MMVA Minutes ~ June 2, 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 ~ June 2, 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, Linda Edson, Craig Larson, Peter Lavigne, Deb Lavoie, Donna Lawson, Brian Lobdell, Ann Trout, Robert Trout.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Absent</B>:  Ken Snell.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Guests:  </B>Geri Anderson,<B> </B>Janice Barton, Craig Condinho, Leah Curtis, Marilyn & Paul Doherty, Tom Dolby, Hank Farnham, Alex & Bob Frazee, Kevin Galvin, Klaus Guttmann, Aimee Guthinger, John Hansen, Dugan Hayes, Barbara Hill, Jim Hines, Ernest Kenney, Jane, John J., & Justin Lacasse, Curt Lapham, Brian Lobdell, Sue Martin, Maureen McPhee, Ed Schwarm, Robert Swanson, Taylor White.</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 President called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.</B> </div> <bR> <div> <B>Minutes Of Last Meeting</B></div> <div> <B>The minutes of the last meeting were accepted.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Treasurer's Report</B></div> <div> <B>The Treasurer's report was read and accepted.</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">He anticipates increased expenditures will be balanced by increased income from the Road Race.<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" >.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Correspondence</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">None.</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">None.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Council Report</B></div> <div> <B>Four councilors were present and reported:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Janice Barton:</B> Discussed activities of the Town Council and its committees. Budget talks have occupied much of the year. The budget remains very tight, and cuts have been made to municipal employees and schools. The Council also has been working on more long-term plans, including efforts to increase the level of state funding for the schools. Her committee assignments include: The Youth Commission, School, Jan Eschbar, Water Quality, and Golf Committees.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Han Farnham</B><B>, Vice President of the Council:</B> Committee assignments include the Press Conference, Agenda, and Tax Equity Committees. He also serves on the Board of Assessors. Gave Demetrius Atsalis' <A HREF="mailto:rep.demetriusatsalis@hou.state.ma.us" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:rep.demetriusatsalis@hou.state.ma"><U>email</U></A>, to write to support of a bill reassigning state funds to schools based on the median income of the community. This formula would be advantageous to the Cape. He also announced several community events: Container Gardening Expo, June 26<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>, 8 am - 4 pm, at Meetinghouse Farm. The Father's Day Car Show, June 20<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>, 9 am - 2 pm, on Main Street. He also encouraged people to visit the town <A HREF="http://www.town.barnstable.ma.us" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.town.barnstable.ma.us"><U>website</U></A>.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Jimmy Crocker</B>: Serves on the Airport, Department of Public Works, and the Local Comprehensive Plan Committees, among others. Notes that regulations of docks are being reexamined. Term limits are a current concern. The Department of Public Works is considering adding an over-ride to the ballot in the fall election.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Leah Curtis</B>: Congratulated the Council on its ability to work together. She is on the Personnel, Appointments, and Housing Committees. Noted the Housing Committee is working hard to improve access to affordable housing in Barnstable, with a variety of programs including initiatives in workforce and senior housing. She too urged using the town website as a resource.</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> The annual report was submitted to the Secretary. The House has done well through the winter with few repairs needed to the house. Members were thanked or their vigilance. The barn urgently needs repairs. Labor has been volunteered, however, materials are still being negotiated with Home Depot. Joyce Landscaping was thanked for donating their services.</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> The annual report was submitted. Over 700 attended River day this year. Current maps of the watershed were made and compared with ones from the 1940's to illustrate the growth of the villages - these are presently at Burgess House. There were 6 educational stops in all. Both the MMVA and the Cape Cod Conservation District received $500. All had lots of fun. Various donors were thanked.</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> Village Day promises to be very exciting. The event has been moved into the village proper and will include a 4-mile road race. Robert Swanson was introduced as coordinating the race. There is a goal of registering 300 people for the race, and volunteers to staff this entry-level race are needed. The race will start at 11 am. Registration opens at 10.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Membership And Newsletter</B><B>:</B> We have a newsletter, The Villager, and have had a nice response to it and the mailing for membership.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Scholarship</B><B>:</B> Scholarships of $500 each were awarded to Dugan Hayes, Justin Lacasse, and Joseph Coleman. Each is congratulated on his accomplishments.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Other Old Business:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Local Comprehensive Plan: </B>Has met 4 times so far and updated the Plan draft. Additions include the mention of the village schools, horse farm, and airfield. Copies of the draft will soon be (we hope) at the library, town website, and post office.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Al Baker's Report: Herring Run: </B>The run was a success this year. Good supplies of fish were caught. <B>Liberty Hall: </B>Will host a Father's Day Breakfast (June 20<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>) at Liberty Hall. The Hall is also working on opening the old Hearse House at the cemetery as a historic site. They hope to locate an antique hearse belonging to the village in the building.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">River Clean Up</B>: The Next two Sundays there will be a clean up of the riverbanks; volunteers sought. </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">A presentation of two hibiscus plants was made to the outgoing president, Linda Edson, and treasurer, Peter Lavigne.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bill McIntyre was nominated and accepted as candidate for the open seat on the Board. The remaining 3 board members up for election agreed to remain as candidates. No other nominations were made to the board. Hence the slate as presented: Bill McIntyre, Peter Lavigne, Al Baker, and Donna Lawson were passed unanimously.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Officers will be voted on at the July meeting. </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 next meeting is Tuesday, July 6th, at 7:00 PM. </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><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >[term ends]</FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Linda Edson [05], President ~ 508-428-4141</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Craig Larson [05], 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 [06], Secretary ~ 508-420 5740</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Peter Lavigne [04], Treasurer ~ 508-428-0167</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Al Baker [04] ~ 508-428-2433</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Dave Curtis [06] ~ 508-<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >420 9868</FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Deb Lavoie [05] ~ 508-428-4515</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Donna Lawson [04] ~ 508-420-9480</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Brian Lobdell [06] ~ 508-428 2682</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ken Snell [04] ~ 508-428-8965</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bob Trout [05] ~ 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 July 6, 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="id484_m.htm" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="MMVA Minutes June 2, 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: June 7, 2004</FONT></div> </td> </tr></table></body>