HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - TM - 03/30/2002 Index Annual Town Meeting — March 30, 2002
Article # Description of Article
1 Reports of Town Officers. Adopted.
2 Reports of Committees. Adopted unanimously.
3 Operating budget FY2003. Adopted.
4 Community Preservation Committee Recommendations. Adopted.
5 Additional department appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002. Adopted.
6 Accept Section 4, Chapter 73, Acts of 1986. Adopted unanimously.
7 Sewer Plant Improvements. Adopted.
8 Little Harbor Sewer District improvements. Adopted.
9 Little Harbor Sewer District easements. Article withdrawn.
10 Authorization of Water Commissioners to sell water. Article withdrawn.
11 Act for Water Commissioners to provide water services to other towns. Article
withdrawn.
12 Amend Section 14 of Zoning Bylaw—Water Resource District. Article withdrawn.
13 Water Department improvement project. Adopted unanimously.
14 Amend Article 11, General Bylaws, Town Meeting. Adopted unanimously.
15 Amend Section 11 of Zoning Bylaw, Removal of Ledge. Defeated.
16 Appropriate $200,000 to construct two Little League fields at Gravel Pits. Adopted.
17 Amend Article VII, Safety and Public Order by adding new section Underground
Utility Conversion. Article withdrawn.
18 Amend Zoning Bylaw, new section 15 "Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit.
Adopted.
19 Amend Section 12.5 of Zoning Bylaw. Defeated.
20 Amend Section 3.2 of the Zoning Bylaw, Zoning Map. Adopted unanimously.
21 Citizen's petition to amend Section 3.3.2 of Zoning Bylaw. Article withdrawn.
22 Citizen's petition, An Act to Establish a Special Election in the Town of Cohasset
Pertaining to certain financial matters. Defeated.
23 Citizen's petition, An Act to establish a local binding initiative petition process in
Cohasset. Defeated.
24 Citizen's petition, Funding request to defray legal costs for a lawsuit against
Massport's new runway. Adopted.
25 Citizen's petition, Funding for engineering for a new sidewalk on Beechwood St.
Adopted.
26 Accept early retirement incentive. Article withdrawn.
27 Stabilization fund. Article withdrawn.
Annual Town Meeting—March 30, 2002
At the Annual Town Meeting held on Saturday, March 30, 2002 at the Cohasset High School Sullivan
Gymnasium the following articles were contained in the warrant and acted upon as follows.
Checkers swam in by the Town Clerk, Marion L. Douglas at 9:30 a.m. were Carol St. Pierre, Janice Rosano, Kathleen
Rhodes, Margaret Heman and Carlo Getto. Tellers were appointed and sworn in by the Moderator, George L.
Marlette 111.
The Moderator called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. and a quorum of 100 was present at that time. The
registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled for Precinct I —367; and Precinct 2—209.
Herbert Towle gave the invocation.
Members of the Boy Scouts called the pledge of allegiance.
Voted unanimously to dispense with the reading of the call of the Meeting and Return of Service having been
examined by the Moderator and found to be in order.
Moved the following rules of procedure be adopted for 2002, Annual Town Meeting: that at the beginning of the
Annual Town Meeting, the Moderator shall call aloud each of the articles printed in the warrant by number, that those
articles for which any seven (7) voters states a "hold" shall be held for further debate, that those articles upon which
no hold has been placed shall all then and there all collectively, by one motion, be adopted in accordance-with the
proposed Town Manager's motions for each respective article and that the remaining articles that have been so held
shall thereafter be called individually by the Moderator for separate debate and vote, unless at the time the article is
called, the hold thereon is withdrawn, in which event the article shall then and there be voted upon without further
debate.
Motion adopted unanimously.
It was moved by Arne Gjesteby to put a hold on every article and seven voters also agreed to this. Therefore, each
article will be called and voted upon individually.
Article 1:
To act upon the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 2001.
Moved that the reports of the various Town Officers as printed in the Annual Town Report for 2001 be accepted, and
filed with the permanent records of the Town.
Motion adopted.
Article 2:
To hear the reports of any Committee heretofore chosen and act thereon.
Moved that the reports of any committee heretofore chosen be heard and accepted and that committee continue in
office.
A report was given by Frederick Koed, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and Merle Brown for the Recycling
Committee.
Motion adopted unanimously.
The Moderator recognized Representative Garrett Bradley and Senator Robert L. Hedlund.
Article 3:
To see if the Town will vote to fix salaries and compensation of Elected Officers, and to see what sums the Town will
vote to raise and appropriate from available funds or otherwise, for the payment of the salaries and compensation,
expenses, equipment and outlays, capital and otherwise, of the several Town Departments, for the ensuing fiscal
year.
Moved that Twenty Six Million Seven Hundred Thirty One Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Nine($26,731,979.00)
Dollars be appropriated for the Fiscal Year 2003 at Annual Town Budget to be allotted as follows: Sixty Two
Thousand Four Hundred Fifty ($62,450.00) Dollars for salaries of elected Town Officials consisting of the Town Clerk
$52,920.00; Clerk, Board of Registrars, $329.00; Moderator, $1.00; Selectmen, Chairman, $1,500,00, Members(4)at
$1,000.00, $4,000.00; Board of Assessors, Chairman, $1,300.00, Members (2) at $1,200.00, $2,400.00; and the
remaining Twenty Six Million Six Hundred Sixty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Nine($26,669,529.00) Dollars
for Personal Services, Expenses and Capital Outlays, Interest on Maturing Debt and other charges for various
departments as recommended for purposes in Appendix A and Appendix B of the Warrant for the 2002 Annual Town
Warrant, a copy of which Appendices are incorporated here by reference, and to meet the appropriation, the following
transfers are made:
$1,758,334.00 from Water Revenue
$ 379,544.00 from Surplus Revenue
$ 100,000.00 from Overlay Surplus
$ 60,000.00 from Pension Reserve
$ 50,000.00 from Sale of Lots
$ 10,000.00 from Waterways Fund
and the remaining balance of $24,374,101.00 is raised from taxation and other general revenues of the town; and
further that the Salary Rate and Schedule as printed in the Warrant and shown in Appendix B be adopted.
Motion adopted.
APPENDIX
TOWN MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS, ARTICLE 3
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, MARCH 30, 2002
Town
Department Manager
Dept Expended Expended Appropriated Requested Recommended
NQ, Apampriation Account Fiscal 2000 Fiscal 2001 Fiscal 2002 Fiscal 2003 Fiscal 2003
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
114 Moderator
Personal Services $391.00 $404.00 $57100 $573.00 $573,00
122 Board of Selectmen
Elected Officials $5,499.84 $5,499.84 $5,500.00 $5,500.00 $5,500.00
General Expenses $52,403.72 $67,749,73 $84,412,00 $66,012.00 $66,012.00
129 Town Manager
Personal Services $74,992.93 $79,999.92 $90,000.00 $102,500.00 $102,500.00
Town Hall Clerical $323,835.11 $361,800.19 $367,000.00 $401,969.00 $401,969.00
General Expenses $3,597.20 $3,964.03 $4,485,00 $6,360,00 $6,360.00
131 Advisory Committee
General Expens es $0.00 $210.00 $345.00 $345.00 $345.00
133 Reserve Fund
Reserve Fund $0.00 $0.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00
135 Director of Finance/Tow n Accountant
Personal Services $63,080.00 $70,199.80 $75,200.00 $80,400.00 $80,400.00
General Expenses $23,985.53 $19,353.57 $29,700.00 $31,400.00 $31,400.00
141 Board of Assessors
Elected Officials $3,699.96 $3,699.96 $3,700.00 $3,700.00 $3,700.00
Personal Services $56,759.51 $58,572.60 $61,376.00 $61,176.00 $61J76.00
General Expenses $8,625.70 $9,780.00 $17,255.00 $17,255.00 $9,755.00
145 Treasurer Collector
Personal Services $54,054,71 $53,500.20 $58,000,00 $61,000.00 $61,000.00
General Expenses $36,483.03 $43,316.41 $41,250.00 $42,750.00 $42,750.00
151 Legal Budget
General Expenses $174,056.56 $185,000.00 $168,500.00 $150,000.00 $150,000.00
152 Miscellaneous
Town Reports $10,545.21 $13,530.45, $15,000.00 $20,000.00 $15,000.00
Parking Clerk $2,494.79 $2,351.74 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00
Annual Audit $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $8,500,00 $8,500.00 $8,500.00
South Shore Coalition-Refus e $4,000.00 $4,000,00 $4,000.00 $4,000,00 $4,000.00
Water Purchase $39,000.00 $34,024.63 $35,000.00 $35,000.00 $35,000.00
Plumbing&Gas Inspections $5,355.00 $6,110.00 $5,800.00 $6,500.00 $6,500.00
Sealer Weights/Measures Salary $999.96 $1,99292 $2,600.00 $2,600.00 $2,600,00
Sealer Weights[Measures Expenses $130.34 $159,50 $450.00 $450.00 $450.00
Emergency Management Salaries $350.00 $350.00 $450.00 $450.00 $450.00
Social Service League-Services $45,789.96 $46,754.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Veteran's Agent Salary $1,466.63 $1,599.96 $1,600.00 $1,600.00 $1,600.00
Veteran's Agent Expenses $387.42 $365.96 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Commission on Disabilities $0.00 MOO $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Historical Commission MOO $162.12 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00
Historical Preservation Salary $0,00 $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 $600.00
Historical Preservation Expenses $189.34 $0.00 $200.00 $2Q0.00 $200,00
Keeper of the Town Clock $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Keeper of the Town Pump $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Town Celebrations $1,700.00 $1,700.00 $1,700.00 $1,700.00 $1,700.00
2A
Town
Department Manager
Dept. Expended Expended Appropriated Requested Recommended
