Monterey Select Board
Minutes of the meeting of 3/1/10
Meeting Opened at: 4:00pm
Select Board Members Present: Scott Jenssen, Chairperson, Jon Sylbert and Wayne Burkhart
Also in attendance for parts of the meeting: Sue Protheroe for the Monterey News, Charles Ferris, Dennis Downing, William Marsh, Mickey Jervas, Mark Makuc and Monica Webb
Miscellaneous Select Board Items Reviewed:
1. The Board made a motion to participate in the FY2011 household hazardous waste collection program was seconded and unanimously approved.
2. Mail was reviewed.
3. Charles Ferris and Dennis Downing were present to discuss a proposed dog park on the Wilson McLaughlin Property. They provided pictures of the dog park that exists in Egremont and they’d like to model it after theirs. They provided a rough budget and proposal. They feel it’s incumbent upon the town to come up with uses for the WMH property. They like to put it where the existing fence is and use about 100 feet of that to build the fenced in area. They still need to talk to Don Torrico about what 521 CMR will require for the recreational facility. The current town bylaws with regards to dogs, where they are allowed and fines for out of control dogs and defecating on public property were discussed. It was also noted that the current proposed driveway plans aren’t solidified nor have funds been approved for it (approx. $30,000) since the plans for the Community Center haven’t been approved yet and funds have not been raised yet for the Community Center. It was noted that
the driveway needs to be paved for plowing purposes (although it was not noted who would be doing the plowing or paying for the service). The Board agreed that the proposal needs to go through the town. The Board recommended that the group speak with Maynard Forbes about the driveway plans and the cost of putting in a driveway behind the existing building. He also suggested that Joe Baker be present when the group comes back to the Board. The Board did not believe this would qualify as a citizen petition. The Board noted that mowing the property would also be an additional expense that is not covered in any department’s budget right now.
4. William Marsh, Mickey Jervas, Library Trustees and Mark Makuc, Library Director were present to discuss a proposal for an expansion to the library. The library is looking for the Historical Commission to find a new location so that they may use the space for the library for activities or for computers, etc. The Historical Commission has made it clear that they are not comfortable with the space being shared. It was noted that the space is in a public building yet it isn’t open to the public and no events have been held there in several years. There are Town of Monterey records in there that should really be located here at the town hall. There is a mold issue that has formed on the Historical Commissions things; they were made aware of the situation but took a long time to
remedy the situation. The Board asked if there were any artifacts located there that would need longer to move or secure than the June 1st deadline the trustees are requiring. The Board asked if the Bidwell House has been asked if there would be space there and to date they focus on the colonial era but the library trustees feel that the items located in the library basement are historical artifacts and would fit nicely at the Bidwell House Museum. Jon suggested that the request to move the items should come from the Library Trustees with the explanation for the need of the space and if the Historical Commission has an issue they can come in and speak with the Select Board which can offer some suggestions if necessary.
5. On a separate note regarding library attendance, FY09 attendance increased by 33% from FY08.
6. Monica Webb came in to discuss the following with the Board. She provided the Board with wording for the May town meeting warrant article item which requests permission to enter into discussions, there is no monetary requirements.
A motion was made and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at: 5:30pm
Submitted by:
Melissa Noe, Inter-Departmental Secretary via tape recording
Approved by:
Monterey Select Board
Select Board Members
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