Minutes of Meeting – April 1, 2009; meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Present: L Messana; J McNinch; KR Flynn; RN Sandlin; S. Pavlosky.
MOTION by RNS, seconded by KRF to accept the Minutes of March 18 as presented. 5/0 vote.
MOTION by JM, seconded by LM to grant a one-day A/A license to Eastover Resort for 4/25 from 4pm-1am at Tally-Ho. 5/0 vote.
MOTION by JM, seconded by KRF to amend the Lilac Park Summer Craft Fair Schedule for the Lenox Children’s Center from September 5 and 6 to August 29 and 30. 5/0 vote.
Church Street Project: The Board briefly discussed the Church Street project, and explained that the bids came in slightly higher than anticipated, due largely to the need to cease work during the months of July and August. However, after careful consideration, MOTION by RNS, seconded by LM to award the bid to Jack Goncalves and Sons in the amount of $1,593,980, and to authorize the TM to sign a contract for same. 5/0 vote. James Jurney asked if it would be possible for a firm in Bridgewater to submit a price on the lighting portion of the project. The Board agreed that if the firm could produce the appropriate style, with timely delivery and on budget, they would accept a proposal. Jason Burger questioned the need to lose the green space currently located in the right –of-way. James Lucie
asked if it was too late to consider modifications to the design that would reduce the widening of the sidewalks and allow the green space to continue to exist. RNS stated that minor adjustments might be possible. The Selectmen agreed to conduct a site walk with interested landowners along Church Street within the next two weeks.
FY10 Budget: The Board briefly touched on the highlights of the proposed FY10 budget. The TM noted that the Town was able to lock-in diesel fuel at $2.50/gallon. Overall, the town side of the budget is down $42,000, and the school side is up $29,000; there is an increase in the capital budget. SP asked if the TM could live with the Reserve Fund at $40,000, to which he stated he could. He also questioned the need to lease to purchase a new fire engine rather than try to repair it. SP asked that the Town seek a detailed diagnostic to determine what the actual cost of repairs would be before any lease document is signed. MOTION by RNS, seconded by LM to accept the recommendations of the Finance Committee with regard to the FY10 budget. 5/0 vote.
ATM Warrant Articles: SP suggested that article #23, the petition article seeking to create a charter committee, should be amended to include a member from the School Committee. In addition, he suggested that the committee incorporate all boards and commissions in their review as well as the subject of regionalization for the Towns. The TM stated that there may be one more article regarding a “green” building code for the town. The Board will be holding a budget forum on 4/15 and an Annual Town Meeting forum on 4/29 to answer any questions that the public may have.
Old/New Business: LM went through the March and April employee anniversaries, thanking them for their service to the Town. SP mentioned that there are vacancies for housing through the Housing Authority. LM reminded everyone that Green Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 2. In addition, volunteers will be at Orebed Park erecting new playground equipment.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 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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