MINUTES OF MEETING OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date of Meeting: October 5, 2004
Date of Transcription: October 6, 2004
Transcribed by: Kelly Barrasso
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN
Chairman Tropeano called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Selectmen Present: Patrick G. Tropeano, Chairman
Bruce Sauvageau, Clerk
Mary Jane Pillsbury
Renee Fernandes-Abbott
Present: Michael Hartman, Town Administrator
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item IV. Citizens Participation.
Present before the Board: Jim Newman
Mr. Newman presented Selectman Pillsbury w/ a book relative to the WWII Memorial to be placed at the library. He read a letter that came w/ the book into the record.
Present before the Board: Steve Curry, Rose Point
Mr. Curry asked follow-up questions re: the Rose Point sewer project. He asked if there would be a survey sent out to residents whether or not they want sewer. Chairman Tropeano stated the Town is awaiting more confirmation on figures before a survey is sent out. Mr. Curry asked about costs. Chairman Tropeano stated the Town, at this point, doesn’t know the actual costs. He stated the actual costs would not be known until bids are accepted. He added that the cost projections at this time are only estimates. Mr. Curry asked for information re: a project time schedule & paving matters. Chairman Tropeano stated Mr. Furrier of CDM would update the Board this evening relative to these issues.
II. CDM UPDATE
Present before the Board: Gerald Furrier, Camp, Dresser & McKee
Mr. Furrier updated the Board on the following:
WPCF Upgrade:
- 83% schedule completion & dollars spent.
- Budget is staying w/in appropriations.
- Change orders are at 1.8% at the present time.
- Schedule issue w/ contractor.
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Mr. Furrier stated that the contractor has not provided an updated schedule & the contractor still maintains that he will be on schedule. He stated CDM is skeptical of this claim. He feels the project will go beyond three months of the completion date of 2/05. He discussed items that still need to be done. Discussion ensued.
Weweantic Shores Sewer Project:
- Project proceeding well.
- Pump stations being worked on.
- 8-inch force main work will commence next week after acceptance of easements.
- Good team approach by contractor.
Rose Point, Beaver Dam Estates, & Briarwood Beach Sewer Project:
- Project design substantially complete.
- DEP permit underway.
- Conservation Commission meetings in holding pattern w/ these projects.
Mr. Furrier stated under the current approach, he hopes to get the bidding process started in November & construction started in 2005. He stated the drainage & paving issues would add further delay to the project.
Infiltration/Inflow Plan:
- Phase I underway.
- Discussed schedule.
- $50,000 will be used for initiation of this plan, which was appropriated at a prior Town Meeting.
Chairman Tropeano stated he visited the Briarwood Beach area & spoke to approx. 70 residents. He feels there was a lot of mis-information going around & he offered the correct information. He stated one concern of the residents was paving. He stated questions also arose re: pump station location(s).
Mr. Furrier stated discussion have been held w/ a woman who owns property where a pump station location is proposed. He stated this woman has expressed concern re: this placement & she has asked that the pump station be placed at an alternative site. He briefly discussed an alternative site being looked at.
Chairman Tropeano stated another concern expressed by residents was if the drainage system would go into the sewer system. Brief discussion ensued.
Mr. Furrier stated w/ the delay relative to the Conservation Commission & scheduling issues, they can keep out the drainage issues in their presentation & deal w/ this matter later. Brief discussion ensued re: scheduling.
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item V. Consent Agenda.
C1. Authorization to sign bills, documents, etc.
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MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve invoice #80184303/9 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $36,307.87 re: engineering services for the 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 (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve invoice #80185233/40 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $20,785.06 re: engineering services to provide construction & O&M services for the Wareham WPCF upgrade project basic services portion of bidding. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve invoice #80185234/25 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $42,757.20 re: engineering service to provide construction & O&M services for the Wareham WPCF upgrade resident project. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve invoice #80185236/7 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $18,504.62 re: engineering services for the bidding, permitting, & construction services for the Weweantic Shores sewer project. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve invoice #80185235/8 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $10,664.25 re: engineering services for the bidding, permitting, & construction services for the Weweantic Shores sewer project general services. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
C2. Appointment to Marine Resources Commission.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board appoint Craig C. Schluter as a member to the Marine Resources Commission to a term to expire 6/30/07. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
NOTE: Selectman Pillsbury expressed confusion re: the back-up material that accompanied the application. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated that a member has resigned from the Committee & they have asked that Mr. Schluter be moved up from an associate member to a full member.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board appoint Pamela Caradimos as an associate member to the Marine Resources Commission to a term to expire 6/30/05. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VI. Town Administrator’s Report.
