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WOODVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
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February 1, 2021 7:00 PM
Remote Meeting via Zoom
MINUTES
Members Present: Sean Davan, Chair, Paul Larter, Vice Chair, Tina Berlad, Nancy Peters, Craig
Nation
Members Absent: None
Mr. Davan called the public meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Mr. Davan called the name of each
Commission member. Mr. Larter, Ms. Berlad, Ms. Peters, Mr. Nation and Mr. Connell
responded affirmatively that they were present and could hear him.
Mr. Davan stated that the meeting is being conducted remotely consistent with Governor Baker’s
Executive Order of March 12, 2020, due to the current State of Emergency in the
Commonwealth due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. He noted that in order to mitigate
the transmission of the virus, the Commission is complying with the Executive Order that
suspends the requirement of the Open Meeting Law to have all meetings in a publicly accessible
physical location. He stated that the Executive Order allows public bodies to meet entirely
remotely as long as the public body makes provisions through adequate, alternative means to
ensure that interested members of the public are provided reasonable access to the deliberations
of the meeting. He noted that this meeting will include public comment. He noted that for this
meeting the Commission is convening by video conference via Zoom Webinar as posted on the
Town’s web meeting calendar and the Commission’s agenda identifying how the public may
join. He noted that the meeting is being recorded and some attendees are participating by video
conference. Mr. Davan stated that all supporting materials that have been provided to the Board
are available on the Town website via the web meeting calendar, unless otherwise noted. Mr.
Davan reviewed the ground rules of the meeting including how speakers, commission members
and the public may participate. He stated that all votes taken in the meeting will be conducted by
roll call vote.
203 Wood Street - Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Jim Montalto, 203 Wood Street, described the request to replace the side door and stairs on the
house. He stated the door is old and very thin, and the railings are rusted. He stated there are
several wood frames around the doorway from older doors, and these would be removed. He
referred to the materials submitted showing the proposed stairs, railing and door. He noted there
is a step up to the door right now, but the new stairs would be at the same level as the door. He
stated the door will be black with more window panes, and the railing will be safer.
Ms. Peters moved to approve the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
replacement of the door and stairs as submitted, subject to the condition that all improvements
shall be carried out as shown on the plans and specifications submitted by the Applicant, and the
public hearing is waived because the change is insubstantial in its effect on the District. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Davan. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Davan - Yes; Mr. Larter - Yes; Ms.
Berlad - Yes; Mr. Nation - Yes; Ms. Peters - Yes; Mr. Connell - Yes.
2 Fruit Street - Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
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Chris Arnold, 2 Fruit Street, described the proposed inground pool, which will be surrounded by
a fence. He stated the pool won’t be seen from the street, but the fence will be visible. He stated
he will also be installing a white vinyl privacy fence along a portion of the northerly property
line. The Commission asked what the fences would look like. Mr. Arnold stated he is still
waiting for the drawings for the pool fence, and it will be 4 to 5 feet tall, black wrought iron,
with gates. He stated the privacy fence will be 6 ft. tall and white vinyl, about 32 feet long. The
Commission asked for elevation drawings/brochure drawings showing the fences. It was stated
that once the fence drawings are submitted the application will be complete. Mr. Arnold stated
he should have them soon, and it was determined that the Commission will schedule a meeting
on February 8, 2021 to review the plans if they are ready.
Minutes
Ms. Peters moved to approve the Minutes of the Nov. 2, 2020 meeting, and the motion was
seconded by Mr. Larter. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Davan - Yes; Mr. Larter - Yes; Ms. Berlad - Yes;
Mr. Nation - Yes; Ms. Peters - Yes.
Ms. Peters moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Mr. Nation. Roll
Call Vote: Mr. Davan - Yes; Mr. Larter - Yes; Ms. Berlad - Yes; Mr. Nation - Yes; Ms. Peters -
Yes.
Adjourned: 7:30 PM
Approved: February 8, 2021
Documents used at the meeting:
● Application for Certificate of Appropriateness and supporting documents, 203 Wood Street
● Application for Certificate of Appropriateness and supporting documents, 2 Fruit Streret
● Draft Minutes of the 11/2/20 meeting