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not been removed is a violation of the ARB’s decision, or (2) That the property owner (Mrs. Sisk) never applied for a permit for the fence. "There are the two situations, both of which are in violation.”
Mrs. Wilis, who is also a member of council, said, "The ARB is an uncomfortable place to be. We have kept it low-key, tried to be serviceoriented. This is the first time we have had a problem.”
Mayor Morehouse replied, "The ARB called it - by a unanimous vote against. The fence is not appro* priate to 1900 or before.”
"We have no choice,” the mayor added. "The historic district ordinance passed in 1985. It’s clear what . the ordinance said, and what council said. If we don’t stand behind the ordinance, there’s no point to it.”
"It’s essential,” Councilman Peter Skowronski said, "to back up the ordinance.”
"You may be setting a precedent,” Mr. Thomasson admon-ished, "of a town council which in fact enforces one of its ordinances.”
Mayor Dean Morehouse said that the power of enforcing the decisions of the ARB and the council must rest with the town’s attorney and zoning administrator John McCarthy: “To uphold our ordinances and our reason for being here.”
Mr. Reynolds noted that Mr. McCarthy was acting within his authority to bring the violation to the council’s attention. But, he added, "he does not have the power to pass judgement.”
Mayor Morehouse requested a motion to direct Mr. Reynolds and Mr. McCarthy “to do what is necessary to effect the ARB’s decision of inappropriateness - including legal action. We would like to work it
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