MINUTES OF MEETING OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date of Meeting: November 16, 2004
Date of Transcription: November 17, 2004
Transcribed by: Kelly Barrasso
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN
Chairman Tropeano called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Selectmen Present: Patrick G. Tropeano, Chairman
Bruce Sauvageau, Clerk
Mary Jane Pillsbury
Renee Fernandes-Abbott
Cindy Parola
Present: Michael Hartman, Town Administrator
II. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
Present before the Board: Jim Newman
Mr. Newman offered a report on the Veterans Day parade. He congratulated the Wareham High School’s ROTC program for their win in the competition.
III. COUNCIL ON AGING – SENIOR SURVEY
Present before the Board: Diane Cunningham
Jim Nordquist
Norma Ryan
Earl Dalrymple
Dennis Allen
Mr. Nordquist stated the Council on Aging Board of Directors is working toward the goals of increasing participation in their programs & increasing volunteerism.
Mr. Nordquist stated after comparing services offered by other Council on Aging groups in other communities, the prepared a needs survey for Wareham. He stated the plan is to send out approx. 950 needs surveys to the Town’s senior population to determine any unmet needs. He stated donations were received from St. Patrick’s Church and the Friends of the Elderly to distribute the survey.
Mr. Dalrymple stated that ten Council on Aging groups were contacted & the items programs listed in the survey were offered at these Council on Aging groups.
Ms. Cunningham stated that Wareham’s Council on Aging has the additional capacity to add approximately ten more programs. She added that there is space w/in the Multi-Service Center, which additional programs can utilize.
Ms. Cunningham discussed on-going outreach programs that the Council on Aging provides. Discussion ensued re: out-reach.
IV. PLYMOUTH-CARVER AQUIFER ADVISORY UPDATE
Present before the Board: Marjorie Teitelbaum
John Kelly
Priscilla Porter, Wareham Water Dept.
Peter Newton, Hydrology Expert
Ms. Teitelbaum stated the advisory has developed a Memorandum of Understanding & asked the Board to review it. (Attached as reference).
Mr. Newton stated this memorandum was worked on aggressively. He stated he came on Board by request of the Wareham Water Commissioners.
Mr. Newton discussed the Plymouth/Carver aquifer & discussed growth in the southeast region of MA. He discussed other memorandums developed by other aquifer groups. He stated this document being presented to the Board would help facilitate communication & create an act to make an aquifer district, which would allow for review of rights.
Ms. Porter stated the Wareham Water Commissioners have plans to sign this document.
Selectman Sauvageau stated he would not be interested in a super power w/ a broad spectrum of power based on what has been discussed tonight. He expressed his concerns that the document seems like a contract. Mr. Newman stated this document gives no-one power & discussed the document’s intent. Discussion ensued. Mr. Newman added that the document signifies the intent of the advisory to work together & the document is meant as a framework, not a contract.
Selectman Pillsbury stated there are documents that Bill Napalatanno submitted prior, which demonstrates the same kind of cooperative effort. She feels these documents submitted prior should be reviewed to look at what level of agreement this document will be. Lengthy discussion ensued.
Selectman Parola discussed the Town’s experience w/ advisory groups in the past.
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott asked if the objective of the advisory is for a water resource protection district. Mr. Newton stated the objective could ultimately be this, but it would be the Board’s choice.
Ms. Teitelbaum stated the document can be edited and she feels that everyone should work together. Selectman Pillsbury feels this document should not be signed until reviewed & any applicable changes are made.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Authorization to sign bills, documents, etc.
Selectman Sauvageau read the Biennial Election document into the record. (Attached as reference).
