MINUTES OF MEETING OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date of Meeting: September 21, 2004
Date of Transcription: September 22, 2004
Transcribed by: Kelly Barrasso
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN
Selectman Tropeano called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved to appoint Selectman Pillsbury as Acting Clerk Pro Tem. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
A. Roll Call
Selectmen Present: Patrick G. Tropeano, Chairman
Mary Jane Pillsbury, Clerk Pro Tem
Renee Fernandes-Abbott
Cindy Chamberlain
Selectman Absent: Bruce Sauvageau
Present: Michael Hartman, Town Administrator
II. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
(NONE)
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Authorization to sign bills, documents, etc.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve invoice #80183243/24 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $34,721.10 re: construction & O&M services for the Wareham WPCF upgrade resident project. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve invoice #80183321/39 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $29,407.80 re: construction & O&M services for the Wareham WPCF upgrade project basic services portion of bidding. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve payment estimate #7 from Delray Construction, Inc. in the amount of $17,332.75 re: Wareham Wastewater Pump Station Improvements Phase I. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve payment estimate #4 from Celco Construction Corporation in the amount of $362, 623.28 re: Weweantic Shores Sewer Project. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve invoice from Methuen Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $405,959.13 re: Wareham WPCF Upgrade Project. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
B. Appointments to Cable Advisory Committee, Historical Commission, Old Colony Elderly Services, & Old Colony Planning Council.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board appoint Walter J. Correia, Jr. as a member to the Cable Advisory Committee to a term to expire 6/30/07. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board appoint James Mellon as a member to the Historical Commission to a term to expire 6/30/07. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board appoint Constance Perry as an alternate member to the Old Colony Elderly Services Board of Directors t a term to expire 8/30/05. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board appoint Earl Dalrymple as a delegate member to the Old Colony Elderly Services Board of Directors to a term to expire 8/30/05. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board appoint Diane Cunningham as a delegate member to the Old Colony Elderly Services Board of Directors to a term to expire 8/30/05. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board appoint Diane Cunningham as a delegate to the Old Colony Planning Council to a term to expire 8/30/05. Selectman Chamberlain seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board appoint Constance Perry as an alternate member to the Old Colony Planning Council to a term to expire 8/30/05. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
IV. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. Orders of Taking. Asked the Board to approve the Orders of Taking for the properties along Marion Rd., Assessors Map 56, Lots B, 1015B, & 1010. These are easements for the Weweantic Sewer Project. Letters were sent to all the affected property owners requesting they sign a Waiver of Appraisal & Damages; however, not all responded.
Administrator discussed damage amounts awarded.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved for the Board to approve Orders of Taking for Lots B, 1015B, & 1010 on Assessors Map 56, Marion Rd., MA. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
2. FY2005 1st Half-Sewer Usage Billing. Asked the Board to commit the 1st half billing for the FY2005 Sewer Users Fee in the amount of $1,207,427.55.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved for the Board to commit the 1st half FY2005 Sewer Users Fee in the amount of $1,207,427.55. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
3. Commercial Oyster & Soft Shell Clam Fisheries. Asked the Board to approve the soft shell clam & oyster regulations for the coming season. The commercial oyster regulations are in effect 12/1/04 through 3/31/05 & no changes are being recommended this year. Also, there is a recommendation to discontinue Shellfish Management Area #6 effective 11/1/04.
The commercial soft shell clam regulations runs 11/1/04 through 4/30/05. There are no recommended changes from last year.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved for the Board to approve, in accordance w/ the provisions of Chapter 130, Section 52 of the MA General Laws, the commercial oyster regulations from 12/1/04 to 3/31/05, & the commercial soft shell clam regulations from 11/1/04 to 4/30/05, & further, that the Board hereby discontinue Shellfish Management Area #6, effective 11/1/04, described as “the waters & flats of that portion of Onset Bay, north of the Onset Ave. Bridge, & easterly of the Main Ave. Bridget (Dummy Bridge).” Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
4. Wareham Fire Department Fire Prevention Week. The Wareham Fire Dept.’s annual Fire Prevention Week takes place the week of October 3-9, 2004. They have requested that a fire truck parade from Besse Park to the fire station be approved for Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004 beginning at 11:00 A.M. w/ set up time (actual parade at 11:30 A.M.) It should last approx. ½ hour.
In addition to the parade, they will be using the parking lot between the Getty Station & the fire station & closing Merchant’s Way from Compass Bank to the station. This area will be utilized to set up the activities & will be closed from approx. 11:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Both Chief Joyce & Mark Gifford have indicated they support this request.
