MINUTES OF MEETING OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date of Meeting: August 17, 2004
Date of Transcription: August 18, 2004
Transcribed by: Kelly Barrasso
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M.
NOTE: Selectman Sauvageau asked for a moment of silence due to the death of Selectman Tropeano’s mother.
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved that Selectman Chamberlain be Clerk Pro Tem for this meeting. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
A. Roll Call
Selectmen Present: Bruce Sauvageau, Chairman Pro-Tem
Cindy Chamberlain, Clerk Pro-Tem
Renee Fernandes-Abbott
Selectmen Absent: Patrick Tropeano
Mary Jane Pillsbury
Present: Michael Hartman, Town
II. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
Present before the Board: Richard Cunniff, Bay View St.
Mr. Cunniff stated that the Town notified him that 68 Bayview should to be changed to a different number for 911 reasons. He expressed concern re: this change. He stated there are multiple buildings (rentals) on this lot. He stated Selectman Pillsbury walked the lot & expressed her concerns as well.
Mr. Cunniff proposed keeping 68 Bayview the same, but applying suffixes A, B, C, D, & E to the rental units, similar to an apartment complex. He stated that by changing 68 Bayview to 70 Bayview, it would create a burden to him since he has had this same address since 1947. He stated Selectman Pillsbury had agreed that applying suffixes to the rental units would solve the problem.
Mr. Cunniff noted that his neighbor has two lots w/ one address, but he (Mr. Cunniff) has one property & suggested multiple addresses. He stated that by changing each unit to a suffix it would eliminate the problem.
Selectman Sauvageau stated Mr. & Mrs. Cunniff had come to his home to speak with him
relative to this
matter. He stated the Administrator has reviewed this matter, but the problem is w/ precedence. He stated if the Town starts changing the system, the Town would have to change it for everyone that asks. He stated this is a Police Dept., EMS, & Assessors office matter, not a Board matter. Mr. Cunniff stated he is not trying to change the system, just fix it.
Administrator stated this matter has been reviewed & it has been a problem for dispatchers. He stated the suffix proposal presented is not in conformance w/ the Town’s By-laws. He stated Selectman Pillsbury drew a map of the property & it has been given to the Assessors office & the Police Dept. for review.
Discussion ensued re: six dwelling units on one property w/ the same address.
Present before the Board: Mrs. Cunniff
Mrs. Cunniff stated she has been ignored at Town Hall relative to this issue. She stated all offices she contacts blames another office. She stated Officer Roberts came to their property & he felt the suffixes would be a good idea. She stated Selectman Pillsbury told her that Chief Joyce & the Administrator would review the matter, but she had heard nothing.
Selectman Sauvageau stated the matter is being addressed & an answer will be forthcoming.
Mr. Cunniff asked if this matter could be placed on the Board’s agenda. Administrator stated historically the Board has never placed this type of matter on the agenda. He stated street number assignment is a clerical issue of the Board. He stated the Police Dept. & the Assessors office would deal w/ this matter. Selectman Chamberlain stated that the Board’s office is only the keeper of maps & records. She stated Officer Roberts is assigned to the duty of checking numbers, but his conclusion/opinions can be overruled.
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item V. Licenses & Permits - A. Hearing - Application for Junk Dealer’s License by Aaron J. Marks Co., Inc., 3203 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA, under the provisions of MGL c.140.
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved to open the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
Present before the Board: Mark Chick
Mr. Chick submitted the green return receipts. He stated the business is set up as a retail jeweler who buys used jewelry from the public. He stated he has read the Board’s policy re: junk dealers & understands how to use the record book.
No one spoke in favor or against the application.
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved to close the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved the Board approve the application for Junk Dealer’s License by Aaron J. Marks Co., Inc., 3203 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA, under the provisions of MGL c.140. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
B. Hearing - Application for a Class II License by Damata Brothers Auto Sales, Inc., 2234 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA, under the provisions of MGL c. 140.
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved to open the hearing. Selectman Chamberlain seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
Present before the Board: Dennis Damata
Stephen Damata
Selectman Sauvageau stated Chairman Tropeano would like to continue this hearing when a full Board is present.
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved to continue the hearing to a date to be set by the Chair. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
C. Application for change of manager by Thai Cape Cod Corporation d/b/a Thai Cape Restaurant, 3198 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA from Aliza Kimhachandra to Kriangkrai Sangadej, under the provisions of MGL c. 138.
Present before the Board: Aliza Kimhachandra
Kriangkrai Sangadej
Selectman Sauvageau stated the new manager has been a chef at the establishment for the past three years. He asked if he would continue to be chef. Mr. Sangadej stated he will not be chef and will be a full-time manager. He also noted that he has had his TIPS training.
