MINUTES OF MEETING OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date of Meeting: November 18, 2003
Date of Transcription: November 19, 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
Renee Fernandes-Abbott
Bruce Savaugeau
Present: Michael Hartman, Town Administrator
II. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
Present before the BOS: James Newman
Mr. Newman thanked everyone involved w/ the Veterans Day Parade, but expressed disappointment w/ the newspaper coverage, namely The Courier & The Standard Times.
Present before the BOS: Mr. Carmichael
Mr. Carmichael thanked the BOS & the Admin. for their participation in the Veterans Day Parade & for their support. He presented the BOS w/ a trophy for their participation.
III. YMCA PRESENTATION
Present before the BOS: Rebecca McCullough, Director of Marketing & Development for
the YMCA
Nancy Fennell, Executive Director for the Wareham YMCA
Ms. Fennell discussed her work experience w/ the YMCA. She stated the w/in the next six months she will be planning implementation of programs, working on budget issues, etc. She discussed the progress of the construction of the building thus far. She stated she would be hiring full-time staff in the spring & then part-time staff. She hopes for a late August 2004 opening. She discussed the plan of activities.
Ms. McCullough stated $8.2 million has been raised thus far out of the $9 million needed for the final phase of fund-raising. She stated $500,000 is needed by 12/31/03 due to a matching donation. She discussed a new campaign called the “power of one” & the flyers that will be distributed throughout Town discussing this new program. She discussed the next fund-raiser to be held called “Pictures w/ Santa”.
III. THE WAREHAM LAND TRUST - UPDATE ON ACQUISITION
Present before the BOS: Mary McFadden, President of Wareham Land Trust
David Stone, Vice President of Wareham Land Trust
Ms. McFadden discussed the 61A for Maple Springs & Crane Landing. She gave the time line for these 61A properties & the history of these 61A’s. She stated the Land Trust has until 12/26/03 to acquire the properties. She stated in the past four weeks, the Land Trust has mapped out a strategy to reach this goal. She stated the Land Trust wrote to funding agencies, met w/ them, mapped out properties, & hired attorneys.
Ms. McFadden stated two obstacles facing the Land Trust are 1) the set time line & 2) establishing a clear & fair appraisal of the properties. She stated the Land Trust has been told by possible funding agencies that the appraisal(s) provided by A.D. Makepeace are not clear nor are they impartial. She stated the funding sources would not commit monies unless there is a clear & fair appraisal. She stated the Land Trust would like to have a clear & fair appraisal done. She thanked the BOS for giving the Land Trust this assignment.
Selectman Savaugeau asked if there are any financial commitments at this time by the Land Trust. Ms. McFadden stated there is a clear indication from funding sources that they are interested, but there is a need for a fair & impartial appraisal of the properties. She stated A.D. Makepeace have provided an appraisal for the lots that have already been improved. She stated there is a need for a pre-improvement wholesale appraisal. She stated she disagrees w/ Makepeace’s appraisal & would like one that is clearer and one that reflects the statute. She feels the real value will be millions less than what is currently appraised.
Mr. Stone stated to make this process fair & impartial, both parties should have equal input on who is conducting the appraisals.
Selectman Savaugeau expressed concern re: the Land Trust’s outlook re: the appraiser Makepeace has utilized. Ms. McFadden stated the Town would not want the Land Trust to pay more for a property than it is worth & it should be appraised under what the 61A statute states.
Mr. Stone stated he doesn’t know what instructions were given to Makepeace’s appraiser, etc. He added that Makepeace’s appraiser looked at individual lots, not a wholesale property.
Ms. McFadden discussed 61A.
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott asked why the Land Trust doesn’t secure a private appraisal. Ms. McFadden stated the Land Trust wants both parties to agree w/ an appraiser & the Land Trust is not expecting Makepeace to pay for this appraisal.