'o ApaMrfaffQaAl=ount Fiscal 2000 Fiscal 2001 Fiscal 2002 Fiscal 2003 ElkaL21W
161 Town Clerk&Elections
Elected Officials $44,999.18 $47,249.80 $50,400.00 $52,920.00 $52,920.00
Part-time Salaries $8,779.32 $10,076.50 $10,140.00 $15,721.00 $15,721.00
General Expenses $9,56183 $9,668.15 $18,365.00 $11,435.00 $11,435.00
171 Conservation Commission
General Expenses $22,822,12 $22,076,66 $26,820.00 $27,800.00 $27,800.00
175 Planning Board
Payroll&General Expenses $3,015,46 $24,405.85 $51,980.00 $68,930.00 $68,930.00
176 Zoning Board of Appeals
General Expens as $3,453.11 $2,124.63 $4,385.00 $4,385.00 $4,385.00
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT $1,094,205.47 $1,200,053.12 $1,349,286.00 $1,397,731.00 $1,385,231.00
PUBLIC SAFETY
210 Police Department
Personal Services $1,239,661.63 $1,335,553.32 $1,420,928.00 $1,482,019.00 $1,482,019.00
General Expenses $60,234.22 $78,575.00 $79,275.00 $90,225.00 $90,225.00
Cruiser Purchase $30,000.00 $52,000.00 $52,000.00 $52,000.00 $26,000.00
Fire Department
Personal Services $1,173,072.83 $1,231,588.10 $1,328,272.00 $1,418,288.00 $1,392,998.00
General Expenses $81,264.85 $116,748,58 $141,925.00 $145,780.00 $131,480.00
Hydrant Rental $65,752.00 $129,493.44 $132,698.00 $142,07100 $132,698.00
241 Building Commissioner
Personal Services $52,725.59 $55,341.64 $57,540.00 $60,400.00 $60,400.00
General Expenses $3,209.05 $3,378.58 $3,655.00 $3,955.00 $3,955.00
245 Electrical Inspector
General Expenses $12,304.09 $12,413.71 $14,500.00 $14,500.00 $14,500.00
295 Harbor Master
Personal Services $49,279.34 $49,805.00 $51,374.00 $59,803.00 $59,803.00
General Expenses $5,610.43 $5,550.01 $7,400.00 $7,400.00 $7,400.00
2B
Town
Department Manager
IepL Expended Expended Appropriated Requested Recommended
2, Apnro Btlon Account Fiscal 2000 Fiscal 2001 Fiscal 2002 Fiscal 2003 Flsca12003
296 ShelMsh Constable
Personal Services $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 MOM $500.00
General Expenses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL.PUBLIC SAFETY $2,773,614.03 $3,070,947.38 $3,290,067.00 $3,476,943.00 $3,401,978.00
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300 300 Cohasset Public Schools
Qscood Elementary School
Salaries $1,281,162.00 $1,350,403.00 $1,497,660.00 $1,662,449,00 $1,662,449.00
Expenses $156,054.00 $176,841.00 $172,794.00 $156,218.00 $156,218.00
Special Education Salaries $212,788.00 $240,893.00 $339,501.00 $329,991.00 $329,991,00
Special Education Expenses $2,294.00 $2,721.00 $3,615.00 $2,515.00 $2,515.00
Sub Total $1,652,298.00 $1,770,858.00 $2,013,570.00 $2,151,173.00 $2,151,173.00
Deer Hill Elementary School
Salaries $1,337,149,00 $1,384,291.00 $1,475,029.00 $1,614,672.00 $1,614,672.00
Expenses $107,916.00 $99,893.00 $123,539.00 $109,855.00 $109,855.00
Special Education Salaries $338,307.00 $367,092.00 $475,910.00 $345,058.00 $345,058.00
Special Education Expenses $1,986.00 $1,937.00 $3,037.00 $2,637.00 $2,637.00
Sub Total $1,785,358.00 $1,853,213.00 $2,077,515A0 $2,072,222.00 $2,072,222.00
Middle/Senior High School
Salaries $3,136,643.00 $3,226,078.00 $3,332,573.00 $3,615,478.00 $3,615,478.00
Expenses $557,484.00 $543,380.00 $599,518.00 $634,801.00 $634,801.00
Special Education Salaries $234,208.00 $249,955.00 $262,438.00 $368,763.00 $368,763.00
Special Education Expenses $2,131.00 $3,988.00 $6,061.00 $5,031.00 $5,031.00
Sub Total $3,930,466.00 $4,023,401.00 $4,200,590.00 $4,624,073.00 $4,624,073.00
All District
Salaries $382,125.00 $383,997.00 $464,268.00 $538,852.00 $538,852.00
Expenses $139,474,00 $357,144.00 $165,935.00 $462,239.00 $462,239.00
Special Education Salaries $132,592.00 $135,804.00 $398,100.00 $172,483.00 $172,483.00
Special Education Expenses $932,319.00 $857,281.30 $923,57T00 $722,513.00 $722,513.00
Sub Total $1,586,510.00 $1,734,226.30 $1„951,880.00 $1,896,087.00 $1,896,087.00
Total Cohas set Public Schools $8,954,632.00 $9,381,698.30 $10,243,555.00 $10,743,555.00 $10,743,555.00
301 South Shore Vocational Technical
Regional Assessment $85,156.00 $53,573,00 $55,125.00 $60,000.00 $60,000.00
TOTAL SCHOOLS $9,039,788.00 $9,435,271.30 $10,298,680.00 $10,803,555,00 $10,803,555.00
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Town
Department Manager
Dept Expended Expended Appropriated Requested Recommended
sL APPLQ9L4t&ft-A"-QU& ELWAI 2000 FIscal 2001 Fiscal 2002 Fisui 2003 Fiscal 2003
PUBLIC WORKS
422 Department of Public Works
Personal Services $444,090.33 $503,799.50 $539,377.00 $634,422.00 $634,422.00
General Expenses $431,576.62 $544,814.79 $584,120,00 $535,380.00 $535,380.00
Building Maintenanc e $120,827.92 $337,557.77 $317,954.00 $330,656.00 $330,656,00
Snow&Ice Control $66,633,98 $121,624.19 $50,000.00 $50,287.00 $50,287.00
Street Lighting $45,973,55 $53,296.13 $50,000.00 $55,890.00 $55,890.00
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS $1,109,102.40 $1,561,09238 $1,541,451.00 $1,606,635,00 $1,606,635.00
HEALTH&SANITATION
440 Sewers
General Expenses $170,836.23 $242,128.19 $579,271.00 $758,662,00 $758,662.00
510 Board of Health
Personal Expenses $52,925,59 $55,543.72 $91,797.00 $96,195.00 $96,195.00
General Expenses $17,427,37 $9,296.61 $13,890.00 $12,560.00 $12,560.00
TOTAL HEALTH&SANITATION $241,189.19 $306,968,52 $684,958.00 $867,417.00 $867,417.00
HUMAN SERVICES
541 Elder Affairs Board
Personal Services $75,572.66 $93,161.16 $98,469.00 $103,953.00 $103,953.00
General Expenses $29,565.00 $30,876.92 $33,515.00 $29,150.00 $29,150.00
TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES $105,137.66 $124,038.08 $131,984.00 $133,103.00 $133,103.00
CULTURE AND RECREATION
610 Library
Personal Services $229,140.49 $247,166.40 $270,705.00 $311,666,00 $289,560.00
General Expenses $58,654.00 $67,410,83 $70,237.00 $84,991.00 $81,991.00
630 Recreation Commission
Personal Expenses $85,908.31 $91,963.26 $109,829.00 $120,567.00 $120,567.00
General Expenses $3,869.82 $4,225.79 $4,500.00 $6,280.00 $6,280.00
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TOTAL CULTURE&RECREATION $377,572.62 $410,766.28 $455,271.00 $523,504.00 $498,398.00
2D
Town
Department Manager
Dept Expended Expended Appropriated Requested Recommended
No. Appigpdation Account EflcaUl= Fiscal 2001 Fiscal Z= Fiscal 2003 Fiscal 2003
OTHER BUDGETS
710 Debt Service
Principal $479,785.00 $564,391A8 $789,042.00 $933,198.00 $933,198.00
Interest $358,527,54 $442,728,42 $434,417,00 $488,634.00 $488,634.00
Excluded Debt $1,158,156.97 $1,434,734A8 $1,879,767,00 $2,272,718,00 $2,272,718,00
911 Benefits and Insurance
Pension-County Assessment $602,667.00 $583,210.00 $647,86T00 $693,218.00 $693,218,00
Pension-Non Contributory Assessment $3,316.80 $3,316.80 $3,400.00 $3,400.00 $3,400.00
Workers Compensation Insurance $68,441.00 $63,331.00 $105,000.00 $105,000.00 $105,000.00
Unemployment Insurance $5,747.29 $8,807.53 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00
Health Insurance $945,248.19 $1,082,473.98 $1,288,000.00 $1,476,160.00 $1,476,160.00
Life Insurance $5,2%50 $4,387.07 $5,000,00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00
Medicare Tax-Employer Contribution $102,155.27 $100,000.00 $122,000.00 $140,000.00 $140,000,00
Property&Liability Insurance $99,050.70 $126,717.17 $130,000.00 $155,000.00 $155,000.00
TOTAL OTHER BUDGETS $3,828,355.26 $4,414,097.93 $5,409,49100 $6,277,328.00 $6,277,328.00
WATER DEPARTMENT
450 Water Department
General Expenses $600,923.77 $631,538.54 $641,872.00 $690,540,00 $690,540.00
Other Appropriations $125,348.54 $155,768.91 $129,806.00 $31,296.00 $31,296.00
Maturing Debt $392,150.00 $498,850.00 $667,910.00 $666,910.00 $666,910.00
Interest $322,656.00 $340,063.82 $401,640.00 $369,588.00 $369,588.00
TOTAL WATER DEPARTMENT $1,441,078,31 $1,626,221.27 $1,841,228.00 $1,758,334.00 $1,758,334.00
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $20,010,042.94 $22,149,456.26 $25,002,418.00 $26,844,550.00 $26,731,979.00
SUMMARY
General Government $1,094,205.47 $1,200,053.12 $1,349,286.00 $1,397,731.00 $1,385,231.00
Public Safety $2,773,614.03 $3,070,947.38 $3,290,067.00 $3,476,943.00 $3,401,978.00
Schools $9,039,788.00 $9,435,271.30 $10,298,680.00 $10,803,555.00 $10,803,555.00
Department of Public Works $1,109,102.40 $1,561,092.38 $1,541,45t00 $1,606,635.00 $1,606,635.00
Health and Sanitation $241,189.19 $306,968.52 $684,958.00 $867,417.00 $867,417.00
Human Services $105,137.66 $124,038.08 $131,984.00 $133,103.00 $133,10100
Culture and Recreation $377,572.62 $410,766.28 $455,271.00 $523,504.00 $498,398.00
Other Budgets $3,828,355,26 $4,414,097.93 $5,409,49100 $6,277,328.00 $6,277,328.00
Water Department $1,441,078.31 $1,626,221.27 $1,841,228.00 $1,758,334.00 $1,758,334.00
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $20,010,042.94 $22,149,456.26 $25,002,418.00 $26,844,550.00 $26,731,979.00
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APPENDIX B
SALARY&RATE SCHEDULES'FISC4-2VQ
31/21/9
PAY GRADE 1st 2nd 3md 4th 5th 6th 7dh
A Hourly 8.2035 9.7288 1Q2523 107768 11.3012 11.8387 12.3714
35Hne. 322.12 340.48 358M 377.10 395.54 414.35 433.00
40Hns. 368.14 389.12 410.09 431.07 452.05 473.55 494�06
B Hourly 9.9377 M5146 11,0783 11�8551 12.1798 127566 13.3308
35Hm. 347.82 368.01 387.74 407.93 426.29 440.48 466.57
40Hny. 397.51 420.58 443.13 46620 48T18 51028 533.22
C Hourly 10.7836 11.3405 11�9430 12.5337 13.1628 13.8852 14.4264
35Hm. 376J3 396.92 418.03 43&68 400J0 483.18 504.92
40Hrn. 430.54 453.62 47774 501.35 520.51 55221 57TO6
D Hourly 11.6028 12.2845 12.9137 13.5824 142511 14.9087 15.5775
35Hrs. 406.10 429.90 451.08 475.38 49878 521.73 54521
40Hre' 464,11 491�38 510.55 543.38 570.04 586.27 623.10
E Hourly 12.5205 13.2548 18.9365 14.6575 15.3785 16.0906 16.8240
35Hm. 438.22 463.31 48778 51101 538.25 563.49 588.04
40Hm. 500.82 538.18 557.46 580.30 615.14 643.98 672.90
F Hourly 13.5108 14.3034 15.0508 15.7850 18.5078 17.3713 18.1530
35Hm. 473.09 500.82 528.78 552.48 580.93 608.00 63536
40Hno. 540.60 57Z14 002.03 631.40 603.92 094.05 720.12
G Hourly 14.6181 154180 16.2701 17.0860 17.9220 107218 18.5042
35Hm. 511.03 539.63 589.45 598.30 02727 655.20 884J5.
