Minutes of Meeting – July 14, 2010; meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Present: L Messana; D Trancynger; KR Flynn; K Fowler; J McNinch.
Citizen’s Participation: Sharon Hughes suggested that if and when the Town sells the cemetery lots, they consider spending the money on gate repairs, road repairs and better signage.
MOTION by DT, seconded by LM to accept the Minutes of June 23 as presented. 5/0 vote.
EconoLodge Hearing: MOTION by LM, seconded by DT to open the public hearing. 5/0 vote. KRF asked if anyone was present on behalf of the EconoLodge. No one was present, so the Board proceeded with the hearing. MOTION by LM, seconded by DT to close the public hearing. 5/0 vote.
MOTION by LM, seconded by DT to suspend their all alcoholic license for thirty days, with the stipulation that should they bring their kitchen back into compliance and make it a fully functioning kitchen with Tri-Town approval, the Board will re-address the issue. 5/0 vote.
Bike Path: Each member of the Board stated their feelings regarding the proposed bike path. In general, they felt that the current plans should be set aside at this point and that a committee should be appointed to determine where the proposed path should be located. MOTION by DT, seconded by LM to not pursue the current plans, but to pursue alternative designs with a sidewalk, utilizing state and/or federal funding if available, and to hold public meetings throughout the process. 5/0 vote. MOTION by DT, seconded by KF to appoint a Multi-Use Bike Path Commission consisting of 7-9 individuals, including one member from the Conservation Commission and one member from the Board of Selectmen. 5/0 vote.
Brunell Pump Station: The town and DEP have negotiated a new Administrative Consent Order (ACO). The new ACO provides for a two phased approach for solving the overflow problems at the Brunell Avenue Pump Station. Phase one focuses on removing I/I. If this is insufficient to solve the problem, then we may need to redirect the flows from Canyon Ranch. We have found some substantial leaks. Hopefully, we can convince DEP that this is the main issue, and move forward. MOTION by JM, seconded by LM to approve the ACO as presented. 5/0 vote.
MOTION by DT, seconded by LM to approve the consent agenda which included the following:
Approval of a one-day A/A license to Edith Wharton Restoration for a fundraiser on July 24 from 6-8pm; approval of a one-day A/A license to the MA Audubon for a fundraiser on July 31 from 6-10pm; approval of a one-day W&M license to Osher Lifelong Learning at the Welles Gallery on August 21 from 2-5pm; approval of a one-day W&M to Ventfort Hall for July 27 from 3:30-6pm; approval of a one-day W&M license to Ventfort Hall for July 29 from 7-9pm; permission for a temporary banner by St. Ann’s Church for two weeks beginning August 2; permission for the Morris PTO to use Lilac Park during Apple Squeeze on September 25; approve amending the mileage reimbursement rate to $50 cents/mile; appointment of Timothy S. Face, Jr. as a traffic officer and Michael Duval as a Reserve Officer; appointment of Robert Fuster as a full member of
the ZBA and Pam Kueber as an alternate member; appointment of Lynn Sutton to the Historical Commission. 5/0 vote. MOTION by DT, seconded by LM to reaffirm the Board’s vote to approve the installation of a sign on Town property by the Legacy Bank. 5/0 vote. MOTION by JM, seconded by DT to approve the installation of a sign in the Town’s right-of-way by Elm Court. 5/0 vote.
Old/New Business: LM went through the employee anniversaries. KF asked if the sate could install a pedestrian light at the corner of Route 7 and 20 and Walker Street similar to the one located at the corner of Route 7 and 20 and Housatonic Street. The TM explained that since there is no sidewalk, DOT will not approve it. He also asked when bike racks will be installed around town. The TM stated that they will be installed this summer. KRF announced that Midge Sandlin is resigning from the Housing Authority, effective September 30, and that anyone interested in serving should submit a letter of interest to the Board.
Personnel: MOTION by JM, seconded by DT to approve the DPW contract, including retroactive provisions for the health insurance opt-out provision. 5/0 vote. MOTION by LM, seconded by JM to approve the FY11 contract with Chief of Police Steve O’Brien. 5/0 vote. MOTION by KF, seconded by DT to approve the FY11 contract with Town Manager GTF. 5/0 vote. Each contract provides for a 1.5% pay increase.
By roll call, LM, DT, KRF, JM and KF voted to go into Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations, and to not return to open session.
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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