Compiled by The Bedford Citizen
Special Town Meeting 2015 was completed in a single session tonight.
The following list shows the disposition of each of the articles, and The Citizen will post articles about the most important decisions tomorrow and on Wednesday.
Article 1
Debate Rules
Recommendations
Selectmen – Approval Recommended –
Finance Committee – Approval Recommended
Approved on a voice vote
Article 2
Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Conversion of Public School Buildings to Multiple Residential Use
(by Petition)
On behalf of the Petitioner, Attorney Pam Brown moved indefinite postponement
Approved unanimously on a voice vote
Article 3
Zoning Map Change (by Petition)
Recommendations
Selectmen – Mike Rosenberg –Recommend disapproval
Finance Committee – Paul Motensen – 5/4 Recommend disapproval
Planning Board – Jeff Cohen – Approval Recommended
Zoning Board of Appeals – Michelle Puntillo – Disapproval Recommended
Rejected – Failed to get a 2/3 vote – 49 in favor, 225 opposed.
Article 4
Street Acceptance – Lavender Lane
Recommendations
Selectmen – Approval Recommended
Finance Committee – Approval Recommended
Planning Board – Approval Recommended
Approved on a 2/3 voice vote
Article 5
Discontinuance of Crosby Road
Recommendations
Selectmen – Approval Recommended
Finance Committee – Approval Recommended
Planning Board – Approval Recommended
Approved on a 2/3 voice vote
Article 6
Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 90I – Complete Streets Program
Recommendations
Selectmen – Approval Recommended
Finance Committee – Approval Recommended
Planning Board – Approval Recommended
Transportation Advisory – Approval Recommended
Adopted on voice vote
Article 7
Proposed Amendment to the FY2016 Capital Projects Plan
Recommendations
Selectmen – Approval Recommended
Finance Committee – Approval Recommended
Capital Expenditure – Approval Recommended
Project 16-36 – Security System Video Surveillance – $122,783
Project 16-42 – Town Center Interior Window Blinds – $14,000
Project 16-46 – Security and Lighting Systems – $52,000
Project 16-22 – Lane School Feasibility Study and Design – change in project name/scope $78,000
Residential Tax Impact – $5.67
Approved on a voice vote
Article 8
Community Preservation Surcharge Effective July 1, 2016
Appropriation: Bond Payment Town Hall MEP – $16,001
Affordable Housing Reserves – $155,080
Recommendations
Selectmen – Approval Recommended
Community Preservation – Approval Recommended
Planning Board – Approval Recommended
Finance Committee – Approval Recommended
Approved at 3% on a voice vote
Article 9
Amend FY 2016 Community Preservation Budget
Recommendations
Selectmen – Approval Recommended
Community Preservation – Approval Recommended
Finance Committee – Approval Recommended
Approved on a voice vote
Article 10
Historical Museum Feasibility Study
Recommendations
Selectmen – Approval Recommended
Finance Committee – Approval Recommended
Historical Preservation – Approval Recommended
Residential Tax Impact – $.86
Approved unanimously on a voice vote
Article 11
Amend FY 2016 Operating Budgets
Recommendations
Selectmen – Approval Recommended
Finance Committee – Approval Recommended
Approved on a voice vote
Article 12
Amend FY 2016 Ambulance Enterprise Budget
Recommendations
Selectmen – Approval Recommended
Finance Committee – Approval Recommended
Approved unanimously on a voice vote
Article 13
Stabilization Fund Appropriation
Recommendations
Selectmen – Approval Recommended
Finance Committee – Approval Recommended
Residential Tax Impact – $9.67
Approved unanimously on a voice vote
Is there a Bedford Citizen Spotlight Team? What is the real story on Café Luigi?? The developer’s comments at Town Meeting stating two of the three owners were old and ready to retire sounds fishy, Bedford loves Luigi’s! Let’s not let it disappear without knowing the facts.