Selectman Savaugeau questioned where the Land Trust is in re: to discussions w/ Makepeace. Ms. McFadden stated that the Land Trust wasn’t clear on their position until the funding sources were contacted & the issue of the appraisal came forth. She stated the Land Trust has no intention of stopping Makepeace’s process & again the Land Trust is hoping to come up w/ what is a fair & impartial appraisal.
Selectman Savaugeau doesn’t feel much has been accomplished since the last BOS meeting the Land Trust attended. Ms. McFadden stated a project of this size takes a lot of time & the Land Trust is doing this for the citizens of the Town.
Selectman Pillsbury stated there is a need to review the development of these lands vs. what has been done so the time frame can be met. She stated there is a need for a Master Plan approach before 61A problems come forward, for example, time frames, appraisals, etc. She expressed confusion re: the Land Trust’s interest in the Crane Landing property due to its low impact
development & its meeting all the requirements.
Selectman Tropeano stated he understands the Land Trust’s issue w/ Makepeace’s appraisal. He expressed concern re: Makepeace fixing up a property & then taking it out of 61A, which defeats the purpose. He stated the land was already worked before starting the 61A process. He feels time is too short to get another appraisal by 12/26/03. He stated there are other areas of interest that the Land Trust could look at. Ms. McFadden stated she understands there are other lands to look at, but they are not available to the Land Trust as of yet. She stated the Land Trust is willing to speak w/ Makepeace re: other properties.
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott asked if the Planning Board, in promulgating its rules & regulations, make a landowner take its property out of 61A before submitting subdivision plans. Discussion ensued.
Discussion ensued re: agricultural use.
Chairman Chamberlain asked that the Land Trust inform the BOS at the end of the time period (12/26/03) where they are in the process. She stated this matter needs to be wrapped up & should not go into January.
V. TAX LEVY HEARING
Present before the BOS: Patrick Donavan, Director of Assessment
Steven Curry, Board of Assessors
James Makrys, Board of Assessors
Mr. Donavan read information pertaining to the tax levy. (Attached as reference).
Brief discussion ensued.
No one spoke for or against.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS set a residential factor of one (1). Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VIII. Licenses & Permits - Hearing - Application of Hadley-MacIntosh Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Café Uva, Justin Hadley, Manager, 5 East Blvd., Onset, MA for a Year-Round Common Victualer Wines & Malt Beverages License, under provisions of Chapter 138 of the MGL & a Public Amusement License on Weekdays for Live Entertainment, under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the MGL.
Present before the BOS: Justin Hadley
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved to open the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Chairman Chamberlain stated the Rosemary Inn has closed, so there is a year-round wines & malt liquor license available. She added that the CORI has still not been received.
Discussion ensued re: what will happen w/ Mr. Hadley’s seasonal license if the year-round license is approved.
Discussion ensued re: what type of entertainment there will be. Mr. Hadley stated the entertainment will have no amplification and will be used for private parties, etc. He understands that he will be limited to entertainment written on the license. He asked re: belly dancers. Brief discussion ensued. The BOS concurred to look into this matter.
No one spoke against the application.
Present before the BOS: Sandra Besse
Ms. Besse stated there are now five businesses in the area now. She stated she supports Mr. Hadley in his endeavor. She feels the BOS should help him in any way.
