MINUTES OF MEETING OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date of Meeting: August 3, 2004
Date of Transcription: August 4, 2004
Transcribed by: Kelly Barrasso
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN
Chairman Tropeano called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Selectmen Present: Patrick Tropeano, Chairman
Bruce Sauvageau, Clerk
Mary Jane Pillsbury
Renee Fernandes-Abbott
Cindy Chamberlain
Present: Michael Hartman, Town Administrator
II. CAMP, DRESSER & MCKEE UPDATE
NOTE: This item will be handled later in the agenda.
III. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
(NONE)
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
C1. Authorization to sign bills, documents, etc.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve & authorize the Chair to sign invoice pay estimate #3 for Celco Construction Corporation in the amount of $202,961.23 for the period from 6/29/04 to 7/26/04 re: the Weweantic Shores Sewer project. Selectman Chamberlain seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
C2. Approve minutes of previous meetings: 1/6/04 - Regular Session & 6/30/04 - Special Session.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of 1/6/04. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the Special Session meeting minutes of 6/30/04. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
C3. Appointments to the Conservation Commission, Minot Forest Committee, & Election Poll Workers.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board appoint Donald B. Hall as an associate member to the Conservation Commission to a term to expire 6/30/07. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board appoint Angela M. Dunham as a member to the Minot Forest Committee to a term to expire 6/30/09. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved & Selectman Chamberlain seconded that the Board appoint the following individuals as election/poll workers to terms to expire 6/30/05:
PRECINCT 1:
Phoebe Sherman, Warden; Glenn Sherman, Deputy Warden; Judith Niemi, Clerk; and Joanne Savastano, Deputy Clerk.
Poll Workers:
Kathleen Clements; Mary LaFlamme; June Lynch; Nancy MacNeil; Terry Roberge; and Hazel Tabor.
PRECINCT 2:
Barbara Porter, Warden; Joann R. Senna, Deputy Warden; Eleanor C. Senay, Clerk, & Marlene DeCoster, Deputy Clerk.
Poll Workers:
Shirley Eldridge; Sheila Evans; Marjorie Fitzgerald; & Mary Paulette.
PRECINCT 3:
Joanne DaSilva, Warden; Margaret Gomes, Deputy Warden; Billie Sleightholm, Clerk; & Elizabeth Morrison, Deputy Clerk.
Poll Workers:
Geraldine Barrows; Robert DaSilva; Patricia Evans; Ann Hunter; Gertrude Sullivan; & Linda Perkoski.
PRECINCT 4:
Dorothy Vision, Warden & John Durham, Clerk.
Poll Workers:
Sherren Frazier; Elaine Butler; Paulette Chiraluce; Antone Fernandes; Susan Wells; Deborah A. Soule; Jeanette Pitts; & Jack M. Silva.
PRECINCT 5:
Lorraine Gregorian, Warden; Katherine Britt, Clerk; & Leonora Fernandes, Deputy Clerk.
Poll Workers:
George Coquette; Theresa A. Gregorian; Barbara Hunter; Joyce Vega; Anna T. Nelson; & Traci Medeiros.
PRECINCT 6:
Elizabeth Diliddo, Acting Warden & NanC Marshall, Acting Clerk.
Poll Workers:
Nancy Schultz; Alberta Joy; Robert Joy; Frances Murphy; James B. Newman; Julianne C. Cummings; & Peter A. Spetrini.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
V. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. Department Budget Transfers. The Board is asked to approve budget transfers under the Municipal Relief Act. The Fincom at their meeting on 8/4/04 will also present these transfers for approval.
Administrator discussed the breakdown of transfers including amounts that total $172,884 in transfers. Discussion ensued.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve department budget transfers under the Municipal Relief Act for the fiscal year ending 6/30/04 in the amount of $172,884 from the specified line items indicated. Selectman Chamberlain seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
VI. LICENSES & PERMITS
A. Application for two one-day liquor license permits by the Wareham Lodge of Elks #1548, 2855 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA in the outdoor area for Sunday, August 15, 2004 for a Texas BBQ & Saturday, August 21, 2004 for the annual family picnic, under the provisions of MGL c. 138 §. 14.
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved the Board approve the application for two one-day liquor license permits by the Wareham Lodge of Elks #1548, 2855 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA in the outdoor area for Sunday, August 15, 2004 for a Texas BBQ & Saturday, August 21, 2004 for the annual family picnic, under the provisions of MGL c. 138 § 14. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
B. Application for a one-day liquor license permit by the Williams-Gifford Committee, 11 Lincoln Highway, Wareham, MA at Zecco Marine, 2 Warr Avenue for September 2, 2004 for a fundraiser, under the provisions of MGL c. 138 §14.