40Hm. 58472 616.72 650.80 683.84 710.88 748.87 782.57
H Hourly 15J719 16.6833 17.5681 184857 19.3509 20.2425 21.1534
35Hm. 552.02 58322 614.88 047.00 677.28 708.49 740.37
40Hm. 030.88 686.53 702.72 739.43 774.04 8M70 840.14
! Hourly 17.0436 17.9876 18.9709 19.9279 20.8901 21.8682 22.8522
35Hm. 598.53 829.57 663.88 607.48 73143 705.30 799.83
40Hm. 681.74 719.50 758.04 797.12 835.92 874.73 914.09
J Hourly 18.3939 19.4168 20.4054 21.4881 22.5894 23.8381 247018
35Hm. 04378 079M 71629 752.08 790.63 827.33 864.56
40Hm. 73576 776.66 818.62 859.52 903.58 945.52 888.07
K Hourly 19.8754 20.8767 22.1436 23.2449 24.3724 25.5129 26.6809
35Hm. 695.64 734.18 775.03 813.57 853.03 882.85 833.13
40Hm. 795.02 830.07 885.74 928.80 874.90 1020.52 1060A4
L Houdy 21.4749 22.7073 23.8200 25.1459 28.3520 27.5450 287045
35Hm. 751.62 794J6 837.43 880�11 922.02 904.08 1007.46
40Hrm. 859.00 908.28 95708 1005.84 1054.08 1101,00 1151.38
m Hourly 212055 244771 25,8014 27.1255 284497 28J738 31.1136
35Hro. 812.19 858J0 90105 848.39 395.74 1042.08 1088.80
40Hs. 928.22 878.08 1032.08 1085.02 1137.89 1190.95 1244.54
N Hourly 25.0279 26.4438 27.0728 292024 30J047 32.1336 33.5798
35Hne. 87538 925.53 975,55 1024.18 1074.68 1124.68 117529
40Hs. 1081.12 1057.75 1114,81 1170.50 122019 120534 1343.18
D Hourly 2TO489 28.5677 30.1279 31.6748 33.1958 347166 362780
35Hry. 946.64 998.87 1054.48 1108.62 1161,85 1215.08 126876
40Hrs. 1081,88 1142.71 120512 1267.00 1327.82 1388.66 145115
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Pay Positions
Group Authorized Schedule Hours
Schedule 1 -,Reclular Employees
Board of Assessors
Deputy AssessorlAppraiser Contract 1 40
Assistant Assessor H 1 7 30
Building Department
Building CommissionerlZoning Officer Contract 1 40
Clerk D 1 7 21
Civilian Dispatch
Communications-Supervisor H 1 1 40
Communications Officer F 3 1 40
Communications Officer F 1 1 16
Elder Affairs
Director Contract 1 40
Elder Advocate G 1 1 24
Van Driver F 1 1 19
Clerk G 1 1 25
Fire Department
Fire Chief Contract 1 40
Captain FS -12 4 5 42
Firefighter-Paramedic FS - 11 9 5 42
Firefighter-EMT FS -10 7 5 42
Firefighter-Mechanic FS -10 1 5 42
Private FS -09 3 5 42
Harbor Department
Harbormaster Contract 1 1 40
Health, Board of
Health Agent Contract 1 40
HealthlSewer Secretary H 1 7 40
Library
Chief Librarian Contract 1 40
Staff Librarian L5 1 6 35
Staff Librarian L5 1 6 32
Library Assistant L4 1 6 32
Library Technician L3 1 6 35
Library Technician L3 1 6 19
Senior Clerk L2 1 6 35
Planning Board/Conservation Commission
Town Planner Contract 1 40
Secretary G 1 7 40
Police Department
Police Chief Contract 1 40
Sergeant PS - 11 4 4 37.5
Patrolman PS -09 14 4 37.5
Secretary F 1 7 35
Public Works, Department of
Superintendent Contract 1 40
Working Foreman H 1 1 40
Working Foreman 1 3 1 40
Master MechaniclHeavy Equip Operator 1 1 1 40
Heavy Equipment Operator G 3 1 40
Skilled Utility Worker F 4 1 40
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Public Works, Department of(Cont)
^F 1 1 40
Tree Climber
&��/ntemsnua Worker F 3 1 4D
E 1 1 40
3��dU�yNo�er'{eme�(y
Clerk G1 1 30
F<eonsadon
Director Contract 1 40
Selectmen, Board of
Achn��/obm�veAam���nbYfu/nenResources H 1 1 4O
8eon*be �enep��nbr� � 1 1 35
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Director ofFinanoa/TmwnAccountant
D�eoboro/Finance/Town Accountant Contract 1, 4O
Assistant7bwm/\noounhent Q 1 7 21G 1 7 35
Administrative Assistant
Town Clerk
Aoa�/bmntTown [��rk G � 7 4O
Town Manager
Town Manager Contract 1 40
Treasurer/Collector
Treasurer/Collector Contract 1 40
Asabtant7reaounyn4Co8eotor H 1 7 40
Assistant boTreasurer G 1 7 25
Schedule I------��
Town Clerk $52.2QU
Clerk, Board of Registrars $329
Moderator $1
Board ofSelectmen:
Chair $1.5UO
Members (4)ot$1.0OO $4.000
�oandofAssessors:
Chair $1.300
Members (2)at$1.2OO $2.400
Schedu 2a -Part Time Positions An
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Veterans'Agent .680
Member. Board ofRegistrars $326
Sealer of Weights and Measurers $2.600
Town Archivist $GOU
Director of Emergency Management $350
Assistant Director of Emergency Management $100
Shellfish Constable $500
Animal Control Officer $16,582
Keeper ofthe Town Clock $iOO
Keeper nf the Town Pump $100
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Schedule 2b-Part Time Positions Hourly
Assistant Harbor Master $10.08
Casual Labor $6.75
leoOonDfficam $8.51
Election Clerk $8.75
Election Warden $9.00
Summer Patrolman $14.00
Police Matron $13.00
Deputy Building Inspector(H-Min) $14.88
Library Pages $8.00
Recording Secretary $10.98
Schedule 3-Part Time Positions
Constable-Per Notice $20.00
Police Department (Collective Bargaining Unit)
Schedu� Informational Only
Fire Department (Collective Bargaining Unit)
Schedule 6- Informational Only
Library (Collective Bargaining Unit)
Schedule 7-Informational Only
xxun/u/pm Clerical and Custodial (Collective Bargaining Unit)
Exempt Positions-Per the Fair Labor Standards Act
Deputy Assessor Appraiser Chief Librarian
Building Commissioner Police Chief
'ectorof Finance/Town Accountant Recreation Director
Jer Affairs Director Superintendent of Public Works
Fire Chief Town Manager
Harbormaster Treasurer/Collector
Health Agent Town Planner
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CAPITAL PUDGET
FY 2002 TO FY 2006
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Road/Depot Court Intersection $20,000,00
Dredge James BrooklSmith Place to Jacob's Meadow E $200,000,00
Dredge James Brook(Smith Place to Bird Sanctuary Pond 1 $750,000.00
Dredge Bound BrooklTurtte Island to Scituate Line 1 1 $1,500,000.00
Construct Little League Fields at Gravel Pit $380,000.00
Private Ways Repair $35,000.00 $25,000DO $25,000.00 $25,000,00` $25,000.00
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Pa13ee Department
Cruiser Replacement Program $60,000.00 $60,000.00 $60,000.00 $60,000.00 $60,000A0
Police/Fire Station Ranova 1 $4,000,000.00
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Front Apparatus Ramp 1 $25,000.00
Refurbish Engine Two $100,000.00
Replace Chiefs Vehicle $35,000.00
Replace Ladder One with Quint $600,000.00
Replace Protective Gear $21,000.00
Replace Hose $10,000,001 $10,000,00
Replace S.C.B.A.Units $55,000.00
School Department
Future Capital Plans at this Time
Department of Public Works
Install Sprinkler System on Town Common $42,000.00
GVW Diesel Dump Truck $80,000.00
Mufti-Purpose Ride On Machine 1 $20,000.00
One Ton Dump Truck $45,000.00
Replace 1988 Dump Truck $45,000.00
Replace 1988 One Ton Truck $35,000,00
Replace Sand Spreader $65,000.00
Drill,Blast&Asphalt Area at DPW $18,000.00
Pau!Pratt Library
Upgrade OCLN Terminals $12,000-001 $12,000,001
.GRAND TOTAL i $542,000.001 $998,000.00 $4,970,000.00 1 ,00.00 $1,620,000.00
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It was moved to reconsider Article 2 to hear reports of two committees.
Motion adopted unanimously.
A report on the Master Plan was heard from Clark Bewer and a report on the Senior Housing Committee from Dr.
Nedrow.
Article 4:
To see if the Town will vote to adopt and approve the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee
for Fiscal year 2003, and to see if the town will vote to implement such recommendations by appropriating a sum or
sums of money from the Community Preservation Fund established pursuant to Chapter 44B of the General Laws,
and by authorizing the Board of Selectmen, with the approval of the Community Preservation Committee to acquire,
by purchase, gift or eminent domain such real property interests in the form of permanent affordable housing
restrictions and historical preservation restrictions that will meet the requirements of Chapter 184 of the General Laws,
as may be necessary or proper to carryout the foregoing.
Moved to divide the question according to the recommendations.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Recommendation A:
Moved that Two Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand One Hundred Sixty Five($228,165.00) Dollars be transferred from
the Community Preservation Fund to the following sub accounts to be administered by the Community Preservation
Committee in FY 2003:
Historical Resources Sub Account: $ 65,190.00
Open Space Sub Account: $ 65,190.00
Community Housing Sub Account: $ 65,190.00
Administrative Sub Account: $ 32,595.00
Total Budget: $228,165.00
Motion is adopted.
Recommendation B:
Moved that Sixty Five Thousand One Hundred Ninety ($65,190.00) Dollars be transferred from the Community
Preservation Fund Historical Resources Sub Account and Eighty Four Thousand Eight Hundred Ten ($84,810.00)
Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund, for a total sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand
($150,000.00) Dollars, with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2002 and thereafter, to be expended by
the Town Manager, for the purposes of investigation, design work, plans and construction work at the Cohasset
Historical Society's Maritime Museum and Captain John Wilson House to address drainage and water infiltration
issues, handicap accessibility, restoration of the foundations and all other related work, provided, however, that the
Board of Selectmen be hereby authorized to Town acquire in return for such sum a historic preservation restriction in
compliance with Chapter 184 of the General Laws and the specific work items be performed with the prior approval of
the Community Preservation Committee.
A 213 vote is required.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Recommendation C:
Moved that Six Hundred Thousand ($600,000.00) Dollars be appropriated, with the intention that these funds be
available in FY 2002 and thereafter, to be expended by the Town Manager, for the Board of Selectmen to acquire
certain property interests in conjunction with private interests to three lots, shown on Assessors Map 27 as Lots 102,
106, and 110, on Beach Street adjacent to Brewster Woods, and, that the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen, borrow the sum of Six Hundred Thousand ($600,000.00) Dollars as general obligations of the Town with
the intent that the principal and interest payments are to be paid each year from the Community Preservation Fund
Open Space Account, subject to he following conditions:
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1 That the debt service period will be fifteen(15)years;
2. That the property will be owned by the Town;
3. That a purchase and sales agreement be signed no later than March 1, 2003;
4. That the abutting property owners who have offered to encumber a portion of their land by a
conservation easement or restriction and to allow public access to that portion of their
property in effect joining it to the new park to be created be implemented no later than March
1, 2003;-
5. That the balance of the purchase price negotiated, plus all fees for professional services,
including but not limited to attorney's fees as deemed necessary by the Town, be paid for by
private sources through a legal entity; and
6. That the negotiations with the current owners of the lots be led by the Town Manager and the
Community Preservation Committee.
and further, that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to acquire a conservation easement or restriction on the land
of abutting property owners who have offered to encumber a portion of their land to allow public access to that portion
of their property.
A 2/3's vote is required.
Hand Count—Yes 315: No 119. Motion adopted by the required 2/3's.
Recommendation D:
Moved that One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund,
with the intention that these funds be available in Fiscal Year 2002 and thereafter, to be expended by the Town
Manager to supplement the amount requested under Article 16 of this Town Meeting Warrant, to improve, make
extraordinary changes, pay for the engineering fees, and all other related costs, to construct two ball fields on the
town owned property known as the"Gravel Pits" located on North Main Street.
Motion adopted.
Recommendation E:
Moved that any remaining balance in the Community Preservation Fund in Fiscal Year 2003 be retained for future
Community Preservation Committee recommendations and action by Town Meeting.
Motion adopted.
Proclamation offered by Frederick Koed, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.
PROCLAMATION
RETIREMENT OF HAROLD W. LITCHFIELD
WHEREAS: On a cold day in December 1934, Harold Litchfield was born in a house on Beechwood Street, and;
WHEREAS: This man made his life with his family, including two daughters and two grandchildren, in the house
and Town he was born and;
WHEREAS: He began his career with the Town of Cohasset in the year 1960 and after years of hard work was
elected as Highway Surveyor in 1978 before becoming DPW Superintendent in 1995 and;
WHEREAS: During his tenure as head of DPW did he make many improvements, such as adding more
manpower, taking over the landfill and helping to create a new DPW Facility on Cedar Street and;
WHEREAS: We come upon his retirement with much appreciation and sadness, remembering how much fun he
made each and every day and;
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WHEREAS: In the words of a great citizen of Cohasset, do we say to Harold's request to retire in peace,
"Whatever you birds want".
