MINUTES OF MEETING OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date of Meeting: December 7, 2004
Date of Transcription: December 8, 2005
Transcribed by: Kelly Barrasso
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN
Chairman Tropeano called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Roll Call
Selectmen Present: Patrick Tropeano, Chairman
Bruce Sauvageau, Clerk
Mary Jane Pillsbury
Renee Fernandes-Abbott
Cindy Parola
Present: Michael Hartman, Town Administrator
II. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
(NONE)
III. 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 Project:
- WPCF Building Committee meeting held 12/3/04.
- Equipment testing commencing, headworks on line.
- Electrical, instrumentation, & minor mechanical issues still pending.
- Completion schedule most likely will go over deadline by one to three months.
- Contractor submitted work schedules, but they are not realistic.
- Expecting another work schedule from contractor soon.
- Next meeting of WPCF Building Committee to be held on 12/14/04.
Discussion ensued re: delays & costs. Mr. Furrier stated he would update the Board on appropriations later. He feels the project budget is healthy at this time & there may be a reserve. Chairman Tropeano expressed concern re: the contractor going past the deadline which will cost the contractor money & that the contractor may try to make up for this loss later on w/ different items on the project. Discussion ensued.
Chairman Tropeano asked Mr. Furrier to provide the Board w/ information relative to funding & budgeting figures on the project ASAP. Mr. Furrier stated he would comply.
Weweantic Shores Sewer Project:
- Trench work completed.
- Pipelines working.
- Electrical system & pump station work commencing.
- Site restoration & paving to commence in the spring.
Mr. Furrier briefly discussed an issue w/ a pipe in the area. Mr. Gifford stated it was fixed today.
Discussion ensued re: a pump station that will be fixed & settled lower to the ground.
Rose Point, Briarwood Beach, & Beaver Dam Estates Sewer Project:
- Finalizing design.
- Coordinating w/ the Fire District w/ crossing under the river & working on funding matters w/ them.
- Letter will be written to the Fire District re: funding issues.
- Proceeding w/ Conservation Commission permitting.
- Expect an early winter/late winter bid.
Phase I Infiltration/Inflow Plan:
- Will be taken under consideration by the Board next week.
- Expect late winter/early spring monitoring.
- DEP & EPA need to be notified yearly on plan.
- Report to be done in 2005.
- Phase II of plan to commence in 2005/2006.
NSTAR Property:
- Meeting held re: NSTAR property & the Spring Borne facility relative to the proposed development project.
- Comment period closes 12/10/04.
The Administrator discussed some items the Town will submit in the comment letter.
Selectman Pillsbury stated that the WPCF Building Committee did request financial information (as requested by Chairman Tropeano this evening) as well as a time schedule. She stated Mr. Furrier is already preparing this information.
Selectman Parola asked if the Weweantic Shores Sewer Project is still on schedule. Mr. Furrier stated this project is on schedule & discussed briefly.
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VI. Licenses & Permits – A. Application for an alteration of premises to an existing year round retail package goods store all alcoholic beverages license for Pepin’s, Inc., Mark Pepin, Manager, 2259 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the MA General Laws.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved to open the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Present before the Board: Mark Pepin
Mr. Pepin explained that the addition is complete & he is almost ready to move in. Discussion ensued re: the plan. Mr. Pepin submitted the green return receipts.
No one spoke in favor or against the application.
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved to close the hearing. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the application for an alteration of premises to an existing year round retail package goods store all alcoholic beverages license for Pepin’s, Inc., Mark Pepin, Manager, 2259 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the MA General Laws. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
C.1 Authorization to sign bills, documents, etc.
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 Fernandes-Abbott 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 Fernandes-Abbott seconded for discussion.
