2 May, 2017
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Article 39: Sign Bylaw - Passed
-Only allows for signs on first floor of building.
-Current signs that violate by-law of Article, Grandfathered in.
Article 40: Public Consumption of Tetrahydrocannabinol - Passed
$100 fine rather than $300
Article 41: Minutes of Public Bodies - Passed
- All boards, committees, Commisions of the town shall approve minutes of their open session or meetings within 40 calendar days of meeting.
- Board or Committee must provide Town Clerk open session minutes within 10 days.
- No penalty for not complying.
- Connie Wright makes Amendment - All boards should disclose their session minutes in the following meeting. - Amendment fails call vote
Article 42: Departmental Revolving Funds - Passed
Article 43: Posting of Warrant - Passed
Article 44: Town Meeting Quorum - Amended Article Passed
-Presence of 75 voters of the town shall be required to constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business at any town meeting.
-Current policy requires 100 voters or more for financial articles.
-Amendment by Darlene Hayes: 1% of registered voters in town rather than 75. - Standing Vote: Amendment Passed
Article 45: Alcohol Sales at Town Facilities - Passed
-Board of Selectmen authorize 3 events a year which alcohol can be consumed on public land with limits regarding parks, playgrounds and schools.
-Events can be hosted by non-profit organizations only.
-Amended to authorize (Unspecified number) events alcohol can be consumed - Kathleen Culler - Passed
-Amedment to alcohol being changed to beer and wine by Clifford Kistner - Fails
Article 46: Kennels - Passed
-Instead of $25 for each offense, $50 for 1st offense, $200 for 2nd, $300 for 3rd and further offenses.
Article 47: Construction Waste or Debris Bylaw - Standing Vote - 78-48 Motion Passes
Costruction Debris on Property fines: 1st offense - $25/each day, 2nd offense - $50/each day, 3rd offense - $100/each day, 4th and further offense - $300/each day.
Article 48: Discharges to Storm Drain System - Passed
-Prevents threats to public water supplies.
Article 49: Driveway Standards - Passed
-No driveway permit sha be issued without the written approval of the Fire Development
-Only applies to newly constructed driveways, not renovation
Article 50: Unregistered Motor Vehicles - Standing Vote: Passed 87-33
- Increases fines from $20 for each offense to $25 (1st), $50 (2nd), $100 (3rd), $300 (4th).
Article 51: Gift of Land - Hehn's Farm Way - Passed
Article 52: Gift of Land - Box Mill Road - Passed
10.2 Acres of Land
Article 53: Street Acceptances - Passed
Cider Mill Road from Ash St. to Dead End
Cold Spring Brook Road from North Mill to Dead End
Cranberry Lane from South Mill to Dead End
Pinetree Lane from North Mill to Dead End
Article 54: Easement - 125 East Main St. - Passed
Article 55: Fruit St. Property - Lease to Youth Organization - Passed
30 year lease
Amendment - Town expands lease or conveys piece of the land - Amendment ruled out of order
Amendment - Replace 30 year lease with 50 year lease - Passed
Article 56: Fruit St. Property - Lease to Animal Shelter - Passed
-5 acre parcel of the 30 acre parcel leased on Fruit St for Animal Shelter for 30 years
-Amended to be changed to 50 years - Passed
Article 57: Early Voting - Passed (No Action)
-Citizens Petition
-Moton for No Action. - Amy Ritterbusch
Article 58: Pilot Agreement - MA Solar Highway Phase 1B LLC - Passed
-Solar Agreement - Get money up front, reduce risk
Article 59: Pilot Agreement - NRG DG Marathon LLC - Passed
-Solar Agreement - Get money up front, reduce risk
Article 60: Set Local Speed Limits - 25 MPH - Passed (No Action)
- Board of Selectmen recommends no action
Article 61: Set Local Speed Limits - Designated Safety Zones - Passed
-20 MPH in safety zones (ex. just outside of school zones, hospitals)
-Atleast 1/4 of a mile long
Article 62: Constables - Standing Vote: Failed 66-36
- Make Constable an appointed position from Board of Selectmen instead of Elected.
Article 63: Trustees of the School Trust Fund in the Town of Hopkinton - Approved
-Town Moves Courtney Mello Fills role.
Town Meeting Adjourns
