Present:

• Roxanne McCaffrey, Chair
• Chuck Cardillo
• Patrick White

Also present, Michael Canales, Kate Fletcher, Bob Jones, Clarence Fanto, Jorja Marsden, Hugh Page

1. Special Permit at 74 East Main Street for a stairway to the side door. During Public Hearing, no comments from public. Permit approved unanimously.
2. Cat and Dog Fountain progress report.
   1. The fountain removed for repair and replaced by two signs: “The Cat and Dog are currently at the vet. They will return in 2022 so the spat will continue.” (The ‘vet’ is Jeff Gulick Restoration Contractor).
   2. The basin or foundation of the fountain when uncovered was crumbling bricks and must be replaced. Jones suggested Gunite, used in swimming pools, as longest lasting and most cost-effective.
   3. Jones also reported Stewart Lambert has been consulting gratis on fountain restoration.
3. Annual Select Board appointees to committees, commissions, and boards. Here is a summary (complete list on Town website) Berkshire Regional Planning, Christine Rasmussen; Community Preservation Carole Owens and Patrick White; Animal Inspector and Control John Drake; Agricultural and Forestry Shelby Marshall, alternate; Board of Registrar, Nancy Clark; Regional Transit Authority, Jamie Minacchi; Alternate Bldg. Inspector Paul Green; Cable Advisory Ron Brouker, Michael Canales and Patrick White.
4. Canales reported that it is time for contract negotiations between the 5 towns and the cable company. Therefore, it is important to have a Stockbridge representative. It may be that Brouker has a conflict, he said. Therefore, the Board appointed Canales and White. Three reps are allowed and so White suggested Brouker stay on until someone asks him if he does have a conflict. Approved unanimously.
5. Continuing SB appointees: Cemetery Commission, Karen Marshal and Candace Currie; Plumbing Inspector Greg Pilling and alternate, Gennari Plumbing; Town Counsel Donna Brewer, and more.
6. Hugh Page named Highway Superintendent
7. Director of Council on Aging stepping down. Canales suggested they take the time to think about goals of Council and role of director before advertising for replacement.
8. Teresa O’Brient asked for clarification on outdoor seating. As long as the requirement for a 36″ walkway is being observed, Stockbridge is following the Commonwealth guidance and outdoor dining will continue until November 29, 2021. Cardillo suggested outdoor dining be allowed permanently.
9. Second Homeowners’ meeting will be 8 a.m. July 15th as part of the regular SB meeting — in person and via Zoom.

Meeting adjourned.