MINUTES OF MEETING OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date of Meeting: April 5, 2005
Date of Transcription: April 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.
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: Mary Ann Silva, Town Clerk
Ms. Silva discussed an issue that arose today re: political signs. She stated this afternoon the Municipal Maintenance Dept. was given a directive to remove political signs on public property. She expressed concern that she was not notified/informed that this was done. She stated she received many complaints & she feels she should have been informed.
Ms. Silva suggested the Town’s By-law pertaining to signage on public property should be reviewed. She added that political signs were also removed on school properties. She stated as she understood, the School Dept. would be the ones to remove these signs from school properties. Brief discussion ensued re: signs on school properties.
Ms. Silva stated that traditionally, political signage on public property has been allowed & if it is going to change, everyone should be notified.
Chairman Tropeano feels this matter should be looked into & a policy drafted.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Authorization to sign bills, documents, etc.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve invoice #80198490/13 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $18,150.93 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 #80198492/31 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $18,822.09 re: engineering services to provide construction & O&M services for the Wareham WPCF upgrade resident project. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve invoice #80198489/46 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $18,698.64 re: engineering services to provide construction & O&M services for the Wareham WPCF upgrade project basic services portion. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve invoice #80198491/14 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $2,394.73 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 #80198257/16 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $26,309.17 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 Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
B. Approve minutes of previous regular session meetings: 3/1/05 & 3/22/05.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of 3/1/05. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: (4-0-1)
Selectman Pillsbury abstained
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of 3/22/05. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
IV. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. NPDES Permit Extension Approval. The EPA approved the Town’s request for a 120-day extension to 8/1/05, related to the date of initiation of operations of nutrient removal facilities at the wastewater plant.
2. Sewer Abatement Request – 29 Grandview Avenue, Acct. #735937. Asked the Board to approve the abatement on this account for 2nd half FY05 sewer usage billing as two EDU's were charged in error, as the house was reclassified as a single-family.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the abatement for Acct. #735937 for 2nd half FY05 sewer usage in the amount of $186.00. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
3. Sewer Abatement Request – 155 Onset Avenue, Acct. #736000. The Administrator asked the Board to approve the abatement on this account for the 2nd half FY05 sewer usage billing as three EDU's were charged when these units are not yet completed.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the abatement for Acct. #736000 for 2nd half FY05 sewer usage in the amount of $558.00. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
4. Sewer Abatement Request – 188 Swifts Beach Road, Acct. #739559. Asked the Board to approve the abatement on this account for 2nd half FY05 sewer usage billing as the restaurant has been closed & the structure converted into a one-family dwelling.
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved the Board approve the abatement for Acct. #739559 for 2nd half FY05 sewer usage in the amount of $186.00. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: (4-0-1)
Selectman Sauvageau abstained
NOTE: The meeting continued w/ item V. Licenses & Permits & the rest of the Town Administrator’s report will be handled later in the meeting.
V. LICENSES & PERMITS
Hearings on applications for one available Annual Common Victualer’s All Alcoholic Beverages License under the provisions of MA General Law c. 138.
A. Hearing – Application of MG & GM, Inc. d/b/a Onset Bay Blues Café, Grant MacConnell, Manager, 2 West Central Avenue, Onset for an Annual Common Victualer’s All Alcoholic Beverages License under the provisions of MA General Law c. 138.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved to open the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Present before the Board: Grant MacConnell
Mr. MacConnell stated his establishment is part of the Onset community & is doing much to help revitalize & bring entertainment to the area. He discussed how his establishment catered to an under 21 crowd in the off-season & stated that he has a seasonal liquor license presently.
The Board asked Mr. McConnell for the abutters green return receipts. He stated that personnel in the Board of Selectmen’s office told him to hold onto the abutters list & not act on them. Chairman Tropeano stated that those notices were to be sent out prior to this hearing. Mr. MacConnell stated they were ready to be sent out, but again, personnel in the Board of Selectmen’s office told him to hold onto them. Chairman Tropeano stated that Mr. MacConnell would have to re-apply for this license due to this matter. Selectman Sauvageau suggested after taking all input from applicants, to make a decision once the parties have submitted the required paperwork. Discussion ensued.
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott asked Mr. MacConnell if he received a letter from the Board of Selectmen dated 3/22/05 relative to what needed to be done pertaining to this hearing. Mr. MacConnell stated he did not receive a letter from the Board dated 3/22/05.
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item IV. Town Administrator’s Report.
