Minutes of Meeting – January 7, 2015; meeting called to order at 7:00pm. Present: Ed Lane; Dave Roche; Channing Gibson; Warren Archey. Absent: Ken Fowler.
CG stated that open burning season will begin on January 15, allowing residents to burn brush only. He also congratulated Chris and his wife on the birth of their baby boy on January 4.
MOTION by EL, seconded by WA to accept the Minutes of December 23 as presented. 4/0 vote.
Citizen’s Open Forum: Librarian Sharon Hawkes reminded everyone about the Lenox Reads Together event.
Consent Agenda: CG went through each item on the Consent Agenda, asking if any item needed a Hold placed on it. MOTION by WA, seconded by DR to approve the appointment of Harriet Wetstone and Paul Thomas Newton-Irelan to the Environmental Committee. 4/0 vote. MOTION by DR, seconded by EL to grant a One-Day W&M License to the Church on Hill for 2/1 from 2-4:30 at St. Ann’s Parish Hall, and a One-Day W&M License to Ventfort Hall for 1/30 from 7:30-9:45pm. 4/0 vote.
Town Manager Report: None. While preliminary budget documents were included in the agenda packet, with the TM unavailable to attend the meeting, it was agreed that he will present his draft FY16 town budget at the January 21 meeting.
Tennessee Pipeline: No update.
Rest of River: No update.
Solar: Proposals continue to be analyzed.
BOS Reports: EL stated that the work continues on the Brunell Avenue Pump Station project, and that the ice rink has been installed. He asked the Board members if they had any issue with the lights installed on the lamp poles staying up a little while longer. It was agreed that they looked nice and should stay up for a while. WA stated that he will be the Board’s liaison on the Land Trust. DR suggested that letters of appreciation be sent to Terry Griffin of Lenox Dale and Mrs. Biancola for their efforts in picking up trash and debris in town. CG stated that while the meeting was very short, the Board feels that it is important to meet on a regular schedule to take care of town business.
By roll call, CG, EL, DR and WA voted to go into Executive Session at 7:13pm to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation.
Minutes Taken By: ______________________ Minutes Accepted By: ______________________
Mary Ellen Deming Clerk
Administrative Services Director Board of Selectmen
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