Present before the Board: Susan Williams Gifford
Ms. Williams Gifford stated the event would be a clambake w/ a luau theme. She added that there would be a one-day liquor liability policy in place for the event.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the application for a one-day liquor license permit by the Williams-Gifford Committee, 11 Lincoln Highway, Wareham, MA at Zecco Marine, 2 Warr Avenue for September 2, 2004 for a fundraiser, under the provisions of MGL c. 138 §14. Selectman Chamberlain seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
C. Application for a Common Victualler’s License by Suzanne Hammarquist d/b/a Uncle Sam’s Diner, 189 Main St., Wareham, MA, under the provisions of MGL c.140.
Present before the Board: Suzanne Hammarquist
Present owner of Uncle Sam’s Diner
The present owner of the establishment stated he has been having health problems & has decided to sell the business. He stated Ms. Hammerquist is willing to buy the business & has worked at the establishment for approx. one year.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the application for a Common Victualler’s License by Suzanne Hammarquist d/b/a Uncle Sam’s Diner, 189 Main St., Wareham, MA, under the provisions of MGL c.140. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item II. Camp, Dresser & Mckee Update.
Present before the Board: Gerald Furrier, CDM
Mark Gifford, Municipal Maintenance Director
Mr. Furrier updated the Board on the following:
WPCF Upgrade:
- Estimated completion date 2/05.
- Start up date 9/04.
- Working w/ contractor in meeting schedule & have asked contractor for a
Revised start up schedule.
- Holding bi-weekly meetings w/ contractor on project progress.
- There are concerns re: items remaining during timeline.
Discussion ensued re: placing more pressure on the contractor to get project jobs up to date. Mr. Furrier stated that there have been a number of change orders dealing w/ electrical issues, which have caused delays. He stated he would report back in a few weeks on electrical status. He stated the contractor is still saying he will meet the deadline, but there are concerns about this.
- WPCF Building Committee to meet at end of 8/04.
Weweantic Shores Sewer Project:
- Project progressing.
- Issues w/ Dig Safe markings & slight damage.
Mr. Gifford stated there have been some problems w/ electrical & phone line markings & some residents have had service go out. Brief discussion ensued.
- Contractor on schedule.
Mr. Furrier discussed where project would progress w/ re: to roadways.
Rose Point, Beaver Dam Estates, & Briarwood Beach Sewer Projects:
- Plan almost complete.
- Pumping station sites have been determined.
- Public meeting will be held w/ residents on 8/24 at High School Auditorium to
- Discuss plans, issues, & estimated costs.
- Need Board’s direction re: site restoration.
Mr. Furrier stated that direction is needed w/ re: to site restoration relative to paving of streets at Rose Point & Briarwood Beach. He stated most of the roadways in these areas are unpaved & protection of the new installations is needed. He stated whenever roadways are changed issues need to be addressed, for example, drainage & car speed. He discussed the Conservation Commission’s request for drainage sections. He stated this would change the nature & cost of the projects. He stated he would like to minimize the cost effectiveness & the amount of drainage structures in these areas & possibly just have some key areas. He added that drainage issues for this project should have no impact on the I/I plan.
Discussion ensued re: what the Conservation Commission may require & the need for another meeting w/ them to get a handle on this drainage issue before the public meeting w/ residents so it can be addressed.
Administrator stated Mr. Furrier would do a cost estimate for drainage. He stated the cost itself might be eligible from a portion under the betterment. Lengthy discussion ensued re: paving & drainage issues.
State Revolving Loan Fund:
- Will submit SRF for the above three projects in 8/04.
- Discussed differences in loan funding this year & a program that the Town may
- Be able to utilize.
I/I Control Plan:
- Submitted letter to DEP & EPA laying out template of activity.
- Need to take action on first steps.
- Discussed Phase I steps.
- Discussed obtaining data next spring.
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VI. Licenses & Permits - E. Hearing - Application for underground storage of flammable fluids by Cumberland Farms, Inc., 2863 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA, under the provisions of MGL c. 148.
Present before the Board: Rob Pellagreeny, Cumberland Farms
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved to open the hearing. Selectman Chamberlain seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Selectman Tropeano stated more information is needed re: this matter, for example, there is a need for traffic studies & information from Chief Joyce. Administrator added that Chief Joyce has had no discussions w/ the applicant for three years relative to this application.
