MMVA Minutes ~ August 3, 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 ~ August 3, 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>Linda Edson, Craig Larson, Peter Lavigne, Deb Lavoie, Donna Lawson, Ann Trout,  Robert Trout.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Absent</B>:  Al Baker, David Curtis, Brian Lobdell, Bill McIntyre.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Guests</B></div> <div> Emory Anderson,<B> </B>Janice Barton, Paul Doherty, Bob Frazee, John Hansen, Jim Hines, Barbara Hill, 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 President called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM.</B> </div> <bR> <div> <B>Minutes Of Last Meeting</B></div> <div> <B>The minutes of the last meeting </B><B>were accepted </B><B>with the following corrections:</B> </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Craig Larson was voted into the presidency by 8:3 vote.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hank Farnham and Tom Dolby were <I>not </I>present.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bob Frazee's contribution to the eminent domain discussion should read: “Bob Frazee took no position on the proposal, but said he believed those expressing opposition to it are primarily concerned about the potential for abuse of this power in the future.”</div> <bR> <div> <B>Treasurer's Report</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Was noted that the position of treasurer is in transition from Peter Lavigne to Bob Trout, and further, both will be out of the state for the next two weeks. It was generally agreed that Linda Edson should hold the checkbook until they return and by the next meeting the accounts will be transferred to Bob with Craig Larson, as President, a cosigner.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Correspondence</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Linda Edson requested that Janice Barton contact Mr. Mehan about his request for a liquor license for the Cash Market.</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">Bob Frazee announced the Airfield will be holding an Open House August 7th.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Council Report</B></div> <div> <B>Janice Barton:</B><B> </B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Discussed that the recent town meeting was truncated due to a parliamentary procedure.  She expressed regret that persons attending to discuss Marstons Mills items were unable to express their opinions.  She announced that these items would likely be scheduled first on the agenda at the next town meeting, on August 19th, and encouraged people to check the town website for the posting of the agenda.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Janice stated that, at this point, it is likely that neither the traffic moratorium nor the eminent domain proposals will be passed. She notes that there are some small business zoning proposals in Marstons Mills under discussion.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Old Business</B></div> <div> <B>Subcommittee Reports:</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Burgess House</B><B>:</B> A letter by Brian Lobdell was read and he expressed concern at the poor repair of the barn roof.  It was noted by the directors that no source of the roofing funds has been found yet, and the repairs still must be deferred.</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> No news.</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> Will be on Sept 12<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>  The road race will be limited to 300 runners and the first 100 will get a free t-shirt.  The price will be $10/15 depending on when runners sign up.  The race will start at 11 AM and Village Day will start at 12 N.  Main Street will be closed from Route 149 to Lovell's Lane. Parking will be on the Rte 28 side of the elementary school.  There will be a petting zoo, pony rides, scavenger hunt, face painting, ice cream, moonwalk, a raffle, the K-9 Unit, the foam and muster truck, and an antique car show.  There are tables available for sponsorship and volunteers are needed.</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> The next newsletter is almost ready!   <I><B>It was proposed again to make these minutes available solely through the email link to the Marstons Mills website:  </B></I><A HREF="http://www.marstonsmills.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.marstonsmills.org"><U><I><B><U>www.marstonsmills.org</U></B></I></U></A><I><B> and public postings rather than as a printed mailing.</B></I>  This would make them available in a more timely manner and free up resources for printing the newsletter.  There is general support of this proposal by the directors.  <I><B>!!!The input of the membership is urged!!!</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Scholarship</B><B>:</B> No news.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Local Comprehensive Plan: </B>The committee is working on the revised draft of the plan.  The final draft should be available 1/05.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Herring Run: </B>No news.</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">The formation of the Mill Pond Preservation Committee was announced.  They will be starting a fund raising drive.  Look for the swan sign!  They are hoping to raise a total of  $1.5 million for land purchase and dredging.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A hearty get well wish was voted and unanimously passed for Al Baker's swift recovery from his recent heart surgery.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The fate of the printed minutes was placed on the meeting agenda for September.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Placing a phone with an answering machine in the Burgess house for the official use of  the MMVA was proposed and will be discussed further at the next meeting.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adjournment</B></div> <div> The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.  The next meeting will be September 7, 2004.</div> <bR> <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">Craig Larson [05], President ~ 508-428-9198</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Al Baker [07], Vice President ~ 508-428-2433</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">Robert Trout [05], Treasurer ~ 508-420-5740</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="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Linda Edson [05] </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Peter Lavigne [07] 508-428-0167</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] ~ 508-428-3682</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bill McIntyre [07] ~ 508-428-1855</div> <bR> <div> Terms end on the date of the next Annual General Meeting.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Next MMVA Meeting - Tuesday September 7, 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="id505_m.htm" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="MMVA Minutes August 3, 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: August 6, 2004</FONT></div> </td> </tr></table></body>