5. Sewer Abatement Request – 7 & 9 Eleventh Street, Acct. #735281. Asked the Board to approve the abatement on this account for the 2nd half FY2005 sewer usage as the water has been off since 11/01.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the abatement for Acct. #735291 for 2nd half FY2005 sewer usage in the amount of $372.00. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
6. Sewer Abatement Request – 72 Main Street, Acct. #737417. Asked the Board to approve the abatement on this account for 2nd half FY2005 sewer usage as this location is currently not billed for water per the Wareham Water Dept.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the abatement for Acct. #737417 for 2nd half FY2005 sewer usage in the amount of $186.00. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
7. Shellfish Grant #6 – Guidelines for Aquaculture License Application. Asked the Board to approve the Guidelines for Shellfish Grant & Aquaculture License Application re: Shellfish Grant #6. Applications will be available through the Board’s office & the deadline for submittal is 4/29/05.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve Guidelines for Shellfish Grant & Aquaculture License Application for Shellfish Grant #6 & to accept applications for Shellfish Grant #6 through 4/29/05. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
8. Advocacy Kit for Closing the Telecommunications Property Tax Loophole. The Board has received a report from the MA Municipal Association re: this issue. If the Board approves the resolution, it will be forwarded to our legislators for further action. If this passes, the Town will see an increase in revenue of $156,013 for FY2005.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved & Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded to approve the following resolution that reads as follows:
Whereas, The Town of Wareham & all cities & towns in MA rely heavily on property tax to fund police & fire services, schools, road maintenance & other vital local government services, and;
Whereas, deep local aid cuts since Fiscal 2003 have forced greater reliance on the property tax to fund local services & have increased the burden on homeowners & other local taxpayers, and;
Whereas, exemption of real & personal property from the local tax base reduces local revenues & increases the burden on other local taxpayers, and;
Whereas, telecommunications companies are taking advantage of obsolete provisions in the State’s property tax laws to avoid paying local property taxes & thereby reducing local revenues & increasing the burden on homeowners & other businesses;
Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Town of Wareham supports legislation (House Docket 1740) that would close the telecommunications property tax loophole & eliminate the unfair exemption in out-dated property tax status, & hereby calls upon the members of the State Legislature & the Governor to enact this necessary proposal into law.
Town of Wareham
Board of Selectmen
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
9. Bid Award – Modular Relocation. Bids were received for the relocation of modular classroom units to the Wareham High School. Upon the recommendations of Dr. Barry Rabinovich, Asst. School Superintendent & Maggie Smith, Purchasing Administrator, the Administrator has awarded the bid to Pope Industry, Inc. in the amount of $171,955.00.
Brief discussion ensued re: amount budgeted for modular classrooms.
NOTE: A citizen, Mr. Frank Harrington, approached the Board & discussed his experience w/ a house fire. He stated he waited one month to receive a report from NSTAR, which he feels is responsible for his house fire. He stated he hired a private fire investigator to prove NSTAR was to blame. He stated that he has written to State senators to aid in getting NSTAR to admit they are to blame. He feels NSTAR has generated a false report & feels NSTAR should be brought to justice.
VI. LICENSES & PERMITS
A. Done
B. 1. Hearing – Application of Salerno’s, Inc. d/b/a Salerno’s Function Hall, John C. Salerno, Manager, 196 Onset Ave., Onset for an Annual Common Victualer’s All Alcoholic Beverages License.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved to open the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Present before the Board: Mark Salerno
John Salerno
Mr. Salerno submitted the green return receipts & letters of support to the Board.
Mr. Salerno discussed the history of his business starting in 1978. He discussed renovations made to the building next door to his business. He stated he is looking for a year-round liquor license for the function facility hall (banquet hall).
Mr. Salerno displayed a plan of the banquet hall & building. He discussed what renovations have been done. He discussed how he & his business try to help the community & community organizations. He stated if any situations arise, for example, parking issues, he is willing to work w/ the Town.
Present before the Board: Jeff Gorman
Mr. Gorman feels the Salerno’s run a good business & do a good job. He stated he receives many requests for function halls & he feels this function hall is a good idea.
Present before the Board: Maggie O’Brien, Onset Inn
Ms. O’Brien stated she is in support of this application for the function hall & feels the Salerno’s are doing a good job.
No one spoke against the application.
Mr. Salerno stated that the hours of operation (for the selling of liquor) would be 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M. Seven days per week. He stated the function hall is for functions only, not for people just walking in off the street.
Discussion ensued re: two advertisements in the paper (one for the liquor license, the second for entertainment). Mr. Salerno stated that the Board’s office staff stated this could be done. Selectman Parola noted that the Entertainment License is not on the agenda, but was advertised.
Mr. Salerno stated that the function hall is strictly for private groups/private gatherings.
