Minutes of Meeting – March 2, 2011; meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Present: L Messana; KR Flynn; J McNinch; D Trancynger; K Fowler.
Citizen’s Participation: Lynn Sutton asked the Board if they had any concerns with appointing students as non-voting junior members of the Village Improvement Committee. They had no issues, and agreed that no formal appointment was necessary, but did suggest that it would be good to be notified of the individuals as they join. MOTION by JM, seconded by KF to concur with allowing students to join the Village Improvement Committee as junior members. 5/0 vote.
MOTION by DT, seconded by LM to accept the Minutes of February 16 as presented. 5/0 vote.
Economic Action Plan Steering Committee Update: The committee is moving forward. The TM stressed that there has been no decision on a branding logo for the town. He announced a public forum to be held on 3/9. The committee will be seeking input from residents on how the town should proceed. Since the committee cannot act alone, they would then bring their recommendations back to the Board for their approval.
Rose Levine came before the Board, seeking permission to hold the 2011 farmer’s market at Triangle Park. She would like to keep the same agreement and stipulations as last year. KRF suggested library park. LM and KF both were against Triangle Park for safety reasons. LM suggested Orebed Park. DT stated that while she enjoys the farmer’s market, she avoids it due to traffic issues and the congestion. Rose Levine asked for one more year at Triangle Park while other options are considered for the following year. After some discussion, MOTION by JM, seconded by KF to grant permission for the Farmers’ Market to be held at Triangle Park from 12-4pm on Fridays beginning May 13 through October 7, with the provision that by the end of June another location, agreed to by all
parties, is located for the next year. 3/2 vote with LM and DT opposed.
British Motorcar Festival. KF updated the Board on plans to date. An agreement has been reached withTanglewood for the use of their property for a car show scheduled for Father’s Day weekend, June 17-19. Friday night Main Street will be closed off, and there will be a party in town, with a free concert to be held in Lilac Park. It was suggested that Robert Milne spread the word that volunteers would be needed.
MOTION by KF, seconded by LM to confirm the appointment of Kate McNulty Vaughan as the Planning Board representative to the Community Preservation Committee, replacing Ken Fowler. 5/0 vote.
The TM informed the Board that the Snow and Ice FY11 budget is in a deficit and that he is hoping that the state will give some support for the large January storm. With regard to the FY12 budget, Floyd Tuler appeared before the Board to request $2500 to assist the Laurel Lake Association with their efforts to control invasive weeds and zebra mussels. He explained that this money, along with $2500 from the Town of Lee, would go towards remediation efforts. The TM suggested that the amount be included in the capital budget. MOTION by DT, seconded by LM to include $2500 in the FY12 capital budget to assist with efforts of the Laurel Lake Association to control invasive weeds and zebra mussels. 5/0 vote. It was suggested that a letter be sent to our Representative and Senator seeking help from the state.
The Board will meet with the Finance Committee on 3/30 to review the budget. An item of concern is the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB), and the need for the town to start putting money aside to cover these costs. The meals tax, rooms tax or state aid are funding sources that could be used. LM and JM will be the Board’s representatives on the CIC.
Consent Agenda items: MOTION by DT, seconded by LM to approve the following items: One-Day W&M License for St. Ann Church on 3/8 from 7-9pm at the Parish Center; One-Day W&M License for Donovan Motorcar Service on 3/16 from 5-7pm at the showroom; set the seasonal population at 10,000; a seasonal A/A license for Seranak. 5/0 vote.
Old/New Business: KF mentioned that he received a letter from someone concerned about the number of dogs being brought into Lilac Park and the chance of someone being attacked by one. The town does have a leash law, and your dog is required to be under the owner’s control at all times. DT thanked Larry Lane for donating the proceeds from his film feature to the crew team. LM went through the various January and February employee anniversaries. KRF mentioned that the Berkshire County Selectmen’s Association has three $350 scholarships available. She also mentioned that the Concerts in the Park Committee is applying for a $1000 grant from the Legacy Bank Foundation. MOTION by KF, seconded by LM to submit said grant through the Town, with KRF as signatory. 5/0 vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40pm.
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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