MINUTES OF MEETING OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date of Meeting: August 19, 2003
Date of Transcription: August 20, 2003
Transcribed by: Kelly Barrasso
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN
Chairman Chamberlain called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Selectmen Present: Cindy Chamberlain, Chairman
Patrick G. Tropeano, Clerk
Mary Jane Pillsbury
Bruce Sauvageau
Selectman Absent: Renee Fernandes-Abbott
Also Present: Michael Hartman, Town Administrator
II. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
Present before the BOS: Donna Richard
Ms. Richard stated she spoke to the Admin. re: a public meeting to be held pertaining to roadways & she thought it was to be held tonight. Chairman Chamberlain stated this public meeting would be held on 9/13/03.
Ms. Richard asked why Indian Neck Rd. & Great Neck Rd. were being paved. Chairman Chamberlain assumed that these roadways were next on the roadways plan list to be paved.
Ms. Richard asked if Maple Springs Rd. would be paved in the spring. Chairman Chamberlain stated the Town is not paving this road, but someone else may be.
Present before the BOS: Chief Thomas Joyce, Wareham Police Dept.
Chief Joyce thanked Chairman Chamberlain & Selectman Fernandes-Abbott for assisting the Wareham Police Association at their senior cookout
Present before the BOS: Cody Braun
Mr. Braun stated he lives in the same neighborhood as Ms. Richard. He expressed concern re:
condition of roads in this area. He asked when they would be paved. Chairman Chamberlain stated that the Municipal Maintenance Director is in charge of paving. She added that the engineering costs for the road would be $50,000.
Selectman Pillsbury stated before the roads in this area were accepted (even thought the acceptance may not have been legal), there were other roads on the “to do” list for years. She stated the Town fixes roads when Chapter 90 funds become available.
Admin. discussed the possible illegality that occurred when these streets were accepted.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
C1. Authorization to sign bills, documents, etc.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the Board authorize the Chair to sign invoice #10 from Methuen Construction in the amount of $451,687.24 re: the WPCF project. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
C2. Appointments to boards, committees, & commissions.
A. Community Preservation Committee
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS appoint Christy Gunnels as a member to the Community Preservation Committee to a term to expire 6/30/06. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
B. Conservation Commission
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS appoint Michael Ponte as an associated member to the Conservation Commission to a term to expire 6/30/06. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
C. Recycling Committee
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS appoint Marilyn Field as a Citizen-At-Large member to the Recycling Committee to a term to expire 6/30/06. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
D. Visitor Services Committee
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS appoint Mary Crowley as a member to the Visitor Services Committee to a term to expire 6/30/06. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
IV. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. Insurance Savings. The Town received a credit of $16,850.84 from MIIA for FY03, which is one of the highest percentages in the 200 member MIIA program.
To earn this credit, the Town & School Dept. worked together on phase one of a loss control credit program established by MIIA. Phase two will begin an updated version & details will be announced in 9/03. The Town will encourage all depts., boards, committees, commissions & employees to actively participate.
2. Non-Parking Restriction - High Street. Chief Joyce has submitted a report re: parking on the easterly side of High St., between Marion Rd. & Gibbs Ave. It is recommended that due to the narrowness of the road, parking be eliminated on the easterly side. This will allow sufficient room for two lanes of travel to pass safely.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS post the easterly side of High St., between Marion Rd. & Gibbs Ave. as No Parking. Selectman Sauvageau seconded for discussion.
NOTE: Selectman Sauvageau asked if there was a public discussion re: this matter.
Present before the BOS: Chief Joyce
Chief Joyce stated there have been several complaints made. He discussed
problems pertaining to the narrowness of the roadway & safety issues concerning
cars that pass through. He stated everyone on the easterly side of the road has
off street parking. He stated all parking on this roadway is residential & there
are no businesses on this road.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
V. LICENSES & PERMITS
A. Application of a Common Victualler License to Tomato & Basil, Inc., 3136 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the MA General Laws for the year 2003.
Present before the BOS: Brian Burkhead
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS approve the application of a Common Victualer License to Tomato & Basil, Inc., 3136 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the MA General Laws for the year 2003. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
B. Hearing - Application of a Seasonal Common Victualer Wines & Malt Beverages License by Hadley-Macintosh Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Café Uva, Scott Macintosh, Manager, 5 East Blvd., Onset, MA, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the MA General Laws for the year 2003.