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1. WPCF Upgrade Project – Change Order #10. The Board is asked to approve Change Order #10 for the WPCF Upgrade Project at a prior meeting, but had some questions re: item #11. Since then, the Design Committee has met & reviewed this item. The majority of the cost is for electrical work to connect the heater w/ the cost of the heater approx. $5,000. The Committee recommends that this item be approved.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve Change Order #10 for the Water Pollution Control Facility Upgrade Project #M02-03 in the amount of $81,995.63. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
2. Change Order #3 – Wastewater Pump Station Improvements – Phase I. The Board is asked to approve Change Order #3, which grants approval to extend the time of the contract for 92 days. The new scheduled completion date would be 11/18/04.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board to approve Change Order #3 – Wastewater Pump Station Improvements – Phase I to grant a contract extension for 92 days. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
3. Sewer Tie-In Request – 4 Depot Street – Map 15, Lot 1036A. The Board is asked to approve a sewer tie-in request from China Chef Restaurant, which is relocating from its current Depot St. location to the former Waterford Manor Rest Home across the street. The sewer stub exists as the rest home was connected. If approved, it is recommended that it be approved w/ the conditions noted.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the sewer tie-in request for China Chef Restaurant, 4 Depot St., Map 15, Lot 1036A, subject to the following conditions:
- Prior to backfilling, the WPCF Dept. shall inspect all cleanouts, pipe & connections.
- Any & 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, as well as any others that may apply.
Selectman Pillsbury seconded for discussion.
NOTE: Selectman Pillsbury asked if Waterford Manor was ever connected to the system. The Administrator stated they were. Selectman Pillsbury asked why a new connection would now be needed for China Chef. The Administrator stated it is a policy of the Board & it is a restaurant. He added that next week, Cumberland Farms will be before the Board re: their permit request.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
4. Sewer Abatements. The Board is asked to approve two sewer abatements, one due to a data entry error that has since been corrected & the other for a software error that occurred during the conversion from THE to Vadar.
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The first abatement is for Acct. #738391, Map 50A, Lot 171, 6 Greenwood Ave., in the amount of $161.00 for FY’05, 1st half sewer usage. An abatement was granted for FY’04 for one EDU as the account was billed for two EDU’s, but the correction was not made & it was again billed for two EDU’s.
The second is for Acct. #73496, Map 1, Lot 512, 271 Onset Ave., in the amount of $544.00 for FY’04 & $322.00 for FY’05, 1st half for a total abatement of $866.00. A full abatement had been granted in FY’03, but the information was not transferred during software conversion.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board abate the following Sewer Usage billing accounts: Acct. #738391, Map 50A, Lot 171, in the amount of $161.00 for FY’05, 1st half, & Acct. #735496 in the amount of $866.00 for FY’04 & FY’05, 1st half. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
III. COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE – TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
Present before the Board: Susan Pizzolato
Donald Hall
Ms. Pizzolato discussed Article 23 & Article 24.
Ms. Pizzolato discussed proposals for Article 23 as follows:
- Swifts Beach property acquisition - $242,500 + debt service
- Horseshoe Pond property acquisition - $350,000
- Historic burial ground mapping & recording (Agawam Cemetery & Center Cemetery) Phase I - $10,512
- Oak Grove School restoration project - $150,000
- Feasibility Study for affordable housing condos at 113 Onset Ave. - $25,000
- Feasibility Study for affordable housing at Agawam Village, Sandwich Rd. - $20,000
Ms. Pizzolato stated that w/ re: to Article 24, this property has been sold to a developer, thus the CPC is requesting that the $50,000 be returned to the fund & used for something else.
Ms. Pizzolato discussed debt service for the Swifts Beach property along w/ appropriations. The Administrator discussed bonding & borrowing.
Selectman Sauvageau asked who conducts the feasibility studies. Ms. Pizzolato stated Community Development & the Wareham Housing Authority conduct the studies jointly. She stated a proposal has been filed & Community Development will oversee the studies while working w/ architects who will be helping w/ the studies.
Selectman Fernandes – Abbott asked if the condominiums proposed on Onset Ave. would be rental units. Ms. Pizzolato stated they will not be rental units, but all four will be 100% affordable.