Mr. Pellagreeny stated Cumberland Farms has been going through a remand hearing for some time. He stated the company reviewed the ZBA’s denial & the plan was changed. He stated the size of the building has been reduced & the number of gas pumps has been approved by the ZBA recently.
Chairman Tropeano stated the hearing could be continued until more information is gathered.
Mr. Pellagreeny stated a new traffic report was given to the ZBA.
Selectman Pillsbury stated that the Board has a policy in place that was implemented that requires project applicants who are in need of storage permits from the Board need to appear before the Board prior to the beginning of their process elsewhere. Selectman Chamberlain stated as she understands, the ZBA was advised of this policy. Mr. Pellagreeny stated the company was advised & they just wanted to make sure the company had applied. He stated this matter came up in a ZBA hearing in late spring. Selectman Chamberlain stated that the policy of the Board is that prior to any application, hearing, etc. of other boards, commissions, etc. under the Selectmen's jurisdiction, the applicant has to go before the Selectmen first. Selectman Pillsbury stated the reason for this policy is so that
effort, time, & money are not wasted. Mr. Pellagreeny stated he has reviewed the entire project file, but took over this application process from someone else that started it. He stated that there was no mention of this process w/in the file when it was started.
Selectman Pillsbury stated there is a need for traffic figures. She hopes there will be figures in the study from the month of July vs. the winter months. She distributed pictures of the area in question for visual effect.
Selectman Sauvageau discussed commercial expansion w/in the nearest area & traffic impacts. Administrator added that relative to traffic issues, Chief Joyce will be looking into making this roadway in question a one-way towards Glen Charlie Road in order to eliminate traffic issues.
Present before the Board: Traffic Consultant, Cumberland Farms
The traffic consultant stated there was an updated traffic report in 9/03. He stated he is using growth factors to come up w/ actual traffic figures. He stated counts were done in July of 2000. He stated that is why the percentage of growth factor is used w/ help from the Cape Cod Commission & SRPEDD. Selectman Sauvageau stated this doesn’t factor in the commercial growth that has recently been established in this area. The traffic consultant stated he has put in future out growth w/in the plan.
Mr. Pellagreeny briefly discussed letter from the Fire Dept. dated 6/30/04.
No one spoke in favor of the project. Several members of the audience spoke against the project.
Present before the Board: Leo Dolaher
Mr. Dolaher asked how this project would benefit the community. He feels there are enough service stations in Town. He asked would the Town make it more difficult for citizens who patronize Onset Beach from the Glen Charlie Road area to make their destination. He feels it will make it more difficult w/ re: to routing Depot St., which would discourage people from going to Onset. He asked if Cumberland Farms cares about the danger risks from congestion & other safety factors. He stated whatever the Board can do to end this matter would be appreciated.
Present before the Board: David Drown
Mr. Drown stated he moved to Onset 22 years ago. He discussed other communities where he has lived & the reasons he moved from these communities was traffic related. He discussed the commercial development on Cranberry Highway. He stated w/in a two-mile span on Cranberry Highway there are eight service stations. He added that there are not only traffic issues relative to this project, but environmental as well. He stated that Glen Charlie Road & Depot Street are challenging roadways as they are. He stated that improvement & progress is not the same thing. He submitted a petition against the project & pictures for a visual effect.
Present before the Board: Grace Campia
Ms. Campia stated there are approx. 1,250 homes on Glen Charlie Road & more development to come as well as new roads. She stated Glen Charlie Road residents belong to Precinct 6, which has approx. 3,064 residents. She discussed use of this roadway by commercial vehicles, work trucks, etc. She stated if there were ever an accident at the intersection (end of Glen Charlie Road), people from this road wouldn’t be able to get off/out in case of an emergency due to the small width of the roadway. She feels this project is not conducive to safety.
Present before the Board: Bob Berenger
Mr. Berenger stated there is a large hole by his septic tank on the corner of Longwood Avenue & 4th Ave. He stated a boy got his bicycle wheel caught in the hole & was hurt. She stated he called the Municipal Maintenance Dept. & received no reply. He stated finally they did come out & looked at the hole & stated they would fix it.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved to continue this hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Mr. Berenger stated all that has been done is a barrel has been placed over it & it has been there for four weeks. The Board stated the Administrator would look into this.
