Zoning Board Minutes

Zoning Board of Adjustment

June 8, 2020

Approved July 13, 2020

Members Present: Peter Fichter, Chair; David Blohm, Vice-Chair; Gary Budd, Member; Alex Azodi, Alternate.

Public Present: David and Mary Benson

Mr. Fichter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Ms. Favreau read into the minutes the following meeting preamble due to the current Covid-19 emergency to be in compliance with RSA 91-a: Good Evening, as Land Use Coordinator of the Town of Newbury Zoning Board of Adjustment, I am declaring that an emergency exists and I am invoking the provisions of RSA 91-A:2, III (b).  Federal, state, and local officials have determined that gatherings of 10 or more people pose a substantial risk to our community in its continuing efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19. In concurring with their determination, I also find that this meeting is imperative to the continued operation of Town government and services, which are vital to public safety and confidence during this emergency. As such, this meeting will be conducted without a quorum of this Board physically present in the same location. We are utilizing Microsoft Teams for this electronic meeting. We previously gave notice to the Board members and public of the necessary information for accessing this meeting.

At this time, I welcome members of the Board and public accessing this meeting remotely. Even though this meeting is being conducted in a unique manner under unusual circumstances, the usual rules of conduct and decorum apply. I ask that each Board member or public who wishes to speak, please state your name each time prior to speaking.  Further, any person found to be disrupting this meeting will be asked to cease the disruption. Should the disruptive behavior continue thereafter, that person will be removed from this meeting. Please note, this meeting is being recorded and that all votes that are taken by the Board during this meeting shall be done by Roll Call vote. Let’s start the meeting by taking a Roll Call attendance of Board & Board Support members.  When each Board member announces their presences, also please state whether there is anyone in the room with you during this meeting, which is required under the Right-to-Know law. I will announce the Board member & Board support names:

Members:        Peter Fichter

                        Gary Budd

                        Dave Blohm

                        Alex Azodi

Support            Tiffany Favreau, Meeting Coordinator/Recording Secretary

There was lots of audio feedback and the Board was having trouble hearing each other.

ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS

Mr. Fichter suggested to hold off on the election of officers until a full Board was present. The Board agreed.

Minutes

The Board reviewed the minutes of March 9, 2020 and made no corrections. Mr. Fichter made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Mr. Budd seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote:

The Board was trying to diagnose the audio feedback problem.

Due to the technical difficulties, Mr. Fichter motioned for a continuance of the public hearing until June 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Budd seconded the motion. All in favor

Mr. Fichter made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Blohm seconded the motion. All in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Tiffany a. Favreau

Recording Secretary