Minutes of Meeting – January 23, 2008; meeting called to order at 5:30 pm.
Present: RN Sandlin; L Messana; JH Pumphrey; S Pavlosky; RT Akroyd.
MOTION by JHP, seconded by LM to accept the Minutes and Executive Minutes of January 9 as presented. 5/0 vote.
Pow Wow: Ticki Winsor, Fidel Moreno and Susan Jameson appeared before the Board to discuss their plans to hold a pow wow/music festival at Eastover Resort on Labor Day weekend, August 29-September 1. They explained that this will be a family-oriented event. There will be an outdoor concert on Saturday at the base of the hill. There will be no alcohol allowed except Saturday evening after 6pm during the performances and will be restricted to the Tally Ho and within a 25-foot boundary/fencing with security. They expect between 200-400 people at any one time. They have contacted the Police Chief regarding traffic. The Board wished them the best of luck with this event.
Beatle’s Day: Stephen and Barbara Tracy appeared before the Board to discuss their desire to hold another Beatle’s Day, similar to last years, to benefit the Lenox Library. They are just beginning to make arrangements, and had several questions that the Board fielded. They would like to set a date in June, and as soon as they have more definitive plans, they will update the Board.
Village Inn owner Bill Soto appeared before the Board to hear their concerns about proper protocol for bartending and noise complaints at Rumpy’s Tavern. The Board explained that this was merely a discussion and not a hearing to discuss disciplinary action against his liquor license. Mr. Soto apologized and stated that he will take care of the problems, and if they are not resolved to his satisfaction, he will shut down the establishment.
MOTION by JHP, seconded by RTA to appoint James Jurney, Jr. to the Historical Commission. 5/0 vote.
RNS announced that there will be a public forum on February 7th at 7pm in the Town Hall auditorium to present a review of the reformatted by-laws, as well as two other amendments. The goal is to make sure new construction is in keeping with the existing character of an area (McMansions amendment). Inclusionary zoning will also be presented.
RNS mentioned that Patricia Quinn has resigned from the Affordable Housing Committee and suggested that the Town contact the Housing Authority to seek another designee to serve.
FY09 Budget: RNS stated that the Board met with the CIC prior to their meeting, and that they are looking into tackling the street lights/sidewalk project in the downtown area. The Board agreed to utilize the $400,000 new school construction aid for capital projects; pursue a Finance Director position with School Department; meet with the various department heads to review their respective budgets; agreed that the town needs to push for year-round events to help bolster the economy; suggested that we investigate making the Community Center as self-sufficient as possible; agreed to discuss stipends for the volunteer firefighters and EMTs.
Old/New business: SP brought up the GIC insurance meeting scheduled for Monday, January 28 at 3:15 at the high school and suggested that everyone attend. He asked the board to consider taking a position on the river clean-up some time between now and March. He asked that a gate be put up to close off Reservoir Road. Meeting adjourned at 6:50pm.
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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