Discussion again ensued re: belly dancers & if they would be considered a floorshow. Chairman Chamberlain stated if a floorshow were checked off on the application, this would require an additional fee & the application would need to be amended.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved to close the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS approve the application of Hadley-MacIntosh Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Café Uva, Justin Hadley, Manager, 5 East Blvd., Onset, MA for a Public Amusement License on Weekdays for Live Entertainment, under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the MGL w/ the following conditions: acoustic artists only w/ a limit of no more than three, no amplification, & floor dancing & hours Wed. through Sat. 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS application of Hadley-MacIntosh Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Café Uva, Justin Hadley, Manager, 5 East Blvd., Onset, MA for a Year-Round Common Victualer Wines & Malt Beverages License, under provisions of Chapter 138 of the MGL pending receipt of a favorable CORI report. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Mr. Hadley discussed his hours of operation. Discussion ensued re: amending the hours for 5/31 through 10/11.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS rescind its previous vote on the license above. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS application of Hadley-MacIntosh Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Café Uva, Justin Hadley, Manager, 5 East Blvd., Onset, MA for a Year-Round Common Victualer Wines & Malt Beverages License, under provisions of Chapter 138 of the MGL w/ the following hours of operation: Wed. through Sunday, 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. & Wed. through Sunday, 12:00 noon to 2:00 P.M., 5/31/04 through 10/11/04 pending receipt of a favorable CORI report. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
C1. Appointment to Wareham Housing Committee.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS appoint Susan J. Pizzolato as a member to the Wareham Housing Committee for a term to expire 6/30/05. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
C2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings: June 3, 2003.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the BOS approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of 6/3/03. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
C3. Authorization to sign bills, documents, etc.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the Board approve invoice from Methuen Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,319,315.64 re: the Water Pollution Control Facility upgrade. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the Board approve the following invoices submitted by Camp, Dresser & McKee: invoice #80161872/1 in the amount of $2,597.78 re: bidding, permitting, & construction services for the Weweantic Shores sewer project, invoice #80161538/28 in the amount of $50,131.32 re: construction & O&M services for the Wareham WPCF upgrade project basic services portion, invoice #80160434/14 in the amount of $24,274.50 re: construction & O&M services for the Wareham WPCF upgrade resident project, & invoice #80161872/1 in the amount of $2,597.78 re: permitting & construction services for the Weweantic Shores sewer project. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
NOTE: Present before the BOS: Sean Fensel
Mr. Fensel stated he is new to Wareham & was a former commissioner of SRPEDD & Vice President of the Plymouth Nuclear Council Commission. He stated as a citizen, he is concerned that the Town of Wareham is not being included in the emergency plan for the Plymouth Nuclear Plant or in their plan for evacuation. He stated he helped write the plan for the Town of Plymouth. He volunteered his time & expertise to help the Town put together a plan.
Chairman Chamberlain stated Selectman Pillsbury had told the BOS about him & she asked that Mr. Fensel contact the Admin.’s office w/ information on how he can be reached & to get the process started.
VII. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. Sewer Connection - Brown Street. Pacor, Inc. has applied for permission to connect to the Town’s collection system for Lot 1001-C, Brown St., Wareham. This is for a duplex unit consisting of two, three bedroom units. The connection would be to the Swifts Beach Rd. sewer via an easement. It is the recommendation of David Simmons, WPCF Superintendent, that this be approved pending payment of all appropriate charges.
Admin. stated there will be a $4,798.12 connection fee & additional fees charged for road opening permits.
Chairman Chamberlain asked why there is no stub there presently due to the fact that next door there is a 40B project. Admin. stated he will look into this.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved the Board approve the application of Pacor, Inc. to connect Lot 1001C, Brown St., Wareham, to the Town’s Swift’s Beach Rd. collection system via an easement & pending payment of all appropriate fees & charges. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
2. Bid Award - Police Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs. Bids were received 2/28/02 for police vehicle maintenance & repairs. The bid was for approx. an 18-month period terminating 9/17/03, w/ an option for two 18-month renewals.
Upon the recommendations of Lt. Irving Wallace, Wareham Police Dept. & Kathy Corradi, Purchasing Admin., the Admin. awarded the bid to H.A. Suddard, Inc., of Wareham, for the flat rate labor fee of $35 per hour, OEM & after-market parts at the rate of cost plus 10%.
VIII. LICENSES & PERMITS
Hearing - Done.
