Marion public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Codification Committee
The committee reached consensus on multiple wording changes and updates to the zoning bylaws, including the addition of self-storage units to the LI zone. Members also discussed the potential need for expert help to review Town zoning.
- Approved minutes of 17 November 2022
- Consensus to change 'frontage' to 'Lot frontage' in 230-8.4(C)
- Consensus to add self-storage to section K of the LI table by Special Permit and add a definition in 230-11.2
- Consensus to change 'a particular use or dimensional variance' to 'a dimensional variance' in 230-2.3D
- Consensus to approve wording changes to 230-6.1D and 230-6.1E
- Consensus to insert '(11)' after Residence A and Residence B in the 230-5.1 Dimensional Requirements Table
- Consensus to change businesses less than 5000 sq ft in GB/LB/MB/LI to 'Y' in item G of 230-4.2
- Withdrew suggestion to change the definition of 'change of use' in 230-11.2
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board unanimously accepted the withdrawal of a variance request for a detached garage at 114 Front Street. Members also approved the November 10, 2022 minutes and discussed the need for Board representation on the Codification Committee regarding the Village-style Smart Growth District.
- Accepted withdrawal of variance request for detached garage at 114 Front Street (Unanimous)
- Approved November 10, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
Select Board
The Select Board approved several water and sewer billing and lien commitments totaling more than $1.6 million. The Board also approved a revised sewer application for 460 Front Street and agreed to further research employee health insurance options.
- Approved revised Sewer Application for 460 Front Street (3-0-0)
- Approved Water/Sewer Liens commitment of $265,845.12 (2-0-1)
- Approved Final Readings commitment of $643.34 (3-0-0)
- Approved Water & Sewer Quarterly Billing commitment of $1,364.31 (3-0-0)
- Approved Water & Sewer Quarterly Billing commitment of $1,309,999.66 (3-0-0)
- Approved minutes from Nov 15, Nov 22, and Dec 7, 2022 (3-0-0 each)
- Approved proposed 2023 meeting schedule by consensus
Community Preservation Committee
The committee approved a $2,000 budget request for FY 24 and the minutes from the March 2, 2022 hearing. Members established a schedule for the upcoming CPA process running from January to March 2023. Jeff Doubrava agreed to serve as Chair for the process.
- Approved $2,000 budget request for FY 24 (unanimous)
- Approved March 2, 2022 Continued Public Hearing minutes (unanimous)
- Established CPA process schedule for January 13, February 10, February 24, and March 10, 2023
- Appointed Jeff Doubrava as Chair for the coming CPA process
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission approved an amended order of conditions for a residential lot development on Wareham Street and issued a Negative Determination of Applicability for a float at Beverly Yacht Club. A public hearing regarding invasive plant removal on Indian Cove Road was continued to January 11, 2023.
- Approved Amended Order of Conditions for Marion Lands Trust, LLC at Wareham Street (4-0)
- Issued Negative Determination of Applicability Box 2 to Beverly Yacht Club for a float at 99 Water Street (4-0)
- Issued full Certificate of Compliance to Beverly Yacht Club for SE 041-1081 (4-0)
- Continued public hearing for 64 & 72 Indian Cove Road to January 11, 2023 (4-0)
- Accepted 2023 meeting schedule with remote meetings through March
- Approved $60.00 payment to Verizon (4-0)
- Approved 10/26/2022 and 11/02/2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Tabled 11/16/2022 meeting minutes
Open Space Acquisition Commission
The Commission approved paying a surveyor once the property bounds are confirmed. Deborah Ewing agreed to continue representing the body on the Community Preservation Committee. Members discussed potential town cooperation for the Point Road Path and revised acquisition criteria.
- Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
- Approved payment to surveyor pending confirmation of bounds (4-0)
- Deborah Ewing agreed to represent MOSAC on the Community Preservation Committee
Board of Assessors
The Board approved the November 16, 2022 minutes and motor vehicle excise tax abatement applications. Members signed off on the FY2023 levy limit and specific tax abatements for motor vehicles and boats. A sewer betterment payoff for 31 Cranberry Way was also signed.
- Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatement Applications
- Signed November Motor Vehicle Excise Tax abatements totaling $165.54
- Signed November Boat Excise Tax abatements totaling $7.50
- Signed Tax Recapitulation, Schedule OL-1 Overlay Worksheet, and FY2023 Levy Limit
- Signed $9,649.52 Sewer Betterment Payoff for 31 Cranberry Way
Affordable Housing Trust
The Trust approved the final draft of the Housing Production Plan and reorganized its leadership for 2022-2023. Members also reviewed the current Community Preservation Act (CPA) balance.
- Approved 2022-2023 reorganization: Terri Santos (Chair), Toby Ast (Vice-Chair), Susan Miller (Clerk) (6-0-0)
- Approved final draft of the Housing Production Plan (6-0-0)
- Approved previous meeting minutes
Energy Management Committee
The committee accepted a revised mission statement and will forward it to the Select Board. Members discussed the status of solar projects, EV charging availability, and Green Communities grant requests for heat pumps.
