MINUTES OF MEETING OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date of Meeting: January 4, 2005
Date of Transcription: January 6, 2005
Transcribed by: Kelly Barrasso
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN
Chairman Tropeano called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved to appoint Selectman Pillsbury as Clerk Pro Tem. Selectman Parola 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 Parola
Selectman Absent: Bruce Sauvageau
Present: Michael Hartman, Town Administrator
II. CAREER CENTER PRESENTATION
Present before the Board: Tim Nelson
Mr. Nelson described what the Career Center is all about. He stated the Center primarily focuses on linking employers & the work force. He stated the Center works w/ the unemployed, under-employed, etc. He stated the Center works w/ employers relative to their needs. He stated the Center can also pre-screen employees, conduct recruitment, etc.
Mr. Nelson discussed State grants for training.
Mr. Nelson discussed the various needs of employees needing work. He discussed work being done to re-train those w/out marketable skills.
Mr. Nelson discussed the Center’s hours of operation & equipment technology that is available.
III. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
(NONE)
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
C1. Appointments to Economic Advisory Council, West Wareham Strategic Planning Committee, & Police Feasibility Study Committee.
NOTE: Chairman Tropeano asked the Board not to make appointments this evening to the Police Feasibility Study Committee. He stated these appointments would be made at a later date.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board appoint John White as a member to the Economic Advisory Council to a term to expire 6/30/06. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board appoint Melodye Conway as a member to the Economic Advisory Council to a term to expire 6/30/07. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board appoint Bob Moshiri, Kathy Pappalardo, & Michael J. Cicoria as members to the West Wareham Strategic Planning Committee to terms to expire 6/30/07. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
C2. Authorization to sign bills, documents, etc.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve application #26 from Methuen Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $526,204.53 re: the Wareham WPCF Upgrade Project. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve invoice #80190791/12 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $10,708.68 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)
C3. Approve minutes of previous meetings: 11/16/04 & 12/7/04 – Regular Sessions & 12/21/04 – Special Session.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of 11/16/04 & 12/7/04. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the Special Session meeting minutes of 12/21/04. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: (3-0-1)
Selectman Tropeano abstained
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VII. Licenses & Permits – A. Hearing – Application for a Public Amusement on Weekdays License for Dancing & Live Entertainment by Mary Tirrell d/b/a Fonzie’s Diner & Gift Shop, 3047 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA, under the provisions of MGL c.140.
Present before the Board: Mary Tirrell
Mr. Tirrell
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved to open the hearing. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
Ms. Tirrell submitted the green return receipts.
Mr. Tirrell stated he has had many requests for parties, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. w/ a 50’s style theme. He stated he has proposed a function room as indicated on the plan & he is currently working w/ the Wareham Drama Club to hold a fundraiser in a 50’s theme. The Board members stated they did not have a copy of the plan in hand.
Discussion ensued re: two Entertainment Licenses would be required if the establishment would be having entertainment on Sundays. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated that Sunday is not listed on the application, so the establishment could only have entertainment on Mon. through Sat. She stated if Mr. Tirrell wants entertainment on Sundays, another hearing would need to be held.
Discussion ensued re: the proposed public function area, its location on the premises, & if the beer & wine license includes this portion of the premises. Mr. Tirrell stated he doesn’t think the license covers this portion of the premises.
Mr. Tirrell added that he has an Entertainment License now, only for the jukebox.
Chairman Tropeano stated there is no number listed for the amount of vocalists on the application. Brief discussion ensued.
No one spoke in favor or against the application.
Discussion ensued re: if space is being rented at the premises for the storage of cars. The Administrator stated he remembers that the Tirrell’s were told when the museum opened; an Entertainment License would be needed.
Discussion ensued re: Mr. Tirrell obtaining a one day Entertainment License needed for the Drama Club Fundraiser. Discussion ensued re: how this should be handled.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to continue the hearing until a time specified by the Chair. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
B. Hearing – Application for a transfer of a Year Round Retail Package Goods Store All Alcoholic Beverages License from Passan, Inc. d/b/a The Jug Shop to The Jinjas Co., Ltd., d/b/a The Jug Shop, Adelaide R. DePonte, Manager, 221 Main St., Wareham, under the provisions of MGL c. 138.
Present before the Board: Mr. DePonte
Adelaide DePonte
Mr. DePonte, Jr.
Henry J. Sousa, Jr., Esq.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to open the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
Selectman Parola stated she would recuse herself from this hearing because her family owns the property in question.
Mr. Souza stated there is a request to transfer the existing liquor license to the DePonte family who will operate the establishment as it is currently being run. He added that the business would be a true mom & pop operation.
Mr. Souza discussed the DePonte’s work experience & their son’s education & the role he will play in the business.
Brief discussion ensued re: list of abutters not being in the Board’s packets.
Discussion ensued re: TIPS training. Chairman Tropeano stated the Board insists on TIPS training. He stated if Mrs. DePonte were to be the manager, she would need TIPS training.
