Minutes of Meeting – September 21, 2016; meeting called to order at 6:30pm. Present: Warren Archey; Ed Lane; Channing Gibson; Ken Fowler; Dave Roche. Present for the Planning Board: Kate McNaulty-Vaughan; Tom Delasco. Absent from Planning Board: Kameron Spaulding; Pamela Kueber.
The Board met jointly with members of the Planning Board to make an appointment to fill the unexpired term of Linda Messana. MOTION by CG, seconded by DR to appoint Ken Fowler Chair of the joint meeting. 7/0 vote. Members of both boards questioned Ms. Rimmler regarding her time availability, why she would be a good candidate to serve on this board and her thoughts on different issues currently before the Planning Board. MOTION by CG, seconded by DR to appoint Deborah Rimmler to the Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of Linda Messana until the May 2017 election. By a roll call vote (7/0), Deborah Rimmler was appointed to fill the seat until the town election in May 2017, at which time she would need to run for election for the term expiring in 2019. At 7:00pm, MOTION by CG, seconded by DR to adjourn
this joint meeting with the Planning Board. 7/0 vote.
At 7:00pm, the Board began their regular meeting agenda.
The chairman reminded everyone that Apple Squeeze is this weekend, 9/24 and 25.
MOTION by EL, seconded by CG to accept the Minutes of September 7. 4/0 vote with KF abstaining.
Citizen’s Open Forum: It was announced that there would be a second Fix-It Fair on Saturday, 10/22 from 1-4pm at the Community Center.
Consent Agenda: MOTION by EL, seconded by CG to approve a one-day A/A license to James Boska for Saturday, 10/8 from 5-10pm at The Stables at The Mount for a wedding reception; one-day W&M license to the Lenox Library for Tuesday, 10/18 from 5:30-7pm for a book reading reception; farm-winery license to Hilltop Orchards for 9/24 and 9/25 as part of Apple Squeeze; farm-winery license to Berkshire Winery for 9/24 and 9/25 as part of Apple Squeeze. 5/0 vote.
Rest of River: WA stated that the Board will be going into Executive Session to discuss this topic.
Solar Projects: KF stated that there is nothing new to report at this time.
BOS Liaison Reports: CG thanked Patty Spector for how well run the Josh Billings is. He stated that the Community Center heating system bids are out with an October completion date. The beach project is awaiting a signed contract with Clark and Green so that this project may move forward. The CPC committee agreed to move all five step 1 projects onto step 2, which is when they will be invited to discuss their projects with the committee. DR stated that the Library will have a booth at the Apple Squeeze. EL went through the various current DPW projects. KF went through the employee anniversaries, and asked the Board for permission to attend the next Kennedy Park committee meeting to discuss the placement of a dog park on Route 7 & 20 off of Dugway Road. The Board concurred.
By roll call, CG, EL, DR, WA and KF voted to go into Executive Session at 7:20pm to discuss strategy relative to potential litigation (Rest of River).
Minutes Taken By: ______________________ Minutes Accepted By: ______________________
Mary Ellen Deming Clerk
Director of Administrative Services Board of Selectmen
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