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VI. Licenses & Permits - D. Application for a Common Victualler’s License by Emvillarrubia, Inc. d/b/a Merchant’s Way Café & Bakery, 241 Main St., Wareham, MA, under the provisions of MGL c. 140.
Present before the Board: Em Villarrubia
Mr. Villarrubia stated he will be buying this property & operating the business. He stated he has been operating this business for three weeks. He added that paperwork relative to inspections was submitted today. He briefly discussed hours of operation.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the application for a Common Victualler’s License by Emvillarrubia, Inc. d/b/a Merchant’s Way Café & Bakery, 241 Main St., Wareham, MA, under the provisions of MGL c. 140. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
(NONE)
VIII. BUSINESS
A. Police Station Building Committee.
Discussion ensued re: setting up this committee.
Selectman Sauvageau expressed concern re: no funding sources for a new building at this time. Administrator stated there is an appropriation for a committee to get going. He stated the committee would look at the failed design in the past. Selectman Sauvageau stated he doesn’t want there to be the impression that the Town is predisposing expenditures for something before any discussion. Administrator stated that the Board would like a feasibility committee that moves into a building committee later.
B. SRPEDD update.
Selectman Chamberlain updated the Board on the following:
1. Next five years of funding has been approved.
2. SRPEDD frustrated w/ Rte. 6 & 28 situation, but at last minute, funding was approved.
3. Preliminary draft approved for next three years.
4. On State level, the Transportation Committee has been pushing to judge projects & all criteria used. The Town is in top 5 for the Rte. 6 & 28 project.
Selectman Chamberlain asked the Board to hold a meeting to discuss the scope of the interchange project, to hire a consultant, & send a letter to the State, MA Highway, & SRPEDD to release the study money for the interchange project. She stated the money is just sitting there until this moves forward & is released. The Board members concurred to draft a letter to the above-mentioned groups.
Administrator briefly discussed the Commonwealth Capital application & the deadline for submission. He stated SRPEDD needs to know by 8/12/04 that the Town is in need of their assistance. The Board concurred.
C. Any other business.
1. Bryant Farm Estate
Administrator stated receiving e-mail today from Kristen Emberg of the Buzzards Bay Coalitions re: the purchase of the Bryant Farm Estate. He discussed Article 27 from the April Town Meeting. He told Ms. Emberg that he has not seen a purchase & sale yet & he was told the closing is 8/20/04. He stated the Town is purchasing the property & there is still no purchase & sale agreement & Town Counsel has not seen one either. Discussion ensued.
Discussion ensued re: why town counsel did not prepare the purchase & sale agreement. Administrator state a title search was going to be conducted & a proposed purchase & sale was to be submitted at which time town counsel could review & modify it if necessary. He stated none of this has happened yet. The Board members expressed concern re: this situation.
2. Title Insurance
Chairman Tropeano discussed Town Counsel’s notice re: insurance.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved for the Board to sign a release of responsibility as agents on the Town’s behalf for title insurance & conflict is inconsequential. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
D. Discuss educational training for boards.
Selectman Pillsbury expressed the need to review this policy because the State associated sponsored training will lead the boards where they should be. She stated she would like training available on a regular basis & would like town counsel to come in one time per year & offer training. She would like this to be a requirement for re-appointments for boards such as the ZBA, Planning Board, etc.
Administrator stated the reason why decision writing was changed for discussion was Town Counsel identified a need for this type of training.
Selectman Pillsbury suggested amended wording be provided to the Board. The Board members concurred.
NOTE: The meeting went back to item VIII. Business - D. Any other business.
1. EDIC successor organization.
Selectman Chamberlain stated the application for an EDIC successor organization has been received. Chairman Tropeano stated nothing could be done at this time because there is no legislation. Administrator Stated as he understands, legislation has just been passed.
2. Roadway lines on Glen Charlie Road
Selectman Chamberlain stated a letter was received from a resident requesting the implementation of solid road lines & doing away w/ dotted lines. Chairman Tropeano stated he spoke to Chief Joyce re: this matter & Chief Joyce is reviewing this matter.
He added that Chief Joyce has put out more patrols Town wide.
3. ComCast Hours
Selectman Chamberlain stated a letter was received from ComCast correcting their notice pertaining to new hours. She read the letter into the record.
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 P.M. Selectman Pillsbury 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 September 14, 2004.
Attest: Bruce Sauvageau
Bruce Sauvageau, Clerk
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Date signed: _______________________
Date copy sent to Wareham Free Library: ___________________
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