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IV. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
(DONE)
V. CONSENT AGENDA
(DONE)
VI. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
(DONE)
VII. LICENSES & PERMITS
A. Application for a one-day wines & malts license on 10/9/04 by A.D. Makepeace, 158 Tihonet Rd., Wareham for sale of bottled wine at its Harvest Celebration on the grounds at 158 Tihonet Rd., under the provisions of MGL c. 138 ss.14.
Present before the Board: Susan Lauerman, A.D. Makepeace
Ms. Lauerman stated they would like to include the sale of bottled wine as part of the farmers market. She stated no drinking of alcohol would be allowed on the premises.
Ms. Lauerman stated that the site is handicapped accessible, there is no admission fee, there is a $3 parking fee at the site & some activities will have a small fee.
Ms. Lauerman stated they are looking for old photos of the Town & if anyone is interested in sharing them they should contact her. She added that the Crane Landing development would also be having an open house the day of the celebration.
B. MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the application for a one-day wines & malts license on 10/9/04 by A.D. Makepeace, 158 Tihonet Rd., Wareham for sale of bottled wine at its Harvest Celebration on the grounds at 158 Tihonet Rd., under the provisions of MGL c. 138 ss.14. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The Selectmen’s schedule of special meetings during Town Meeting held in the High School Cafeteria:
Monday, 10/25 @ 6:00 P.M.
Tuesday, 10/26 @ 6:30 P.M.
Monday, 11/1 @ 6:30 P.M.
Note: Should Town Meeting business be completed on any preceding night, the remaining scheduled special meetings are to be considered cancelled.
B. Linda Byrne of the Historical Commission along w/ Craig Shateire will hold a presentation of archeology on 10/21/04 from 6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on the pre-history of Wareham at the library.
IX. BUSINESS
A. Town Meeting Warrant Articles
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The Administrator stated that he has not heard from Town Counsel re: various articles. He stated the agreement was if the Town does not hear from them, there are no problems.
Article 12 – Sewer Connections
The Administrator discussed the change from one to five years delay for connections & the need for confirmation of a certified septic system installation w/in five years.
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved Favorable Action on Article 12 of the 10/25/04 Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
Article 13 – Dog Fees
Discussion ensued.
Article 14 – Pawnbrokers Regulations
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved Favorable Action on Article 14 of the 10/25/04 Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
Article 15 – Order of Applications
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved Favorable Action on Article 15 of the 10/25/04 Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
NOTE: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated public hearings on the Planning Board articles would be held on 10/18/04.
Article 23 – Community Preservation Budget
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved Favorable Action on Article 23 of the 10/25/04 Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
Article 24 – Community Preservation Acquisition
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved Favorable Action on Article 24 of the 10/25/04 Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
Article 25 – All Day Kindergarten Revolving Fund
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved Favorable Action on Article 25 of the 10/25/04 Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
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Article 26 – Special Education Revolving Fund
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved Favorable Action on Article 26 of the 10/25/04 Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
Article 27 – Sewer Projects
The Administrator stated the estimated amount is $2.6 million for drainage & paving in two areas. Discussion ensued re: charges for paving & drainage & the article presented. Chairman Tropeano discussed betterments.
Article 11 – Motorized Scooter Regulations
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved Favorable Action on Article 11 of the 10/25/04 Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
B. Any other business.
(None)
X. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
1. Selectman Pillsbury – Attended the Bryant Farm closing w/ the Administrator. She stated the Town is now the owner of this property.
Selectman Pillsbury thanked Mr. Newman for the donation of the World War II book for the library.
The Administrator added that in the past three years the Town has acquired over 200 acres of land.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved at 8:32 P.M. to enter into Executive Session for discussing collective bargaining relative to union personnel & litigation. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
POLLED VOTE: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott – Yes
Selectman Sauvageau – Yes
Selectman Tropeano – Yes
Selectman Pillsbury – Yes
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
NOTE: Chairman Tropeano stated that the Board would not be coming back into open session.
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Respectfully submitted,
Kelly Barrasso
Kelly Barrasso, Transcriptionist
The foregoing minutes were submitted to the Board of Selectmen/Sewer Commissioners for their approval on October 26, 2004.
Attest: Bruce Sauvageau
Bruce Sauvageau, Clerk
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Date signed: October 26, 2004
Date copy sent to Wareham Free Library: October 27, 2004
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