NOW,THEREFORE; THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF COHASSET
Acknowledge with great appreciation the dedication and contributions that Harold W. Litchfield gave
to the Town and residents of Cohasset.
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET this thirtieth day of March, in the year Two
Thousand and Two.
Proclamation voted unanimously.
Resolution offered by Maureen Jerz, Chairwoman of the Advisory Board.
RESOLUTION
Whereas, Richard Avery, having served on the Advisory Committee for six years, and
Whereas, he has served as chairman of that committee for several years, and
Whereas, he brought wisdom, knowledge and fair-mindedness to the Committees deliberations
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Citizens of Cohasset in Town Meeting assembled on this thirtieth day of
March 2002 hereby recognize and thank Richard Avery for the valuable service he has provided to the Town and wish
him the best in the future.
Resolution voted unanimously.
Proclamation offered by Roseanne McMorris, Member of the Board of Selectmen.
PROCLAMATION
Retirement of Brian W. Noonan
WHEREAS: Brian Noonan proudly served his country as a Petty Officer Third Class on the U.S.S. Lake
Champlain from 1964 to 1966 and;
WHEREAS: His career in Law Enforcement began in 1974 as a Patrolman for the Cohasset Police Department
and;
WHEREAS: In 1986 was Sergeant and later was appointed Chief of Police in 1993 and;.
WHEREAS: Upon his tenure as Chief did bring forth much advancement to the Cohasset Police Department,such
as computerizing the Police Department, implementing 911, establishing bike patrols, implementing
the Alarm Bylaw, and Community Policing Programs and;
WHEREAS: On his retirement not only leaves a long list of accomplishments, but also many friends and
appreciative co-workers and;
WHEREAS: Despite all this the one true thing that will be missed is his infectious smile and sense of humor.
NOW,THEREFORE; THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF COHASSET
Does congratulate Brian W. Noonan on his retirement and thank him for his many years of service not
only to the Town of Cohasset, but to our Country as well
GIVEN under our hands and the seal of the TOWN OF COHASSET this thirtieth day of March, in the year Two
Thousand and Two.
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Proclamation voted unanimously.
Resolution offered by Gary Vanderweil, Chairman of the Sewer Commission.
RESOLUTION
Resolved, Whereas Henry Rattenbury served as a citizen on the Sewer Advisory Committee assembled in 1982 to
work on a cost effective sewer plan for the Town, and went on to become a sewer commissioner in 1989, and
subsequently served as Clerk and Vice Chairman of the Board, and has contributed steadily and diligently to the
Commission's work, including conceptualization and implementation of Cohasset's sewer expansion which provided
for new sewers in North Cohasset, Central Cohasset, and Lilly Pond, and
Whereas his career allowed him to know most people in town and be served as the Commissioner responsible for
consumer interface and problem resolution during the $25 million sewer expansion project which affected 1100
consumers, and whereas after spending numerous hours of volunteer effort on the Town's behalf he has left the
Sewer Commission,
Now, therefore be it resolved, by the citizens of Cohasset in Town Meeting assembled, to express their gratitude
and their continued best wishes to Henry Rattenbury for 12 years of service to the Commission and the Town.
Resolution voted unanimously.
Resolution offered by Richard Flynn, Member of the School Committee.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Stephanie Noble has served the Cohasset community as an active School Committee member over the
past three years, in the roles of parent, organizational liaison, lobbyist, contract negotiator, task force member, cheer
leader, vice-chairman, and chairman;
and WHEREAS, Stephanie Noble has endeavored to fulfill the needs of our 1370 students by supporting small class
sizes, advocating a grade reconfiguration that in time will create a true middle school, and standing up for budgets
that provide each child with a quality and individual needs-based education;
and WHEREAS, Stephanie Noble has worked to secure outstanding school personnel at both the faculty and
administration level, and to hold the Cohasset public schools at a level of excellence that is esteemed throughout the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
Therefore, let it be RESOLVED,that the citizens of the Town of Cohasset, assembled here at Annual Town Meeting,
on March 30, 2002 do sincerely thank Stephanie Noble for her three years of service on the Cohasset School
Committee; and wish her well as she turns her talents and love for children toward a career in education.
Resolution voted unanimously.
Article 5.
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, and/or transfer from available funds, a sum or sums of money,
to be expended by the Town Manager, needed by various departmental budgets and appropriations to complete the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2002.
Department Bud-get Amount Requested Purpose
Police Department Salaries $35,000.00 Severance Package
Health Insurance Expense 22,000.00 New Employees
Property& Liability Insurance 22,000.00 Building Construction
Legal Expense 20,000.00 Unanticipated Legal Expense
Fire Department Expenses 3,000.00 Ambulance Supplies
Town Accountant Expenses 20,000.00 GASB 34 Implementation
Treasurer/Col lector Expenses 25,000.00 New Collector's Software
Board of Selectmen Expenses 5,000.00 Construct New Meeting Room
Board of Selectmen Expenses 15,000.00 Renovate Various Memorials
Council on Elder Affairs Expenses 15,000.00 Replace CEA Van
Total $182,000.00
Moved that Two Hundred Two Thousand ($202,000.00) Dollars, to be expended by the Town Manager, needed by
various departmental budgets and appropriations to complete the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002, be transferred as
follows:
Transfer Funds From:
Surplus Revenue $123,203.00
School Department Expenses $ 10,000.00
DPW Expenses $ 10,000.00
Workers' Compensation Insurance $ 35,797.00
Pension County Assessment $ 23,000.00
Total $202,000.00
Transfer Funds To:
Police Department Salaries $ 45,000.00
Health Insurance Expense $ 22,000.00
Property& Liability Insurance $ 22,000.00
Legal Expense $ 20,000.00
Fire Department Expenses $ 3,000.00
Town Accountant Expenses $ 20,000.00
Treasurer/Collector Expenses $ 25,000.00
DPW Personal Services $ 10,000.00
Board of Selectmen Expenses $ 20,000.00
Council on Elder Affairs Expenses $ 15,000.00
Total $202,000.00
Motion adopted
Article S.
To see if the Town will vote to accept Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 to grant an additional real estate tax
exemption of not more than fifty(50%)percent. Such additional exemption may be granted to persons who qualify for
property tax exemption under clauses 17, 17C1/2, 17D, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E, 37, 37A, 41, 41 B, 41C,42, and
43 of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, a copy of which is on file with the Town Clerk.
Moved that the Town accept Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 to grant an additional real estate tax
exemption of not more than fifty(50%)percent. Such additional exemption may be granted to persons who qualify for
property tax exemption under clauses 17, 17Cl/2, 17D, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E, 37, 37A, 41, 41 B, 41 C, 42, and
43 of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, a copy of which is on file with the Town Clerk.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 7:
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or borrow from the
Massachusetts Water pollution Abatement Trust, or otherwise borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of
sums of money, to be expended by the Town Manager, to make improvements and all related costs, including
architectural and engineering services, of the Sewer Treatment Plant located on Elm Street, such borrowing to be
general obligations of the Town with the intent that such bonds shall be repaid from Sewer Department Revenues.
This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2002.
Moved that One Hundred Thousand V&10\000.0D Dollars Lehereby appropriated, to be expended bv the Town
Manager, construct improvements to the Sewer Treatment Plant located on Elm Street and all costs relating
thereto, including architectural and engineering services; that to fund this appropriation, the Treas/rar, with the
approval of the Board of Selectmen, in hereby authorized to bomowthesurn of One Hundred Thousand($1OO.000.00)
Col|ars, under and pursuant to Chapter44. Section 7 of the Massachusetts General Lawm, as amended` or any other
enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town, therefore, such borrowing tobe general obligations ofthe
Town with the intent that such bonds shall be repaid from Sewer Department Revenues. This article ia intended bo
take effect upon passage inFiscal Year2QQ2.
A2V3,svote is required. Motion adopted by the required 2/3's'
Article 8:
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or bwrnmv pursuant to any
applicable mtatute, a sum or murno of money, with the intention that these funds be available in P/ 2002 and
thereafter, tmbe expended bv the Town Manager, for the purposes of developing and acquiring engineering design
and construction documents, construction cost edimmtes, and permits as may be necessary for the provision of the
sewer collection infrastructure in the Little Harbor Sewer [>ixdhct, and, because engineering investigations have
revealed that additional capacity mk the Cohesset Wastewater Treatment Plant could be obtained, to provide similar
engineering design fora new District, the Atlantic Avenue 0mbhot, which will complete the sewer servicing between
the Little Harbor District and the existing Central [>istriot, this infrastructure specifically intended to serve single and
multifamily dwelling unita, as defined by current zoning regulations in the Diedriota, which exist onnfthe date of this
woh*, such properties being identified on lists entitled "Little Harbor Sewer District" and the "Atlantic Avenue Sexmr
District" on file at the office of the Town Clerk and et the offioeof the Sewer Commission, said list differing somewhat
with respect to the list originally submitted with Article 12 of the March 31, 2001 Annual Town Meeting when the funds
for the oturb/ of the Little Harbor Sewerage District were originally appropriated; proxided, howmw/er, that no money
shall be borrowed under this vote unless the Town shall have voted at a regular orspecial election to exempt the
amounts required topay for the bonds issued for the project fnornthe |irnitadionmofP itionbmomndona+hm|f. ao
called.
Moved that One Hundred Eighty Thousand ($180.000.00) Dollars be hereby appropheded, with the intention that
thmea* funds be available in FY 2002 and thereefter, to be expended by the Town K8anmger, in consultation with the
Board of Sewer Commissioners, for the purpose of developing cmUemction system preliminaryengineering documents
and corresponding coat estimates for the provision of the sewer collection infrastructure in the Little Harbor Sewer
District, and, because engineering investigations have revealed that additional capacity at the Cohasset Wastewater
Treatment Plant could be obtained, to provide similar engineering design for a new 0s6hx±. the Atlantic Avenue
District, which will complete the sewer servicing between the Little Harbor District and the existing Central District,this
infrastructure mo*sjficm|h/ intended to serve single and multifamily dwelling undo, as defined by current zoning
regulations in the [>istdcts, which exist as of the date of this Vote, such properties being identified on |iaio entitled
"Little Harbor Sewer District"and the"Atlantic Avenue Sewer District"on the file at the office of the Town Clerk and ot
the Office of the Sewer Commission, said list differing somewhat with respect to the list originally submitted with
Article 12ofthe March 31, 2001 Annual Town Meeting when the funds ofthe study of the LhUm Harbor Sewerage
District were originally appropriated; that to fund this appropriation, theTnaamurerxiththeopprovadoftheBoerdof
Ge|ectrnen, is hereby authorized to borrow the eurn of One Hundred Eighty Thousand ($180.000.00) DoUana, under
and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7 of the Massachusetts General Lavma, as amended, or any other enabling
authority, and to issue bonds mr notes of the Town, therefore.
A 2/3`s vote is required. Motion adopted by the required 2/3"s'
Article 9:
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift, eminent domain or
otherWse. tennporamy and permanent easements from all ofthe abutters and from all those entitled to passage rights
over lands tobe used for the proposed sewer infrastructure expansion known ao the Little Harbor Sewer District and
the Atlantic Avenue Sewer District as defined by Article 8 of this Town K8eeting, by its related exhibits and as shown
on a plan entitled, "Preliminary Little Harbor and Ad|amdio Avenue Sewer District Collection Svmbsrne^ dated March
20O2. prepared bwTute|aEngineering Associates, Inc., a copy of which is on file with the Office of the Town Clerk and
at the offiueof the Sewer Commission; said easements will ba used for the purpose of laying, constructing, replacing,
imnprovin0, or otherwise maintaining sewer collection pipes, purnpm, appurtenant equipment and storage areas; the
specific parcels, or portions thereof, over which the easements are to be obtained are all the parcels that abut or are
serviced by proposed sewer faci|itiem, and, fudher, to raise and appnzphede, transfer from available funds, and/or
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borrow pursuant to any applicable statutes, a sum or sums of money, to be expended by the Town Manager, to
accomplish the foregoing.
