MINUTES OF MEETING OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date of Meeting: June 21, 2005
Date of Transcription: July 5, 2005
Transcribed by: Kelly Barrasso
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN
Chairman Sauvageau called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M.
A. Roll Call
Selectmen Present: Bruce Sauvageau, Chairman
Mary Jane Pillsbury, Clerk
Renee Fernandes-Abbott
Cindy Parola
Brenda Eckstrom
Present: Michael Hartman, Town Administrator
II. MBTA ADVISORY BOARD UPDATE
This item will be postponed until the Board’s 7/5/05 meeting.
III. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
Present before the Board: Debbie Phinister, Rose Point
Ms. Phinister stated at the Board’s last meeting, the Board requested that the Town Administrator ask Town Counsel for an opinion. The Administrator stated he hasn’t received a reply as of yet.
Ms. Phinister asked if she could contact Town Counsel & asked if Town Counsel was given her packet of information. The Administrator stated that all the information was submitted & he hopes to hear back from Town Counsel soon.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Authorization to sign bills, documents, etc.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve application #32 from Methuen Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $192,398.36 re: the Wareham Water Pollution Control upgrade project. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
B. Approve minutes from previous regular sessions: 6/7/05.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the Regular Session meeting of 6/7/05. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
C. Appointments to boards, committees & commissions:
1. Herring Commissioners
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board appoint John A. Kornechuk & Ernest M. Margeson as Herring Commissioners to terms to expire 6/30/08. Selectman Parola seconded for discussion.
NOTE: Selectman Parola questioned why these two appointments are on the agenda since, as she understands, there is no Herring Commission. Chairman Sauvageau stated these appointments have been delayed & there has been no discussion to resolve any issues pertaining to these appointments, thus, they are on the agenda.
Selectman Parola stated that the Herring Commissioners have approached the Harbormaster asking him what their purpose is, where they should report, where the meetings are, etc. She stated the Herring Commissioners are under no-one’s purview. She feels these questions need to be answered.
Selectman Pillsbury stated the Herring Commission’s job was to approve the Herring Agreement w/ the Town of Plymouth. The Administrator stated the Commission would review the agreement before it came before the Board. Selectman Pillsbury stated the agreement has remained unchanged for many years. She suggested appointing these individuals now and having the Commission sunset at the end of the individuals' terms expiring in 2008. Brief discussion ensued.
Selectmen Pillsbury & Parola withdrew their motions.
MOTION: Selectman Eckstrom moved the Board appoint John A. Kornechuk & Ernest M. Margeson as Herring Commissioners to terms to expire 6/30/08 and that the Herring Commission sunset on 6/30/08. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
2. Marine Resources Commission
Chairman Sauvageau stated the MRC would be coming in for discussion w/ the Board in the future. He stated these appointments are on the agenda again because he is concerned w/ the delay in making these appointments.
Selectman Pillsbury stated the MRC couldn’t be sunset because it was established at Town Meeting. She suggested making the appointments this evening & discussing any issues at a later date.
Selectman Parola expressed concern re: the fact that the MRC was given a charge of establishing a Harbor Management Plan. She stated that this charge is completed. She added that the MRC is also an advisory to the Board. She stated three years ago, the Board made a staff committee to do the work of an advisory board. Discussion ensued.
Chairman Sauvageau believes that the MRC is also responsible for updating the Harbor Management Plan & its language. The Administrator stated the plan is to be updated only if the Board asks the MRC to do so. He stated in the past four years, the Board has referred nothing to the MRC.
Discussion ensued re: how to proceed. Selectman Pillsbury again suggested appointing this individual & dealing w/ any issues at a later date.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board appoint Robert J. Barry as a member to the Marine Resources Commission to a term to expire 6/30/08. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: (4-1-0)
Selectman Parola opposed
3. Police Feasibility Study Committee
Selectman Eckstrom expressed concern re: the indefinite term for the appointments to this committee. She feels there should be an end term date. Selectman Pillsbury suggested a term expiration of 2007. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott suggested a term expiration of 2008. Discussion ensued.