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board sign the Biennial Election document. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve invoice #80187893/8 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $25,151.57 re: engineering services for the bidding, permitting & construction services for the Weweantic Shores sewer project. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve invoice #80187892/9 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $8,972.10 re: engineering services for the bidding, permitting, & construction services for the Weweantic Shores sewer project. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
B. Appointments: Historical Commission & Housing Partnership Advisory Board.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board appoint Malcolm B. Phinney as a member to the Historical 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 Susan Pizzolato as a member to the Housing Partnership Advisory Committee (Social Service Representative) to a term to expire 6/30/06. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board appoint Donald Hall as a member to the Housing Partnership Advisory Committee (Wareham Housing Authority) to a term to expire 6/30/06. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
NOTE: Chairman Tropeano stated that the Board should appoint two Board members to the Housing Partnership Advisory Committee.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved the Board appoint Selectmen Fernandes-Abbott & Sauvageau as members to the Housing Partnership Advisory Committee to one-year terms to expire 6/30/05. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Selectman Parola asked Ms. Whalley (present in the audience) whether there is a citizen at large position on this committee. Ms. Whalley stated there is not, but the meetings are public so citizens can participate in this way.
C. Approve minutes of previous meetings – Regular Sessions: 10/19/04; 10/25/04; 10/26/04 & 11/2/04.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of 10/19/04, 10/25/04, 10/26/04, & 11/2/04 as amended. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
NOTE: Chairman Tropeano stated that the Wareham Athletic Association has contacted the Board’s office stating that they are ready to start clearing the discussed property, thus they need an extension for the use of land for another year.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board extend the Wareham Athletic Association’s right to the property for one year. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
VI. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. MA Highway/SR 25 Signage. The Town received a letter (attached as reference) from MA Highway relative to proposed changes in the exit signage on State Route 25. Apparently, there are two interchanges each numbered “Exit 1”, & they would like to correct this source of confusion. Before they proceed, they want to know whether the Town has any comments or input concerning this project. Discussion ensued. The Board concurred to supply comments.
2. Strategic Plan – West Wareham. In the upcoming months, the Town will be facing several different issues in West Wareham. In addition to the proposed shopping plaza, the pending BDOD legislation, & significant residential development, Congress has appropriated $500,000 to do a feasibility study re: changing the configuration of the intersection of I195 & I495.
The Administrator asked the Board to create an ad hoc committee to develop a strategic plan for West Wareham, as it is absolutely essential that the Town implement such a plan to assure that the Town will have the primary role in directing development the Town is facing in this part of the community. Without such an approach, each of the Town’s respective boards & commissions will be reviewing development projects on a one at a time, project by project basis, rather than in a coordinated fashion directly related to the community’s vision for West Wareham.
In addition to members of the Board of Selectmen, the committee should include representatives from the Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Board of Health, Community & Economic Development Authority, Zoning Board, & staff.
Discussion ensued.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the concept of an ad hoc committee to develop a strategic plan for West Wareham. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
VII. LICENSES & PERMITS
A. Application of John & Judy Coneeny d/b/a Cranberry Cottage, 246 Marion Road, Wareham, MA for a Common Victualler’s license, under the provisions of MA General Laws c.140.
