7, 2007 and is depicted on the Town's web site. The Selectmen requested information regarding projected funding needs that include secretarial support, legal assistance and enforcement. It was noted the Historic District Study Committee has compiled design guidelines that would be adopted by the Historic District Commission upon Town Meeting approval. It was disclosed a consultant employed through grant funding assisted the committee in the development of historic design guidelines. It was noted the exterior paint option was excluded on residential property contained within the boundaries of the district. The Old Indian Meetinghouse and the One Room School House are presently not contained in the district boundaries, but are noted to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places.