[NO MEETING IN NOVEMBER OR LATE DECEMBER]

Creston had advertised this meeting as a substitute for the regularly scheduled November & December meetings which were cancelled in view of the holidays. The meeting convened at 7:00 PM at the Town House. Regular members present were Alan Williams, Ed Lawless, and Creston Gaither. Alan was elected Acting Chairman in Waine Whittier’s absence. Minutes of the October 26 meeting were read and accepted.

The meeting focused largely on the draft ordinance revisions establishing consistent road setbacks in the Building, Shoreland Zoning and Subdivision ordinances. Much of the discussion pertained to the 60-foot setback from public roads and the purpose of the setback. Three of the PB members expressed concern that it was excessive, limiting building from too large an area of a lot. VORC members pointed out that on 4- rod (66 ' right-of-way) roads, a shorter 40- foot setback could result in buildings located only seven feet from the edge of the r-o-w.

Committee members agreed to invite the Planning Board to the November meeting to review and discuss proposed revisions to three ordinances: Building, Shoreland Zoning and Subdivision.

1. Reviewed and dispersed mail.
2. Read and accepted minutes from the previous meeting
3. Warrant #17 ($162,684.29)
4. The damaged tarp on the sand/salt pile was covered under warranty and the new one will be arriving in the next few weeks. At this point we will wait until next spring to “install” the new tarp,
5. Discussed the annual chimney cleaning with the Fire Chief. It has been determined that the Town is not covered by insurance for this work. MMA and Kyes Insurance,MEMIC, etc. have all told us that this kind of coverage is not available.