Minutes of Meeting – October 19, 2011; meeting called to order at 7:00pm.
Present: J McNinch; D Roche; K Fowler; L Messana; D. Trancynger.
Citizen’s Participation: Sonya Bykofsky volunteered to serve on a committee to create a policy for memorials installed on public lands. The TM explained that the Kennedy Park Committee will be working on that project, and have given themselves a deadline of January 1, 2012. She also offered to coordinate trainings or create a manual for our web site. Carolyn Barry asked for a clarification as to who would be serving on the new Marketing Committee, i.e., members from the EDAPSC or new individuals. JM explained that interviews will be held next Wednesday of those individuals interested in serving on this committee.
MOTION by LM, seconded by KF to accept the Minutes of October 5 as presented. 4/0 vote with DT abstaining.
Laurel Lake Association: Members from the Laurel Lake Association updated the board on the recent
2 ½ foot drawdown of the lake. While the milfoil plant was prevalent, the zebra muscles were not as bad as at other lakes. They felt that the drawdown was effective, and that there were no adverse effects. They requested that the board consider allocating $5000 for similar work over the next two years. DR suggested that they contact the Div. of Fisheries for funding. LM suggested that both the Lee and Lenox Conservation Commissions should be involved since Laurel Lake is public property. MOTION by DT, seconded by LM to allocate $2500 a year over the next two years to the Laurel Lake Association. 5/0 vote.
Wind Research Panel: The board made the following appointments to the Wind Research Panel. Their charge is to identify the issues involved with the installation of 1 or 2 wind turbines on Lenox Mountain. MOTION by DR, seconded by DT to appoint the following individuals to the Wind Research Panel (Against): Chris Magee, Warren Archey, Channing Gibson and Joanne Magee as an alternate. 5/0 vote. MOTION by LM, seconded by KF to appoint the following individuals to the Wind Research Panel (Pro): Dr. Michael Kaplan, Jamie Cahillane, Eric Vincelette and Jim Harwood as an alternate. 5/0 vote.
EDAPSC Update: Eiran Gazit explained the desire to change the font for the Discover Lenox web site, and a need to appropriate an additional $1000 to cover the costs. MOTION by DT, seconded by KF to approve the modified font for the Discover Lenox web site (version A), and to approve an amendment in the amount of $5000 to the current contract with Bodden Hamilton to cover the additional work on the new fonts for the logo, and to make sure the new web site will be “mobile app” ready and easily edited. 4/0 vote with LM abstaining.
Consent Agenda: MOTION by LM, seconded by DR to grant permission to Phil Rennie to sell Christmas trees from 11/24-12/25, 9am-9pm at 969 East Street. 5/0 vote. MOTION by DR, seconded by LM to grant a one-day B&W license to Ventfort Hall for 11/12 from 7:30-11pm and a one-day B&W license to Rossana Vizcardo for 11/5 from 7-11pm at the Community Center Ballroom. 5/0 vote. MOTION by DR, seconded by DT to grant a one-day B&W license to Berkshire Carousel for 10/21 from 7:30pm-1am at Stonover Farm. 5/0 vote. LM questioned the fact that this event was until 1am in a residential area, and suggested that in the future perhaps the neighbors should be notified. MOTION by DR, seconded by KF to appoint Albert Harper as the Historical Commission rep. on the Community Preservation Committee.
5/0 vote. MOTION by DT, seconded by LM to appoint Anthony Patella as the Community Center Board rep. on the Community Preservation Committee. 5/0 vote. MOTION by DR, seconded by LM to appoint Jackie McNinch to the Affordable Housing Trust Committee. 4/0 vote with JM recused. MOTION by LM, seconded by DT to appoint Theresa Ahrens to the Affordable Housing Committee. 5/0 vote.
Old/New Business: KF asked if cleats could be installed on the poles for the banners. JM mentioned that the Village Improvement Committee is seeking a donation of a holiday tree for Lilac Park. The Board agreed that it might be a good idea to speak with the Tree Warden about planting a permanent tree. There was some discussion regarding several letters that were sent about unregistered cars at 578 East Street. MOTION by DR, seconded by LM to proceed with enforcement per the Town By-law. 5/0 vote. DR mentioned that he and KF have been attending the public meetings on the new sign by-laws, and that he is happy to see many of the business owners attending. KF reminded everyone that there is a no parking overnight ban effective November 1. Also, he questioned if the Town could
install some sort of fencing on one end of Orebed field so that dog owners could allow their dogs to run freely inside of it. The TM warned that doing this would make the field Town sanctioned with accompanying liability. He will check with Town Council regarding this.
LM mentioned that the hibiscus bushes have now been bagged and need to be brought inside for the winter. She asked for a status as to when the statues and bases will be removed – within the next few weeks. Finally, she mentioned the article in the Berkshire Record regarding Rep. Pignatelli suggesting moving the election down to the high school. She felt that the article was very negative when, in fact, the board was glad that the suggestion had been brought to their attention, and that a decision was made to make parking more available.
By roll call, LM, DR, JM, DT and KF voted to go into Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. to discuss possible litigation, 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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