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A meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Wednesday 11/20/2019. Present were Chair,
Randy Waters; Vice -Chair, Lou Amoruso; Secretary, Sean Grammel; Treasurer, Connie Baynes,
and member, Lee Ann Cerretani. Absent were members Marilyn Lewis and Jeff Wagner. The
meeting was held in the MBC meeting room at Town Hall and called to order at 6:37 PM.
The minutes for the October 2019 meeting were reviewed. No changes were proposed. Lou
moved to approve, seconded by Lee Ann. The motion was approved unanimously, with Randy
abstaining because he was absent for the October meeting.
The Board discussed the lottery for the available housing units. The lottery was scheduled for
November 20, but was called off because there were not enough qualified applicants. Connie
asked if there would be an update or a new lottery scheduled in December. Randy mentioned
that the Board has concerns about being involved in similar lotteries in the future and that we
should partake in the process. Lou mentioned he received an email from Mr. Walsh when he
needed help figuring out what to do for finding applicants and Lou had suggested that he speak
with the person he's paying to run the process (Liz Rust).
The Board then discussed the potential land acquisitions around town. Connie suggested we
needed a process to decide which is the best. Lou mentioned that the town has also looked at
the Reservoir Area for development. He also mentioned that the Town Manager had requested
the summary that the Board had purchased from Mark O'Hagan.
Connie questioned if we should invite the Town Manager to a meeting to discuss cooperation
between the Town and the Board, rather than competition between us for the properties.
Randy suggested that the Board have a meeting and come to some decisions first before
providing our information to the Town. Randy proposed tabling a meeting with the Town
Manager until January or February, and all were agreeable to that idea.
Lee Ann then asked about her role as the new Treasurer and Connie provided some background
about the procedures and obligations of that role.
The Board discussed a date of 12/18 for the next meeting. Sean moved for adjournment,
seconded by Lou. Passed unanimously at 7:16 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sean Gramme], Secretary