Meeting of May 12, 2009

In Attendance: Mike Bossin, Gary Bluestein, Marc Bluestein, Glenn Allen, Jay Bronstein, Jerry Saphire, Lauren Hyman, Barbara Kramer, Jane Desberg

1: 7:40 Meeting called to order by Chairman Michael Bossin.

2: 7:41 Troup 49 Life Scout Project —

Scout Alex Davis, representing Boy Scout Troup 49 of Norwood, Massachusetts verbally presented a Life Scout project to the Committee to construct an archery range. Alex would like approval from the Committee to move forward on this project as soon as possible in order to have it ready by June 5^th in time for the next Chuck Wagon event/jamboree.

He said that a 4’ tall fence will be erected to surround the proposed 53-foot length area and would included a backdrop as protected coverage along with a carport. (carport is questionable). Brush removal may also be required.

Note: regulation area for an archery range is 60 feet in length, but Alex said that 53 feet is workable.

Alex said that he had already presented his project to the Selectman who gave their approval and the Selectmen gave approval as long as the Horizons reuse Committee agreed.

Gary Bluestein had concerns over the safety of the area Alex was referencing and requested Alex to mark off the proposed area. This marked area will be contingent for the Committee’s approval, said Gary. Alex accepted the concerns and said that he would mark the area off the coming weekend of May 16^th.

Note: Gary Bluestein and Mike Bossin will then check out the marked area.

Gary Bluestein also suggested that Alex speak to the new camp leaser regarding this archery range project as to its long-term usage.

3. 7:55 Minutes —

Jay Bronstein requested that an amendment be made regarding the minutes of the April 28^th meeting to change the time of adjournment. Change was so noted by Gary Bluestein and a motion was then made by Jay Bronstein and seconded by Barbara Kramer to accept the minutes as amended. All present Committee members approved.

4. 8:00 Correspondence —

1. Letter received from Deija Nevins from Jake’s Clubhouse, dated May 6, with a copy sent to Bill Heitin, over her concerns to the scoring process and results of her proposal vs. other proposals and how the final conclusion and decision was made. The letter was read to the committee and is on file.

The scoring results were made available to Deija through the Selectmens office.

5. 8:25 Everwood Properties Proposal —

Each Horizon for Youth Usage Committee member was given a three ring binder that held the Everwood Properties Proposal for their review. After which Mike Bossin opened the discussion as to whether anyone had any concerns on the RFP submission.

Several concerns, and in conclusion many more, need to be addressed that were brought up by individual members of the Committee. For example:

· Parking impact

· Ball field expansion

· Community usage of property

· Traffic plan

· Community access to trails and property

· Pesticides and turf fertilization impacting lake and water resources

· Septic system impact based on forecast of 400 campers and 100 staff

· Drop off and pick up area for buses and cars

· Town’s responsibility of unused buildings

· Responsibility of snow removal of driveways, parking areas and roadways

· Environmental focus vs. activity focus

· Existing renters

After much roundtable discussion as to the proposed written text, a motion was made by Gary Bluestein and seconded by Barbara Kramer and unanimously approved by all Committee members that further discussion of the RFP be tabled and to invite Everwood to attend the next meeting pending consent of the Selectman.

Mike Bossin requested each Committee member review the proposal once more and make a list of concerns to be brought to the next meeting.

Mike Bossin said that he will try to meet with the Selectman after tonight’s meeting, to get clarification on how to proceed.

6. 9:12 Old Business —

None

7. 9:13 New Business —

None

8. 9:14 Meeting Calendar —

SPECIAL MEETING, Monday, May 18^th at 7:00 pm at the Sharon Community Center - 2^nd floor.

9: 9:15 Motion to Adjourn —

Barbara Kramer motioned and Mike Bossin seconded to adjourn the meeting. All present Committee members voted in favor.

Respectfully Submitted

Gary Bluestein

/Micki Baker