Meeting was called to order by Patrick Madden.

Gail Hoven, UMass Boston

• Apologized on behalf of UMass for concert noise.  UMass will notify Clam Point of future concerts so residents can prepare accordingly.

Officer Rorey, BPD

• Explains how he will get us more pertinent information about incidents in or affecting the neighborhood. 
• Call the CSO if you want to know what happened somewhere
• Bicycle Rodeo - children ages 4-10 to the Boston Fire Department.  Have fingerprints taken, to be given to their parents in case they're needed.
• 13 incidents in past month - very good!

David Pearlstein, Mill St.

• Seeking variance to permit continued nonconforming use as they add to building.
• Motion to support: passes by voice vote.

Marty Walsh, House of Representatives

• Budget discussion.
• MassHigway Discussion (follows)

Ernie Monroe, MassHighway

• Resurfacing project from Savin Hill to Braintree Split
• State recognizes this will cause traffic issues.
• High speed lanes to be paved first, then low speed lanes.
• Bridges to be completed separately.
• Project completion scheduled for October 2009, but may finish as early as June 2009.
• Work will reach Clam Point in June 2008.
• Expect noise and dust along with traffic.
• District 4 phone 781-641-8300
• Use contact form to reach Mr. Monroe.

John Fallon, Noise barrier discussion

• Barriers may be difficult to build.
• Plantings are aesthetic but ineffective.
• MassHighway will look at planting trees in "the bowl".

Marty Walsh

• Discussion about union election signs

Jimmy Paulie, Work Inc.

• Groundbreaking on 6/16 at 6 PM
• Followed by an awards dinner/fundraiser

David Higgins, 9 Park St.

• F2-7000 zoning.
• There is a brick 3-family house there now.
• Proposes rehab of house, expand carriage house to 2-family, and build on vacant lot.
• Total of 9 units, with 9 off-street parking spots. 
• Shea Ennen - voices concerns about increases in property taxes and population density
• Mike Cote - recommends requesting deferral of 6/3 zoning meeting, or if not possible, then supporting denial of variance.
• Discussion of effects on property taxes. Differing thoughts expressed, but effects of projects are not clear.
• Mike Cote - moves to support denial of variance.  Josie K. seconds.  Motion passes 10-1 by show of hands.

Lauryn Smith - Mayor's coffee hour 5/15, 9:30, Martin Playground

Mike Cote - Byrne Park meeting on May 19, 6:30 PM, at Bay Cove.

Sen. Hart's Office

• Tenean Beach cleanup 5/17
• Columbia Point meeting 5/15, 6/14, both 7-9 PM, at BC High.

Items for June Meeting:

•  Ken Shallow house
• Dot Day parade is upcoming
• Memorial Day parade