A. Renewal of the following Year Round Retail Package Goods Store All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for the year 2004, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the MA General Laws for the year 2003:
1. Anchor Liquors, Inc., Joanna Guest, Manager, 2360A Cranberry Highway, West Wareham;
2. Sutherco, Inc. d/b/a Capeway Package Store, 3187 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
3. George H. Elias d/b/a Mill Pond Package Store, Habib Elias, Manager, 2569 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
4. Passan, Inc. d/b/a Jug Shop, Pamela Beecy, Manager 219 Main Street, Wareham;
5. Liquor Locker, Inc., Narinbhai Bhulabhai Patel, Manager, 3201 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham;
6. Palmer Properties, Inc. d/b/a Hilltop Package Store, Hugh Boynton, Manager, 45 Sandwich Rd., Wareham;
7. Oak Grove Corporation d/b/a Oak Grove Package Store, Ronald G. McCoy, Manager, 47 Depot St., East Wareham;
8. Joseph H. Gresian, II d/b/a Mayflower Liquors, 3150 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
9. Onset Village Market, Inc. d/b/a Onset Village Market, Stephen Souza, Manager, 231 Onset Ave., Wareham;
10.Pepin’s, Inc. d/b/a Pepin’s Liquors, Mark Norman Pepin, Manager, 2259 Cranberry Highway, Wareham; &
11.Sullivan Wine & Spirits, DJ Sullivan, LLC, Joel Sullivan, Manager, 260 Marion Rd., Wareham.
Chairman Chamberlain stated that #5 needs to renew their license & they are scheduled to receive their license back in January. It was stated they did renew.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved & Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded that the BOS approve the renewals of the following Year Round Retail Package Goods Store All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for the year 2004, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the MA General Laws for the year 2003:
1. Anchor Liquors, Inc., Joanna Guest, Manager, 2360A Cranberry Highway, West Wareham;
2. Sutherco, Inc. d/b/a Capeway Package Store, 3187 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
3. George H. Elias d/b/a Mill Pond Package Store, Habib Elias, Manager, 2569 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
4. Passan, Inc. d/b/a Jug Shop, Pamela Beecy, Manager 219 Main Street, Wareham;
5. Liquor Locker, Inc., Narinbhai Bhulabhai Patel, Manager, 3201 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham;
6. Palmer Properties, Inc. d/b/a Hilltop Package Store, Hugh Boynton, Manager, 45 Sandwich Rd., Wareham;
7. Oak Grove Corporation d/b/a Oak Grove Package Store, Ronald G. McCoy, Manager, 47 Depot St., East Wareham;
8. Joseph H. Gresian, II d/b/a Mayflower Liquors, 3150 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
9. Onset Village Market, Inc. d/b/a Onset Village Market, Stephen Souza, Manager, 231 Onset Ave., Wareham;
10.Pepin’s, Inc. d/b/a Pepin’s Liquors, Mark Norman Pepin, Manager, 2259 Cranberry Highway, Wareham; &
11.Sullivan Wine & Spirits, DJ Sullivan, LLC, Joel Sullivan, Manager, 260 Marion Rd., Wareham.