Moved that this article be Withdrawn from consideration.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 10:
To see if the Town Will vote to authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to enter into a contract, of no more than
twenty years, for the sale of water to the Hingham Mass-American Water Company and to make related purchases
and/or acquisitions of physical assets and related construction; and further to amend the water rates adopted at the
1997 Special Town Meeting to insert a new rate structure for the sale of water to the Hingham Mass-American Water
Company and to make other changes in the water rates. This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal
Year 2002.
Moved that this article be Withdrawn from consideration.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 11,
To see if the Town will vote to request its representatives in the General Court to introduce legislation to authorize the
Water Department to provide Water services to other cities and towns or take any other action related thereto and to
authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to make constructive changes in perfecting the language of this
legislation in order to secure its passage, it being the intent to authorize the General Court With the approval of the
Board of Water Commissioners to modify the specific text of the requested legislation to secure the public policy
objectives set forth herein, such legislation to read substantially as set forth below.
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF COHASSET TO PROVIDE WATER
SERVICES TO OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS
Section 1. Section 2 of chapter 128 of the acts of 1886, as amended by section 1 of chapter 489 of the acts of
1946 and as further amended by chapter 436 of the acts of 1998 is hereby amended by striking the last paragraph of
said Section 2 and inserting in place thereof the following:
The Board of Water Commissioners may enter into contracts With or provide aid to any city,town, commission, district
or company as defined in section 1 of chapter 165 of the General Laws with regard to the operation, administration,
repair and maintenance of the water supply system of such other city, town commission, district or company. Such
contracts may be made to provide water to another city or town on an emergency basis, to provide water service on a
long term basis to one or more residents of another city or town, or to provide long-term wholesale sale of water to
any city, town, commission, district or water company. Any such contract authorized by this section shall be for a
period of time not to exceed twenty (20)years, and shall not become effective unless first approved by a vote of the
town meeting of the town of Cohasset and approved by a vote of the Board of Selectmen if a Town, or by the Mayor if
a City, of the community where the contract is to be performed.
Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon passage.
Moved that this article be withdrawn from consideration.
Motion adopted unanimously.
To see if the Town Will vote to amend Section 14, 'Water Resource District" of the Zoning Bylaws by inserting a new
Section 14.2A:
14.2A Q*itions
For the purposes of this Section of the Bylaw, the following terms and words are given the meanings stated below.
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Bank. The portion Vf land surface which normally abuts and confines a water body and which ties between awater
body and abordering vegetated wetland and adjacent fkunjoain. orinthe absence of these features, it lies between a
water body and on upland; the upper boundary of a bank isthe first observable break in the slope o,the mean annual
flood level;whichever is lower, the lower boundary of a bank is the mean annual low flow level.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Zone A. Zone Ameans:
(a) the land area between the surface of Lily Pond. the Aaron River Reeemoir, and the tributaries or
associated surface water bodies to Lily Pond and the Aaron River Reaervoir, which imdudoyu Bound
Brook/Herring Brook, Aaron River, PeppermintBrook, and Brass Kettle Brook, and the upper boundary of
the bank; and
(b) the land area within o400 foot lateral distance from the upper boundary of the banks of Lily Pond and the
Aaron River Reservoir, and
(o) the land area within a 200 foot lateral distance from the upper boundary of the banks ofatributary or
associated surface water body to Lily Pond and the Aaron River Resen/oir, which includes Bound
Brook/Herring Brook, Aaron River, Peppermint Brook, and Brass Kettle Brook.
(d) The area of land described in subparagraph(a), (b)and (c) immediately above, is generally depicted on a
rnop entitled ^Zone /\ Delineation" prepared by the Norfolk Ram Group, LUC. dated March 2002 and
which is on file with the Town Clerk. The Zone areas shown on this map are provided hogenerally
depict the above noted limits of the Zone A areas around the protected waterm, in relation to hn«x^n/
parcels cf land of record gtthe Cohamoet Assessors offine. The specific Zone A limits as defined in (a).
(b). and /o\ immediately above (e.g. 200fmot or4O0foot lateral distances) shall control in all matters of
interpretation of this map.
And by inserting e new Section 14.3.1(A):
14.3.1A Prohibitions within Zone A of Public Drinking Water Suvoly
In addition to the uses prohibited in the VVeder Resource District pursuant to Section 14.3.1, the following uses are
prohibited within Zone A:
(a) All underground storage tanks.
(b) All above-ground storage ofliquid hazardous material mmdofined in Massachusetts General Law$c. 21E. or
liquid propane of liquid petroleum products, except asfollows:
1. Storage im incidental to:
e. Normal household use, outdoor maintenance, or the heating of aodnmtuno;
b. Use of emergency generators;
o. A naapnnwe action conducted or performed in accordance with
Massachusetts General Lavmsc. 21E and 31OCyNR4O:OOO and which is
exempt from a ground water discharge permit pursuant to 315 CyWR 5.05
(14); and
2. Storage is within a bui|ding, either in container(s) or above-ground bmnk(s), or
outdoors in covered container(s) or above-ground tank(s) in an area that has e
containment system designed and operated to hold either 10Y6 of the total possible
storage capacity of all containers, or 110% of the largest container's storage
capacity, whichever imgreater. However, these storage requirements do not apply to
the replacement of existing tanks or systems for the keeping, dispensing or storing of
gasoline provided the replacement im performedin accordance with applicable state
and |una| requirements;
(c) Treatment or disposal works subject to 314CK8R 3.00or5.00. except the following:
1. The replacement or repair of an existing treatment or disposal works that will not
' namu|t in a design capacity greater than the design capacity of the existing treatment
or disposal works;
2. Treatment or disposal works for sanitary sewage if necessary to treat existing
sanitary sewage discharges in non-compliance with Title 5, 310 CIVIR 15.00, provided
the facility owner demonstrates to the Department's satisfaction that there are no
feasible siting locations outside of Zone A. Any such facility shall be permitted in
accordance with 314 CK8R 5.00 and shall be required to disinfect the effluent. The
Department may also require the facility to provide a higher level of treatment prior to
discharge;
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3. Treatment xmnko approved by the Department designed for the treatment of
contaminated ground or surface waters and operated in compliance with 314CMR
5.05(3)or5.05(13);
4' Discharge by public water system or waters incidental bz water treatment processes.
/d) facilities that. through their acts o generate, treet, store or dispose of hazardous amtethat are
' aubia��hm KAame�ohu Gen
eral Lawmso. 21[;and 310 CK4R 30.00. except for the fnUowinQ:
' 1. very small quantity generators, am defined by31OCKHRXOOO;
3. treatment works approved by the Dgpadrnerd designed in accordance with 314 CK8R
5.00 for the treatment of contaminated ground or surface waters;
(e) sand and gravel excavation operations;
hU uncovered urunoontained storage offertilizers;
na� noonb�i edn��m�p�ofromdoroarhn� |cdde-ioin0an�oandin� n��teha|e�
(0) uncove oru n porn .
(h) storage or disposal of snow or ioe, removed from highways and streets outside the Zone A, that contains de-
icing chemicals;
(i) uncovered orunoontainmd storage ofmanure;
U) junk and salvage operations;
(h) motor vehicle repair operations;
(|) cemeteries(human and animal)and mausoleums;
(rn)�d was
te' d that |t i the rendering impervious ofnloreth�n 1596 or �O96vWth�di�ci�| recharge,
(n) land uas� result n � n0 . .
or25OO square feet of any lot,whichever imgreater; and
(o) commercial outdoor washing of vehicles commercial car washes.
And bv amending Section 14.3.2by striking the first sentence and inserting in place thereof the following:
The following uses and activities are permitted in the Water Resource District, exclusive ofthe Zone A area, only upon
the issuance of o Special Permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals ("the Board") under such conditions as the Board
may require.
Moved that this article be withdrawn from consideration. '
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 13:
To see if the Town will vote to raise and apppophede, transfer from available funds, and/or borrow pursuant to any
applicable statute, e ourn or sums of mnonmy, and ho transfer e ourn or sums from Article 5 of the Novernber5. 2001
Special Town Meeting, for the Water Commissioners to complete various water system improvements to the Lily Pond
Water' Treatment P|ant, cleaning and lining water pipes, replacing water pipem, capital rna\ntenence, and other
improvements to wells, storage tanks and the water distribution system, and measures to protect the sources of public
and provide said the Treasurer,dhnhingvvmtermupp|y� �n prov �� funding � . .
hereby�authorized to borrow eurn of money and to issue bonds and notes of the Town, therefone, such borrowing to
be general obligations of the Town with the intent that such bonds shall be repaid from Water Department Revenues;
and further that this article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2002.
Moved that Three Hundred Ninety Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty Five ($396.155.00) Dollars betransferred from
Article
-----5 of the November 5, 2001 Special Town Meeting and that Two Million ($2.000.000.00) Dollars be hereby
appropriated for m total sum of ` Million Three Hundred Ninety Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty Five
(-'. ` `155.0O) 0oUmrm, with the intention that these funds be available in FY 2002 and thereafter, for the Water
`—Commission to complete various water system improvement projectsincluding, but not limited to, improvements tothe
Lily Pond Water Treatment P|ant, cleaning and lining water pipem, replacing water pipes, capital nnaintmnance, and
other improvements to wells, storage tanks and the water distribution and measures to protect the sources of
public drinking water supply; that to fund the Two Million ($2,000,000.00) Dollars appropriation, the Treasurer, with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is hereby authorized to borrow Two Million($2,000,000.00) Dollars under and
pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 8 of the Massachusetts General Lews, as anmenmem, and any other r,'amn'g
authority, and to issue bonds and notes of the Town, therefore, auchbonm»mhngtobegenenu| ob|igotionoofthgTcnon)
with the intent that such bonds shall be repaid from Water Department revenues.
A 2/3,s vote is required. Motion adopted unanimously.
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Article-14:
To see if the Town will vote to amend Adk:b* U. "Town Meeting, Section 1. paragraph (a) of the General Bylaws by
deleting the first sentence of Section 1. pa (a) in its entirety and replace it with the following new two
sentences of Section 1. paragraph (a):
"The Board of Selectmen shall set the date for the Annual Town Meeting on or before December1"4 of the preceding
year. The Annual Town Meeting shall be held on a Saturday commencing at 10 a.m. in either March or April of any
year.-
Moved
that Article ||. "Town Meeting", Section 1. paragraph (a) of the General Bylaws ofthe Town ofCohaoeet be
amended bV deleting the first sentence of Section 1, paragraph (a) in its entirety and replace it with the following new
two sentences of Section 1. paragraph (a):
~The Board of Selectmen shall set the date for the Annual Tuvmm Meeting on or before Ooycanlber 1st of the
preceding year. The Annual Town Meeting mhsd| be held on o Saturday commencing at 10:00 a.m. in either
March or April of any yemr.^
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article IS:
To see if the Town will vote to add the following definition hm Section 2.1of the Zoning Bylaw:
Ledge: A mass of ronk, bedrock or moraine projecting mbcx/e or out of the ground xvhich, as of the effective
date of Section 11.3 of this bylaw, has a height of eight(8)feet or more as measured from the lowest
level of ground on the perimeter of the rock, bedrock, or moraine lying within the property boundaries
cf the affected lot vertically boa point even with the highest point thereof.
And further amend Section 11 by adding the following new Section 11.3 entitled"Removal ofLmdge":
a. Purpose. The purpose of this Section 11.3imtoprotect and preserve natural ledge, which imof natural scenic
beauty and im one of the unique defining characteristics cf the Town.
b. Notwithstanding the provisions cf Section 11.1 and 11.2 immediately above, no ledge (as defined inSection
2.1)ono lot may be destroyed, removed or altered in any manner.
c. The Board of Appeals may authorize bvspecial permit pursuant to this Section and Section 12.4, deetn/ction,
removal or alteration of ledge provided that the board finds that such destruction, removal oralteration.
