Annual 2nd Homeowner's Meeting Minutes 8/13/22

Minutes of the meeting of 8/13/22

Meeting Opened at: 12:04pm

Select Board Members Present: Justin Makuc, Chair and Susan Cooper

Public present: Colleen Johnson

Public present remotely: Amy Husten, Marija Willen

1. Lake Garfield Town Beach

Justin acknowledged that the Parks Commission is working towards a possible permit system for parking at the Town beach to enhance parking opportunities for residents of Monterey. Justin said that the Parks Commission is working with Town Counsel to work through the legal issues and is still researching how this might be possible. There was discussion about public access to the Town beach, boat ramp, and Lake Garfield in general.

1. 8 Town Regional School District Planning Board update

Susan provided a brief update about the School District Planning Board and recommended that anyone interested look at the 8 Town website for meeting minutes and other documents: https://8towns.org/. Justin referred anyone interested in learning more to the 7/13/22 minutes of the Monterey Select Board or the YouTube video of the same meeting, at which the Chair of the Committee and a consultant for the project had a discussion with the Select Board and members of the public.

1. Fiber Connect

Justin updated that Fiber Connect is working to complete its commitment with the Town per its December 2020 contract with the Town. Justin stated that the most recent update is that Fiber Connect is waiting on “make-readies” from Verizon and National Grid before completing any sections of road that it has not completed yet that are included in the contract.

1. Greene Park Ballfield

Justin updated that the Parks Commission voted at its last meeting to allocate funds to renovate the ballfield, provisionally upon review of their annual budget. Justin referred anyone interest to review the 8/4/22 minutes of the Parks Commission.           

1. Transfer Station

Susan made updates about the compost program at the transfer station and the mattress recycling program. Susan also stated that the Transfer Station Committee is in the early stages of researching “pay per throw” options, and that environmental reasons were a motivator for looking into these programs. Susan also acknowledged that the transfer station might benefit from Swap Shop volunteers to organize and maintain the Swap Shop.

1. Bear guidance

Susan updated that a nuisance bear who was breaking into homes was caught and relocated. Susan summarized the Department of Fishery and Wildlife recommendations about how to limit bear problems.

1. Comments & questions from the public

There were questions about the General Store and Roadside Store, and when they will open. Justin responded that the Town is not responsible for these private stores, other than as they might apply for permits.

A motion was made and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at: 12:45pm

Submitted by:

Justin Makuc, Select Board Chair

Approved by:

Monterey Select Board

cc: Website (www.montereyma.gov)

Select Board Members

Minutes Book

Town Clerk

Any documents used in the meeting are listed below and are available by request at town hall.

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