Minutes of Meeting – July 9, 2008; meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Present: S Pavlosky; L Messana; RN Sandlin; KR Flynn; J McNinch.
Citizen’s Open Forum: Mrs. Vacchina, a resident of Housatonic Street, asked various questions regarding the bike path. It was suggested that another public meeting should be scheduled at some point in the future. She also suggested that the Town consider moving the Presidential election down to the high school since parking is an issue here at the Town Hall.
MOTION by RNS, seconded by LM to accept the Minutes of June 25 as presented. 5/0 vote.
Members of the Affordable Housing Committee came before the Board to present their report and recommendations. David Klausmeyer spoke on behalf of the Committee, and gave a brief overview of the plan. It was explained that the first step is to submit the plan to the state for approval. They have 90 days in which to respond. Once the Town receives the state approval, we then need to become certified by creating 12 affordable housing units within 12 months, or 24 units within 24 months. MOTION by RNS, seconded by LM to support the report and to authorize its submission to the state. 5/0 vote.
MOTION by LM, seconded by KRF to appoint Jason Miller as a Lieutenant of the New Lenox Fire Company, replacing Scott Stetz who resigned. 5/0 vote. The Board agreed not to reappoint George Jordan to the Historical Commission, citing the need to give others a chance to serve. MOTION by LM, seconded by RNS to appoint Jeremia Pollard of Hannon and Lerner as Town Counsel for one year. 5/0 vote.
Economic Development activities: It was mentioned that there was a meeting held on Monday regarding the possibility of promoting the film making industry in Berkshire County. The Board also discussed six criteria that should be followed whenever the Board participates in the ZBA Special Permitting process.
West Street project: MOTION by JM, seconded by KRF to endorse moving forward with Option B of the plan, providing for narrower sidewalks and modest road widening. 5/0 vote. It was mentioned that perhaps sewer could be added to this project through a betterment with the homeowner.
MOTION by JM, seconded by RNS to award the bid for a 2009 dump truck to Ben Funk, Inc. in the amount of $148,271 and to authorize the TM to sign a contract for same. 5/0 vote.
MOTION by RNS, seconded by LM to authorize the TM to sign the necessary paperwork as it relates to the Town’s Chapter 90 funding. 5/0 vote.
MOTION by RNS, seconded by LM to deny a request from Environment Massachusetts to canvas over the next few days. 5/0 vote.
Old/New Business: LM mentioned that the dedication at Liston Park is scheduled for 8/23 following Church Mass ending at 6:15pm. She then went through the various employee anniversaries. SP brought up the river clean-up and asked what legal steps the Town could take. It was agreed to speak with Town Counsel regarding this matter.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Minutes Taken By: ______________________ Minutes Accepted By: ______________________
Mary Ellen Deming Clerk
Assistant to Town Manager Board of Selectmen
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Mary Ellen Deming
Town of Lenox
Town Hall - 6 Walker Street
Lenox, MA 01240
phone: (413) 637-5500
fax: (413) 637-5518
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