The Board is being asked to grant the permit for the Wareham Fire Dept. for the fire truck parade along Main St. & to grant permission to close a portion of Merchant’s Way for the time indicated.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board grant a permit to the Wareham Fire Dept. for their annual fire truck parade on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004 from Besse Park to the fire station headquarters beginning at 11:30 P.M. & to close Merchant’s Way from Compass Bank to the fire station headquarters from 11:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
5. Police Facility Study Committee. This issue was discussed at the Board’s 8/17/04 meeting, including establishing a seven-member committee when the Board was ready to move forward. At this time, the Administrator is recommending the Board begin to recruit volunteers to serve & that included in the seven members, there be at least one Selectman & a liaison designated by the FinCom. In a subsequent meeting, the Administrator will update the Board re: committee structure.
Discussion ensued re: structure of the committee & number of members. The Board members concurred that there be nine members on the committee.
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved the Board establish a Police Facility Study Committee consisting of nine members, which will include up to two Selectmen. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item V. Licenses & Permits – B. Application for Change of Manager by Kevin Reilly on an existing year-round package goods store, all alcoholic beverages license, Anchor Liquors, Inc., 2360 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the MA General Laws for the year 2004.
Present before the Board: Steve Miller, Attorney
Joanne Guest, Manager
Mr. Miller stated there are no changes planned for the operation of the business. He stated Mr. Reilly is buying stock for $150,000. He stated the manager would be on the premises at all times.
Selectman Pillsbury noted that a transfer of license has not been checked on the application. Mr. Miller stated that Anchor Liquors will still hold stock & it is just a change of stock/stockholders. Selectman Pillsbury stated the Board office must have called it a transfer of license by mistake. Mr. Miller stated he will clear up this matter at the Board office & corrections will be made.
Mr. Miller submitted the green return receipts.
Mr. Miller stated Mr. Reilly will be on the premises at least 20 hours p/week & he will be the principal person handling the business.
NOTE: Susan Guest arrived at this time.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the application for Change of Manager by Kevin Reilly on an existing year-round package goods store, all alcoholic beverages license, Anchor Liquors, Inc., 2360 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the MA General Laws for the year 2004 contingent upon the receipt of a positive CORI report & corrections to the application are made in the Board office. Selectman Chamberlain seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VIII. Selectmen’s Reports – None
The meeting proceeded w/ item VI. Announcements
1. The Board will be meeting weekly until Town Meeting.
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VII. B. Any other business.
1. School buses using non-accepted roads.
Selectman Chamberlain expressed concern re: school buses utilizing non-accepted roadways. Administrator stated these concerns were shared w/ the School Dept. & they are not in the position to change the bus routes at this time. Brief discussion ensued.
V. LICENSES & PERMITS
A. Hearing – Application for a Transfer of Stock by Kevin Reilly on an existing year-round package goods store all alcoholic beverages license, Anchor Liquors, Inc., 2360 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the MA General Laws for the year 2004.
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved to open the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
Present before the Board: Steve Miller, Attorney
Joanne Guest
Susan Guest
Mr. Miller returned to the discussion held prior re: the change of manager.
No one spoke in favor or against the application.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to close the hearing. Selectman Chamberlain seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the application for a Transfer of Stock by Kevin Reilly on an existing year-round package goods store all alcoholic beverages license, Anchor Liquors, Inc., 2360 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the MA General Laws for the year 2004 contingent upon receipt of a positive CORI report & corrections & discrepancies are made to the application at the Board office. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
(DONE)
VII. BUSINESS
A. Discuss Warrant articles.
The Administrator stated that the zoning articles have been referred to Town Counsel for review. He stated the articles were submitted right at the deadline w/out Town Counsel review.
The Administrator discussed the Inflow/Infiltration study funding. He stated the funding source would be handled as an expense, not an article.
Discussion ensued re: Article 7 – Chapter 90 funds. Admin. stated the amount is $410,755.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved Favorable Action on Article 7 of the 10/25/04 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
The Administrator stated Articles 11 (motor scooter regulations) & 14 (pawnbrokers regulations) were also submitted by the deadline & Town Counsel needs to review them.
Selectman Chamberlain asked why Article 13 – Dog License Fee is in the Warrant again. The Administrator is not certain either. Brief discussion ensued.
B. Any other business.
(DONE)
VIII. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
(NONE)
IX. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Selectman Chamberlain moved at 7:40 P.M. to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy relative to litigation. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
POLLED VOTE: Selectman Chamberlain – Yes
Selectman Pillsbury – Yes
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott – Yes
Selectman Tropeano – Yes
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
NOTE: Chairman Tropeano stated that the Board would not be coming back into open session.
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly Barrasso
Kelly Barrasso, Transcriptionist
The foregoing minutes submitted for approval to the Board of Selectmen/Sewer Commissioners on October 26, 2004.
Attest: Mary Jane Pillsbury
Mary Jane Pillsbury, Clerk Pro Tem
Board OF SELECTMEN
Date signed: October 26, 2004
Date copy sent to Wareham Free Library: October 27, 2004
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