Present before the Board: John Coneeny
Judy Coneeny
Mr. Coneeny stated that his plan for the establishment is to keep it the way it is re: the same concept & same hours. He discussed his past experience in the food industry.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the application of John & Judy Coneeny d/b/a Cranberry Cottage, 246 Marion Road, Wareham, MA for a Common Victualler’s license, under the provisions of MA General Laws c.140. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
NOTE: The Board proceeded to vote on the following liquor license renewals B. –D.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved & Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded for discussion that the Board approve the following year round retail package goods store all alcoholic beverages licenses for the year 2005, under the provisions of MGL c.138:
1. Sullivan Wine & Spirits, DJ Sullivan, LLC, Joel Sullivan, Manager, 260 Marion Rd., Wareham;
2. Oak Grove Corporation d/b/a Oak Grove Package Store, Ronald McCoy, Manager, 47 Depot St., East Wareham;
3. Joseph H. Gresian, II d/b/a Mayflower Liquors, Joseph H. Gresian, Manager, 3150 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham;
4. Onset Village Market, Inc., d/b/a Onset Village Market, Stephen P. Souza, Manager, 231 Onset Ave., Onset;
5. George H. Elias d/b/a Mill Pond Package Store, 2569 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
6. P & D Hilltop Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Hilltop Package Store, Paul L. Hurley, Manager, 45 Sandwich Rd., Wareham;
7. Sutherco, Inc. d/b/a Capeway Package Store, Kelly Ste. Marie, Manager, 3187 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham;
8. Pepin’s, Inc. d/b/a Pepin’s Liquors, Mark Norman Pepin, Manager, 2259 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham;
9. Passan, Inc. d/b/a Jug Shop, Pamela Beecy, Manager, 221 Main St., Wareham; &
10. Anchor Liquors, Inc., Kevin W. Reilly, Manager, 236A Cranberry Highway, West Wareham,
And further to approve the renewal of the following year round common victualer all alcoholic beverages licenses for the year 2005, under the provisions of MGL c. 138:
1. Vel’s, Inc. d/b/a Vel’s Restaurant, Ethel E. Bump, Manager, 2352 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham;
2. Little Harbor Country Club, James C. Jones, Manager, 2 Little Harbor Rd., Wareham;
3. Thai Cape Cod Corporation d/b/a Thai Cape Restaurant, Aliza Elizabeth Kimhachandra, Manager, 3198 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham;
4. Trova, Inc. d/b/a Bailey’s Surf n Turf, Richard O’Melia, Manager, 3056 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
5. Concol, Inc. d/b/a Narrows Crossing Restaurant, Robert J. Nawoichik, Manager, One Narrows Rd., Wareham;
6. Lindsey’s, Inc., Cheryl L. Lindsey, Manager, 3138 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham;
7. Bay Pointe Country Club, Inc., Robert Gunnarson, Manager, 19 Bay Pointe Rd., East Wareham;
8. Charlie’s Place, Inc., Charles Nickolaow, Manager, 3075 Cranberry Highway, Buzzards Bay, MA;
9. 99 Boston, Inc. d/b/a 99 Restaurant & Pub, Aiden Molloy, Manager, 3113 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham;
10. Hong Kong Island Restaurant, Inc., Wai Kueng Lau, Manager, 3035 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham; &
11. Pier View Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Stephen’s Lounge, Stephen M. Baptiste, Manager, 201 Onset Ave., Onset
And further to approve the renewal of the following year round common victualer’s wine & malt beverages licenses for the year 2005, under the provisions of MGL c. 138:
1. Marc Anthony’s LaPizzeria, LTD., Mark A. Salerno, Manager, 190 Onset Ave., Onset, &
2. Hadley-Macintosh Enterprises d/b/a The Stonebridge, Justin Todd Hadley, Manager, 5 East Onset Blvd., Onset.
NOTE: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated that for the application of Thai Cape Cod Corp. there is a different manager listed on the license. She remembers them coming before the Board for a change of manager. Chairman Tropeano stated he would look into this matter.
Selectman Parola asked re: what address is required to be listed on the application. Chairman Tropeano stated he would look into this matter as well.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
E. Renewal of the following year round veterans’ club all alcoholic beverages licenses for the year 2005, under the provisions of MGL c.138.
Chairman Tropeano stated that there is a reporting requirement for these types of club licenses that some establishments have not been completing. He stated these establishments need to supply a list of members & this should be stipulated in the motion.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved & Selectman Parola seconded to approve the renewal of the following year round veterans’ club all alcoholic beverages licenses for the year 2005, under the provisions of MGL c.138 subject to the reporting of members be submitted to the Board of Selectmen:
1. American Legion, Inc. d/b/a American Legion Post #220, John Fearing, Manager, 777 Main St., Wareham; &
2. Wareham Lodge of Elks #1528, Robert C. Richard, Manager, 2855 Cranberry Highway, Wareham.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
F. Approval of the following application for an extension of a seasonal liquor license from 12/1/04 through 1/15/05, under the provisions of MGL c.138.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved & Selectman Pillsbury seconded for discussion the approval of the following application for an extension of a seasonal liquor license from 12/1/04 through 1/15/05, under the provisions of MGL c.138:
1. Bay Pointe Country Club, Inc. d/b/a Pavillion at Bay Pointe Country Club, Janet Geribo, Manager, 10 Bay Pointe Drive, Onset.
