MINUTES OF MEETING OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date of Meeting: June 3, 2003
Date of Transcription: June 4, 2003
Transcribed by: Kelly Barrasso
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved that Selectman Pillsbury be temporary Clerk for this meeting. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: (3-0-1)
Selectmen Pillsbury abstained
Roll Call
Selectmen Present: Cindy Chamberlain, Chairman
Mary Jane Pillsbury, Temporary Clerk
Renee Fernandes-Abbott
Bruce Sauvageau
Patrick G. Tropeano (Arrived at 7:05 P.M.)
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VIII. Business - A. Myron Peabody - Update on Wareham Middle School project.
Present before the BOS: Myron Peabody
Mr. Peabody updated the BOS on the following:
1. Groundbreaking being done.
2. Occupancy permit granted.
3. Furniture has been ordered.
4. BOS tour of school to be held in June.
5. Project on schedule for time & money.
6. Limited change orders.
7. Summer work to include renovation work & asbestos removal in the north wing.
NOTE: Selectman Tropeano arrived at this time.
8. Open House to be held for the public in Sept. or Oct.
NOTE: The meeting was recessed at 7:07 to view the new pump out boat paid for by a grant. The meeting came back to order at 7:17 P.M.
II. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
Present before the BOS: James Newman, Veterans Council
Charlie Vanderstaay
Susan Williams Gifford, Wareham State Representative
Mr. Newman presented Representative Williams Gifford, Selectmen Fernandes-Abbott, Tropeano, & Chamberlain with Certificates of Appreciation for their involvement w/ the Memorial Day Parade.
Mr. Newman briefly discussed a proposed curb cut on Gibbs Ave.
Present before the BOS: Representative Susan Williams Gifford
Representative Williams Gifford informed the BOS that she met w/ the Governor yesterday & asked him re: the status of 40B. She stated the 40B report has been filed. She stated the 40B Task Force has not recommended the sweeping changes the Town had hoped for, but one of the recommendations of the Task Force was to have mobile homes be considered affordable housing under 40B.
Representative Williams Gifford stated that the Governor has stated that once the 40B report is issued & legislation has been filed, then the process will start to move forward. She added that the recommendations will have to go through the House & Senate. She stated that she has been working w/ other Representatives on the issue of 40B & there is a large alliance.
Brief discussion ensued re: the MBTA train issue dealing w/ the train coming to Town.
Present before the BOS: James Newman
Mr. Newman stated he is working on obtaining letters for the Memorial Board in Town Hall.
Present before the BOS: Joe Belenger, Cromesett Association
Mr. Belenger stated he is representing the Cromesett Association. He stated the Chair of the Association has written a letter to the BOS pertaining to problems w/ catch basins in the area. He discussed how everything runs down into Mark’s Cove. He discussed the diversion ditch that has filled in. He discussed the problems the drainage ditch & drain pipe in the area. He stated the pipe has large holes in it & is a safety hazard for people. He stated most of the catch basins are filled w/ sand.
Mr. Belenger stated he is looking for assistance from the Town on these matters. He stated the residents of this area are willing to do some of the work themselves.
Selectman Pillsbury stated signs in this area stated it is a private area. She stated if the streets are not private then the signs need to be taken down. She stated the issue of these private signs has been an issue in the past.
Discussion ensued re: BOS concerns w/ the signs, which state the area is private. Mr. Belenger stated that drainage issues are the responsibility of the Town. Admin. stated the matter of roads has been given to the Municipal Maintenance Dept., but they won’t do anything because of the private signs. He stated w/ re: to the drainage issue, this would come under Phase II of the new drainage regulations. He stated drain cleaning is ongoing.
NOTE: Selectman Tropeano departed the table at this time.
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved that Selectman Pillsbury be temporary Clerk. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: (3-0-1)
Selectman Pillsbury abstained
III. CONSENT AGENDA
C1. Authorization to sign bills, documents, etc.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the BOS approve an invoice from Kopelman & Paige in the amount of $11,421.30 for professional services. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve invoice #80147980/15 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $67,298.37 re: construction & O&M services for the Wareham WPCF upgrade project. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve invoice #80147979/9 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $20,739.30 re: construction & O&M services for the Wareham WPCF upgrade project. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
IV. CDM REPRESENTATIVE GERALD FURRIER
NOTE: This meeting will be rescheduled.
V. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. Zoning Rewrite. Chuck Gricus, Town Planner & Admin. met w/ the outside vendor who will be doing the zoning rewrite. It is being recommended that a committee be formed consisting of the following: 3 members of the Planning Board; 3 members of the BOS, & 3 citizens at large to be appointed by the BOS.
A kickoff meeting is planned for the first week of July at which time the BOS will be asked to name the three members . It is expected that regular committee meetings will begin in August at a date to be determined. The BOS will need to make the three citizen at large appointments between the kickoff & the August meetings.
2. Bid Award - Hungry Beachcomber. On 4/29/03 at 10:00 A.M. proposals were received & publicly opened for a three (3) year lease of the Hungry Beachcomber Snack Bar on Onset Beach. The lease runs from Memorial Day 2003 through 9/30/05. Payments are made on 7/1 & 8/1 of each year. Two proposals were received.
After reviewing the proposals, Admin. executed a lease w/ Mr. Richard Gomes d/b/a Coollicks Concessions. Mr. Gomes has been providing mobile & stationary vending services at MA locations for over 15 years. He intends to operate the snack bar from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. weekdays & 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. weekends.
3. Bid Award - Office Supplies. As recommended by Kathy Corradi, Purchasing Administrator, the Admin. awarded the bid for the purchase & delivery of office supplies to the W.B. Mason Company for a one year period commencing July 7/1/03 There are two additional one year options as well. This was a joint bid prepared by the Town of Kingston & three bids were received.
4. Bond Anticipation Notes. Bids are expected 6/11/03 & the BOS should expect to vote to award the BANS at the 6/17/03 meeting. Settlement of the notes should take place 6/20/03.
5. Snow Emergency Funds Received. The Town has received notice that it will receive $68,172.57 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for reimbursement of costs associated w/ the2/17-18/03 snowstorm. This figure represents an increase over the anticipated amount of $65,558.
6. Seasonal Soft-Shell Clam Area. Asked the BOS to affirm the proposal from Michael Parola, Shellfish Constable. All areas except those specifically noted are closed to the taking of soft-shell clams from 6/1/03 through 9/15/03.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the BOS affirm the closings of all areas to the taking of soft-shell clams from 6/1/03 through 9/15/03 with the exception of the following areas which shall be open Monday through Saturday: Long Beach to Warren Point (upon opening by Division of Marine Fisheries); Stony Point Dike: Sunset Cove/Shell Point bay - except for the easterly shoreline between the Shell Point parking area & a sign placed on the shoreline opposite the intersection of First Street & West Boulevard &/or any swimming beach; Widow’s Cove/Bass Cove; Southern Tip of Burgess Point to Codman’s Point; Wicket’s Island; & northerly point of Lydia’s Island to the western end of Burgess Point. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott
seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
VI. LICENSES & PERMITS
1. 7:30 P.M. - Permit Request - Use of Town roads - Annual Dick Melloni Bike Ride.
Present before the BOS: John Scheub
Kim Melloni
Ms. Melloni discussed the bike race & how it raises funds for various charities. She stated the race will begin on Onset Pier.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the BOS approve the application of the Dick Melloni Youth Foundation, c/o Richard H. Melloni, Jr., P.O. Box 608, Wareham, MA for use of Town roads to hold a bicycle ride on Saturday, September 28, 2003. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
2. 7:45 P.M. - Permit Request - Use of Town roads - MS 150 Bike Tour - through Wareham 6/28/03 & 6/29/03.
Present before the BOS: Emily Holly
Ms. Holly discussed the bike route.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the BOS approve the application of The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, c/o Emily Holly, Event Coordinator, Rhode Island Chapter, 205 Hallene Road, Suite 209, Warwick, RI for use of Town roads to hold a MA 150 Bike Tour on Saturday, June 28, 2003. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VII. Announcements - None.
The meeting proceeded w/ item IX. Selectmen’s Reports
1. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott - Stated that Mr. Gricus, Town Planner & the Admin. met w/ Cornerstone Properties & have highlighted a proforma that will include five affordable housing units. She discussed the 20% decrease in density. Discussion ensued.
Discussion ensued re: if there is anything scheduled w/ the abutters of this project to discuss what is being proposed & what the Town has tried to negotiate.
The BOS members concurred to hold a meeting w/ some of the abutters to discuss this matter.