1. GhmU not be substantially detrimental to the character of the Town, |ooa|m, or the
neighboring area; and
2. Shall not bo injurious toadjacent |otmbenaumeofdnainege; and
3. Shall not be injurious ordangermumbopub|ioomNetvorneighbohngpwopertiee.
d. Exemptions: Provisions of this bylaw shall not apply to the following activities:
1. Any municipal project approved ad Town Meeting; ar
2. The conotnucton, inotal|sdhzn, or maintenance of public utilities within an approved
layout, when no other viable option exists; or
3. The repair of existing septic systems tothe omnne cmpocity, for compliance with the
requirements of the Board ofHealth.
m. Any application for such special permit ahe|| be submitted to the Board of Appeals. The application shall be
accompanied byaplan of the premises in question showing:
1 the� .
2. the |ooation, dimensions and elevations of existing and proposed structures,
buildings, driveways, mewagedimpoma| oyuterne. ondvvateroounsemthereon;
3. the existing contours of the land at one foot intervals referred to mean sea level
datum certified by a registered professional engineer or registered professional land
surveyor and any proposed changes therefrom;
4. the number of cubic yards o{ledge tobo altered, removed ordestroyed; and
5. such other information as is deemed necessary by the Board of Appeals to indicate
the complete physical characteristics of the proposed construction and/or grading.
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f. Any special permit granted by the Board of Appeals shall be subject to such conditions as the Board may
impose.
Moved that the following definition be added to Section 2.1 of the Zoning Bylaw after the definition of "Impervious
Surface"and before the definition of"Loading Space":
Ledge: A mass of rock, bedrock or moraine projecting above or out of the ground which, as of the effective
date of Section 11.3 of this bylaw, has a height of eight(8)feet or more as measured from the lowest
level of ground on the perimeter of the rock, bedrock, or moraine lying within the property boundaries
of the affected lot vertically to a point even with the highest point thereof.
And, further, that Section 11 of the Zoning Bylaw be amended by adding the following new Section 11.3 entitled
"Removal of Ledge":
a. Purpose. The purpose of this Section 11.3 is to protect and preserve natural ledge, which is of natural scenic
beauty and is one of the unique defining characteristics of the Town.
b. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
n 11.1 and 11.2 immediately above, no ledge (as defined in Section
2.1)on a lot may be destroyed, removed or altered in any manner.
C. The board of appeals may authorize by special permit pursuant to this Section and Section 12.4, destruction,
removal or alteration of ledge provided that the board finds that such destruction, removal or alteration:
1 Shall not be substantially detrimental to the character of the Town, locale, or the neighboring
area; and
2. Shall not be injurious to adjacent lots because of drainage; and
3. Shall not be injurious or dangerous to public safety or neighboring properties.
d. Exemptions: Provisions of this bylaw shall not apply to the following activities:
1. Any municipal project approved at Town Meeting; or
2. , The construction, installation, or maintenance of public utilities within an approved layout,
when no other viable option exists; or
3. The repair of existing septic systems to the same capacity, for compliance with the
requirements of the Board of Health.
e. Any application for such special permit shall be submitted to the board of appeals. The application shall be
accompanied by a plan of the premises in question showing: (1)the boundaries and dimensions of the lot; (2)
the location, dimensions and elevations of existing and proposed structures, buildings, driveways, sewage
disposal systems, and watercourses thereon; (3) the existing contours of the land at one foot intervals
referred to mean sea level datum certified by a registered professional engineer or registered professional
land surveyor and any proposed changes therefrom; (4) the number of cubic yards of ledge to be altered,
removed or destroyed; and (5) such other information as is deemed necessary by the board of appeals to
indicate the complete physical characteristics of the proposed construction and/or grading.
g. Any special permit granted by the board of appeals shall be subject to such conditions as the Board may
impose.
Amendment offered by the Planning Board. Add three words before the definition of Ledge. New definition
would read as follows: Ledge: That segment of a mass of rock, bedrock or moraine projecting
above or out of the ground which, as of the effective date of Section 11.3 of this bylaw, has a height
of eight (8) feet or more as measured from the lowest level of ground on the perimeter of the rock,
bedrock, or moraine lying within the property boundaries of the affected lot vertically to a point even
with the highest point thereof.
Amendment is adopted.
Hand count taken on main motion as amended. A 2/3's vote is required.
Yes 191.No 146. Motion is defeated.
Article 16:
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or borrow pursuant to any
applicable statute, a sum or sums of money, to be expended by the Town Manager, to improve, make extraordinary
changes, pay for the engineering fees, and all other related costs, to construct two ball fields on the property known
as the"Gravel Pits" located on North Main Street. This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year
2002.
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Moved that Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000.00) Dollars be hereby appropriated, to be expended by the Town
Manager, to improve, make extraordinary changes, pay for the engineering fees, and all other related costs, to
construct two ball fields on the property known as the "Gravel Pits" located on North Main Street; that to fund this
appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of
Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000.00) Dollars, under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7 of the Massachusetts
General Laws, as amended, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town, therefore. This
article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2002.
A 2/3's vote is required.
Yes 192, No 61. Motion adopted by the required 2/3's.
At 6:15 p.m.on motion made and seconded,the Moderator adjourned the meeting to Monday,April 1, 2002 at
7 p.m. at the Cohasset High School Sullivan Gymnasium.
MONDAY EVENING APRIL 1, 2002
Checkers were appointed by the Town Clerk and tellers were appointed by the Moderator. The Moderator called the
meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. and a quorum of 100 was present at that time. The registered voters checked in on the
voting list totaled Pre. 1 — 127; Pre. 2—80.
Article 17:
To see if the Town will vote to amend Article V11 "Safety and Public Order" of the General Bylaws of the Town by
adding a new section 40 entitled"Underground Utility Conversion"as follows:
Underground Utility Conversion
(a) Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, their agents and employees, who have been granted, or may be
granted, any license, permission, or authority to construct or maintain poles and overhead wires and
associated overhead structures upon, along, under, or across any public way or ways, are forbidden from
installing or constructing, and shall remove immediately,any poles, overhead wires and associated structures
which are located on, along or across the following section of roadway described below.
Roadway From To
South Main Street Depot Court Brook Street
Elm Street South Main Street Brook Street
Brook Street Elm Street South Main Street
Depot Court Ripley Road South Main Street
Ripley Road #100 Ripley(Post Office) Depot Court
Rear Parking Lot James Way Pleasant Street
Pleasant Street #2 Pleasant(Strawberry Parfait) Ripley Road
(b) Violations and Penalties: Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, their agents and employees, who fail to
remove immediately any poles and overhead wires and associated overhead structures in violation of this
section shall be punished by a fine of not less than one thousand ($1,000) dollars and not more than five
thousand ($5,000)dollars for each consecutive fifteen(15)day period during which this failure continues.
(c) Removal of Existing Structures; Failure to Comply
i. Any utility presently owning poles and overhead wires and associated overhead structures
along or across any public way or ways within the areas outlined in paragraph (a) of this
Bylaw, or any part thereof, shall remove the same. Said removal shall occur in a sequence
specified by the Planning Board of the Tom of Cohasset after consultation with
representatives of the utility.
ii. Any utility which fails to remove any poles, overhead wires and associated overhead
structures as required by this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not less than one
thousand dollars and not more than five thousand dollars for each consecutive fifteen day
period during which this failure continues; provided, however, that no utility shall be deemed
to have violated this section, provided that:
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m. If replacement of facilities for poles and overhead wires and associated
overhead structures required to be removed will be needed for the utility to
continue its semice, d shall, within sixty (60) days after the effective date of
this eaction, petition the Board of Selectmen for permission to erect or
construct under the public ways of the Town of Cohaaemt replacement
facilities for said poles and overhead wires and associated overhead
structures;
b. b shall prepare and file with the Board of Selectmen uf the Town ofCoheaeet
a plan (which shall be consistent with any removal sequence specified in this
section) for the removal of such poles and overhead wires and associated
overhead structures and, if needed for the continuation of its service, for their
replacement with underground facilities; and
o. In each calendar year beginning within the calendar year next following the
effective date of this section and until all such overhead wires and associated
overhead structures shall have been removed, the utility shall, in carrying out
such p8an, allocate and expend for the direct cost of demolition and
construction (over and above the reasonable value of any salvage) an
amount which shall be not less than two percent (2%) of its gross revenues
derived during the preceding calendar year from its customers in said
municipality; pnoVided, however, it may carry,over as m oeadit, allocable to
any one or more of the next nine subsequent years any amount expended in
any year exceeding said two percent of its gross revenue; and
d. It shall on or before the |ent day of K8unch in each year, file with the Board of
Selectmen of the Town ofCohosseto statement signed, under the penalties
of perjury, by its treasurer setting forth in detail the amounts spent by it
during the immediately preceding calendar year in carrying out said plan, the
purposes for which such expenditures were made and the gross revenue
derived from its customers in said Town ofCohamcet during the immediately
preceding calendar year, provided, however that no utility which enters into o
cooperation agreement under the provision of Massachusetts General Laws
C. 166 S 22E, shall be deemed to have violated said ordinance or bn|amm
during the term such payments are to be made, so long as said utility shall
not be in default of said cooperation agreement.
iii This section shall become effective onthe first day of January next
following o date nine months subsequent to the date of its enactment.
Moved that this article Le withdrawn from consideration.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article]8: '
To see if the Town will amend the Town ofCohaaaet Zoning Bylaws as follows:
Under Section 2.1, insert a new paragraph between "Abandonment"and "Alteration"to read as follows:
"Accessory Dvma||inQ: A separate dwelling unit within a detached one family dwelling to be occupied independently
of the Principal Dwelling Unit.~
And, under section 4.2 Permitted Uoea, insert a new residential use after ^[�vaUinga for more than one family
including those in combination with stores or other permitted uses subject to Table 5.3.1 and 7.1^bz read aafollow:
Accessory Dwelling Unit within a detached one family dwelling subject toSection 15.
F-A SP; R-B SP; F -CSP; OBSP; VVQ No; HB SP; L| No; C}8 No
And, insert a new section entitled"Section 15—Accessory Dvwa ling Unit Special Permit" oofollows:
Section 15—Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit
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15.1 Purpose
1. To provide euseful type of housing tomeet the needs ofresidents.
2. To protect the stability, property values and character of one family residential neighborhoods and help
preserve ownership of one family dwellings.
3. To facilitate the Tovvn's monitoring 0f the creation of the maintenance of Accessory Dwelling Units.
15.2 Special Permit Conditions
1. An applicant for en Accessory Dwelling Unit Special PenmitohaUbeonnxwmerorownermofededmmhedone
family dwelling (House)with at least 5O96 ownership interest and shall have hia/henYheir primaryreadence
either in the Accessory Dwelling Unit or in the Principal Dwelling Unit within the House.
2. The net floor area of the Accessory [k*edUng Unit ahmU not exceed the lesser of2596ofthe net floor area of
the house nmSOO square feet.
3. The House must have ed least 12OO square feet of net floor area.
4. No Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit granted hereunder shall take effect sooner than ten years after
final occupancy permits are issued for the House.
5. At least one off street parking space shall be provided for each bedroom in the Accessory Dwelling Unit in
addition bo parking required for the House.
8. The exterior appearance of the House shall not be abnmyd by the creation uf the Accessory Dwelling Unit except for
stairways and exits as required by|mw,which shall be in the side or na*r of the House;and, restoration shall be consistent
with the original architecture of the House.
7. Outside storage areas shall be screened bv fencing orlandscaping.
8. Only one House may be present on the lot where the dwelling imbobelocated.
9. Only one Accessory Dwelling Unit may be created within eHouse.
10. The lot size must comply with the requirements for a one family dwelling as set forth under Section 5.3. This
provision aho|| not apply holawful, pna+exisdng, non-conforming structures.
11. To qualify for an Accessory Dwelling Unit Special permit, fora pna+exindin0, non-conforming structure, per
Section 8.2, the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be constructed within the living and/or sleeping area of the pre-
existing structure, shall not be permitted to increase the total square footage of the pre-existing structure and
shall not alter the footprint ofthepre-existinQatnuctuna.