Mr. Salerno briefly discussed what criteria/standards the Board should consider in approving this license. He noted that he would like to have the hall open year round to cater to the clientele.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved to close the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board take this application under advisement. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
B.2. Hearing - Application of Salerno’s, Inc. d/b/a Salerno’s Function Hall, John C. Salerno, Manager, 196 Onset Ave., Onset for a Public Amusement License on Weekdays for Live Entertainment & Dancing, under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the MA General Laws.
B.3. Hearing – Application of Salerno’s, Inc. d/b/a Salerno’s Function Hall, John C. Salerno, Manager, 196 Onset Ave., Onset for a Public Entertainment on Sunday License for Live Entertainment & Dancing, under the provisions of Chapter 136 of the MA General Laws.
Discussion ensued re: the entertainment applications. Mr. Salerno stated he wants to cover all the bases due to various activities that could be held at the function hall.
Discussion ensued re: the hours of entertainment. Discussion ensued re: acoustics. Mr. Salerno stated that the hall has bee insulated & acoustics were taken into consideration.
Discussion ensued re: entertainment hours (application states 8:00 A.M.). Some Board members feel this is too early for entertainment. The Board concurred to have the hours of entertainment be Sundays, 12:00 noon to 1:00 A.M. & weekdays, 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M.
No one spoke in favor or against the application.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved to close the hearings. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved the Board approve the applications of Salerno’s, Inc. d/b/a Salerno’s Function Hall, John C. Salerno, Manager, 196 Onset Ave., Onset for 1) Public Amusement License on Weekdays for Live Entertainment & Dancing, under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the MA General Laws, & 2) Public Entertainment on Sunday License for Live Entertainment & Dancing, under the provisions of Chapter 136 of the MA General Laws. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
C. Hearing – Application of Stevie B’s, Inc. d/b/a Onset Sports Resort, Stephen Beranger, Manger, 270 Onset Ave., Onset for an Annual Common Victualer’s All Alcoholic Beverages License.
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved to open the hearing. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Present before the Board: Stephen Beranger
Mr. Beranger submitted the green return receipts.
Mr. Beranger stated he has been in business for five years & runs a great business. He stated he had applied previously for this same license when it had been available, but the Board granted it to Chili’s Restaurant. He stated at that time, he was under the impression that if another license becomes available, he would be next in line. He discussed the different functions held at this business.
Present before the Board: Barry Sumner
Mr. Sumner stated Mr. Beranger’s business is one of the only restaurants in Onset that he can get into w/ his wheelchair. He stated that the establishment is run well, has great food, & he supports the application.
Present before the Board: Winna Dean
Ms. Dean stated it is difficult to have three applicants from Onset vying for the same license. She stated all three businesses deserve the license. She stated she supported Mr. Beranger’s application previously & she too was under the impression that if another license becomes available, Mr. Beranger would be first in line. She stated she supports this application.
Present before the Board: Bob Armes
Mr. Armes stated he used to work for Mr. Beranger. He stated the way licenses have been dispensed in the past, Mr. Beranger deserves this license.
Present before the Board: Jerry Swain
Mr. Swain stated that his family enjoys the restaurant, the staff is great, & there is plenty of parking. He stated Mr. Beranger seems to be very generous & gave an example of how he gave free Thanksgiving dinners out.
Present before the Board: Kathy Ciaccio, Onset Bay Association
Ms. Ciaccio thanked Mr. Beranger for his Las Vegas Nights at his establishment. She stated she wants to support all the businesses in Onset.
Present before the Board: Meg Kisten, Harborwatch Inn
Ms. Kisten discussed the goal of Onset Village to be a year round destination. She asked the Board to support all the businesses in Onset.
Mr. Beranger submitted a petition w/ 133 signatures to the Board in support of this license application.
Mr. Beranger noted that it is hard to keep staff when he has to lay them off due to the seasonal license he now holds. He stated that his doors are open to everyone.
No one spoke against the application.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved to close the hearing. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved to take this application under advisement. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
D. Hearing – Application of Mary Wouters-Tirrell d/b/a Fonzie’s Diner & Gift Shop, Mary Wouters-Tirrell, Manager, 3074 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham for an Annual Common Victualer’s All Alcoholic Beverages License.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved to open the hearing. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Present before the Board: Mary Wouters-Tirrell
Ms. Wouters-Tirrell stated that she is looking at this license for the dining room & for functions.
Ms. Wouters-Tirrell submitted the green return receipts.
Ms. Wouters-Tirrell stated that she holds a beer & wine license presently & people are asking for liquor for functions & in the dining room.