The Administrator stated he understands this committee will sunset whenever results are accepted at a Town Meeting.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board appoint Melodye Conway, Claire Smith, Renee Fernandes-Abbott, & Jane Duff Gleason as members to the Police Feasibility Study Committee to terms to expire 6/30/07. Selectman Eckstrom seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
4. Wareham Historical Commission
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board appoint Malcolm B. Phinney as a member to the Historical Commission to a term to expire 6/30/08. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
5. Zoning Board of Appeals
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board appoint David A. Sharkey as an Associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals to a term to expire 6/30/06. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
6. Zoning By-Law Rewrite Committee
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board appoint Mary Davey Morley & Anthi Frangiadis as members to the Zoning By-Law Rewrite Committee (Planning Board Reps) to terms to expire 6/30/06. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VI. Licenses & Permits – A. Hearing – Cont’d. from March 9, 2004 an application for an Earth Removal Permit by G. Lopes Construction in accordance with Division IV, Article II, Earth Removal Regulations of the Town of Wareham General By-Laws.
Present before the Board: Mr. Ed Langley, Attorney
Mr. Lopes
Mr. Bill Madden, Engineer
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved to re-open the hearing. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Selectman Pillsbury stated she is removing herself from this discussion due to the fact that her family owns property next to the property to be discussed this evening. Selectman Pillsbury left the table at this time.
Mr. Langley discussed the matter before the Board. He discussed the location of the property.
Mr. Langley stated the earth removal process of this property would be developed in three phases, which he discussed. He added that the geo-technical issues have been discussed & agreed upon by various entities, including SEA. He also stated that the project is in conformity to the Town’s Article 3 of the Town’s By-Laws.
Mr. Madden discussed the resolution of SEA issues as follows:
1. Geotechnical issues re: stability of soil by the water tower. He discussed this resolution.
2. Environmental issues. He stated a study was performed & there are no habitats of endangered species on this property.
3. Dust issue. He stated utilizing a water truck to be located on the property would mitigate this issue on-site.
4. Stormwater issue. He discussed how this would be managed. He stated the property would retain all stormwater runoff by using a berm, sedimentary basins, & drainage spillways.
5. Groundwater issues. He stated that borings indicated the groundwater level is adequate.
6. Traffic impacts. He stated this matter should be addressed w/ the Board. He discussed truck routes entering & leaving the site. He stated there would be approx. 50 truck trips per day. He stated there would be an average of 200 days of earth removal per year. He anticipates the project to take approx. one year & ten months to complete. He added that the project would have no impact on Town sewer or Town water. He also stated that MA Highway will dictate how to access their roadway systems & there will be no use of local roadways.
Chairman Sauvageau clarified the amount of loads per day, which should last for approx. one year and ten months. Mr. Madden stated the hours of operation would be from 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday.
7. Noise issues. Mr. Grill, Sound Consultant addressed the Board. He stated that the existing sound levels has been established & discussed these results. He stated a measurement was taken of the property & the proposed equipment to be utilized was also tested for sound levels using different scenarios. He stated it was found that sound decibels could be reduced (approx. 20 decibels) w/ a barrier, which was discussed. He stated the proposed barrier would be placed along the property where the abutters’ properties are. He stated the barrier would also reduce the line of site for abutters as well as noise decibels. He discussed a MA law re: decibel levels cannot exceed ten decibels as to what decibels levels are already
existing. He discussed what ten decibels would sound like, for example, conversational speech is approx. 60 decibels. He stated the noise level at the site will be ascertainable, but not that much more than is already there.
Selectman Eckstrom asked if long-term decibel levels would have an effect on the water tower in the vicinity. Mr. Groll stated no & discussed the structural integrity of the tower & the barrier to be utilized.
Brief discussion ensued re: the berm on the east side of the property as well as the vegetative buffer on this side.
Mr. Madden displayed the phases of the project on the map. He stated the berm/buffer is made of soft earth. He stated all disturbed surfaces would be treated w/ a solid bed of topsoil & grass seed.
Mr. Langley added that the phasing operation & maintenance plan has been submitted to SEA.