B. Approve applications of the following Year-Round Retail Package Goods Store All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses to remain open for the sale of alcoholic beverages beginning w/ Sunday before Thanksgiving, November 23, 2003 through Sunday before New Year’s Day, December 28, 2003:
1. Anchor Liquors, Inc., Joanna Guest, Manager, 2360A Cranberry Highway, West Wareham;
2. Assinippi Liquors, Inc., Raymond A. Vezina, Manager, 3 Barker Rd., East Wareham;
3. Browne’s Package Store, Inc., Steven E. Browne, Manager, 135 Marion Rd., Wareham Plaza, Wareham;
4. Sutherco, Inc. d/b/a Capeway Package Store, 3187 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
5. Palmer Properties, Inc. d/b/a Hilltop Package Store, 3187 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
6. Passan, Inc. d/b/a Jug Shop, Pamela Beecy, Manager, 219 Main St., Wareham;
7. Joseph H. Gresian, II d/b/a Mayflower Liquors, 3150 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
8. George H. Elias, d/b/a Mill Pond Package Store, Habib Elias, Manager, 2569 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
9. Oak Grove Corporation d/b/a Oak Grove Package Store, Ronald G. McCoy, Manager, 47 Depot St., East Wareham;
10.Pepin’s, Inc. d/b/a Pepin’s Liquors, Mark Norman Pepin, Manager, 2259 Cranberry Highway, Wareham; &
11.Sullivan Wine & Spirits, DJ Sullivan, LLC, Joel Sullivan, Manager, 260 Marion Rd., Wareham.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved & Selectman Savaugeau seconded that the BOS approve the applications of the following Year-Round Retail Package Goods Store All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses to remain open for the sale of alcoholic beverages beginning w/ Sunday before Thanksgiving, November 23, 2003 through Sunday before New Year’s Day, December 28, 2003:
1. Anchor Liquors, Inc., Joanna Guest, Manager, 2360A Cranberry Highway, West Wareham;
2. Assinippi Liquors, Inc., Raymond A. Vezina, Manager, 3 Barker Rd., East Wareham;
3. Browne’s Package Store, Inc., Steven E. Browne, Manager, 135 Marion Rd., Wareham Plaza, Wareham;
4. Sutherco, Inc. d/b/a Capeway Package Store, 3187 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
5. Palmer Properties, Inc. d/b/a Hilltop Package Store, 3187 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
6. Passan, Inc. d/b/a Jug Shop, Pamela Beecy, Manager, 219 Main St., Wareham;
7. Joseph H. Gresian, II d/b/a Mayflower Liquors, 3150 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
8. George H. Elias, d/b/a Mill Pond Package Store, Habib Elias, Manager, 2569 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
9. Oak Grove Corporation d/b/a Oak Grove Package Store, Ronald G. McCoy, Manager, 47 Depot St., East Wareham;
10.Pepin’s, Inc. d/b/a Pepin’s Liquors, Mark Norman Pepin, Manager, 2259 Cranberry Highway, Wareham; &
11.Sullivan Wine & Spirits, DJ Sullivan, LLC, Joel Sullivan, Manager, 260 Marion Rd., Wareham.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
C. Approve the following applications for extensions of seasonal liquor licenses from December 1, 2003 through January 15, 2004, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the MA General Laws for the year 2003:
1. Bay Pointe Functions, Inc. d/b/a The Pavillion at Bay Pointe Country Club, Jeanette Geribo, Manager, 10 Bay Pointe Dr., Onset;
2. Hadley-MacIntosh Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Café Uva, Scott MacIntosh, Manager, 5 East Blvd., Onset; &
3. Stevie B’s, Inc. d/b/a Onset Sports Resort, Stephen Beranger, Manager, 270 Onset Ave., Onset.
Selectman Savaugeau stated there are discussions re: #1 relative to tax issues. The BOS concurred to place #1 on hold.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved & Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded to approve the following applications for extensions of seasonal liquor licenses from December 1, 2003 through January 15, 2004, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the MA General Laws for the year 2003:
2. Hadley-MacIntosh Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Café Uva, Scott MacIntosh, Manager, 5 East Blvd., Onset; &
3. Stevie B’s, Inc. d/b/a Onset Sports Resort, Stephen Beranger, Manager, 270 Onset Ave., Onset.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
D. Approve the following applications for 2:00 A.M. extension of Common Victualer All Alcoholic Liquor Licenses for December 31, 2003 & July 4, 2004, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the MA General Laws for the year 2003:
1. Stevie B’s, Inc. d/b/a Onset Sports Resort, Stephen Beranger, Manager, 270 Onset Ave., Onset (December 31, 2003 & July 4, 2004);
2. Cromesett Tribe #156 Improved Order of Redman, Kenneth Roche, Manager, 745 Main St., Wareham (December 31, 2003 only); &
3. Wareham Lodge of Elks #1548, Robert C. Richard, Manager, 2855 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham (December 31, 2003 only).