NOTE: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott questioned as to whether this bill & the previous bill were already paid. Chairman Tropeano stated he would look into this matter.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve invoice #80190081/9 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $16,344.58 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 #80190082/10 from Camp, Dresser & McKee for $3,620.74 re: engineering services for the bidding, permitting & construction services for the Weweantic Shores Sewer Project. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve invoice #80190080/27 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $17,439.39 re: engineering services to provide construction & O&M services for the Wareham WPCF Upgrade Resident Project. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve invoice #80190079/42 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $21,536.56 re: engineering services to provide construction & O&M services for the Wareham WPCF Upgrade Project, basic services portion of bidding. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved for the Board to authorize the Chair to sign pay estimate #6 from Celco Construction Corporation in the amount of $179,996.21 re: the Weweantic Shores Sewer Project. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved for the Board to authorize the Chair to sign application #25 from Methuen Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $565,723.40 re: the Wareham WPCF Upgrade Project. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
C2. Appointments: Open Space Committee, Zoning Board of Appeals, & Housing Partnership Advisory Board.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board appoint Sheila Herrick as a member to the Open Space Committee to a term to expire 6/30/07. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board appoint Peter Tamagini as a member to the Open Space Committee to a term to expire 6/30/07. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board appoint Rev. David Frederickson as an associate member to the Housing Partnership Advisory Board to a term to expire 6/30/06. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board appoint Joseph C. Polcaro as a member to the Housing Partnership Advisory Board to a term to expire on 6/30/06. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board appoint William H. Lockwood as an associate member to the Housing Partnership Advisory Board to a term to expire 6/30/06. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board appoint Margaret Smith as an associate member to the Housing Partnership Advisory Board to a term to expire 6/30/04. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board appoint Dennis Allen as an associate member to the Housing Partnership Advisory Board to a term to expire 6/30/06. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Brief discussion ensued re: appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated that out of the candidates interviewed, she is partial to Mr. Secher due to his prior experience in the Town of Mansfield. Selectman Sauvageau agreed.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board appoint Richard Secher as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals to a term to expire 6/30/05. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
C.3 Approve minutes of previous meetings: Special Meeting – 11/24/04.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the Special Meeting minutes of 11/24/04. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: (4-0-1)
Selectman Tropeano abstained
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VI. Licenses & Permits – B. Applications for Change of Manager, under the provisions of MGL c. 138:
i. Bay Pointe Country Club, Inc. d/b/a The Pavilion at Bay Pointe Country Club, 10 Bay Pointe Drive, Onset, MA from Janet Geribo to William A. Goyette, Jr.; &
ii. Dudley L. Brown Post 2846 VFW of US, Inc., 4 Gibbs Ball Park Road, Onset, MA from Michael Dixon to Arthur R. Lee, Jr.
Present before the Board: William Goyette, Jr., Bay Pointe
Bob Gunnarson, Bay Pointe
Mr. Gunnarson stated that this license is exercised regularly. He stated it is mainly a catering business. He stated on average they hold approx. 20 functions. He stated their busiest time is during the summer months & they are closed January, February, & March.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the application for Change of Manager, under the provisions of MGL c. 138 to Bay Pointe Country Club, Inc. d/b/a The Pavilion at Bay Pointe Country Club, 10 Bay Pointe Drive, Onset, MA from Janet Geribo to William A. Goyette, Jr. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the application for Change of Manager, under the provisions of MGL c.138 to Dudley L. Brown Post 2846 VFW of US, Inc., 4 Gibbs Ball Park Road, Onset, MA from Michael Dixon to Arthur R. Lee, Jr. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
C. Renewal of the following Year Round Retail Package Goods Store All
Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for the year 2005, under the provisions of MGL c. 138:
i. Browne’s Package Store, Inc., Steven E. Browne, Manager, 135 Marion Road, Wareham;
ii. Assinippi Liquors, Inc., Raymond A. Vezina, Manager, 3 Barker Road, Wareham; &
iii. The Liquor Locker, Inc., Nanu Patel, Manager, 3021 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham.
