April 30, 2018
Board of Selectmen | April 30, 2018 |
Regular Session | Teachers’ cafeteria, Lynnfield Middle School |
Present: | Richard Dalton, Chairman |
| Christopher Barrett, Selectman |
| Philip Crawford, Selectman |
Chairman Dalton called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Capital budget recommendation and recommendations on warrant articles
MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board of Selectmen amend its proposed Fiscal Year 2018 capital budget by adding the following items:
LIBRARY
Book replacement $ 3,000
TOTAL LIBRARY $ 11,000
PUBLIC WORKS
Library sidewalk, parking lot and stairs $ 20,000
Library large window replacement $ 10,000
Replacement of fire suppression pipe $ 2,500
Baseboard and bathroom repairs $ 2,500
Flooding prevention $ 2,000
TOTAL DPW $871,642
TOTAL CAPITAL $1,755,731
Vote was unanimous.
ARTICLE 8: Capital budget
MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board of Selectmen voted to recommend Article 8 with the new Fiscal Year 2019 capital budget, with the requirement that all Public Works expenditures related to the Library be expended under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator. Vote was unanimous.
ARTICLE 18. Approval of new zoning map.
The Planning Board needs more time to review the proposed map to ensure it captures all the voted updates to the previous map, and to check thoroughly the lines around districts.
MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board recommend indefinite postponement of Article 18. Vote was unanimous.
Approval of development agreement addressing project mitigation, Sagamore golf course property
At the direction of the Board, Town Counsel Thomas Mullen drafted a proposed development agreement addressing project mitigation and other concerns raised by the Board in its previous discussions. He and Theodore Regnante, attorney for the development team, have agreed on the language, which will be presented for signature.
Mr. Mullen reviewed the provisions. He said that the agreement between the Town and the property owner is contingent on the approval of Articles 19, 20, 21 and 22 at town meeting tonight, and on the Board voting to waive its option to purchase the land when the use is changed under Chapter 61B.
He said that the site could be developed by right with up to 80 single-family homes, instead of the 154 units of senior housing that are being proposed in this plan. The Town would receive mitigation payments of $20,000 for the first 77 units built, instead of $10,000 for each of the 154 units, which is beneficial to the Town. He said the Town will also receive up to $154,000 in mitigation funds toward work on the Main Street and Lowell Street intersection as well as any other off-site mitigation work required. The cost of on-site mitigation work and peer reviews will not be charged against this amount. A letter of credit will also be given to the Town to secure these provisions.
The plan is for a phased development, and no building permits will be granted until the Town receives the letter of credit. The Board cannot waive its right to purchase the property under Chapter 61B until the land owner submits a letter requesting to alter the use of the land, and the Board holds a public hearing and votes not to exercise this option.
The agreement also states that the owners will not change the use of the land or sell it to another party without the Board’s approval.
Town Administrator Robert Dolan said that Mr. Mullen worked throughout the weekend on negotiating this revised development agreement. He said the end result is very beneficial to the Town, and thanked the land owner and developer for its work on the agreement. He said the mitigation promised has a value of about $1.6 million to the Town, and the Town will receive about $1.6 million is property taxes.
Selectman Barrett said this approach protects the schools from a major increase in enrollment that would result from a traditional subdivision.
MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board approve the Development Agreement between the Town of Lynnfield; Sagamore Active Adult, LLC; and the Trustees of the Sagamore Spring Real Estate Trust as presented. Vote was unanimous.
Appointment of custodian of tax title land at 942 Salem Street
Selectman Barrett recused himself from this portion of the meeting, as he has an ownership interest in an abutting property.
Town Counsel advised that prior to the Perley Burrill tax title property being made available for purchase at auction, the Board appoint the attorney who handles tax title proceedings for the Town as custodian of the property.
MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board appoint James Coppola Jr. of Coppola & Coppola, 40 South Street, Marblehead, as custodian of the tax title land at 942 Salem Street.
Public participation
There was none.
MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board vote to remain in session in the Middle School auditorium during town meeting.
MOTION by Selectman Barrett, duly seconded by Selectman Crawford: I move the Board adjourn. Vote was unanimous.