Minutes of Meeting – December 1, 2010; meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Present: L Messana; KR Flynn; J McNinch; D Trancynger; K Fowler.
Citizen’s Open Forum: Lynn Sutton appeared before the Board to update them on Village Improvement Committee activities. She explained that they have expanded things beyond the village. She would like to see a monthly newsletter encompassing items from all of the various town committees LM stated that she had some concerns about plantings done without permission. Lynn stated that she felt that the plantings had been discussed by the committee and that it was OK to move forward. She did not realize that she needed to acquire permission from the BOS prior to implementing her plan. KRF stated that things need to move forward, and that in the future proper procedures need to be followed. It was suggested that the Village Improvement Committee give a full presentation to the Selectmen
after the next VIC meeting.
MOTION by DT, seconded by KF to accept the Minutes and Executive Minutes of November 10 as presented. 5/0 vote.
The Board discussed their concerns about the “rest of river” PCB clean-up efforts. They agreed that a letter should be sent to the EPA emphasizing their concerns. The Board agreed to meet with Lee and other towns to discuss a joint response.
The Board informed the public that there was a public presentation held last evening regarding the Route 7 and 20 corridor study. The main recommendation was to develop new zoning regulations with Pittsfield that would encourage the consolidation of driveways and interconnected parking lots which would allow customers to get from one property to the next without having to go back onto the highway.
Economic Development Action Plan Steering Committee: It was suggested that this committee be comprised of five members; 1 BOS (Linda), one merchant and 3 at-large (Bill Thornton, Elizabeth Tierney and Scott Laugenour). MOTION by DT, seconded by KF to approve the composition of the Economic Development Action Plan Steering Committee as proposed. 4/0 vote with LM abstaining.
The Board discussed the FY12 budget process.
Consent Agenda items: MOTION by LM, seconded by JM to approve a one-day W&M license for Ventfort Hall on 12/11 from 7-10pm, on 12/31 from 4-7pm and on 1/8 from 7-10pm; a one-day W&M license at the Community Center ballroom for 12/12 from 11am-2pm; a Common Victuallers license for The Bookstore; an Entertainment license for The Bookstore for piano playing, poetry reading, book signing, radio and CD broadcasts; one-day W&M license for the Arcadian Shop on 12/10 from 5-8pm
5/0 vote.
The Board announced that there is a vacancy on the Community Center Board and that anyone interested in serving should submit a letter of interest to the Selectmen’s Office.
Old/New Business: KF mentioned the upcoming Spirit of the Holidays events this weekend. DT mentioned that she and Linda will be at the LMMHS at 1:30 on Friday to hold a “Student Town Meeting” to open discussions with the students. JM mentioned that there will be a public forum held by the Bullying Task Force on Thursday, 12/2 at 6pm at the Middle School. KRF thanked the Merlino’s for their donation of the Christmas tree; she also gave thanks to Pignatelli Electric, Lane Landscaping and to Martha Joyner for their assistance in decorating the downtown area. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.
Minutes Taken By: ______________________ Minutes Accepted By: ______________________
Mary Ellen Deming Clerk
Director of Administrative Services Board of Selectmen
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Mary Ellen Deming
Director of Administrative Services
Town Hall - 6 Walker Street
Lenox, MA 01240
phone: (413) 637-5500
fax: (413) 637-5518
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