Minutes of Meeting – February 21, 2007; meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m.
Present: S Pavlosky; RN Sandlin; L Messana. Absent: JH Pumphrey; RT Akroyd.
MOTION by LM, seconded by SP to accept the Minutes of January 31 as presented. 3/0 vote.
CPA By-laws public forum: RNS explained that putting the CPA into place is comprised of six steps, and the vote at the upcoming STM will be step 3. Step 1 was the vote at the ’06 ATM, step 2 was the ballot vote in November, and step 3 will be the STM vote to create the CPA Committee. He went on to explain that a simple majority vote is necessary. Should the by-law not pass, the CPA funds will still be collected beginning in July 2007. Unfortunately, without the committee, the monies could not be spent and would simply sit in an account.
Library Update: The necessary paperwork has been filed with the Attorney General’s office, and we have asked them to expedite their approval of the plan by the Town to purchase the Library and reading park. There was a brief discussion with members of the audience regarding maintenance expenses, capital expenses and fund raising.
MOTION by SP, seconded by LM to grant a one-day A/A license to Eastover Resort for 3/23 from 7pm-1am at Tally-Ho. 3/0 vote. MOTION by LM, seconded by SP to grant a one-day B&W license to Eastover Resort for 3/26 from 4-9pm at the mansion. 3/0 vote. MOTION by SP, seconded by LM to grant a one-day A/A license to Eastover Resort for 3/30 from 6pm-midnight at Tally-Ho. 3/0 vote.
Noise Ordinance: MOTION by SP, seconded by LM to table until a full board is present. 3/0 vote.,
MOTION by LM, seconded by SP to appoint Pamela Chamberlain to the Cable Advisory Committee. 3/0 vote. LM mentioned that a bulk cable TV rate should be available to housing units. Everyone must subscribe and the owner receives one bill to cover everyone. Also, there is a 15% senior citizen discount available.
Historical Commission: MOTION by SP, seconded by LM to table the appointment of members to the Historical Commission for a few more weeks in order to allow interested individuals to submit their letters of interest to the Board. 3/0 vote.
Suzanne Pelton updated the Board on the Westinghouse lighting project. She explained that the mold is finally done, and that the cost per light is approximately $2700. There are options available such as bars to hang decorations from and outlets for power. She would like to see some of the CPA monies used to install these street lights, beginning with Church Street. RNS stated that the CPA Coalition feels that this type of a project could pose a problem in meeting the guidelines necessary to use these funds. He went on to say that before the Town could move forward with this project, it would be important to know all of the costs involved, i.e., shipping, installation and the cost to lay new conduit
MOTION by LM, seconded by SP to open the public hearing on the FY08 water and sewer rates. 3/0 vote. MOTION by LM, seconded by SP to continue the hearing until the March 14, 2007 Selectmen’s meeting. 3/0 vote.
Old/New Business: LM read off the names of the various employees with employment anniversary dates in February.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm.
Minutes Taken By: ___________________ Minutes Accepted By: ______________________
Mary Ellen Deming Clerk
Assistant to Town Manager Board of Selectmen
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