12. Adequate provision shall be made for the disposal of meuwmge, waste and drainage generated by the
occupancy of such Accessory Dwelling Unit and the House and for an adequate water supply bz such
Accessory Dwelling Unit and the House in accordance with the requirements of the Board of Health.
13. The Accessory Dwelling Unit and all other modifications to the House shall be designed so that appearance of
the House remains that of one family dwelling, and the construction and occupancy of the Accessory
Dwelling Unit will not be more detrimental to the neighborhood in xxh\oh the House is located or injurious to
persons or property than the existing one family use.
14. An Accessory Dwelling Unit shall not be occupied as such unless the owner or owners ofthe House have
secured an Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit pursuant to this section. The specialpermit will balimited
to the original apxHioant(a)and shall terminate upon transfer of ownership ofthoHoume.
15. The owner shall notify the Building Commissioner in writing, within 8 months of the lapse in use of the
Accessory Dwelling Unit gmsuch.
16. No special permit shall ba granted when more than 1096 of the single-family dwellings, based on the number �
of single-family dwellings as per Town of Cohosset Assessor nenorda, have an Accessory Dwelling Unit
pursuant bo this section.
17. No more than hen (10) new Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permits shall be issued by the Zoning Board of
Appeals ina single calendar year.
15.3 Application Procedure
i. An application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit shall include site plan and floor plan. When
the creation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit involves exterior alteration of the House, per Section 15.2.8.
elevation plans shall show the sides of the building affected by the creation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit,
before and after the construction of the Accessory Dwelling Unit. These o|ona aho|| ino|ude, at oninirnurn,
footprint of existing House. location and number of off-street parking spaces, square footage of existing
House, mqumma footage of proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit. and location/means of ingress and egress from
the Accessory Dwelling Unit. All plans must be prepared and stamped by registered professional Architect
or Engineer.
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2. An application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit must include mnotarized letter stating that the
applicant will occupy one of the dw*lling units in the House. Every Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit
shall include a condition that the applicant wd8 occupy one of the dwelling units in the House.
3. The procedures and requirements stated in this Section 15 for the review and approval or denial of an
application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit shall bein addition bo the provisions of Section 12.4
of this Zoning 8v\omv, xvMioh provisions ohmH also apply to an application for enAccessory Dwelling Unit
Special Permit."
Moved that the Town ofCohasset Zoning Bylaws be amended as follows:
Under Section 2.1. insert m new paragraph between"Abandonment^and^Akeodion^toread as fd|ovmm:
"Accessory Dwelling: A separate dwelling unit within a detached one family dwelling tobe occupied independerdh/
of the Principal Dwelling UniL°
And, under section 4.2 Permitted Uoes, insert o new residential use after "Dwellings for more than one family
including those ia combination with stores or other permitted uses subject h»Table 5.3.1 and 7.1^bo read as follow:
Accessory Dwelling Unit within a detached one family dwelling subject to Section 15.
R-ASP; R-BSP; R-C SP; []BGP; VVBNo; HBGP; UNo; OS No
And, insert a new section entitled"Section 15—Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit"as follows:
Section 15—Accmmwnory Dwelling Unit Special Permit
16.1 Purpose
1. To provide a usefultype of housing to meet the needs ofresidents.
2. To protect the stabi|ity, property values and character of one family residential neighborhoods and help
preserve ownership of one family dwellings.
3. To facilitate the Town's monitoring of the creation of the maintenance of Accessory Dwelling Units.
15'2 Special Permit Conditions
1. An applicant for an Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit shall be an owner orowners of a detached one
family dwelling (House) with at least 5Q96ownership interest and shall have his/hentheirphmmry residence
either in the Accessory Dwelling Unit or in the Principal Dwelling Unit within the House.
2. The net floor area of the Accessory Dwelling Unit aho|| not exceed the lesser of 2596 of the net floor area of
the house or9OO square feet.
3. The House must have m6 least 12OO square feet of net floor area.
4. No Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit granted hereunder shall take effect sooner than ten years after
final occupancy permits are issued for the House.
5. At least one off street parking space shall be provided for each bedroom in the Accessory Dwelling Unit in
addition bm parking required for the House.
G. The exterior appearance of the House ahoU not be altered by the creation of the Accessory Dwelling Unit
except for stairways and exits as required by |emv which ahoU be in the side or rear ofthe House; and,
restoration shall ba consistent with the original architecture of the House.
7. Outside storage areas shall bs screened bv fencing orlandscaping.
8. Only one House may bm present on the lot where the accessory dwelling iabobelocated.
S. Only one Accessory Dwelling Unit may be created within aHouse.
10. The lot size must comply with the requirements for o one family dwelling oa set forth under Section 5.3. This
provision ehoU not apply ho lawful, pre-eniobnD, non-conforming structures.
11. To qualify for an Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Pemmit, for pne*mciabn0, non-conforming structure, per
Section W.2.the Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be constructed within the living and/or sleeping of the pre-
existing structure, shall not be permitted ho increase the total square footage of the pre-existing structure and
shall not alter the footprint ufthepre-enisbngatruotum*.
12. Adequate provision shall be made for the disposal of aemwmge, waste and drainage generated by the
occupancy of such Accessory Dwelling Unit and the House and for an adequate water supply to such
Accessory Dwelling Unit and the House in accordance with the requirements of the Board of Health.
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13. The Accessory Dwelling Unit and all other modifications bm the House shall be designed mo that appearance mf
the House remains that of a one family dwelling, and the construction and occupancy of the Accessory
Dwelling Unit will not be more detrimental to the neighborhood in which the House is located or injurious bn
persons or property than the existing one family use.
14. An Accessory [kme|Un0 Unit ohe]| not he occupied as such unless the owner orowners of the House have
secured an Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit pursuant to this section. The specialpermit will belimited
to the original applicaut(s)ond shall terminate upon transfer of ownership of the House.
15. The owner shall notify the Building Commissioner in writing, within 8 n`ordhm of the lapse in use of the
Accessory Dwelling Unit masuch.
16. No special permit shall be granted when more than 1096 of the single-family dxweUingo, based on the number
of single-family dwellings as per Town of Cohaemet /sna»mmor n*cznJm, have an Accessory Dwelling Unit
pursuant bz this section.
17. No more than ten (10) new Accessory Dwelling Unit GpamisW Permits shall be issued by the Zoning Board of
Appeals inasingle calendar year.
15'3 Application Procedure
1. An application for mn Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit shall include site plan and floor plan. When
the creation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit involves exterior alteration of the House, per Section 15.2.6,
elevation plans shall show the sides of the building affected bv the creation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit,
before and after the construction of the Accessory Dwelling Unit. These plans shall inc|ude, at a nninin1urn.
footprint of existing House, location and number of off-street parking spaces, square footage of existing
Hmuse, square footage of proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit. and |mumtion/nnee»naof ingress and egress from
the Accessory Dwelling Unit. All plans must be prepared and stamped by a registered professional Architect
or Engineer.
2. An application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit must include notarized letter stating that the
applicant will occupy one of the dwelling units in the House. Every Accessory [kweU|nA Unit Special Permit
shall include m condition that the applicant will occupy of the dwelling units in the House.
3. The procedures and requirements stated in this Section 15 for the ma/iem and oppn»vo| or denial of on
application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit shall boin addition to the provisions of Section 12.4
of this Zoning Bylaw, which provisions shall also apply to on application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit
Special Permit."
A 2/3"s vote is required. Motion adopted by the required 2/3^m.
Article 19:
To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 12.5of the Zoning Bylaws bv striking the sentence:
"A variance may not authorize a use not otherwise permitted in the district in which the land or structure is located."
And inserting in its place thereof the following sentence:
"A variance may authorize a use not otherwise permitted in thedisthot in which the land or structure is |cxzated,
provided that such use ia specificallypermitted inatleast one other zoning district bv this bylaw; and further provided
no variance may be granted to o||ovv a sanitary landfill use or other solid waste facility use in the Water Resources
District established, pursuant to Section 14of this bv|exv^
Moved that Section 12.5ofthe Zoning Bylaws be amended bv striking the sentence:
"A variance may not authorize a use not otherwise permitted in the district in which the land or structure is located."
And inserting in its place thereof the following sentence:
"A variance may outhohzem use not otherwise permitted in the district in which the land or structure ialocated,
provided that such use is specifically permitted in at least one other zoning district by this bylaw; and further provided
no variance may be granted to allow sanitary landfill use or other solid waste facility use in the Water Resources
District established, pursuant ho Section 14of this bv|smw.^
A 2/3`s vote is required. Motion is defeated.
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Article 20:
To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 3.2 of the Zoning Bylaws, "Zoning Map", by striking the following:
"The Zoning Districts other than the Flood Plain and Watershed District and the Water Resource District are shown on
a map entitled: "Zoning Map Cohasset, Massachusetts, dated October 1, 1969 as revised through March 2001." The
Flood Plain and Watershed Protection District is located as shown on a plan entitled "Cohasset and Flood Plain and
Watershed Protection District", January, 1975, prepared by Richardson and Kalishes, Land Use Consultants, as
revised by Gale Engineering Inc., November 1976 with all explanatory matter thereon and amendments thereto. The
location and boundaries of the Water Resource District, which is an overlay district are shown on a map entitled
"Water Resource District, Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts, dated March 1986, as revised through March 2001."
And inserting in its place thereof the following:
"The Zoning Districts other than the Flood Plain and Watershed District are shown on a map entitled: "Town of
Cohasset, Massachusetts, Zoning District Map dated March 2002," prepared by Amory Engineers, P.C., as revised
through March 2002 with all explanatory matter thereon and amendments thereto. The Flood Plain and Watershed
Protection District is located as shown on a plan entitled"Cohasset and Flood Plain and Watershed Protection District
January 1975," prepared by Richardson and Kalishes, Land Use Consultants, as revised by Gale Engineering Inc.,
November 1976 with all explanatory matter thereon and amendments thereto."
And further to amend section 14.2 of the Zoning Bylaws, "Water Resource District: Establishment of District" by
striking the following:
"The water resource district is delineated on the map entitled, "Water Resource District, Town of Cohasset,
Massachusetts"dated March 1986, as revised March 2001, and on file with the Town Clerk."
And inserting in its place thereof the following:
"The water resource district is hereby established as an overlay district. The water resource district is delineated on
the Zoning Map."
Moved that Section 3.2 of the Zoning Bylaws, "Zoning Map", be amended by striking the following:
"The Zoning Districts other than the Flood Plain and Watershed District and the Water Resource District are shown on
a map entitledt "Zoning Map Cohasset, Massachusetts, dated October 1, 1969 as revised through March 2001." The
Flood Plain and Watershed Protection District is located as shown on a plan entitled "Cohasset and Flood Plain and
Watershed Protection District", January, 1975, prepared by Richardson and Kalishes, Land Use Consultants, as
revised by Gale Engineering Inc., November 1976 with all explanatory matter thereon and amendments thereto. The
location and boundaries of the Water Resource District, which is an overlay district are shown on a map entitled
"Water Resource District, Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts, dated March 1986, as revised through March 2001."
And inserting in its place thereof the following:
"The Zoning Districts other than the Flood Plain and Watershed District are shown on a map entitled: "Town of
Cohasset, Massachusetts, Zoning District Map dated March 2002," prepared by Amory Engineers, P.C., as revised
through March 2002 with all explanatory matter thereon and amendments thereto. The Flood Plain and Watershed
Protection District is located as shown on a plan entitled"Cohasset and Flood Plain and Watershed Protection District
January 1975," prepared by Richardson and Kalishes, Land Use Consultants, as revised by Gale Engineering Inc.,
November 1976 with all explanatory matter thereon and amendments thereto."
And further to amend section 14.2 of the Zoning Bylaws, "Water Resource District: Establishment of District" by
striking the following:
"The water resource district is delineated on the map entitled, "Water Resource District, Town of Cohasset,
Massachusetts"dated March 1986, as revised March 2001, and on file with the Town Clerk."
And inserting in its place thereof the following:
"The water resource district is hereby established as an overlay district. The water resource district is delineated on
the Zoning Map."
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A 2/3's vote is required. Motion adopted unanimously.
