MMVA Minutes ~ January 4, 2005

<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 ~ January 4, 2005</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><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Al Baker, David Curtis, Craig Larson, Peter Lavigne, Deb Lavoie, Brian Lobdell, Bill McIntyre, Ann Trout, Robert Trout</FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Absent</B>:  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Linda Edson, Donna Lawson</FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Guests</B></div> <div> Geri and Emory Anderson<B>, </B>Bob Frazee, Barbara Hill,<B> </B>Maureen McPhee<B>, </B>Matt Teague<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" >.</FONT></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 7:05 PM.</B> </div> <bR> <div> <B>Minutes Of Last Meeting</B></div> <div> <B>The minutes of the last meeting were accepted</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" ><B>.</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Treasurer's Report</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The Treasurer's report was accepted.</B>  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Correspondence</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">None.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Public Comment</B></div> <div> <B>None.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Town Council Report</B></div> <div> <B>No town councilors were present. </B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Janice Barton and Leah Curtis submitted a written report on various fiscal meetings, zoning and tax issues, and committee assignments:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Janice Barton reported that she had told the School Committee of the desire of residents of Marstons Mills to retain use of the MM West Elementary School building for a community center if the school is decommissioned.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Councilor Barton is also working with the Youth Commission to create a Youth Website. (Contact the Secretary of the MMVA for a copy of the full report.)</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> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Looking for donations of shingle bundles for the roof</FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">River Day:</B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Will be the 15th (Sunday) of May rather than the first Sunday due to scheduling issues and also the hope that the weather will be more clement by then</FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Village Day:</B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Will be the first Sunday after Labor Day. Debbie and Donna were moved and voted to organize this year's Village Day by acclamation, as they did such an excellent job in 2004</FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Membership: </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The letter to encourage renewal of memberships was sent out and nine renewals were sent in. Board members are to each make up a list of 10 village residents and bring it to the interim meeting at 7 pm on 1/18/05 at the Burgess House and we will start a more general membership drive</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Newsletter:</B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The request for donations for the scholarship fund will be written by Robert Trout and published in the newsletter too. Craig Larson will also write a more general article on how the MMVA spends member's dues.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Scholarship:</B> </FONT>Robert Trout encouraged volunteers for the committee.  <I>Association members are urged to donate money direct to the scholarship fund to allow us to award 3 rather than 2 $500 scholarships</I>.  The High School will need the money for the awards by June 5, 2005<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" >.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Local Comprehensive Plan: </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Bob Frazee noted that the LCP had encouraged the Village to hold a public forum to address the question of rezoning the Flint Street area near the transfer station for nonresidential use.  He requests that the Association start to plan such a forum.  Craig Larson commented that the MMVA could work on this, and will contact Marlene Weir and the affected parties for such a discussion pending the final draft of the LCP</FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Herring Run: </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >No news.  No work ongoing due to the wintry weather</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">Matt Teague came as a representative of McShane Construction to show us the plans for replanting the area where the tree was downed.  A mature tree was felled without permission, and the firm has been fined $10,000.  Matt showed us the plan to replant the area with 4 red oaks with 3”caliper trunk size.  Al Baker expressed, with general agreement, the opinion that this scheme will block the view at the intersection.  If the area were to be replanted, two larger trees would be more appropriate.  Perhaps better yet, the curb should be left clear and the money should be used to beautify and improve other areas of the roadway, such as the intersection in front of the Cash Market.  Craig concurred and felt the money should stay in the Marstons Mills if possible.  McShane could alternately contribute to other non- road expenses in the Village such as the Burgess House improvements to the barn, or other civic needs.  Debbie Lavoie stated that donating to the improvement of the Village would be a good step towards atoning for the harm done by the cutting of the tree.  Al Baker will discuss our feeling with the Tree Warden, Charlie Gianitasso, and Town Council.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bill McIntyre announced that the Barnstable will be forming a committee to study conservation and land use.  He volunteers to represent Marstons Mills on the committee.  The Board is in agreement<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" >.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">David Curtis stated the Cape Cod Maritime Museum would be interested in having a presence at either Village or River Day.  After discussion, it was felt that Village Day would be an appropriate venue, and they should be invited.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Al Baker showed plans for the proposed office building across from The Mills Restaurant.  They remain available for viewing at the Burgess House.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Al Baker also notes the chiropractor down the road on 149 is thinking of putting in a second story. </div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Mrs. Anderson noted the plan for a traffic mirror on Race Lane has been nixed by the town and will instead shave away at the bank to improve traffic visibility at that intersection.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Craig suggested we start working on a list of speakers for the coming year.  He would like about 20 names.  So far the tax assessor, school officials, Mr. Klimm for a state of the Mills-type talk, the DPW on road maintenance, the Board of Health, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Mr. O'Leary were suggested.  Further suggestions are urged.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">It is suggested that the Historical Society contribute an article to the upcoming newsletter. </div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Al Baker showed a couple options for ways to improve the intersection in front of the Cash Market. He will be meeting with an engineer in the future.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">It was announced that the Barnstable Civic League is looking for a member and alternate.  They meet on the last Wed. of the month.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adjournment</B></div> <div> The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 pm.  The next public meeting will be February 1, 2005. The next meeting for the Board will be January 18, 2005  to discuss the mailing list and speakers.  Both are at 7 pm at the Burgess House.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Have Any Agenda Items For Discussion?</B></div> <div> Please contact <A HREF="mailto:trout.r@comcast.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:trout.r@comcast.net"><U>Ann Trout</U></A> 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 February 1, 2005 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>  Home | SiteMap | <A HREF="id573_m.htm" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="MMVA Minutes January 4, 2005"><U>Top</U></A> | MMVA | Older Minutes | <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Page new: January 10, 2005</FONT></div> </td> </tr></table></body>