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved the Board approve the application for change of manager by Thai Cape Cod Corporation d/b/a Thai Cape Restaurant, 3198 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA from Aliza Kimhachandra to Kriangkrai Sangadej, under the provisions of MGL c. 138. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
D. Request for use of Town roads by the Wareham Recreation Dept. for the annual halloween parade on 10/30/04 at 10:00 A.M.
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved the Board approve the request for use of Town roads by the Wareham Recreation Dept. for the annual Halloween Parade on 10/30/04 at 10:00
A.M. w/ a rain date of 10/31/04 at 10:00 A.M. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
E. Application for use of Town roads by the Wareham Middle School, Language Arts Dept., 113 High St., Wareham, MA for a road race on 10/24/04.
Present before the Board: Deborah Maxim
Ms. Maxim stated the purpose of the road race is to raise funds to purchase enrichment novels for students w/ the idea to get the community involved.
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved the Board approve the application for use of Town roads by the Wareham Middle School, Language Arts Dept., 113 High St., Wareham, MA for a road race on 10/24/04. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
III. CONSENT AGENDA
C1. Authorization to sign bills, documents, etc.
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved the Board approve invoice #80180200/6 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $29,982.98 re: design of gravity sewer, pumping stations, force mains, & pressure sewers for Rose Point, Briarwood Beach, & Beaver Dam Estates areas. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved the Board approve invoice #80181226/2 from Camp, Dresser & McKee for $114.55 re: bidding, permitting & construction services for the Weweantic Shores Sewer project. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved the Board approve invoice #80181224/6 from Camp, Dresser & McKee for $3,631.10 re: bidding, permitting, & construction services for the Weweantic Shores Sewer project. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved the Board approve invoice #80181267/5 from Camp, Dresser & McKee for $16,478.18 re: bidding, permitting, & construction services for the Weweantic Shores Sewer project. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
C2. Approve minutes from previous meetings: Regular Session - 7/6/04.
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved the Board approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of 7/6/04. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: (2-0-1)
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott abstained
C3. Appointments to Wareham Cultural Council, Recycling Committee, & Community Preservation Committee.
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved the Board appoint Susan A. Noonan as a member to the Wareham Cultural Council to a term to expire 6/30/06. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved the Board appoint Cheryl A. Scannell as a member to the Wareham Cultural Council to a term to expire 6/30/06. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved the Board appoint Naomi Arenberg as a member to the Wareham Cultural Council to a term to expire 6/30/06. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved the Board appoint Jennifer Gady as a member to the Recycling Committee to a term to expire 6/30/06. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved the Board appoint Susan Pizzalato as a citizen at large member to the Community Preservation Committee to a term to expire 6/30/07. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
IV. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. TIPS Training Update. The Board Policy 03-06 requires that all Chapter 138 license holders provide proof that all employees involved in the sale of alcohol receive either TIPS training in the case of “pouring” establishments or BAT training for package stores. As of 6/30/04, eight license holders had not provided the required documentation, & the police were asked to follow up. As a result of this most recent review, six license holders are still not in total compliance w/ the Town’s policy. They include: the American Legion Post, Chili’s, the Narrows, Minerva’s, Pt. Independence Yacht Club, & Webster Hall. The six are currently in partial compliance w/ the policy & all are expected to be in full
compliance when a scheduled TIPS class occurs in mid-September.
It is recommended that the Board take no action at this time, pending completion of the class scheduled for September.
2. Depot Street. Chief Joyce has recommended that the Board consider designating the portion of Depot St. between the east & west bypasses a one-way street headed north toward Glen Charlie Rd. Given that the section of road in question lies between two traffic lights controlled by MA Highway, as well as the proposed long-term improvements to Rtes. 6/28, Administrator is referring the Chief’s recommendation to MA Highway & SRPEDD for review & recommendations. Therefore, no action by the Board is needed at this time.
3. Housing Partnership. The Board has received materials for a proposal for the formulation of a Housing Partnership to assist in the implementation of the recently adopted Affordable Housing Plan. It is intended to be an informational item at this time & we anticipate asking the Board to take action in September.
The Board members concurred to have Marilyn Whalley make a presentation to the Board in September.
4. Police Facility. Funds were appropriated at a 1998 Town Meeting for a feasibility study for a new or up-graded police facility. In order to undertake the study, the Board will need to create a facility review committee to explore options. Administrator recommends a seven-member committee that includes at least one Selectman. In addition, the FinCom should be actively involved in the work of the review committee by means of a designated liaison.
5. Sewer Tie-In Request - 33 & 35 Tobey Rd., Map 87, Lot 1000 E-1. The Board is asked to approve a tie-in request from Southeast Commercial Real Estate, Inc. to connect the above properties to the collection system. This has been reviewed by David Simmons, WPCF Superintendent/Chief Plant Operator. If the Board approves this request, it is recommended that the conditions included in the report be made part of that approval.
