SPECIAL MEETING
March 4, 2008
Present was Jonathan P. Smith, Ramesh H. Advani, James C. Lehan and Jack Hathaway, Town Administrator.
Jonathan Smith called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting was to interview candidates for the Associate Member position for the Zoning Board of Appeals.
David Pergola
Mr. Pergola has lived at 5 Stop River Road, Norfolk since 1995. He moved back 7 years ago.
He is employed by Cushman & Wakefield in commercial real estate. Sells $50-$60 million. He is a former Marine, and served overseas.
Mr. Pergola has attended some ZBA meetings and enjoyed the experience. He knows Lorraine Sweeney and Mike Kulesza.
He will live up to the commitment, and put in the time needed for this position.
Robert Luciano
Mr. Luciano is a real estate attorney, residing at 14 Worcester Road. He has a lot of experience working with Zoning Board issues. He has attended two Zoning Board meetings.
He has not served on any boards, but has two sons and has been involved in athletics.
He considers himself to be fair, and said he has never represented anyone in front of a ZBA.
OTHER BUSINESS
Peter Chipman was in to inquire if the Board had any interest in accepting a petition article regarding the repeal of the Community Preservation Act? The reasoning being the budget crisis facing the Town.
Jonathan said he has proposed lowering the CPC tax burden in the past as an Advisory Board member.
Peter talked about the different climate between now and when it was introduced.
There was general discussion of the mechanics of repeal and offsetting override.
There was discussion of the mission of the CPA.
Jim Lehan moved to close the warrant. Ramesh Advani seconded, and it was so voted.
At 8:27 p.m., Ramesh Advani moved to go into executive session. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was roll call vote: Jim Lehan, aye; Ramesh Advani, aye; Jonathan Smith, aye. The Board will return to open session.
Ramesh Advani moved to appoint David Pergola as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2008. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
Ramesh Advani moved to appoint Robert Luciano as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire June 30, 2008. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
At 8:35 p.m., Ramesh Advani moved to adjourn the meeting. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
This is a true and accurate report of the Special Meeting of March 4, 2008.
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Ramesh H. Advani, Clerk
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