Selectman Parola stated she wasn’t prepared for this hearing this evening. She stated she has the information from the March 2004 meeting at a different location & would have brought this information tonight if she had known it was going to be on the agenda. Chairman Sauvageau stated he is trying to move pending issues forward & he was only notified this morning that the hearing would take place this evening.
Chairman Sauvageau suggested the Lopes Construction representatives present this information to the West Wareham Strategic Planning Committee. The Board members concurred. Chairman Sauvageau questioned what the end result of this project is for the property.
Selectman Parola stated that the West Wareham Strategic Planning Committee would be meeting w/ a consultant re: this project at their next meeting. She stated there are many questions re: concerns, issues, etc. She added that knowledge relative to the long-term use of this property would be helpful. Mr. Langley stated he would be will to present this information before the West Wareham Strategic Planning Committee. He added that the owner of the property has said that he would like to utilize the property as a future industrial site. He stated he could meet w/ the Committee on 7/14/05.
Chairman Sauvageau asked the Board’s permission to continue the hearing until the West Wareham Strategic Planning Committee has heard the presentation. The Board concurred.
Chairman Sauvageau asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this application.
Present before the Board: Beverly Guinan, Great Hill Park Mobile Home Association
Ms. Guinan stated she just received this information this evening & wasn’t informed. She stated the Association is concerned re: traffic associated w/ this project as w/ the proposed mall. Chairman Sauvageau asked Ms. Guinan if she would be willing to attend the West Wareham Strategic Planning Committee meeting on 7/14/05. Ms. Guinan stated, “yes”. Ms. Guinan feels the association should be represented at the meeting.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved to continue the hearing at a time & date to be set by the Chair. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
Selectman Pillsbury returned to the table.
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VI. Licenses & Permits – B. Hearing – Kaimo Corporation d/b/a Shooter’s Restaurant, Jacqueline Hoban, Manager, 2691 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA for the following licenses:
1. Alteration of Premises of an existing Common Victualer’s All Alcoholic Beverages License, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the MGL;
2. Public Entertainment on Sunday License for (1) one pool table, under the provisions of Chapter 136 of the MGL; &
3. Public Amusement License on Weekdays for (1) pool table, under the provisions of Chapter 140 of the MGL.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved to open the hearing. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Present before the Board: James Hoban
Jacqueline Hoban
Mr. Hoban stated that Shooter’s has been in business for one and a half years. He stated the request for alteration of premises is for an adjustment to keep competitive in the business. He stated they would like to add a pool table, have six tables outside, & the ABCC approved the deck on the river/junk yard side of the establishment. He stated renovations will take until Monday & the deck already existed.
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott asked if the back yard fencing area has an egress. Mr. Hoban stated yes & that it has a gate.
Selectman Parola expressed concern re: the gate in the back & people coming in & out w/out the establishment’s knowledge. Mr. Hoban stated there is an alarm on the gate & the gate only opens from the inside. He added that there will be an attendant out on the deck, but there will be no separate bar out on the deck.
Chairman Sauvageau asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the application.
Present before the Board: Beverly Moran, Greyfield Estates
Ms. Moran stated that she & other residents of Greyfield Estates are constantly annoyed w/ issues at the establishment, for example, loud music, urination outside, lighting issues, & occasional fireworks & bonfires. She stated she has called the police on these matters. Mr. Hoban stated he has had no problems at the establishment until approx. two weeks ago. He stated the house out back has been rented to two young people & they are causing the problems (loud music, fireworks, etc.). He stated the back door to outside is closed by 10:00 P.M. He stated he only has a jukebox at the establishment, no bands.
Ms. Moran asked if the establishment were allowed to expand, how would these problems be resolved. She stated she has spoken w/ the police & other residents have as well & these calls have been logged. Mr. Hoban stated he met w/ some condo residents last night who are in support of moving people to the other side of the building. He feels the police calls were for the activities at the house in back of the establishment.
