MINUTE OF MEETING OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date of Meeting: March 15, 2005
Date of Transcription: March 16, 2005
Transcribed by: Kelly Barrasso
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN
Chairman Tropeano called the meeting to order at 7:07 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Selectmen Present: Patrick Tropeano, Chairman
Bruce Sauvageau, Clerk
Mary Jane Pillsbury
Renee Fernandes-Abbott
Cindy Parola
Present: Michael Hartman, Town Administrator
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item III. Hearing – Receive public input on the decision of the determination of FY2005 residential factor.
Present before the Board: Steven Curry, Chairman of the Board of Assessors
Paul Keefe, Director of Assessment
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved to open the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Mr. Keefe discussed the handout. (Attached as reference).
The public offered no input in attendance.
Brief discussion ensued re: the percentage share for residential vs. the 8.09% share for commercial. Discussion ensued re: the pros of staying w/ the residential factor.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved to close the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved to adopt the residential rate factor of “1” w/ no change in the levy limit for residential & commercial. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item IV. Consent Agenda – C. Signing of BANS.
Present before the Board: Mary Ann Silva, Town Clerk
John Foster, Town Collector/Treasurer
Mr. Foster stated the Town went out to bid for bonds totaling $15.4 million. He stated the ratings are as follows:
1. 2.259% on $6.9 million
2. 2.473% on $8.5 million
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved. (I could not hear what the motion was nor could I hear it on my little cassette tape) Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
The Board proceeded to sign the BANS.
Ms. Silva stated the Town is in the process of conducting the Town census & she urged residents to return the census cards promptly. She added that if a census card was not received, please contact the Town Clerk’s office.
Ms. Silva proceeded to swear in the Board members relative to their signing of the BANS.
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VI. Announcements – A. The next meeting of the Board of Selectmen/Sewer Commissioners will be 3/22/05. The Board will not meet on 3/29/05.
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item IV. Consent Agenda – D. Authorize fireworks display for the 4th of July celebration.
Present before the Board: Sam Corbitt, Fireworks Committee
Mr. Corbitt stated Monday, July 4, 2005 is the choice date for the fireworks display (rain date 7/5/05). He stated he is requesting the Town sponsor the fireworks. He stated the Fireworks Committee would handle all permitting & funding.
Mr. Corbitt thanked Melodye Conway & Linda Gay who are usual toll takers & thanked all the businesses that allow donation canisters to be placed in their establishments.
Mr. Corbitt discussed how money for the fireworks is raised & noted donations totaling $7,000 received so far for this year’s display. He stated this amount w/ the left over amount of $3,000 from last year is a great start to go towards the $18,000 display.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved that the Board support & co-sponsor the 4th of July fireworks w/ the Fireworks Committee to be held on 7/4/05. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
II. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
(NONE)
III. RESIDENTIAL FACTOR HEARING
(DONE)
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Authorization to sign bills, documents, etc.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve & authorize the Chair to sign application #29 from Methuen Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $175,226.08 re: the Water Pollution Control Facility upgrade project. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved & Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded that the Board approve the following invoice from Camp, Dresser & McKee:
1. Invoice #80196712/30 - $13,855.42 re: engineering services to provide construction & O&M services for the Wareham WPCF upgrade resident project.
2. Invoice #80196710/45 - $24,613.46 re: engineering services to provide construction & O&M services for the Wareham WPCF project basic services portion of bidding.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
B. Appointment to the West Wareham Strategic Planning Committee.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board appoint Barbara E. Bailey as a member to the West Wareham Strategic Planning Committee (Historical Commission Rep) to a term to expire 6/30/07. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
C. (Done)
D. (Done)
V. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. Bond Rating. A conference call was held w/ Moody’s on 3/7/05 relative to Bond Anticipation Notes (BANS) totaling $15,482,000. The money is for sewer, school & land acquisition expenses.
Following the call, the Town was informed that it has retained its bond rating.
VI. LICENSES & PERMITS
(NONE)
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
(DONE)
VIII. BUSINESS
A. Close Special Town Meeting Warrant.
The Board members reviewed the 4/25/05 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Chairman Tropeano discussed the article relative to Industrial Zones in which the Zoning Re-write Committee has restricted retail. He feels this may be problematic. Lengthy discussion ensued re: whether to change it to a special permit item or leave it alone, discuss it w/ the Zoning Re-write Committee, & amend it on Town Meeting floor.
The Board members concurred to discuss this matter w/ the Zoning Re-write Committee first.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved the Board close the 4/25/05 Special Town Meeting Warrant subject to corrections of Scribner errors. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
NOTE: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated that the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the zoning articles on 4/4/05 @ 7:00 P.M.
B. Any other business.
1. Tobey Homestead.
Selectman Parola briefly discussed industrial zones. She feels the Board should work w/ the parties involved to reconcile differences relative to the Tobey Homestead. She stated the Zoning Re-write Committee & Tobey Hospital would be asking this property to be part of an industrial overlay district. Brief discussion ensued.
The Board concurred that Selectman Parola contact the representative of SouthCoast Hospital Group.
IX. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
A. Selectman Pillsbury – The WPCF Committee will commence meeting every other week from now on since the WPCF project is coming to a close.
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 P.M. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly Barrasso
Kelly Barrasso, Transcriptionist
The foregoing minutes were submitted to the Board of Selectmen/Sewer Commissioners for their approval on May 3, 2005.
Attest: Bruce Sauvageau
Bruce Sauvageau, Clerk
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Date signed: May 3, 2005
Date copy sent to Wareham Free Library: May 4, 2005
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