- Accepted updated mission statement (6-0-0)
Board of Assessors
The Board approved Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatement Applications and signed several official tax and assessment reports for FY2023. Members discussed concerns regarding rising property values and the potential for a lower tax rate. No formal votes were taken on office security or boat excise tax delinquency.
- Approved Meeting Minutes for Oct 5, Oct 26, and Nov 9, 2022
- Approved Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatement Applications
- Signed 2022-05 Motor Vehicle Commitment for $20,791.41
- Signed LA4 Assessment/Classification Report for FY2023
- Signed LA13 Tax Base Levy Growth for FY2023
- Signed LA13A Tax Base Levy Growth Amended for FY2023
- Signed Veteran’s Exemption Application
- Signed $9,965.32 Sewer Betterment Payoff for 10 Pumping Station Road
Fireworks Committee
The Fireworks Committee held a kick-off meeting to assign officer roles and discuss potential fundraising events. Members identified electrical concerns from previous events as a lesson learned. No final dates for the fireworks event were decided.
- Appointed Wendy Rocha and Cameron Van der Veer as Chair/Co-Chair
- Appointed Joe Rocha as Treasurer
- Appointed Derek Tiago and Sarah Tiago as Secretary
- Appointed Cameron Van der Veer to Marketing
Conservation Commission
The Commission issued an Order of Conditions for a seawall repair and an Amended Order of Conditions for residential additions. A Negative Determination of Applicability was issued for a house reconstruction project. One public hearing regarding a residential lot development was continued.
- Issued Order of Conditions for seawall repair and invasive phragmites removal at 522 Point Road (5-0)
- Issued Amended Order of Conditions for residential additions and demolition at 406 Point Road (5-0)
- Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for house reconstruction at 1 Allen Street (5-0)
- Continued public hearing for residential lot development at Wareham Street to December 14, 2022 (5-0)
- Tabled October 26, 2022 minutes
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for Steve Sprague to construct a new deck on the rear of a garage. The board also accepted the meeting minutes from September 29 and October 13, 2022.
- Approved special permit for new deck at 43 Spring Street (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of September 29, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of October 13, 2022 (unanimous)
Board of Assessors
The Board approved motor vehicle excise tax abatement applications and signed abatement payments for motor vehicles and boats. Members reviewed real estate value increases for Fiscal Year 2022 and requested a meeting with the Finance Director to discuss the tax rate.
- Approved Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatement Applications
- Approved $14.50 invoice for Plymouth County Registry of Deeds
- Approved October Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements totaling $472.20
- Approved October Boat Excise Tax Abatements totaling $81.68
Historical Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting. Members discussed ongoing historical studies, website updates, and specific property reviews. The Local Historic District Study Committee was approved by the Select Board on November 1.
- Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Open Space Acquisition Commission
The Commission approved the lowest bid for a property bounds survey on Point Road. Members discussed the timeline for path grading and the status of forestry grant funds.
- Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Selected John Libby Consulting for encroaching survey at $1,775
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Conservation Commission
The Commission issued an Order of Conditions for a septic system upgrade and an Amended Order of Conditions for house improvements. Two requests for seawall and pier maintenance received Negative Determinations of Applicability.
- Approved Amended Order of Conditions for 12 West Avenue (SE 041-1387)
- Issued Negative Determination of Applicability (Box 2) for 23 Water Street
- Issued Negative Determination of Applicability (Box 3) for 5 Water Street
- Approved Order of Conditions for septic system upgrade at 33 Abel’s Way (SE 041-1401)
- Continued public hearing for 522 Point Road to November 16, 2022
- Approved September 28, 2022 minutes
- Approved October 12, 2022 minutes
Board of Assessors
The Board approved abatement applications for motor vehicle and boat excise taxes. The Board also signed a sewer betterment payoff and a registry invoice. Members discussed delays in commercial property interim adjustments from Vision Government Solutions.
- Approved Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatement Applications
- Approved Boat Excise Tax Abatement Applications
- Approved $12.00 invoice for Plymouth County Registry of Deeds
- Signed $7,930.20 Sewer Betterment Payoff for 9 Quelle Lane
- Approved revision of October 5, 2022 meeting minutes
Energy Management Committee
The committee approved minutes from two previous meetings and discussed ongoing energy efficiency goals. Members reviewed three submitted grant requests totaling $194,000 for heat pump installations at the Community Center and two fire stations.
- Approved minutes of September 26 and October 17, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Agreed to continue 2023 meetings via Zoom on a schedule similar to 2022
- Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding Marion Village Estates. The hearing will remain open and continue to a future date to allow for public comment.
- Public hearing for Marion Village Estates at 36 Village Drive (Map 24A, Lot 41)