Discussion ensued re: the build-out plan & conditions. Administrator stated that a fee is predicated on the buildings being built. Discussion ensued. Administrator stated that the Planning Board has the responsibility of ensuring the conditions for the building’s construction. Discussion cont.’d.
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved & Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded for the Board to approve a collection system tie-in request from Southeast Commercial Real Estate, Inc. for 33 & 35 Tobey Road, Assessors Map 87, Lot 1000 E-1, subject to the following conditions:
- Prior to backfilling, the WPCF Dept shall inspect all cleanouts, pipe, &connections. An as-built drawing shall be provided by the engineer/contractor.
- All cuts w/in existing paved roadways shall be inspected & approved by the Director of Municipal Maintenance.
- Payment is made of all appropriate fees, including the Commercial Sewer Permit
Fee, the Design Review & Construction Inspection Fee, & the Sewer Connection Fee.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
6. Bid Award - Bank Run & Processed Gravel. Bids were received & publicly opened on 6/15/04 for the purchase & delivery of bank run & processed gravel for a one year period w/ options available for two additional on year contracts.
Upon the recommendations of Mark Gifford, Director of Municipal Maintenance & Maggie Smith, Purchasing, the bid was awarded to the low bidders as follows:
P.A. Landers, Inc. Bank Run Gravel/Ton Delivered $6.70
Bank Run Gravel/Cubic Yard Delivered $8.60
Processed Gravel/Ton at Plant $5.50
Processed Gravel/Ton Delivered $7.75
Processed Gravel/Cubic Yard at Plant $8.00
Processed Gravel/Cubic Yard Delivered $10.65
Kingston Corp. Bank Run/Ton at Plant $4.00
Bank Run/Cubic Yard at Plant $5.00
7. Bid Award - Office Supplies. The Town of Kingston has extended the office supply bid for a two year period from 7/1/04 through 6/30/06, w/ W.B. Mason Co., Inc. in response to the original joint office supply bid opened 5/20/03. There is a 5% increase effective 8/1/04 on the product list as provided in the contract. At the recommendation of Maggie Smith, the bid is awarded to W.B. Mason Co., Inc.
8. Street Closing - Onset. A request has been received to close Seventh St. from Longwood Ave. to West Central Ave. from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 5, 2004. This is a neighborhood celebration that has taken place for the past 15 years. Both Chief Joyce & Mark Gifford foresee no issues or concerns w/ this request.
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved the Board approve the request of Bob Francis to close Seventh St. from Longwood Ave. to West Central Ave. on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
9. Notice from NSTAR. A notification was received from NSTAR that they will begin application of herbicide in the ROWs commencing 8/24/04 & the project is expected to conclude 10/9/04. This is part of their yearly operational plan to work in Wareham. They have contracted w/ Asplundh Tree Expert Company to apply the herbicides.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
(NONE)
VII. BUSINESS
A. Establish Town Meeting Dates.
Selectman Sauvageau read the 2004 Town Meeting date into the record. (Attached as referenced).
Selectman Chamberlain read the Fall Town Meeting schedule dates into the record. (Attached as referenced).
B. Class II Licenses.
Selectman Chamberlain read policy statement #04-02 into the record. (Attached as reference). She stated that two Class II licenses have been turned in. She stated these licenses were not cancelled & the policy has not been followed through. She asked the Board to cancel these two licenses, one for Main St. Auto Sales & one for Main St. Motors.
Selectman Sauvageau asked to wait to make a motion on this matter until a full board is present. The Board members concurred.
C. Any other business.
1. Chapter 91 License.
Selectman Chamberlain spoke re: a Chapter 91 License that deals w/ a waterways matter. She stated that the Wareham Fire District proposed to run a line underground to the Rose Point area. She stated when the application was submitted the Natural Resources Commission was very concerned. She stated the Water Dept. states it is of a water dependent area. She stated there is a 30-day comment period for this application & she feels that the Town should write a letter stating it is in favor of this application.
Administrator stated there are two Chapter 91 applications. He discussed requirements of Chapter 91 & how a joint application was submitted to DEP. He stated the Board should comment positively on this application. Discussion ensued.
VIII. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
(NONE)
IX. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved at 7:56 P.M. to enter into Executive Session for discussing real estate. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
POLLED VOTE: Selectman Chamberlain - Yes
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott - Yes
Selectman Sauvageau - Yes
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
NOTE: Selectman Sauvageau stated that the Board would 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 October 19, 2004
Attest: Cindy K. Parola, Clerk Pro Tem
Cindy K. Parola, Clerk Pro Tem
Date signed: October 19, 2004
Date copy sent to Wareham Free Library: October 26, 2005
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