MMVA Minutes ~ November 5, 2003

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=45 BGCOLOR="#0099FF" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <I>MMVA Minutes ~ November 5, 2003</I></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=415 BGCOLOR="#0099FF" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <I>Minutes Of The Monthl</I><I>y Meeting O</I><I>f The</I></div> <div> <I>Marstons Mills Village Association</I></div> <div>           ____________________________________________________________</div> <div> Secretary: David Curtis</div> <div> <B>Board Of Directors</B></div> <div> <B>Present:  </B>Directors Al Baker, David Curtis, Leah Curtis,<B> </B>Linda Edson, Craig Larson, Peter Lavigne, Deb Lavoie, Ken Snell, Robert Trout.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Absent</B>:  Directors Donna Lawson.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Guests:  </B>Janice Barton, Maureen McPhee, Jacques Morin.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Call To Order And Welcoming Remarks</B></div> <div> The Secretary called the meeting to order at  7:35 PM. She reminded people of the COMM station 3 open house on November 23.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Minutes Of Last Meeting</B></div> <div> None prepared.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Treasurer's Report</B></div> <div> None prepared.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Correspondence</B></div> <div> Letter from Attorney Richard C. Driscoll, Jr (see later).</div> <bR> <div> <B>Status Of Action Items</B></div> <div> None prepared.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Public Comment</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Mr. Morin made an informal presentation concerning possible plans to develop the property known as the Samuel property (about 7.6 acres) with some affordable housing units. The Samuel property<B> </B>is to the east of the area being developed by the Town Recreation Department for soccer fields.</div> <bR> <div> It is also close to the Child's property currently being developed by the Housing Land Trust. Mr. Morin has a Purchase and Sale agreement covering the property. He said that his ideas were only preliminary but that he was interested in obtaining MMVA support.</div> <bR> <div> After some discussion, the Board passed by majority vote the following resolution, “The 7.6 acres<B> </B>known as the Samuel property is suitable for the development of residential detached dwellings including affordable units.” This resolution reflects the feeling of the Board only and not the MMVA membership.</div> <bR> <div> The Board invited Mr. Morin to return in December with more details. Mr. Morin said that he would come back but that he did not at the moment wish to make a presentation to a large meeting and requested that his attendance not be publicized.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Later Mr. Morin called to say that he has a conflict on the Dec. 2nd date. His next presentation will probably be made at the Jan. 6 meeting.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ms McPhee confirmed the Library is planning an open house on Dec. 7.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Old Business</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Closing the Burgess House in winter. Several members expressed concern that the heating system was not adequate (safe?) for heavy use in the winter. Others disagreed. This will be added to the December agenda.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Replacing signs. Donna Lawson received a quotation from Amidon Signs for $375 to replace each sign. The Board passed a motion to replace signs.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Use of Burgess House by Leah Curtis during her election campaign. Linda Edson informed the Board that she had taken it on herself to contact Attorney Driscoll, an independent counsel off-Cape, for an opinion concerning the legality of this. His letter said that he felt it was appropriate to use the Burgess House as planned. She requested the Board's approval to pay the fee. The motion was passed by a majority with two abstentions. There was considerable discussion about the issue of the President's discretion in these matters.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The Board agreed to change the standard meeting time to 7:00 PM.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">There was lengthy discussion about the need to develop a schedule of speakers so that we can attract more people to the meetings and greater participation in general. There was a discussion about re-inviting the Assessor to speak about the recent property revaluation. The Secretary can report that 125 members joined or renewed in the recent member drive. This is a loss of about 50 members over last year.<B> </B>Program planning will be on the next agenda.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Appointing a new secretary. David Curtis apologized for his unavailability during the second half of the year but no one stepped forward at the meeting to assume the responsibilities. Since then, Anne Trout has offered to take the position. This will be on the next agenda. </div> <bR> <div> <B>New Business</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Brian Lobdell was ap<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >pointed to the vacant Board position.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Janice Barton <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >offered to help recruit new members.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Next Meeting</B></div> <div> The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 PM.</div> <bR> <div> The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2nd, 2003 at 7:00 PM<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Helvetica" >.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> All meetings are open to the public.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Have Any Agenda Items For Discussion?</B></div> <div> Please contact David Curtis at 508-420-9868, or any Board member.</div> <bR> <div> <B>THE MMVA BOARD OF DIRECTORS</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Linda Edson, President ~ 508-428-4141</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Craig Larson, Vice President ~ 508-428-9198</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">David Curtis, Secretary ~ 508-420-9868</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Peter Lavigne, Treasurer ~ 508-428-0167</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Al Baker ~ 508-428-2433</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Leah Curtis ~ 508-420-9868</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Deb Lavoie ~ 508-428-4515</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Donna Lawson ~ 508-420-9480</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Brian Lobdell ~ 508-428 2682</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ken Snell ~ 508-428-8965</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bob Trout ~ 508-420-5740</div> <bR> <div> <B>Next MMVA Meeting - Tuesday December 2 , 2003 at 7:00 pm</B></div> <div> At the Burgess House, Route 149</div> <div> PLEASE PARK IN THE BURGESS HOUSE PARKING LOT NEXT DOOR !</div> <div> <I><B>NOT ON THE STREET !</B></I></div> <div>  <script src="http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js" type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript"> _uacct = "UA-379555-1"; urchinTracker(); </script>  </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=20 BGCOLOR="#CCCCCC" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Links:</FONT>  <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Welcome to Marstons Mills"><U>Home</U></A> | <A HREF="map.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MarstonsMills.org Site Map"><U>SiteMap</U></A> | <A HREF="id344_m.htm" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="MMVA Minutes November 5, 2003"><U>Top</U></A> | <A HREF="mmva_home.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Marstons Mills Village Association"><U>MMVA</U></A> | <A HREF="olderminutes.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Marstons Mills Village Association Olde"><U>Older Minutes</U></A> | <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Page new: December 2, 2003</FONT></div> </td> </tr></table></body>