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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS &APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 9:30 AM
Members Present: Chair David Stern, Board Member Barry Axelrod, Board Member
Barry Donaldson, Board Member Ruth Samuels, and Board Member Evelyn Weiss. Also
Attending: Town Clerk Beverly Brown and members of the public.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Stern called the Regular Meeting to order at 9:30 AM. Roll call was taken by the
Town Clerk Brown followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Chair Stern called for any additions or deletions to the agenda, hearing none, called for a
motion to accept the agenda.
MOTION: Member Axelrod moved to accept the agenda as presented. Member Weiss
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REOUESTS:
None.
PRESENTATIONS•
• Announcement: Welcome Barry Donaldson as newest member to the Board.
Chair Stern welcomed Barry Donaldson to the Board of Adjustment & Appeals. Member
Donaldson is glad to join this committee. He has lived in town since 2002.
• Announcement: Two (2) Vacancies on the Board
Chair Stern announced that there are currently two vacancies on the Board. If interested
in serving on the Board, please fill out a Talent Bank Application form and submit to the
Town Clerk's Office.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• December 20, 2011 —Regular Meeting
Chair Stern called for a motion to approve the minutes from the December 20, 2011,
Regular Meeting.
MOTION: Member Samuels moved to approve the minutes from the December 20,
2011, Regular Meeting. Member Weiss seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS•
• Review and Approve the 2013 Meeting Schedule
3.d Tuesday at 9:30 AM in the Town Commission Chambers
Only As Needed Per Code of Ordinances Section 20 -48
MOTION: Member Weiss moved to approve the 2013 meeting schedule as
recommended. Member Samuels seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
A. Chair
Chair Stern opened the floor to nominations for the position of Chair of the Board.
MOTION: Member Weiss moved to elect David Stern as Chair of the Board of
Adjustment & Appeals; seconded by Member Samuels
ROLL CALL:
Member Weiss - Yes
Member Samuels - Yes
Member Axelrod - Yes
Member Donaldson - Yes
Chair Stern - Yes
Motion carried 510.
B. Vice Chair
Chair Stern opened the floor to nominations for the position of Vice Chair of the Board.
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MOTION: Member Weiss moved to elect Ruth Samuels as Vice Chair of the Board of
Adjustment & Appeals; seconded by Member Donaldson
ROLL CALL:
Member Weiss - Yes
Member Donaldson - Yes
Member Axelrod - Yes
Member Samuels - Yes
Chair Stern - Yes
Motion carried 5/0.
C. Secretary
Chair Stern explained that previously Valerie Oakes, Deputy Town Clerk, was appointed
as the Board Secretary.
MOTION: Member Weiss moved to elect Valerie Oakes, Deputy Town Clerk, as Board
Secretary of the Board of Adjustment & Appeals; seconded by Vice Chair Samuels
ROLL CALL:
Member Weiss - Yes
Vice Chair Samuels - Yes
Member Donaldson - Yes
Member Axelrod - Yes
Chair Stern - Yes
Motion carried 5/0.
Vice Chair Samuels commented that Member Donaldson has lived in Toscana for 11
years. He has integrity, and his skill as an architect will be useful on this board.
ADJOURNMENT:
Being no further business, Chair Stern called for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:38
AM.
MOTION: Member Axelrod moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:38 AM. Vice Chair
Samuels seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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APPROVED:
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David ern, Chair
Ruth Samuels, ice C
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Barry Axelrod, oard Member
Barry D aldson, Board Member
"elyniss, oard Member
TOWN SEAL Vacancy
Vacancy
ATTESTED:
Valerie Oakes, CMC
Deputy Town Clerk
Appointed Board Secretary
Date:
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