Minutes of Meeting – August 19, 2009; meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Present: L Messana; KR Flynn; RN Sandlin; J McNinch; D Trancynger.
MOTION by KRF, seconded by JM to accept the Minutes and Executive Minutes of August 5 as presented. 5/0 vote.
MOTION by KRF, seconded by JM to grant a one-day A/A license to Eastover Resort for Saturday, 8/29 from 4:30pm-12am at Tally Ho. 5/0 vote. MOTION by KRF, seconded by JM to grant a one-day A/A license to Eastover Resort for Saturday, 9/12 from 6pm-1am at Tally Ho. 5/0 vote. MOTION by KRF, seconded by DT to grant a one-day A/A license to Eastover Resort for Sunday, 9/13 from 1:30-10pm at Tally Ho. 5/0 vote. MOTION by RNS, seconded by KRF to grant a one-day A/A license to Seven Hills Inn for Friday, 10/2 from 6pm-12am. 5/0 vote. MOTION by RNS, seconded by KRF to grant a one-day A/A license to Seven Hills Inn for Saturday, 10/3 from 4pm-12am. 5/0 vote. MOTION by RNS, seconded by KRF to grant a one-day A/A license to Seven Hills Inn for Friday, 10/9 from 5:30pm-12am. 5/0 vote.
MOTION by RNS, seconded by KRF to grant a one-day A/A license to Seven Hills Inn for Saturday, 10/10 from 5:30pm-12am. 5/0 vote. MOTION by RNS, seconded by KRF to grant a one-day A/A license to Seven Hills Inn for Sunday, 10/11 from 2-9pm. 5/0 vote. MOTION by RNS, seconded by KRF to grant a one-day A/A license to Seven Hills Inn for Saturday, 10/17 from 5:30pm-12am. 5/0 vote.
MOTION by KRF, seconded by RNS to grant a 14-day temporary sign request to Yankee Candle Co. from August 31 through September 7. 5/0 vote. MOTION by RNS, seconded by KRF to approve of the Tub Parade event and to grant a 14-day temporary sign request to Harvey Waller to hang a banner announcing the annual Tub Parade from August 31 through September 12. 5/0 vote.
Cable Advisory Committee Update: Pamela Chamberlain appeared before the Board to update them on cable television issues. Her issues included: 1) the need for additional committee members as there are currently two vacancies; 2) contract negotiations to bring Sheffield into the same contract timeframe is coming up within the next few years; 3) surveys should be coming out to the viewers shortly; 4) suggested that her contact information be placed on the Town’s web site.
Room Tax: Lew Kiesler from Cranwell explained to the Board that he is very concerned about any potential tax increase. A 2% increase on Cranwell would cost $100,000. He stated that 40% of their business is conferences and weddings, and he is concerned that an increase in the tax could push potential customers to another venue. The Board would like to hold a Special Town Meeting in October to vote on this issue, but agreed to meet with Mr. Kiesler again to discuss the matter further.
MOTION by DT, seconded by JM to award the bid to Ben Funk Inc. for the purchase of a 2010 dump truck for the amount of $137,850.98, with funds coming from Chapter 90 funding, and to authorize the TM to sign a contract for same. 5/0 vote.
West Street Update: The Town will begin to contact property owners to obtain easements. The Town will look at the Green property to see what may be able to be done to alleviate their water issue.
Directional Sign Requests: The Town has been receiving several requests for directional signs, and it was suggested that the town develop guidelines so that there is some consistency. DPW Superintendent Jeff Vincent will put together recommended guidelines.
Old/New Business: None.
By roll call, LM, RNS, KRF, DT and JM voted to go into Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. for the purposes of discussing health insurance negotiations.
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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