Minutes of Meeting – February 17, 2010; meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Present: L Messana; D Trancynger; J McNinch; KR Flynn; RN Sandlin.
The Board met at 5:30pm for an overview of the East Street/Housatonic Street bike path proposal. Steve Mack from Foresight Land Services presented an overview of the project. Others in attendance included Bill Sample, David Roche, David Keator and Kathy Van Orman. It was explained that the path will be a minimum of 2’-5’ off of the edge of the road pavement, and that a pedestrian crossing light could be installed at the Housatonic and East Street intersection. However, based upon analysis of the area, crossing lights aren’t warranted. The cost of on-going maintenance needs to be addressed. A Town Meeting vote is required to secure all necessary easements for the project. A formal public hearing will be conducted by MA DOT on March 4 at 7pm.
MOTION by DT, seconded by KRF to accept the Minutes and Executive Minutes of February 3 as presented. 5/0 vote.
Jerry Connoy, Ken Fowler and Bob Romeo appeared before the Board to discuss having the Chamber locate a welcome center/information desk in the front lobby of the Town Hall. A telephone (flashing lights only) and computer hook-up would be available in the foyer of the Town Hall, as well as a kiosk/rack to hold informational brochures. The Chamber would make volunteers available, as well as utilizing the Senior work-off program that the Town offers. A mid-March start-up is anticipated. During the busy season, two individuals would staff the area; off-season, it is anticipated to staff the area from noon to 2pm. Mr. Connoy then brought up the blue directional signs and municipal parking signs. He also asked if a Visitor Center sign would be installed in front of the Town Hall. MOTION by KRF, seconded by
JM to agree to locate a welcome/visitor center in the front lobby of the Town Hall. 5/0 vote.
The Board announced that the Town has vacancies on the Cable Advisory Committee, and anyone interested in serving should contact the Selectmen’s Office.
The TM reminded everyone that the deadline to submit petition articles, with the required ten signatures, is March 10.
The Board briefly discussed the status of Phase II of the Village Improvements and the West Street projects. For Phase II, working on a new schedule where Walker Street work is completed by June 30th; Franklin/Housatonic Streets are scheduled for Fall and Spring ’11. Regarding West Street, the project will be put out to bid in mid-April.
MOTION by KRF, seconded by RNS to approve the consent agenda which included the following:
Appointment of Eric Vincelette to the Finance Committee. 5/0 vote.
Old/New Business: It was agreed that an All Boards meeting should be set up ASAP. RNS stated that he would like to see concerts in Lilac Park this summer, even without a gazebo. The Board went through the employee anniversaries. LM brought up the Farmer’s Market, and suggested that it be located in Orebed Park this year. JM agreed. After a brief discussion, MOTION by RNS, seconded by DT to move the Farmer’s Market to the Library Reading Park, with a traffic officer always utilized. 3/2 vote with LM and JM opposed. It was agreed that the vendors should park their cars in the municipal parking lot behind the bank.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 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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