Monterey Select Board
Minutes of the meeting of 5/10/10
Meeting Opened at: 4:11pm
Select Board Members Present: Jonathan Sylbert, Chairperson, Wayne Burkhart, and Scott Jenssen
Also in attendance for parts of the meeting: Michael Storch (Finance Committee), Nora Hayes and Linda Thorpe (Town Clerk)
The board met with Director of Operations, Maynard Forbes to review the following items:
1. Salt shed site is moving right along. Town Counsel has the contract to review but it hasn’t been returned yet. The Building Inspector has not issued a permit yet.
2. J. Sylbert asked about all the dead maples going up Tyringham Rd. M. Forbes stated that they will all need to come down and it’s probably too large of a job for the Tree Warden to take care of.
3. M. Forbes informed the Board that in 1993 the town bought a diesel generator for the fire station that has never been used. M. Forbes brought it over to the shop and it’s going to be used there.
4. A few more roads have been graded; they are about 2/3 finished.
5. M. Storch asked if there were any more funds in the CET fund to get the solar lights installed on the highway garage. M. Forbes stated there isn’t, the majority in there was used by the Parks Department a few years ago to purchase the Big Bally trash compactors in Greene Park and at the beach.
6. M. Forbes updated the Board on the status of the RT 23 paving project. Right now the state highway department (District 1) has some concerns with portions of the project.
7. M. Forbes took the paperwork received about a grant opportunity and will report back to the board on his findings and if it’s applicable to Monterey.
8. Dog Park: S. Jenssen asked why the bylaw needed to be amended in order for the park to be installed. It was explained that the current bylaws state that dogs are not allowed in town parks or the beach and it will need to be amended to state which parks dogs are not allowed in; the town may not want to allow dogs in any parks and may not approve the bylaw change. This bylaw change is necessary as well as a new special permit for the WMH house in order for the dog park to move forward. The Board also discussed that once the above has happened, funds will not be released to construct the fence until a plan that is agreeable to all parties has been reached on the maintenance and upkeep and whose responsibilities these will be. Purchase and installation of the fence will also fall under the
procurement laws.
9. Members of the Board do not feel that the proposed RT 23 driveway entrance is the best for the WMH driveway. The Board and M. Forbes will make a site visit. The Board also was not certain that putting the parking area in the arable part of the land is the best option. The Board will plan on a site visit next week at 5pm.
The board met with Inter-Departmental Secretary, Melissa Noe to review the following items:
1. Weekly report was reviewed.
Miscellaneous Select Board Items Reviewed:
1. The minutes from 4.26 & 5.3.10 were approved as written.
2. Warrants were signed.
3. The renewal application for an earth removal permit for Tryon Construction was approved thru 12/31/10. W. Burkhart recused himself from the vote.
4. Memorial Day letters were sent out to Dean Amidon, the Fire Chief, the Monterey School, the Mt Everett Marching Band, Monterey General Store and Cal Ripken League.
5. Historical Society contents located in the Library’s General Knox room: The Library Committee has asked the Select Board to investigate who owns the property (the Town) and the town’s insurance liabilities on the contents. The Town is covered up to $20,000. Town Counsel advised the Town what their options were if the Historical Society refuses to move the items.
6. It was noted by several people that it was impossible to listen at town meeting while the voting machine was being cranked. The Board will consult with Town Counsel on what needs to be done to change the voting day to a day different than the annual town meeting. Linda Thorpe agreed that this would be this best scenario.
7. Nora Hayes was asked about marching in the Memorial Day parade with her dogs. She was agreeable. It was also requested that she provide the Board of Health and Tax Collector with her new mailing and residential address.
8. The Board discussed creating policies for town meeting after an incident occurred at this year’s meeting with a group of people that were handing out informational flyers on the dog park. The Board has been advised by town counsel that informational materials are acceptable.
9. A complaint was received from resident Carol Ingher regarding a neighbor’s property and items (construction materials, unregistered vehicles, etc) being stored in the open and decreasing the value of her property. The Building Commissioner is working on this with Ms. Ingher and the neighbor. The Police Chief will be made aware of the unregistered vehicles.
10. L. Thorpe stated that she took full responsibility for the Constable position not being on the ballot. L. Thorpe found a MGL that states that the Select Board can appoint as many Constables as is necessary and she is awaiting Town Counsel’s advice on whether or not he can be appointed for one year and then the position can be added on next year’s ballot.
A motion was made and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at: 5:30pm
Submitted by:
Melissa Noe, Inter-Departmental Secretary
Approved by:
Monterey Select Board
Select Board Members
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