Present before the Board: Rhonda Keene
Ms. Keene stated she has worked for the establishment since it opened & she feels the granting of this license to this establishment would accommodate people & help the business.
Present before the Board: Bob Armes
Mr. Armes stated he works for this establishment & he discussed the atmosphere. He feels this license would allow the establishment to have more of a range of functions & supply a broader based service. He added that this license is for the fourth & final stage of the function facility.
No one spoke against the application.
MOTION: Selectman Sauvageau moved to close the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved to take this application under advisement. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
E.1.Hearing – Application of Tae-Tae’s Market, Inc., Tae Kellenberger, Manager, 146 Onset Ave., Onset for a Year Round Retail Package Goods Store Wine & Malt Beverages License, under the provisions of MA General Laws c. 138.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved to open the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Present before the Board: Tae Kellenberger
Linda Champion
Mr. Santos
Ms. Champion stated that when she inquired about a beer & wine package goods store license, received notice for a year-round license, but was then notified by phone that it was a seasonal license. She stated thus, as she understands, her application is for a seasonal retail beer & wine license.
Ms. Champion submitted the green return receipts.
Ms. Champion discussed the property & submitted a picture/drawing of the property & building. She discussed the renovations to the building.
Ms. Champion stated she is looking to establish an open-layout family store on the bottom floor & to provide as many conveniences to the customer as possible.
Present before the Board: Sandra Besse
Ms. Besse stated that she is excited w/ the vision Onset is taking. She stated these applicants are doing what the Town wants to have happen & she supports the application.
Present before the Board: Steve Souza, Onset Village Market
Mr. Souza stated he doesn’t support this application due to the issue of need. He feels there is plenty of package stores w/in a 3.5-mile vicinity.
Ms. Champion stated the people they are seeking to serve are the elderly who may not necessarily have a car. She stated liquor would be for competitiveness & for convenience.
A package store licensee in Onset present before the Board spoke re: not a need for another package goods store and the lack of parking.
Selectman Parola read a letter into the record from a citizen, Michael Cominski relative to this application & concerns he has.
Ms. Champion addressed concerns relative to distribution, traffic, & stated that liquor is only being offered as a convenience.
Selectman Pillsbury stated that the Board has not given convenience stores a liquor license in a long time. Selectman Parola discussed two previous applications by convenience stores. Selectman Pillsbury stated the reason the Board has taken this position is that package goods stores only deal w/ liquor. She stated convenience stores are different & they are handling many other goods as well. She stated there might also be an issue of the location of this store near two houses of worship.
Selectman Parola stated she is concerned re: the rules relative to liquor license establishments located near houses of worship & she is also concerned re: setting precedence if the Board grants a liquor license to a convenience store. She feels this wouldn’t be fair to other stores that have applied in the past & been denied. She discussed a case law relative to this matter.
Chairman Tropeano stated he doesn’t have an issue w/ parking, but he does have an issue w/ four retail liquor licenses w/in a 3.5-mile radius.
Selectman Pillsbury stated the other convenience store in Onset that does have a liquor license has had this license for a very long time & this store, most likely, wouldn’t be granted it now if they had to re-apply.
Selectman Sauvageau stated if this is not a written policy, it is not a policy. He stated this applicant has no notice w/ respect to any change in policy. He stated w/ re: to houses of worship, he doesn’t understand this reasoning. He added that it is immaterial as to how long the Onset Market has had its license. He again stated there is no written policy that states this applicant must be denied the application.
Selectman Pillsbury doesn’t feel there is anything arbitrary relative to this situation. She stated when the Board has a consensus that it is not a good idea to put a liquor license in a convenience store & it hasn’t been done in a number of years, it is not arbitrary. She added that c.138, s.15a discusses policy re: liquor stores near houses of worship.
Ms. Champion stated she was not notified of this policy, but if there had been a change in policy, then she should have been notified. She stated her mother has put in a lot of time & effort & the goal is to pass this business on to her family for future generations.
Selectman Parola feels the applicants have done a wonderful job on the building & feels the convenience store will be a success, but she is not in favor of granting a liquor license.
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated she doesn’t see how a seasonal liquor license will make or break the business. She feels there should be a separation between a convenience store & a package store.
Mr. Santos stated that offering different beer & wine would be a competitive service to provide. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated that the New England Farms store had the same argument & the Board felt it wouldn’t work. She added that the Board believes a liquor license should be tended to all the time. Mr. Santos stated that one person could handle service of the alcohol being offered, as the scale would be so small.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved to close the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board deny the application of Tae-Tae’s Market, Inc., Tae Ellenberger, Manager, 146 Onset Ave., Onset for a Seasonal Retail Package Goods Store Wine & Malt Beverages License, under the provisions of MGL c.138. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: (4-1-0)
Selectman Sauvageau opposed
E.2. Application of Tae-Tae’s Market, Inc., Tae Kellenberger, Manager, 146 Onset Ave., Onset, for a Common Victualler’s License.
