Meeting Minutes

Town of Warwick, MA

September 18, 2009

Hastings Pond Road Pole Hearing Continuation / Selectboard Meeting

10am Friday

Selectboard members in attendance: Nick Agruimbau, chairman; Patricia
Lemon; Frederick Abbott.

For others in attendance see attached sign in sheet which is
incorporated by reference.

Chairman Arguimbau called the meeting and hearing to order at 10 a.m.
under the maple tree at 100 Hastings Pond Rd.

The concerns regarding the maple tree at No. 100 were accomplished by
moving the pole location to the other side of the road. Mr. and Mrs.
Renna agreed to provide an easement for the anchor required for this
alternate pole location.

The arborist answered Mr. Cadwell's question regarding conductor
location and the close proximity of the bole of a large oak tree.
Generally 10 foot vertical and 6 foot horizontal clearance is needed for
conductors, this is most important for branches. The large oak would not
need to be cut.

Pole placement near Mr. Sach's home at No. 73 involves placing a stub
pole and guy wire to replace an anchor tree. Clearances are not an issue
as there is no conductor.

The utility company indicated they see no problem removing the easements
in the field in exchange for the altered pole placement at No. 100.

Mr. Songer, tree warden, indicated a desire to meet with the utility
before tree cutting. This was agreed.

Selectboard voted to close the hearing.

Mr. Abbott moved approval of the amended plan. There being no second the
motion failed.

Ms. Lemon moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Abbott. Motion
carried.