MINUTES OF MEETING OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date of Meeting: October 27, 2003
Date of Transcription: October 28, 2003
Transcribed by: Kelly Barrasso
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN
Chairman Chamberlain called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Selectmen Present: Cindy Chamberlain, Chairman
Patrick G. Tropeano, Clerk
Mary Jane Pillsbury
Renee Fernandes-Abbott
Bruce Sauvageau
Present: Michael Hartman, Town Administrator (Arrived at 6:10 P.M.)
II. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
(NONE)
III. CONSENT AGENDA
C1. Authorization to sign bills, documents, etc.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the Board approve invoice from Methuen Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,132,177.86 re: the Water Pollution Control upgrade. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the Board approve invoice #80159678/1 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $9,026.97 re: bidding, permitting, & construction services for the Weweantic Shores sewer project. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
C2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings: 8/19/03, 9/2/03, 9/9/03, & 10/7/03 - Regular Sessions.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of 9/2/03, 9/9/03, & 10/7/03. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of 8/19/03. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: (4-0-1)
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott abstained
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item V. Licenses & Permits - NONE
The meeting proceeded w/ item VI. Announcements - NONE
The meeting proceeded w/ item VII. Business.
A. Vote Articles - Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Article 21 - Community Preservation Fund
Chairman Chamberlain stated that 5% is for administrative costs which constitutes $15,000. She stated this amount should have been earmarked in the beginning. She stated this money could be used to hire a consultant.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved Favorable Action on Article 21 of the 10/27/03 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 16 - Personnel Plan Review
Chairman Chamberlain stated a periodic review of this plan is needed to stay equitable w/in the Town’s own system. Selectman Tropeano stated he would speak to this article on Town Meeting floor if needed.
Article 4 - Capital Items
Chairman Chamberlain discussed what is on the Capital Planning Committee’s list of capital items.
NOTE: Admin. arrived at 6:10 P.M.
Discussion ensued re: this list.
Admin. stated that the request for police weapons was deferred until the spring. Brief discussion ensued.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved Favorable Action on Article 4 of the 10/27/03 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 9 - Women’s Centers
Chairman Chamberlain stated the BOS received an application for Tobey Will funds from New Bedford Women’s Center as requested by the BOS. She stated South Shore Women’s Center never submitted said application, but they did submit a petition article on last spring’s Warrant & the BOS voted to defer it until this fall.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved to reconsider the Board's vote on Article 9. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved Favorable Action on Article 9 of the 10/27/03 Fall Town Meeting Warrant & that the motion be amended to South Shore Women’s Center receive $2,000 & New Bedford Women’s Center receive $0. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
NOTE: The meeting went back to item IV. Town Administrator’s Report.
1. FY’04 Sewer User Fees. The Board is asked to approve a commitment for the first half of FY’04 sewer user fees in the amount of $1,020,156.40.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the Board approve the first half FY’04 sewer user fees commitment in the amount of $1,020,156.40. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
2. Town List Assignment. A request was received from Lt. Wallace for the BOS to approve a name change for one of the tow list assignments and the name is the only change. Paul Heney, d/b/a Doherty’s Auto Service has been changed to Heney’s Towing, Inc.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS approve a name change on the police tow list from Paul Heney, d/b/a Doherty’s Auto Service to Heney’s Towing, Inc. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
V. LICENSES & PERMITS
(NONE)
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
(NONE)
VII. BUSINESS
A. Done
B. Any other business.
1. Joint Meeting of BOS & School Committee.
Chairman Chamberlain stated the date of the joint meeting will have to be changed due to 40B sessions that will be held the same day & the BOS members will be attending. Brief discussion ensued re: an alternative date. Chairman Chamberlain will discuss w/ the School Committee.
2. Town Meeting.
Chairman Chamberlain stated w/ the various articles on the Warrant, there would be many new people attending Town Meeting. She feels the BOS should put their best foot forward. Brief discussion ensued.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved to adjourn the meeting to Town Meeting at 6:45 P.M. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly Barrasso
Kelly Barrasso, Transcriptionist
The forgoing minutes were submitted to the Board of Selectmen/Sewer Commissioners for their approval on March 23, 2004.
Attest: Patrick G. Tropeano
Patrick G. Tropeano, Clerk
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Date signed: March 23, 2004
Date copy sent to Wareham Free Library: March 24, 2004
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