NOTE: Selectman Pillsbury asked if this establishment is using their license. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated she would like clarification on the manager because as she understands Ms. Geribo is managing somewhere else.
The motion & the second were withdrawn.
G. Approval of the following application for a 2:00 A.M. extension of a liquor license for 12/31/04.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved & Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded to approve the following application for a 2:00 A.M. extension of a liquor license for 12/31/04 subject to a report of members be submitted to the Board of Selectmen:
1. Wareham Elks Lodge #1548, Robert C. Richard, Manager, 2855 Cranberry Highway, Wareham.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
(NONE)
IX. BUSINESS
A. Interview candidates for Town committees & boards.
Present before the Board: David W. Mackley
The Board reviewed the application for the Economic Development Authority.
Mr. Mackley stated he has worked w/ Marilyn Whalley in the past. He discussed economic issues facing the Town he feels need to be worked on. He discussed his work experience.
Selectman Sauvageau discussed that there are sometimes competing interests w/ the Community Development & Economic Development Authorities. Mr. Mackley urged the Board to place people on these authorities that will utilize their minds.
Present before the Board: Nancy LaRue Bonell
The Board reviewed the application for the Community Development Advisory Committee.
Discussion ensued.
Present before the Board: John White
The Board reviewed the application for the Community & Economic Development Authority.
Mr. White stated that he would like to see smart business, economic, & community growth in Town. He feels the Town needs to address traffic issues & educational issues which in time will provide a good work force for the future.
Present before the Board: Jean F. Connaughton
The Board reviewed the application for the Community & Economic Development Authority.
Ms. Connaughton stated she likes the new structure of the successor organization & there is a need for an advisory committee’s vision. She discussed the goals she feels this authority should have.
B. Any other business.
1. Recycling.
Selectman Parola stated the Recycling Committee used to have a bustling trade w/ recycling at Town Hall. She feels this trade has fallen to the wayside. She would like to see more attention paid to bringing Town Hall recycling back to what it was.
2. Rose Point Water Service.
Selectman Parola asked if there was any response from the Wareham Water District re: the water service proposal for the Rose Point area. She stated there are many citizens that feel they don’t have a lot of information from the Water Dept. Chairman Tropeano stated he doesn’t think there has been a public meeting of the Water Dept. re: this issue. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated the citizens should attend the Water Dept. meetings & voice their concerns.
3. Community Development & Economic Authority.
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott feels that the charge of this authority should include creating ideas for promoting the Town positively.
X. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
1. Chairman Tropeano – Stated there was a meeting between the Town & the proposed developers of the Fairways project & the Rock Marsh project. He stated further discussions on these projects would be Rm. 320, 48 Marion Rd., Multi-Service Center in January. He feels the discussion was good. He stated that the applicant is not trying to interfere w/ the Zoning Board’s job, but they are discussing changing the job/development procedure to something other than a 40B project. Brief discussion ensued.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved at 8:47 P.M. to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
POLLED VOTE: Selectman Pillsbury – Yes
Selectman Sauvageau – Yes
Selectman Tropeano – Yes
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott – Yes
Selectman Parola – Yes
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
NOTE: Chairman Tropeano stated 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 January 4, 2005.
Attest: Bruce Sauvageau
Bruce Sauvageau, Clerk
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Date signed: January 4, 2005
Date copy sent to Wareham Free Library: January 5, 2005
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