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Minutes Board of Selectmen November 19, 2013 Memorial Hall - Salah Meeting Room Present: Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Chairman, Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairman, Robert E. Burr, Jr., Clerk, Victor D. Del Vecchio, Member, John J. Connolly, Member, William T. Friel, Town Administrator, Jennifer Bright, Administrative Secretary. Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Application for Change of Manager — Blue Hill Association, Inc. 23 Pecunit Street, from John J. Faldetta to Sean P. Moesman. Mr. Friel noted that all the required paperwork was in order and the application was being favorably recommended. Motion was made to approve the application for Change of Manager at the Blue Hill Association, Inc. 23 Pecunit Street, from John J. Faldetta to Sean P. Moesman. Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Class II Application — FAV, Inc. dba R.C. Muirhead at 27 Trayer Road, Canton — Wayne V. Daley, Owner Motion was made to open the hearing. Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Mr. Friel noted that all the required paperwork was in order and the application was being favorably recommended. Motion was made to approve the Class II Application for FAV, Inc. dba R.C. Muirhead at 27 Trayer Road, Canton, Wayne V. Daley, Owner. Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 South Coast Rail Update —Jean Fox, Southcoast Rail Project Manager, Mass DOT Ms. Jean Fox, Southcoast Rail Project Manager came before the Board of Selectmen along with her team, Natasha Velickovic, VHB, Kerry Chase, Public Outreach, and Darren McAulliffe. Ms. Fox provided the Board with a brief project overview detailing the Stoughton Route. This route, among all the routes that had been proposed, had been determined to be the least environmentally damaging and ultimately selected as the final route. Ms. Fox described some benefits which would be a result of the creation of the new line including 300,000 fewer vehicle miles traveled per day on the regions roadways, and noted the support of other
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modes of transportation such as walking, cycling and public transportation and the boosting of economic vitality, are all parts of the overall transportation strategy. Some Canton specific rail line changes would include a double rail and a southbound platform. Benefits for Canton included improvements to the grade crossings at Washington Street, Pine Street and Will Drive and early warning new technology to make these grade crossings signalized, which would make them safer. There was a brief discussion concerning the technology to prevent runaway trains. She noted that there would be approximately 38 trains per day through Canton, but that the parking at the Canton train station lots should diminish, as there would be more stations for commuters to choose from. The Board thanked Ms. Fox and her team for the presentation and noted that they have been pleased with the communication and agreed future update meetings will be held. Joint Meeting regarding SHOD - Planning Board, Shelter Development LLC and Attorney Dick Staiti Attorney Dick Staiti was present representing Brightview Development. Jeremy Comeau and Tori McClain were present representing the Planning Board. Attorney Staiti noted that as a requirement of the Canton Zoning By-Laws Section 9.9.19, this joint Board of Selectmen and Planning Board meeting was required and was being held to discuss the Shelter Development LLC project proposal as it relates to Brightview's application for special permit and site plan approval which will be discussed at an upcoming Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. The following points were raised by Mr. Staiti and verified by the Board of Selectmen: • The Subsidized Housing Inventory for the Town of Canton is in excess of 12%. • Shelter Development will make a cash contribution to the Town of Canton in the amount of $630,084 in lieu of providing affordable housing units pursuant to Section 9.9.19 of Canton's Zoning By-Laws and MGL Ch. 44 § 53A. • Shelter Development LLC has entered into and intends to comply with the terms of the Development Agreement with the Board of Selectmen. Motion was made to support the approval of the application for special permit and site plan approval to develop a new senior living community submitted by Shelter Development LLC as approved by ATM 2013. Favorable action by the Zoning Board of Appeals is recommended by the Board of Selectmen. Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Action Items/New Business Motion was made to appoint Richard D. Brooks Jr. as On Call Animal Control Officer. Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Motion was made to approve the application to sell Christmas Trees/Holiday Greenery and Plants from Pakeen Farm Operations LLC, 109 Elm Street, Canton to be sold November 29, 2013 through December 22, 2013 (closed on Mondays) 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekends and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.