Minutes of Meeting – February 3, 2010; meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Present: L Messana; D Trancynger; J McNinch; KR Flynn; RN Sandlin.
MOTION by JM, seconded by DT to accept the Minutes of January 20 as presented. 3/0 vote with KRF and RNS abstaining. MOTION by JM, seconded by DT to accept the Executive Minutes of January 20 as presented. 3/0 vote with KRF and RNS abstaining.
Steve Mack from Foresight Engineering and Walter Cudnohufsky from Walter Cudnohufsky Associates presented the latest version of the proposed new layouts for Franklin Street from Church Street to Main Street, the one-way portion of Housatonic Street to Main Street and a portion of Walker Street from Church Street to just past the Town Hall. Elements of the work include new period lighting and sidewalks, the addition of trees and landscaping and traffic calming issues such as bump-outs, mid-block crossings and new crosswalks. In addition, new water lines will be installed on Franklin and new water and sewer lines will be installed on Housatonic. In order to make this phase go smoother, there will be more communication and traffic control. Someone asked if the Town could consider utilizing more than one contractor in the
hopes of getting the job done quicker. There was also some discussion about not allowing construction during the months of July and August, and when there would be larger Tanglewood events. It was agreed that there would be one more informational meeting scheduled once the contract has been awarded in order to allow the contractor to be present. It was noted that this bid will be based upon qualifications and price rather than solely on low bid. Assuming all goes according to plan, the design should be finalized by the end of the month, placing the project out to bid in March with a construction start-up in April.
Shelly Williams from Haven requested an entertainment license for live music, poetry, movies, CD’s and Pandora. She was unable to be present, but spoke with LM regarding what type of entertainment she anticipates wanting – low-key band ensembles, piano music, probably once a month. The Board explained that she will need to monitor the noise levels, and keep it appropriate for the area. If the Board receives complaints, she will receive a warning to correct; a second warning would require a hearing before the Licensing Board. MOTION by RNS, seconded by KRF to approve an entertainment license for Haven Café and Bakery as requested. 5/0 vote.
MOTION by DT, seconded by JM to approve the consent agenda which included the following:
Estimate of seasonal population at 10,000; one-day A/A license request for Cameron House for 2/11 from 4:30-6:30pm; temporary sign request from Smitty Pignatelli to place a sign at the monument wishing Laura Spector well in the Olympics; granting permission for four road races on Sunday morning of Memorial weekend, beginning and ending at Tanglewood, and to utilize Town roadways. 5/0 vote.
Old/New Business: JM asked when the streetlights will be lit. Still working on it, but hopefully within the next two weeks. LM mentioned that she is working with Pam Kueber to put together a lighting ceremony. JM also asked the status on the standardization of directional signs. LM stated that she would like to have the newly created Village Improvement Committee work to standardize these directional signs. JM also mentioned that he is working on getting a gazebo installed in Lilac Park.
By roll call, LM, DT, KRF, RNS and JM voted to go into Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. to discuss sewer negotiations, and to not return to open session.
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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