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BUSA LAND USE PROPOSAL COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chairman David Horton. Present were
Ginna Johnson, Pam Shadley, Deborah Strod, Al Zabin and Bill Dailey. Ric Fulop was absent.
On motion the minutes for the meeting of February 16, 2011, as amended at the request of
Ms. Strod, were approved. The Chairman, David Horton, indicated a meeting with the Board of
Selectman to present the report of the committee is scheduled for March 14, 2011 at a time to be
determined.
Public comment was invited by the Chairman and Janet Kern from the Lexington
Community Farm Coalition stated that the Coalition does not support razing the existing farm
stand. If housing is to be included on the property the LCFC feels the housing should be
integrated with the farm operation and with the concerns of the neighbors being taken into
consideration.
Bill Dailey suggested that Section 3, on page 22 of the draft report, should be amended and he
suggested language in accordance with a submission sent to the board members prior to the
meeting. Mr. Dailey’s suggestions were discussed, numerous changes were made, and it was
agreed Mr. Dailey’s comments, as amended, would be contained under Section 5.1, Additional
Considerations.
Al Zabin’s suggested contribution to the report was reviewed by the committee members.
Ms. Johnson stated she felt it would be best if there were no minority report if that could be
avoided. The Chairman indicated he had a similar sense, i.e., a minority report should be
avoided, but indicated a minority report would certainly be accepted and would be included as a
separate document with the report as submitted. It was his feeling that a minority report, if one is
to be submitted, would not be included within the binding of the report.
Ms. Shadley indicated during the discussion concerning Mr. Zabin’s suggested contribution
that the committee certainly wanted to hear Mr. Zabin’s opinions and concerns. It was agreed
that Mr. Zabin would attempt to draft a couple of paragraphs that would hopefully capture his
position and would circulate the additional language by the following Monday. The Chairman
indicated he would like to make an effort to integrate Mr. Zabin’s suggested language into the
report but with the understanding that if Mr. Zabin was not able to capture his concerns in a
manner comfortable to Mr. Zabin that he would certainly be permitted to submit a minority
report.
Ms. Shadley asked that everyone do his or her proof reading and send any suggested changes
to Ms. Strod with the contributions to be sent in by Monday.
It was the unanimous sentiment of the committee members that the report should be
completed in final form and that no further meetings will be necessary to complete the report.
The meeting was closed by the Chairman following a unanimous vote at 9:40 p.m.
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