The majority of the Town Council Meeting that took place on december 21, 2015 Consisted of an argument and misunderstanding between two board members. A lot of tension between two sides. Surrounded by towns that have highway and sewers that we don't have. Walmart denied coming to Coventry as did many other places not enough people not enough traffic were the main concerns.
The majority of the Town Council Meeting that took place on december 21, 2015 Consisted of an argument and misunderstanding between two board members. A lot of tension between two sides. Surrounded by towns that have highway and sewers that we don't have. Walmart denied coming to Coventry as did many other places not enough people not enough traffic were the main concerns.
The majority of the Town Council Meeting that took place on december 21, 2015 Consisted of an argument and misunderstanding between two board members. A lot of tension between two sides. Surrounded by towns that have highway and sewers that we don't have. Walmart denied coming to Coventry as did many other places not enough people not enough traffic were the main concerns.
Contemporary Issues Period E Mr. Kendall 12/21/15 Seniors speak on library expansion plan Norman mentions goals vs notes Letters from citizens library expansion program referendum request Merlino vice principal of the year Repair of engines additional tanker perhaps renovation of truck consideration Potential federal grant for ET Elderly tax relief policy issues for potential plan going forward Fixing the gym wall building committee funds coming from the state Why does something need to be approved to talk about shouldnt all issues be addressed that is prevalent and needs discussion a lot of tension between two sides Argument between council members about refurbishment of fire equipment Up to date with OSHA standards Textile recycling company 2 containers in town free of charge interest provide another free of charge near dumpster town hall pick up as needed try it as long as it doesnt become a problem trial basis Written summary crumbling foundation concreate plans 500 people attendance middle school insurance change state took no action goes back beyond current administration recommendation let consumer protection know issue for reselling propertys Public works projects making progress due to lack of snow What do they do about snow plowing with no curb? (Asked by member of council) Almost at end of summer road project Capital improvement program looking into future six year view four more years makes ten year view Economic development commission Place making copy spring 2015 Shopping opportunities More recreation Commercial vs residential tax income Home businesses Major traffic areas more business friendly surrounded by towns that have highway and sewer that we dont have site behind dunkin donuts vacant land no response huge challenge landlords that do not respect tenants Expansion of sewers from Bolton to Coventry was accepted and will happen Area on route 6 has 100 plus acre of land We have two registered areas for airports one on bread and Milk Street... who knew..? Walmart denied coming to Coventry as did many other places not enough people not enough traffic were the main concerns
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The majority of the Town Council Meeting that took place on Dec. 21, 2015. Consisted of an argument and misunderstanding between two board members. These two members were Lisa Thomas and Matthew OBrien and they fought about the conflict of the fire department and their declaration of needing new equipment and/or refurbishing old equipment. Lisa Thomas did not understand what Matthew OBrian was trying to convey to the audience but he argued that what Lisa Thomas was talking about was not at all on the agenda and therefore could not be discussed at this time. Through the course of their discussion Lisa Thomas recognized the fact that this has been a prevalent issue that has been ignored or postponed for multiple years and even acknowledged that Matthew OBrien who claims to be a responsible up-to-date board member needs to do some more research before making inaccurate claims against her. This debate between the two were ineffective and showed the corruption that can occur at a small level of government. The other board members seemed withdrawn from the subject other that the mentioning of John Elsessers statistics from one of the articles each member was given. This argument was enacted upon so thoroughly between the two because it is a lot to ask for from the town and they need to well assess whether or not we need to provide the fire department with this money to buy what they want. There was also mentioning of the OSHA standards in this debate and whether or not they were prevalent and soon expiring but that did not transpire in to anything significant. Other topics that were mentioned during the course of the meeting that took place of Dec. 21. Included but were not limited to, the expansion of the library. Many members of our community spoke or wrote the board in hopes of leaving the discussion to the people and overall emphasizing to them the impact and importance the library has on all age groups. One women referred to it as a jewel in our town but yet declared it needed to be revised in certain standards. Another topic that was discussed was the Economic Development Commission who went to great extents to explain their many successes as well as some struggles that they have been facing. They spent most of the time repeating that no one wants to move into Coventry with their business because we do not have enough people, there is not enough traffic, and not enough other businesses are located within our town. They also made sure to address that we do in fact have space. A lot of people argue, we have no space for bigger businesses such as Walmart or a hotel. Yet, one of the men mentioned we have to registered airports and that there is plenty of room such as the lot behind Dunkin Donuts that was contacted by a buyer but they have been ignoring calls for an unknown reason. In fact, Walmart turned the commission down at the chance to build here in Coventry. Other topics that were mentioned briefly were the success of the Farmers Market and the spectacular turnout last weekend with over five hundred visitors and the wonderful vendors that currently participate in the Farmers Market. They also talked of Stephan Merlino, assistant principal, of the High School and the award he received this year and how great of an accomplishment that is for our community as well as himself. Along with that success they also focused on the public works department and that they have been able to finish many postponed projects. John Elsesser talked of how the road project was almost complete and will be finished with in the beginning of the summer and stated that he was very thankful that we have not had snow yet this year. Luckily, because of that they were able to accomplish much
more. Lastly, the Town Council was also able to agree that they would approve the request for another donation bin located on the Town Hall property, which will be on a trial basis.