Present before the BOS: Justin Hadley
Scott Macintosh
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved to open the hearing. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
Mr. Macintosh stated he is taking over from the prior owner of Café Uva. He stated the prior owner’s business has been closed down since 7/13/03. He stated he is no relation to the prior owner.
Present before the BOS: John Kornish
Mr. Kornish stated he is the landlord of this property & is favor of this business opening.
Mr. Hadley submitted an alcohol policy to the BOS, which the establishment will enforce. (Attached as reference).
Present before the BOS: Neighbor
The neighbor stated he is in favor of the application & supports this business.
Present before the BOS: Sandra Besse
Ms. Besse stated she is in favor of this application & hopes it works out.
Discussion ensued re: the submitted alcohol policy.
Mr. Hadley discussed what type of entertainment there may be (a guitar player).
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved to close the hearing. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS approve the application of a Seasonal Common Victualer Wines & Malt Beverages License by Hadley-Macintosh Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Café Uva, Scott Macintosh, Manager, 5 East Blvd., Onset, MA, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the MA General Laws for the year 2003 contingent upon receipt of a favorable CORI report & final inspections. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
C. Application for a Common Victualler License by Hadley-Macintosh Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Café Uva, under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the MA General Laws for the year 2003.
Mr. Macintosh discussed the menu & seating for 48.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS approve the application for a Common Victualler License by Hadley-Macintosh Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Café Uva, under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the MA General Laws for the year 2003. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. The Zoning Re-Write Committee will meet at the Library on 8/20 at 6:00 P.M.
2. The Municipal Maintenance & BOS will hold a roadway symposium on 9/13/03 at 9:00 A.M. in Room 320.
3. There are five candidates being trained as camera operators & Steve Ruiz will pick one.
4. Chairman Chamberlain read a statement for the BOS from Town Counsel pertaining to what they (the Planning Board) has authority to do re: freeze plans.
VII. BUSINESS
A. Discuss Pavement Management Study.
Chairman Chamberlain stated that a discussion on the Pavement Management Study would be held on 9/13/03 at 9:00 A.M.
B. Discuss Master Plan Workshop.
Discussion ensued re: when to hold this workshop. The BOS concurred to hold this workshop in November.
C. Letter from Town of Fairhaven.
Discussion ensued re: letter from the Town of Fairhaven. (Attached as reference). The BOS concurred to have the Chair draft a response letter.
D. Committee vacancies.
Discussion ensued re: vacancies on committees. (Attached as reference). Anyone interested should submit an application to the BOS office.
E. Any other business.
1. Meeting w/ EDIC.
Chairman Chamberlain requested that the Selectmen that served w/ the EDIC to meet w/ them again to plan a new re-organization. Selectman Pillsbury stated she would meet w/ them on 8/22/03.
2. BOS meetings.
Chairman Chamberlain stated the BOS would hold meetings on 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, & 9/30.
3. DOR recommendations.
Chairman Chamberlain stated that there is one item pending re: the DOR recommendations which are the payroll warrant & when it comes out. She stated the DOR’s recommendation is to back up the payroll warrant for one day.
VIII. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
1. Selectman Sauvageau - Stated he & Tropeano attended the first Zoning Re-write Committee meeting held on 8/6. He stated input was taken & a consultant gave a summary of the Town’s zoning issues.
2. Selectman Tropeano - Spoke re: a newspaper article that stated the Board of Health did not act accordingly on denitrification issues. He feels the BOH has done what was expected of them. He stated the BOH regulations on denitrification are on file in the BOH dept. He also stated the BOH have worked on the issue re: hotels being used as rooming houses. He stated Town Counsel is reviewing the proposed regulations. He feels the newspaper article was not appropriate to state that the BOH has not done what has been asked of them because they have.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved at 8:10 P.M. to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy relative to the purchase, sale, exchange, lease or real value of property & strategy relative to litigation. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
POLLED VOTE: Selectman Pillsbury - Yes
Selectman Tropeano - Yes
Selectman Sauvageau - Yes
Selectman Chamberlain - Yes
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly Barrasso
Kelly Barrasso, Transcriptionist
The foregoing minutes were submitted to the Board of Selectmen/Sewer Commissioners for their approval on 10/27/03.
Attest: Patrick Tropeano
Patrick Tropeano, Clerk
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Date signed: 10/27/03
Date copy sent to Wareham Free Library: 10/28/03.
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