Discussion ensued re: if the Fourth of July date should be July 3, 2003, not July 4, 2003. The BOS concurred to speak to applicant #1 re: this.
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved & Selectman Savaugeau seconded that the BOS Approve the following applications for 2:00 A.M. extension of Common Victualer All Alcoholic Liquor Licenses for December 31, 2003 & July 4, 2004, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the MA General Laws for the year 2003:
1. Stevie B’s, Inc. d/b/a Onset Sports Resort, Stephen Beranger, Manager, 270 Onset Ave., Onset (December 31, 2003 only);
2. Cromesett Tribe #156 Improved Order of Redman, Kenneth Roche, Manager, 745 Main St., Wareham (December 31, 2003 only); &
3. Wareham Lodge of Elks #1548, Robert C. Richard, Manager, 2855 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham (December 31, 2003 only).
VOTE: (4-0-1)
Selectman Pillsbury abstained
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Annual Christmas Parade - 12/13/03 at 4:00 P.M. beginning at Besse Park. Rain Date: 12/14/03.
X. BUSINESS
A. Any other business.
1. Vision 20/20 Correspondence
Chairman Chamberlain discussed the Mayflower Compact (Vision 20/20 partnership for Southeastern, MA). She stated the Town never joined.
Discussion ensued re: if the BOS should revisit this matter & why the BOS had concerns.
Selectman Pillsbury stated that one issue was that the Town would have to share its aquifer w/ other communities. She stated this compact’s main focus is to shift the commercial industry to where infrastructure exists, such as the Town of Taunton.
Discussion ensued re: if the survey should be filled out.
Chairman Chamberlain stated a Plymouth, Carver, Wareham Aquifer Committee is being organized & they are looking for two representatives from the Town.
2. School Transportation Advisory Committee.
Chairman Chamberlain stated she spoke to Dr. LaGue about this committee & its set-up. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated she would serve on this committee even though the BOS stated they would not serve on this committee.
Selectman Savaugeau stated that the issue has still not been resolved w/ re: to who has purview over transportation. He suggested this issue be pursued. Chairman Chamberlain stated she would like the Admin. to obtain the basic bus routes & prepare a bid for transportation. Selectman Savaugeau agreed & feels this will test the market place & test the question as to whether the BOS has purview over transportation.
Selectman Tropeano feels the question has already been answered. He stated Town Counsel has stated that the Town has purview over transportation.
Selectman Pillsbury stated the Transportation Study that was conducted stated that if there was any significant increase in pay to bus drivers then they were close to not being competitive to privatization. She stated since this study was conducted, many drivers have become eligible for benefits & there are more to come, which adds to the costs. She stated this change would put this matter into an area to test to see costs. She stated there is a need to know what the exact cost is for operating transportation from home to school vs. school to home.
Selectman Savaugeau again stated he is in favor of putting this out to bid. Selectman Pillsbury stated early on the BOS agreed not to enter into another committee. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated she agrees w/ going out to bid, but she feels the BOS needs to be involved w/ this committee. Selectman Savaugeau agreed, but feels the BOS’s absence from the committee should be conspicuous. Discussion ensued.
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved the BOS participate in the Transportation Advisory Committee. Selectman Tropeano seconded.
VOTE: (2-3-0)
Selectmen Pillsbury, Savaugeau, & Chamberlain opposed
Admin. stated he will gather information re: transportation & bring it back to the BOS for a formal vote to place it out for bid.
XI. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
1. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott - Asked the BOS members & the Admin. to attend the Carver, Marion, Wareham District meeting.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Selectman Tropeano moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 P.M. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly Barrasso
Kelly Barrasso, Transcriptionist
The foregoing minutes were submitted to the Board of Selectmen/Sewer Commissioners for their approval on 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
| 
