Minutes of Meeting – February 2, 2011; meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Present: L Messana; KR Flynn; J McNinch; D Trancynger. Absent: K Fowler.
Citizen’s Participation: Jennifer Webster introduced the new CEO of Kripalu, David Surrenda. The Board welcomed Mr. Surrenda and thanked them for coming. Bill Sample questioned the Board’s decision to not move forward with the bike path project, and presented the Board with a petition requesting that an article be placed on the May Annual Town Meeting warrant which would request that a sidewalk be installed on Housatonic Street.
The Town had received a notice of an Open Meeting Law violation. The Chairman explained what had occurred, explained that they will do better in the future about not moving a meeting to another room, and making sure that it is clear that a meeting is open to the public.
MOTION by DT, seconded by LM to accept the Minutes of January 19 as presented. 4/0 vote.
The TM gave an update on the Economic Development Action Steering Committee: The Committee held interviews of four candidates for the Events Recruiter position; they will be holding interviews on Friday of four firms for the Marketing effort. The recommendations will be brought to the Board on February 16.
The Board reviewed the Community Center proposed FY12 budget: The board reviewed participation numbers which shows an increase. As all departments are doing, they are trying to do more with less. Capital budget items include the basketball court and upgrades to the upstairs kitchen. The Board asked about a space for teens. Community Center Director Kim Graham stated that has been tried in the past and was unsuccessful, but will look at it again.
The Board reviewed the fee schedule and operations of other towns with regard to the building inspection department that Bill Thornton supplied to them.
MOTION by DT, seconded by LM to grant permission for the 5th annual Brock Trot to be held September 25, 2011, providing that it does not conflict with Apple Squeeze. 4/0 vote.
Old/New Business: The Board agreed to renew the current lease with David Roche at the current terms. They requested that the Laurel Lake Preservation Association attend the February 16 meeting to discuss their request for monies. The Board will look into dates to hold their next retreat. It was requested that an All Boards meeting be scheduled soon.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm.
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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