Ms. Champion discussed the renovations to the building that will include seating for coffee, muffins, etc. Discussion ensued re: the preparation area. Discussion ensued re: hours of operation. Ms. Champion stated she would like to modify the hours of operation to Mon.-Sat. 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. & Sun. 12:00 noon to 8:00 P.M.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved the Board approve the application of Tae-Tae’s Market, Inc., Tae Kellenberger, Manager, 146 Onset Ave., Onset, for a Common Victualler’s License. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The next Board of Selectmen meeting will be held on 4/12/05.
B. The FY2006 MBTA rail assessment has doubled to $68,232.
VIII. BUSINESS
A. Discuss Warrant articles.
1. Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles.
Article 5 – Elected Officials’ Salaries
Brief discussion ensued.
Article 7 – Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational School Budget
Administrator stated the budget total is $1,697,114.
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved Favorable Action on Article 7 of the 4/25/05 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 8 – EMS Budget
Administrator stated the budget total is $747,408.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved Favorable Action on Article 8 of the 4/25/05 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 9 – Sewer Betterment Retained Earnings Acct.
Administrator stated this total is $5,094,201 & this figure may change.
Article 10 – Camp Lakota
Administrator stated this total is $55,000.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved Favorable Action on Article 10 of the 4/25/05 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 14 – Capital Improvements
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved No Action on Article 14 of the 4/25/05 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 15 – Cape Cod Child Development
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved Favorable Action on Article 15 of the 4/25/05 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 16 – Land Acquisition – Charge Pond Rd.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved No Action on Article 16 of the 4/25/05 Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 19 – Street Acceptance – Portion of Onset Ave.
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved Favorable Action on Article 19 of the 4/25/05 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 21 – South Shore Women’s Center
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved Favorable Action on Article 21 of the 4/25/05 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
2. Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles.
Article 1 – Supplemental Budget
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved Favorable Action on Article 1 of the 4/25/05 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 2 – Collective Bargaining Agreements
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved No Action on Article 2 of the 4/25/05 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 3 – Personnel Plan
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved No Action on Article 3 of the 4/25/05 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: (3-0-2)
Selectmen Pillsbury & Parola abstained
Article 4 – Line Painting Acct.
Administrator stated this amounts to $5,000.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved Favorable Action on Article 4 of the 4/25/05 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 5 – Harbors/Beaches Maintenance Acct.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved Favorable Action on Article 5 of the 4/25/05 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 6 – Sign Materials Acct.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved No Action on Article 6 of the 4/25/05 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Sauvageau seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 7 – Harbormaster Maint./Improvement Acct.
Administrator stated the total amount is $15,000.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved Favorable Action on Article 7 of the 4/25/05 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 8 – Unpaid Bills
Administrator stated the unpaid amount is $600.00.
NOTE: Selectman Parola stated that the Memorial Day Parade to be held on 5/30/05 is in jeopardy of being cancelled due to lack of involvement. Selectman Pillsbury feels the Board should do something especially w/ soldiers coming home. She feels that there should be some recognition for them. The Board members concurred.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved Favorable Action on Article 8 of the 4/25/05 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 9 – Impact/Infiltration Prevention Program
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved Favorable Action on Article 9 of the 4/25/05 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 10 – Septic System Financing
Administrator stated the amount is $200,000.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved Favorable Action on Article 10 of the 4/25/05 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 19 – BDOD
Article 20 – BDOD
Article 21 – BDOD
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved No Action on Articles 19, 20, & 21 of the 4/25/05 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 22 – Decas School Heating Pipes
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved Favorable Action on Article 22 of the 4/25/05 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Article 23 – Upper Cape District Agreement
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated there was an agreement legislated back in 1988 in which Upper Cape Vocational School never acted upon. She expressed concern re: the Town losing representation on this board & wanting to make sure the towns maintain their representation. She stated the election would take place on a State ballot.
B. Any other business.
(NONE)
IX. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
A. Administrator – Stated that he & Selectman Parola attended a MA Highway Dept. meeting today re: Rte. 6 & 28. He feels it was a productive meeting & the consensus was that the current design for this project is no longer adequate. He stated MA Highway has retained the services of design engineer to change the design. He added that there will be a new public hearing & the design is just being modified.
Discussion ensued re: the proposed modifications.
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 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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