Minutes of Meeting – April 25, 2012; meeting called to order at 7:00pm. Present: J McNinch; D Roche; K Fowler; L Messana; D Trancynger.
Citizen’s Open Forum: A member from the Village Improvement Committee announced their upcoming clean up day, planting day and plant sale.
MOTION by LM, seconded by DR to accept the Minutes of April 11 as presented. 5/0 vote.
MOTION by DT, seconded by KF to open the public hearing on a request received from Danielle Dragonetti for an annual W&M license for Spoon located at 26 Housatonic Street, Suite B. 5/0 vote. Owner Danielle Dragonetti was present to answer any questions. MOTION by DR, seconded by LM to close the public hearing. 5/0 vote. MOTION by DT, seconded by LM to grant an annual W&M restaurant license to D Spoon LLC. 5/0 vote.
Sharon Hawkes gave an update on activities at the library such as the recent Book Walk. In addition, she stated that their annual appeal has brought in $72,225 which represents 80% of their goal.
The Board went through the articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. The TM explained that the Moderator has an issue with the petition article regarding the recreation of a Parks and Recreation Commission and whether or not it is a legal question. He also mentioned that Frederick Keator will be reading Articles 17 and 18 (CPC articles). DR stated that personally, he has an issue with the Town giving CPC funds to the Church on the Hill, The Mount and Ventfort Hall. He feels that Town properties should receive the funds. DT explained that the committee has each group go through a thorough application process. JM concurred, and stated that people can vote for each item individually at the town meeting.
Marketing and Events Update: Kim Flynn stated that the M&E Committee is recommending giving $2500 to the British Motorcar Festival contingent upon reimbursement of 10% of the proceeds up to the $2500 and $2000 to Shakespeare & Company for expenses related to the car festival. KF recused himself from the discussion. LM questioned the need for marking monies up front. MOTION by DT, seconded by DR to give $2000 to Shakespeare & Company as recommended by the committee. 5/0 vote. MOTION by DT, seconded by DR to give $2500 to the British Motorcar Festival contingent upon reimbursement of 10% of the proceeds up to $2500, payable within 10 days. 3/1 vote with LM opposed. MOTION AMENDED by DR, seconded by JM to make it payable within 30 days. 3/1 vote with LM opposed. Kim then
mentioned that they are looking for volunteers for the cycling event. They have 150-175 cyclists signed up already. MOTION by DR, seconded by DT to close Church Street as recommended by the police chief. 5/0 vote. Finally, she mentioned that she received a call from the Wall Street Journal, and they are interested in doing an article on Lenoxology.
MOTION by LM, seconded by DR to award a contract to JL Raymaakers & Sons for redoing the sidewalk along Walker Street and replacing another batch of cobra streetlights with the historic lights at a cost not to exceed $335,000, and to authorize the TM to sign a contract for same. 5/0 vote.
With the dry winter that we had, the Board asked all residents to conserve water.
Consent Agenda items: MOTION by DT, seconded by DR to grant permission for a one-day W&M license to OLLI/BCC for 5/26 from 2-5pm at the Welles Gallery and a one-day W&M license to Paula Downer, on behalf of the Baseball Booster Club for 5/4 from 7-11pm at the Lenox Sportsmen’s Club. 5/0 vote.
Old/New Business: KF reminded everyone that there is a solar event at the LMMHS on Sunday, 4/29. DR stated that the accounts are now reconciled, and that the TM will give monthly updates from now on. He also asked that the 10-year plan be placed on the 5/9 agenda. DT thanked everyone for making her time on the Board memorable. Jeel updated the Board on a school trip to New Orleans to work on homes down there. JM read a thank you letter regarding the benches to be located on Kemble Street from Elizabeth Tierney, and mentioned an opening on the Community Center Board.
By roll call, DR, KF, DT, LM and JM voted to go into Executive Session at 8:30pm to discuss possible 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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