D. Renewal of the following Year Round Common Victualer All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for the year 2005, under the provisions of MGL c. 138:
i. Fan Club, Inc., Glenn R. Justice, Manager, 2859 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham;
ii. Tsintas, LLC, d/b/a Webster Hall, Demetrios Kalkanis, Manager, 207 Main St., Wareham;
iii. Brinker Massachusetts Corp. d/b/a Chili’s Grill & Bar, Denise M. Russell, Manager, 2889 Cranberry Highway, Wareham; &
iv. G.S. Corporation, d/b/a The Gateway Tavern, Joseph C. Sauro, Manager, 371 Marion Rd., Wareham.
E. Renewal of the following Year Round Common Victualer’s Wine & Malt Beverages Licenses for the year 2005, under the provisions of MGL c. 138:
Tsika, Inc., d/b/a Minerva’s Pizza, Litsa Kalkanis, Manager, 257 Main St., Wareham.
F. Renewal of the following Year Round Veterans’ Club All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for the year 2005, under the provisions of MGL. C. 138:
i. Cromesett Tribe #156 Improved Order of Redmen, Inc., Kenneth R. Roche, Manager, 745 Main St., Wareham; &
ii. Dudley L. Brown Post #2846 VFW of US, Inc., 4 Gibbs Ball Park Rd., Wareham.
G. Approve applications for a 2:00 A.M. extension on New Year’s Eve for Common Victualer’s Liquor Licenses, under the provisions of MGL c. 138:
i. MG & GM, Inc. d/b/a Onset Bay Blues Café, 2 West Central Ave., Onset;
ii. Dudley L. Brown Post #2846 VFW of US, Inc., 4 Gibbs Ball Park Rd., Onset; &
iii. Cromesett Tribe #156 Improved Order of Redmen, Inc., 745 Main St., Wareham.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve all items C – G as read into the record. Selectman Parola seconded for discussion.
NOTE: Selectman Parola stated that MG & GM, Inc. have also listed a July 5th 2:00 A.M. extension request Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated that this can be brought back in June.
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated that G.S. Corporation, d/b/a The Gateway Tavern has different hours listed on the license vs. the application. Brief discussion ensued. The Board members concurred to request that G.S. Corporation update their hours of operation.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
V. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. Gleason Land. Town Meeting voted a while ago to authorize the Board to accept a parcel of land from Dr. Charles Gleason. Since that time, Town Counsel & Dr. Gleason’s attorney has been handling the details, which have now been fully attended to & the Board will need to accept the gift. Following the Board’s vote, the deed will be finalized by Counsel to include the restriction of the parcel to be used for recreational use only.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board accept from Charles S. Gleason & Elizabeth H. Gleason for consideration the parcel of land as shown on Assessor’s Map 110, Lot 1036. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
2. FY05 First Half Omitted Commitment. Asked the Board to accept the first half omitted commitment for FY05 sewer user fees in the amount of $1,529.35.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the first half omitted commitment for FY05 sewer user fees in the amount of $1,529.35. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
3. Sewer Connection Fees. Asked the Board to increase the fee for residential permits from $100 to $150 & the commercial/industrial permits from $150 plus $.10/sq. ft. of the base of the building to $200 plus $.10/sq. ft. of the base of the building, effective immediately. The last increase in these fees was over five years ago.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve increasing sewer connection permit fees for residential permits from $100 to $150 & increasing commercial/industrial permit fees from $150 plus $.10/sq. ft. of the base of the building to $200 plus $.10/sq. ft. of the base of the building, effective immediately. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
4. Third Quarter Tax Billing. The first two quarterly tax bills are an estimate pending completion of the recap & setting of the tax rate. Generally the third & fourth quarter bills reflect the actual tax rate as well as any discrepancies that may have resulted from estimates from the first tow quarters. As of this date, the DOR has not yet approved out interim property adjustments and as a result, it is not possible for us to have a recap approved & tax bills ready by 12/31. It is recommended that the Town request permission from the DOR to issue a preliminary bill (same as first two quarters) as provided in GL59
ss.57C. The request to DOR must come from the Board of Assessors & have the endorsement of the Board. The letter will be signed by the Assessors at their meeting this afternoon & will be presented for the Board’s endorsement this evening. Discussion ensued.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board endorse a letter to DOR from the Assessors for permission to issue a preliminary tax bill for the third quarter billing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
VI. LICENSES & PERMITS
(DONE)
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Next meeting of the Board will be held on 12/14/04.
