Minutes of Meeting – April 11, 2012; meeting called to order at 7:00pm.
Present: J McNinch; D Roche; K Fowler; L Messana. Absent: D Trancynger.
Citizen’s Open Forum: Lucy Kennedy announced that she will be making a brief informational presentation on the Town budget on April 25 at 6pm just prior to the next Selectmen’s meeting. Gene Chague spoke about the proposed solar farm and the exact location that the arrays will be installed. Gige Darey also spoke, explaining that there is a parcel known as the Mullin property, one known as the Darey property and one known as the old landfill. He stated that much of the properties are wetlands, contain a vernal pool and may have restrictions as to the use of the property. Mark Jester from the Lenox sportsmen’s Club also spoke with regard to his thoughts/concerns regarding these parcels of land.
MOTION by DR, seconded by LM to accept the Minutes and Executive Minutes of March 28 and the Minutes of March 29 and April 4 as presented. 4/0 vote.
LM read the letter that was sent to residents of Stone Ledge Road. MOTION by DR, seconded by KF to open the public hearing. 4/0 vote. Attorney Phil Heller and Rob Hoogs from Foresight Land Services presented the Board with the layout of the road and answered questions. They explained that the subdivision consists of 16 lots with six houses currently built. This development generates income for the Town, and the residents deserve to have the road maintained and cared for by the Town. MOTION by DR, seconded by LM to close the public hearing. 4/0 vote. MOTION by DR, seconded by LM to place an article seeking the acceptance of this road on the upcoming ATM warrant for the Town to vote on. 4/0 vote.
LM read the advertisement for the transfer of an annual W&M restaurant license request from Zatoichi, LLC to Brava Bar, LLC and to change it from a W&M to an A/A license. MOTION by DR, seconded by LM to open the public hearing. 4/0 vote. Attorney Jeff Lynch and the new owner, Whitney Asher, were present to answer any questions. Mr. Asher explained that he will be bringing in a tapas menu to the restaurant. MOTION by LM, seconded by DR to close the public hearing. 4/0 vote. MOTION by LM, seconded by KF to grant the transfer of a W&M restaurant license from Zatoichi, LLC to Brava Bar, LLC. 4/0 vote. MOTION by KF, seconded by LM to approve changing the current license from a W&M to an A/A license. 4/0 vote.
The Board reviewed the proposed warrant articles for the May 3 Annual Town Meeting. They agreed to change article 19 regarding bonding for the Brunell Avenue Sewage Pump Station to read “up to $2.5 million” rather than $2,000,000. They then determined who would present which articles at the meeting. MOTION by LM, seconded by KF to approve the 2012 town warrant as amended. 4/0 vote.
MOTION by LM, seconded by DR to award a contract to Foresight Land Services for construction oversight on the new sewer line from Canyon Ranch up Schermerhorn Park at a cost not to exceed $53,400 and to authorize the TM to sign same. 4/0 vote.
Consent Agenda items: MOTION by LM, seconded by DR to grant permission for a temporary banner across Main Street from July 2-16 for St. Ann Church to advertise their annual Summer Festival; a one-day W&M license to Donovan Motorcar Service for Friday, 4/13 from 6-7:30 in his showroom located at 4 Holmes Road; appoint Lucy Kennedy to the Historical Commission, replacing Suzanne Pelton. 4/0 vote. MOTION by DR, seconded by LM to grant permission for the Library to host a walk through the Village and have pages of books placed in windows during the reading walk to take place on April 19. 4/0 vote.
Old/New Business: KF reminded everyone about the solar forum scheduled for tomorrow night at 7pm in the Town Hall. LM went through the April anniversaries. She asked that the Board perform a performance review on the TM prior to LM and DT leaving office. Jim Russell from The Record asked if the TM’s review would be done in open session. JM stated that as chairman, he would be coordinating the review and will provide a summary at a future open Selectmen’s meeting. DR congratulated Patrick Colvin for winning the MA Free Throw contest in the 10-13 year old category.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
Minutes Taken By: ______________________ Minutes Accepted By: ______________________
Mary Ellen Deming Clerk
Director of Administrative Services Board of Selectmen
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