No one spoke for or against the application.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to close the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the application for a transfer of a Year Round Retail Package Goods Store All Alcoholic Beverages License from Passan, Inc. d/b/a The Jug Shop to The Jinjas Co., Ltd., d/b/a The Jug Shop, Adelaide R. DePonte, Manager, 221 Main St., Wareham, under the provisions of MGL c. 138 contingent upon appropriate employees receiving TIPS training. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
C. Re-open hearing – Application for an Annual Common Victualer’s Wine & Malt Beverages License by Tulua, Inc. d/b/a Franca’s Wood Fired Brick Oven Italian Restaurant, 3136 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, under the provisions of MGL c. 138.
Present before the Board: Susan LaFarge
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to re-open the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
Selectman Pillsbury stated there is no CORI information contained in the Board’s packet. Brief discussion ensued re: if it was included in a previous packet.
Ms. LaFarge discussed her 20 years of experience & stated that she has TIPS training as well as six of the staff.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to close the hearing. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the application for an Annual Common Victualer’s Wine & Malt Beverages License by Tulua, Inc. d/b/a Franca’s Wood Fired Brick Oven Italian Restaurant, 3136 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, under the provisions of MGL c. 138. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
D. Application for a Common Victualler License by Bryanne Tucy d/b/a The Coffee Express, 29 Depot St., Wareham, under the provisions of MGL c. 140.
Present before the Board: Bryanne Tucy
Ms. Tucy stated she is operating a coffee shop that offers bagels, etc.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the application for a Common Victualler License by Bryanne Tucy d/b/a The Coffee Express, 29 Depot St., Wareham, under the provisions of MGL c. 140 contingent upon inspection & approval of the Board of Health. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VII. Announcements – 1. The next Board of Selectmen/Sewer Commissioners meeting will be held on 1/18/05.
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VIII. Business – A. Town Meeting dates. Selectman Pillsbury read the Special Town Meeting dates & the Annual Spring Town Meeting dates into the record. (Attached as reference).
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the Special Town Meeting dates & the Annual Spring Town Meeting dates as read into the record. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
B. Cable Contract.
Chairman Tropeano stated that this evening the Board does not have the contract. The Administrator stated that a letter has been submitted by the Attorney asking to extend the contract finalizations until 1/26/05.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board extend the time for finalization of the contract w/ ComCast Cable until 1/26/05. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
V. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. WPCF Upgrade Project, Change Order #12. The Board members concurred to take this item off the Administrator’s Report due to questions that need to be answered.
2. Rate Increases/Inspectional Services. Proposed increases have been made to the following fee schedules: Plumbing/Gas Permit fees, Electrical Permit fees, & Building Permit fees. (Attached as reference). It is recommended that these increases be effective immediately. The last rate increase was in 2002 & the new rates are more in line w/ the cost of providing these services.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board accept the attached fee schedules for: Plumbing/Gas Permit Fees, Electric Permit Fees, & Building Permit Fees which includes Miscellaneous Permit Fees & fines for working w/out a permit, effective immediately. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
3. Beach Parking Rate Increase. Attached is a memo from Michael Parola, Harbormaster/Shellfish Constable recommending that the daily parking fees be increased for Little Harbor & Swifts Neck beginning w/ the 2005 season. Current rates are $2.00 per day & the proposed rate is $5.00 per day.
Also listed on the attached report are the fees of surrounding towns for comparison purposes. Wareham’s rate, even w/ the proposed increase, is still lower than most.
Brief discussion ensued re: enforcement issues.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve an increase in the daily beach-parking rate from $2.00 to $5.00 per day, effective immediately. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
4. Rate Increase – Ambulance. David Evans, EMS Director, is asking that the Board consider adopting a new rate schedule for ambulance services effective 2/1/05. The changes are to keep the costs in line w/ the Medicare reimbursement rates. There is no proposed increase in the oxygen or mileage rates & the cardiac monitor rate, currently at $150.00, is being eliminated.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved & Selectman Parola seconded that the Board adopt the following Ambulance Rates effective 2/1/05:
CHARGE NEW RATE
BLS Base Rate $425.00
ALS Base Rate $615.00
ALS 2 Base Rate $740.00
Oxygen $ 55.00
Airways $125.00
IV $125.00
Cardiac Monitor $ 0.00
Defibrillation $125.00
Mileage $ 15.00
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
VI. LICENSES & PERMITS
(DONE)
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
(DONE)
VIII. BUSINESS
A. Town Meeting Dates. (Done)
B. Cable Contract. (Done)
C. Any other business. (None)
IX. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
1. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott – Stated Mr. Mulligan has verbally agreed to file a conventional sub-division plan for the Salt Marsh Project vs. a 40B project.
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 P.M. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly Barrasso
Kelly Barrasso, Transcriptionist
The foregoing minutes were submitted to the Board of Selectmen/Sewer Commissioners for their approval on January 18, 2005.
Attest: Mary Jane Pillsbury
Mary Jane Pillsbury, Clerk Pro Tem
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Date signed: January 18, 2005
Date copy sent to Wareham Free Library: January 19, 2005
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