_Article 21.
To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 3.3.2 of the Zoning Bylaws by striking the last sentence of said
paragraph, which reads"This allowance does not apply to flood plain and watershed protection districts described in
Section 9 or to the water resource district described in Section 14", so that Section 3.3.4 shall now read as follows:
"When a district boundary line divides a lot that is in one ownership of record at the time such line is adopted, a use
that is permitted on one portion of the lot may be extended fifty feet into the other portion; provided the first portion
includes the required lot width and depth, and only if the lot has frontage on a street in the less restricted district. The
Board, however, may authorize by special permit the increase of such district to not more than two hundred feet.
Moved that this article be withdrawn from consideration.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 22:
To see if the Town will vote to approve a petition of the General Court, accompanied by the following bill for a Special
Law relating to the Town of Cohasset under Clause(1) of Section 8 of Article 2, as amended, of the Amendments to
the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to the end that legislation be adopted precisely as follows,
except for clerical or editorial changes in form only:
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF COHASSET PERTAINING TO CERTAIN
FINANCIAL MATTERS
Section 1: Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Cohasset shall place
on a special election ballot for approval by the voters of the Town of Cohasset, all annual and special
town meeting articles(with the exception of the Operating Budget)pertaining to transfers from surplus
revenues known commonly as free cash and all borrowing articles within the levy limit in excess of
$25,000-00.
Section 2: The special election articles shall be inserted onto the official ballot for the next regular election
following an Annual Town Meeting, or the official ballot for a special election following a Special.Town
Meeting.,
Section 3: This article shall take effect as to all town meeting warrants issued by the Board of Selectmen after
passage of this act.
CITIZENS PETITION
NAME AQQR—ES4 NAME ADDRESS
Leland H.Jenkins 198 Jerusalem Rd. Marsha L.Silvia 445 Beachwood St.
Karen M.Quigley 27 Clay Spring Rd. F.Roy Fitzsimmons 116 Doane St
Richard J.Silvia 445 Beachwood St Alexander C.Koines 380 Atlantic Ave.
Raymond Kasperowicz 172 So.Main St. Pamela Hill 380 Atlantic Ave.
M.Richard Harris 340 So.main St. Judith Fitzsimmons 116 Doane St.
Moved that the representatives of the Town of Cohasset be requested to introduce on behalf of the Town, legislation
under Clause(1) of Section 8 of Article 2, as amended, of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, to the end that legislation be adopted precisely as follows, except for clerical or editorial changes in
form only:
Amendment offered to insert the word approved after the word articles in Section 1,third line. Section 1 would read as
follows.
Section 1: Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Cohasset shall place
on a special election ballot for approval by the voter of the Town of Cohasset, all annual and special
town meeting articles approved (with the exception of the Operating Budget) pertaining to transfers
from surplus revenues known commonly as free cash and all borrowing articles within the levy limit in
excess of$25,000.00.
Amendment adopted unanimously.
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AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF COHASSET PERTAINING TO CERTAIN
FINANCIAL MATTERS
Section 1: Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Cohasset shall place
on a special election ballot for approval by the voter of the Town of Cohasset, all annual and special
town meeting articles approved (with the exception of the Operating Budget) pertaining to transfers
from surplus revenues known commonly as free cash and all borrowing articles within the levy limit in
excess of$25,000.00.
Section 2: The special election articles shall be inserted onto the official ballot for the next regular election
following an Annual Town Meeting,or the official ballot for a special election following a Special Town
Meeting.
Section 3: This article shall take effect as to all town meeting warrants issued by the Board of Selectmen after
passage of this act.
Main motion as amended is defeated.
Article 23:
To see if the Town will vote to approve a petition of the General Court, accompanied by the following bill for a Special
Law relating to the Town of Cohasset under Clause (1) of Section 8 of Article 2, as amended, of the Amendments to
the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to the end that legislation be adopted precisely as follows,
except for clerical or editorial changes in form only:
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL BINDING INITIATIVE PETITION PROCESS IN
THE TOWN OF COHASSET
Section 1. The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Cohaiset shall insert onto the official ballot for the next
regular or special election which occurs at least thirty (30) days following the date on which the
petition is filed with the Town Clerk any proposed bylaw, resolution, or order upon written request by
petition by fifteen (15%) percent or more of the registered voters of the Town. A petition conforming
to the requirements hereinafter provided shall be a binding initiative petition, and shall be acted upon
as hereinafter provided.
Section 2. Signatures to initiative petitions need not be all on one paper. The paper constituting a petition shall
be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk, with the endorsement thereon of the names and addressees
of three persons designated as filing the same. With each signature to the petition shall be stated
the place of residence of the signer, giving the street and number, if any.
Section 3. Within five (5) days after filing of said petition, the registrar of voters shall ascertain by what number
of registered voters the petition is signed, and what percentage that number is of the total number of
registered voters, and shall attach thereto their certificate showing the result of such examination.
The Town Clerk shall forthwith transmit the said certificate with the said petition to the Board of
Selectmen, and at the same time shall send a copy of said certificate to one or more of the persons
designated on the petition as filing the same. When such certificate has been so transmitted, said
petition shall be qualified for the ballot.
Section 4. A proposed measure under this act shall become effective if it shall be approved by a majority of the
registered voters of the Town of Cohasset voting on such measure. Said measure shall become
effective thirty (30) days following said approval, excepting changes to the bylaws, which shall take
effect only upon approval by the Attorney General pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 40 of the
General Laws.
Section 5. The ballots used when voting upon a proposed measure under this act shall contain only a fair,
concise summary of the measure, as determined by the Town Counsel, which shall follow the
question, "Do you approve of the measure summarized above?"
Section 6. If two or more proposed measures passed at the same election containing conflicting provisions, only
the one receiving the greater number of affirmative votes shall take effect.
Section 7. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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CITIZENS PETITION
NAM-9 ADDRESS NAM 8DDR9SS
LelandH.Jenkins 188 Jerusalem Rd. hmersmuL,Silvia 445BeechmmmdSt.
KommKx.Quigley 27 Clay Spring Rd, F.Roy Fitzsimmons 116 Doane St.
Richard J.SiMa 445 BvechwxmdGu AheiranderC.womee 380 Atlantic Ave.
RmyrmndMasxenxwcz 172 So.Main St, Pamela Hill 380 Atlantic Ave.
M.Richard Harris 340 So.Main St Judith Fitzsimmons 116 Doane St
Moved that the representatives of the Town of Cohasset be requested to introduce on behalf of the Town, legislation
under Clause(1) �S�i� 8�A�e 2. �a�n��. ���e�me��t�(���i��the C����
ofMassachusetts,� � hotheandthet|egim|ationbe adopted preciselyes follows, except for clerical or editorial changes in
form only:
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL BINDING INITIATIVE PETITION PROCESS |N
THE TOWN (]FC3HAS8ET
Section 1. The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Cmhaesat shall insert onto the official ba||cd for the next
regular or special election which occurs at least thirty (30) days following the date on which the
petition is filed with h� �� C|e�o� p � �|� ��|�on, oro�erupnn���enn�ue� �
' biom buhfh�e� (1596) ormnoremf the n*gis�n*mdVo�yn*nf the Toxmm. Ap«�itionnmnformninS
�to the requirements hereinafter provided ahoU boa binding initiative petition, and shall be acted upon
as hereinafter provided.
Section 2. Signatures tm initiative petitions need not be all om one paper. The paper constituting a petition shall
be filed inthe Office cf the Town Clerk, with the endorsement thereon of the names and addressees
of three designated as filing the same. With each signature to the petition ahm|| be stated
the place of residence of the signer, giving the street and number, if any.
Section 3. Within five (5) days after filing of said petition, the registrar of voters shall ascertain by what //u///be/
of registered voters the petition is signed, and what percentage that number iaof the total number of
registered votera, and shall attach thereto their certificate showing the result of such examination.
The Town Clerk shall forthwith transmit the said certificate with the said petition to the Board of
Se|ecbmmn, and at the same time shall send m copy of said certificate toone or more ofthe
designated on the petition as filing the same. When such certificate has been so tnanenmitted, said
petition shall bequalified for the bo||oi
Section 4. A proposed measure under this act shall become effective ifit shall be approved bvo majority ofthe
registered voters of the Town of Cohoaaet voting on such measure. Said n1eaauma shall become
effective thirty (3O) days following said approval, excepting changes to the bylaws, which shall take
effect only upon
� approval by the Attorney General pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter4O of the
General Laws.
Section5. The ballots used when voting upon a proposed measure under this ad shall contain only o fair,
concise summary of the nnemaune, as determined by the Town Counse|, which shall follow the
question, "Do you approve of the measure summarized mbove?"
8eotionG. If two or more proposed measures passed at the sameelection containing conflicting provisions, only
the one receiving the greater number ofaffimnobve votes shall take effect.
Section 7. This act shall take effect upon passage.
Motion is defeated.Article 24:
To see \f the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or borrow pursuant to any
applicable statute, a sum or sums of money, to be expended by the Town K8anager, to defray o portion of the legal
costs being born by a coalition of towns including HuU. Hingham and Rewena, which have filed o complaint against
Massport, claiming�inaccuracies and misrepresentations in its runway 14/32 Final Environmental Impact Review. This
' article io intended ho take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2OO2.
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CITIZENS PETITION
NAME APQRESS NAME ADDRESS
Eric Oddleifson 25 River Rd, S.Wiley Wakeman 255 Atlantic Ave.
Cornelia Wakeman 255 Atlantic Ave, Linda Wakeman 255 Atlantic Ave.
Samuel Wakeman 255 Atlantic Ave, Donna McManus 19 Forest Notch
John McManus 19 Forest Notch Jane Felt 4 Forest Notch
Michael Feit 4 Forest Notch Peter Lelecas 30 Forest Notch
Moved that Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue, to be expended by the Town
Manager, to defray a portion of the legal costs being bom by a coalition of towns including Hull, Hingham and Revere,
which have filed a complaint against Massport, claiming inaccuracies and misrepresentations in its runway 14/32 Final
Environmental Impact Review. This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2002.
Motion adopted.
Article 25:
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or borrow pursuant to any
applicable statute, a sum or sums of money, to be expended by the Town Manager, for the purpose of retaining
engineers or other professional services to develop a cost estimate and construction drawings to reconstruct the
sidewalk along Beechwood Street from South Main Street up Norman Todd Road and continuing with a new sidewalk
to meet the existing sidewalk at#131 Beechwood Street. This article is intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal
Year 2002.
CITIZENS PETITION
NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS
James Madden 44 Beachwood St. Richard P.Kennedy 5 Norman Todd Ln.
Lisa A.Swain 7 Norman Todd Ln. John F.Elliott,Jr. 12 Norman Todd Ln.
Karen Elliott 12 Norman Todd Ln. Bill Hildreth 78 Beachwood St.
William Fusco 8 Norman Todd Rd. Maureen O'Brien 4 Norman Todd Rd.
Benjamin Leong 12 Talarico Ln. Linda I.O'Brien 8 Talarico Ln.
Moved that Fifteen Thousand ($15,000.00) Dollars be transferred from Surplus Revenue, to be expended by the
Town Manager, for the purpose of retaining engineers or other professional services to develop a cost estimate and
construction drawings to reconstruct the sidewalk along Beechwood Street from South Main Street up Norman Todd
Road and continuing with a new sidewalk to meet the existing sidewalk at #131 Beechwood Street. This article is
intended to take effect upon passage in Fiscal Year 2002.
Motion adopted.
Article 26:
To see if the Town will vote to accept a Chapter of the Acts of 2002 relating to an early retirement incentive for
members of the Norfolk County Retirement System.
Moved that this article be withdrawn from consideration.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Article 27:
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or transfer from available
funds, a sum or sums of money to add to the Stabilization Fund in accordance with M.G.L. c. 40, Section 5B, as
amended.
Moved that this article be withdrawn from consideration.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Moved that this meeting stand adjourned only for the election to be held Saturday, April 6, 2002.
Motion voted unanimously at 9:40 p.m.
A True Record,,kTTEST:
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Marion L. Douglas, frown Clerk
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