MMVA Minutes ~ May 4, 2004

<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 ~ May 4, 2004</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: Ann Trout</div> <div> <B>Board Of Directors</B></div> <div> <B>Present:  </B>Al Baker, David Curtis, Craig Larson, Peter Lavigne, Deb Lavoie, Donna Lawson, Brian Lobdell, Ann Trout.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Absent</B>:  Linda Edson, Ken Snell, Robert Trout.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Guests:  </B>Janice Barton, Leah Curtis, Bob Frazee, Klaus Guttmann, John Hansen, Jim Hines, Maureen McPhee, Ed Schwarm.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Call To Order And Welcoming Remarks</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The Vice-President called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM.</B> </div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">He congratulated all on their efforts to make River Day so successful.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Minutes Of Last Meeting</B></div> <div> <B>The minutes of the last meeting were accepted.</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">With the correction of changing Barton to Burgess House in Section 6.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Treasurer's Report</B></div> <div> <B>The Treasurer's report was accepted.</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Craig Larson noted the tallies for expenses and revenue from River Day should be delivered promptly. He recalled the tally should account for $200 seed money for the event.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The Keyspan bill for Burgess House was discussed.  It is much smaller with the warmer weather, but an averaged bill is anticipated to even out the upcoming year.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Correspondence</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Correspondence was received from the Marstons Mills Library thanking us for supporting their expansion efforts.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Public Comment</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Klaus Guttmann, (508) 428 1629, reports the verification of addresses in Marstons Mills is ongoing.</div> <bR> <div> Volunteers are welcomed to continue the effort May 14<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> at the Sheriff's Youth Ranch.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Council Report</B></div> <div> <B>Janice Barton and Leah Curtis reported:</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The town budget review is ongoing.  Schools are anticipated to make up 72%, policing another 15%, and the Department of Public Works most of the rest of the budget. The schools are already close to the state minimum. Hence, another cut in town employees is coming. Concerns were expressed regarding next year.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">To investigate potential sources of revenue, a new commission has been formed to look at properties not presently taxed in Barnstable.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A variety of issues were targeted as topics for the upcoming annual meeting in June.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Governor Romney's meeting with the town was reviewed and Janice Barton reported several of the Cape's unique funding constraints were brought to his attention.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Finally, it was noted that an affordable housing project has been proposed near the Stop & Shop.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Old Business</B></div> <div> <B>Subcommittee Reports:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Burgess House</B><B>:</B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >No new business</FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">River Day</B><B>:</B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >MMVA and the Indian Ponds Association congratulated members on their efforts</FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Village Day</B><B>:</B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Whether the subcommittee should have it's own checking account was discussed. It was felt that incorporating Village Day as a line item within the existing MMVA checking account was preferable. The use(s) of the anticipated larger revenue from the road race were discussed, and felt to need clarification at a later meeting</FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Membership</B><B>:</B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >No new business</FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Newsletter</B><B>:</B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The newsletter is complete.  Copies are available</FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Scholarship</B><B>:</B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Scholarships have been awarded to Justin Lacasse, Dugan Hayes, and Joseph Coleman. They are invited to the annual meeting to receive their scholarships</FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> <B>New Business</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The June meeting is the annual meeting. The importance of good attendance to make a quorum was stressed.</div> <bR> <div> <I>There will be four seats up for election at the meeting.</I> Ken Snell will be retiring, leaving an open seat; and Peter Lavigne, Al Baker, and Donna Lawson are up for re-election<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" >.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Next Meeting</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 PM.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The next meeting is Tuesday, June 2nd, at 7:00 PM. <I>Speakers: </I><I>Town Councilors and Subcommittees of MMVA will report on the year</I><I>.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Have Any Agenda Items For Discussion?</B></div> <div> Please contact Ann Trout at 508-420-5740, or any Board member, with new agenda items for discussion.</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">Ann Trout, Secretary ~ 508-420 5740</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">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> Terms end on the date of the next Annual General Meeting.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Next MMVA Meeting - Tuesday June 2, 2004 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="id469_m.htm" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="MMVA Minutes May 4, 2004"><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: May 10, 2004</FONT></div> </td> </tr></table></body>