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VI. Licenses & Permits - 3. 8:00 P.M. Hearing - Change of Manager from Lawrence Enos to Robert C. Richard, Wareham Lodge of Elks #1548, 2855 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to open the hearing. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
Present before the BOS: Manuel Garcia
Mr. Garcia stated that Mr. Enos has passed away & the Board of Trustees elected Mr. Richard as the new manager. He discussed Mr. Richard’s experience w/ the Elks.
No-one spoke in favor or against the application.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to close the hearing. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the BOS approve the application of the Wareham Lodge of Elks #1548, 2855 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA for a change of manager from Lawrence Enos to Robert C. Richard. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
4. 8:10 P.M. - Hearing - Request for three (3) one-day liquor licenses, Wareham Lodge of Elks #1548, 2855 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham.
Mr. Garcia discussed the three single day events.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved & Selectman Sauvageau seconded that the BOS approve the application of the Wareham Lodge of Elks #1548, 2855 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA for three one-day all alcoholic beverages license for the following dates:
1. 6/21/03 - Clam Bake - 12:00 noon to 8:00 P.M.
2. 8/16/03 - Family Picnic - 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
3. 8/17/03 - Texas BBQ - 12:00 noon to 8:00 P.M.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
5. 8:15 P.M. - Hearing - Application for Public Amusement License - Flagship Cinemas, Inc. d/b/a Flagship Cinemas Wareham 8, 39 Doty Street, West Wareham.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to open the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
Present before the BOS: Debra McClullen
Discussion ensued.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to close the hearing. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the BOS approve the application of Flagship Cinemas, Inc., 459 Broadway, Suite 204, Everett, MA d/b/a Flagship Cinemas Wareham 8, 39 Doty St., West Wareham, Ma for a Public Amusement on Weekdays License & a Public Amusement on Sundays License under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the MA General Laws. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
(NONE)
VIII. BUSINESS
A. Myron Peabody - Update of Wareham Middle School building project.
(DONE)
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item IX. Selectmen’s Reports.
1. Selectman Sauvageau - Stated two attorneys have been interviewed for the purposes of advising the Cable Advisory Committee. He stated the BOS needs to meet w/ the Cable Advisory Committee to discuss hiring an attorney.
2. Chairman Chamberlain - Stated she will be meeting w/ Elaine Meredith from Tobey Hospital.
Chairman Chamberlain stated the Appointing Authority will be meeting before Mr. Cooley’s term is completed.
Chairman Chamberlain stated that the Municipal Maintenance Dept. just completed pulling down yard sale signs. Selectman Pillsbury noted that it is illegal to place signs on street signs & telephone poles.
Chairman Chamberlain stated that Senator Kerry will be attending a seminar re: the Buzzards Bay Restoration Project on 6/11 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 P.M. in New Bedford.
B. Discussion of recently received correspondence.
Chairman Chamberlain stated the BOS office has been receiving quite a bit of correspondence. She stated any correspondence that is not signed or is signed by “citizens of Wareham” would not be addressed. She stated that correspondence needs to be signed so that the BOS can speak to this person & try to resolve the situation.
IX. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
1. Chairman Chamberlain - Stated that someone called the BOS office re: the subject of reviewing Chili’s liquor license in June. She discussed what the meeting minutes of 12/17/02 stated pertaining to this matter. She stated a representative of Chili’s contacted the BOS office & updated their status. She stated they are scheduled to open in 1/04. She stated they have gone through the whole process w/ the Town & are awaiting MA Highway approval. The BOS concurred that this matter has been reviewed.
NOTE: Donna Barrows, Citizen
Ms. Barrows asked re: a rain date for the Swan Festival. Brief discussion ensued.
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved at 8:30 P.M. to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy w/ respect to collective bargaining & discussion of real estate. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
POLLED VOTE: Selectman Pillsbury - Yes
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott - Yes
Selectman Chamberlain - Yes
Selectman Sauvageau - Yes
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
NOTE: The BOS will not be coming back into open session.
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly Barrasso
Kelly Barrasso, Transcriptionist
The foregoing minutes were submitted to the Board of Selectmen/Sewer Commissioners for their approval on 11/18/03.
Attest: Mary Jane Pillsbury
Mary Jane Pillsbury, Temporary Clerk
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Date signed: 11/18/03
Date copy sent to Wareham Free Library: 11/24/03.
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