B. The Christmas Parade will be held on 12/18/04 at 4:00 P.M.
VIII. BUSINESS
A. Discuss appointments to the Community Development Advisory Board, Community & Economic Development Authority, & the Economic Development Advisory Board.
Chairman Tropeano stated that information is not complete to discuss this matter at the present time. He stated it would be discussed at next week’s meeting. Brief discussion ensued re: number of members on each board.
B. Any other business.
i. West Wareham Advisory Committee.
Discussion ensued re: membership on the West Wareham Advisory Committee. The Administrator suggested the following:
Board of Selectmen – 2 members
Planning Board – 2 members
ZBA – 1 member
Conservation Commission – 1 member
Community Development/Economic Advisory – 1 member
Town Administrator
Town Planner
Citizens at Large – possibly 2 members
After discussion, the Board members concurred to have 11 members on this committee w/ two citizens at large.
ii. Police Feasibility Study Committee.
Discussion ensued re: membership on this committee. The Administrator recommended seven members. The Board concurred to have a seven-member committee, primarily made up of citizens at large.
IX. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
A. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott – Discussed meeting held w/ Mr. Mulligan re: his proposed 40-unit development on Brown St. She stated that discussions have been held re: Mr. Mulligan building a conventional development vs. a 40B project. She stated that the property is 8 ½ acres & legally 14 units can be built here. She stated
Mr. Mulligan has indicated that he would consider 16 units (town houses) w/ two of those being affordable. She stated Mr. Mulligan has stated that he would market the two affordable units at $140,000. She stated Mr. Mulligan has indicated if he goes this route, he would be looking for relief for density & relief from I/I fees.
Discussion ensued re: a LIP vs. a friendly 40B project. Discussion ensued re: relief for I/I fees which only come w/ a LIP. Lengthy discussion ensued.
B. Selectman Pillsbury – Stated there is a need for a Board liaison to the Community Preservation Committee. Selectman Parola stated she would be the Board’s liaison.
NOTE: The meeting went back to item VIII. Business – B. Any other business.
iii. Glen Charlie Rd. earth removal project.
Chairman Tropeano stated there are various things this contractor needs to do, which comes to $4,000.00. The Town Administrator stated he would take care of this matter.
iv. Marriage Intentions.
Chairman Tropeano stated he received a letter from the Town Clerk relative to marriage intention fees. He stated the Governor has changed these fees several times. The Board discussed the suggested changes in marriage intention fees.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the fee of $25.00 for marriage intentions & the fee of $5.00 for re-typing marriage intentions. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
v. Waste Legislation.
Selectman Parola spoke re: SEMASS & legislation being filed. She stated she would like to speak Representative Gifford re: supporting this legislation. She discussed last year legislation was filed re: waste not being used as renewable energy. The Board concurred that a letter be sent to Representative Gifford & Senator Pacheco re: urging them to support this bill.
vi. Residency.
Selectman Pillsbury discussed a complaint received relative to residency & voting. Lengthy discussion ensued.
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved at 8:30 P.M. to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy relative to collective bargaining. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
POLLED VOTE: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott – Yes
Selectman Parola – Yes
Selectman Sauvageau – Yes
Selectman Tropeano – Yes
Selectman Pillsbury – Yes
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
NOTE: Chairman Tropeano announced 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 January 4, 2005.
Attest: Bruce Sauvageau
Bruce Sauvageau, Clerk
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Date signed: January 5, 2005
Date copy sent to Wareham Free Library: January 5, 2005
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