Present before the Board: Elizabeth Mancuso, Greyfield Estates Trustee
Ms. Mancuso stated Mr. Hoban never met w/ the trustees. She stated she called the police re: problems at the establishment one & a half years ago. She added that she also spoke to a lawyer, but the establishment has done nothing. Mr. Hoban stated he never spoke to an attorney. Ms. Mancuso stated the lawyer sent a letter. She stated that the activities at the establishment has kept her & other residents up until very late at night, for example, sometimes at 12:30 A.M. motorcycles are starting up & running & cars are starting up as well. Mr. Hoban stated that he never received a letter from an attorney. He added that everyone is out of the building by 1:00 A.M. Ms. Mancuso stated that the noise is coming from the establishment’s parking lot.
She stated she would like a guarantee if the licenses were granted, that the noise level comes down. She stated Mr. Hoban has not spoken w/ the proper people at Greyfield Estates.
The Board members concurred that there is no police information in their packets relative to these applications.
Present before the Board: David Colburn
Mr. Colburn stated he used to attend the establishment when it was the Raven. He feels Shooter’s is a totally different establishment than what it was. He added that the establishment was always there & the Hoban’s have done a good job.
Present before the Board: Steve Beranger
Mr. Beranger feels that a pool table helps w/ business & he is in favor of it.
Present before the Board: Rory Thomas
Richie Arelia
Mr. Thomas stated he is employed at the establishment. He discussed his job duties.
Mr. Arelia stated he is employed at the establishment. He stated the lights are off outside when the doors are closed. He feels the establishment is getting blamed for activities happening at the house behind the building.
Mr. Hoban stated there is a 6 ft. chain-linked fence w/ webbing out back & it can be seen from the dining area.
The Board discussed conditions to be placed on the license if approved.
Selectman Parola suggested the police could be asked to forward any complaints re: the establishment for the next renewal period. Mr. Hoban stated the police are aware of the problems w/ the house out back.
Mr. Hoban stated the backyard area would serve as the smoking area. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott feels this will move people from the areas closes to the residences.
Chairman Sauvageau suggested Mr. Hoban schedule meetings w/ the Greyfield Estates residents to hold proactive discussions.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved & Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded to approve the application of Akimbo Corporation d/b/a Shooter’s Restaurant, Jacqueline Hogan, Manager, 2691 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA for an Alteration of Premises of an existing Common Victualer’s All Alcoholic Beverages License, under the provisions of Chapter 138 of the MGL subject to the following conditions:
1. Lighting in the rear to be turned off by 10:00 P.M.;
2. Noise level to be kept at a respectable level;
3. Patrons to be out of building & off the premises by 1:00 A.M.; &
4. License to be reviewed in six months.
VOTE: (4-0-1)
Selectman Eckstrom abstained
Brief discussion ensued re: applications #2 & #3.
Mr. Hoban stated they would like a pool table instead of Keno because there are not enough seats for Keno.
No one spoke for or against the applications.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the applications of Kaimo Corporation d/b/a Shooter’s Restaurant, Jacqueline Hoban, Manager, 2691 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA for a 2. Public Entertainment on Sunday License for (1) one pool table under the provisions of Chapter 136 of the MGL. & 3. Public Amusement License on Weekdays for (1) one pool table under the provisions of Chapter 40 of the MGL. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: (4-0-1)
Selectman Eckstrom abstained
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VI. Licenses & Permits – C. Application for use of Town property by the Cape Verdean Festival Association for the Onset Cape Verdean Festival to be held in downtown Onset Bluffs bandshell & closing off a portion of Union Avenue on 8/13/05 (rain date 8/14/05).
Present before the Board: Tony Lopes
Mr. Lopes presented a letter to the Board re: GATRA services that will be provided for free at the festival. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated typically the board sends a letter of support re: the use of the GATRA services for the festival.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved & Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded to approve the application for use of Town property by the Cape Verdean Festival Association for the Onset Cape Verdean Festival to be held in downtown Onset Bluffs bandshell & closing off a portion of Union Avenue on 8/13/05 (rain date 8/14/05) w/ the following conditions:
1. No markings w/ paint on Town roadways;
2. Town to be held harmless w/ liability;
3. No parking of vehicles on Town property where there is irrigation;
4. No vehicles to be left parked after the conclusion of the event;
5. No alcohol on Town property; &
6. Handicapped parking to be marked & barriers placed by appropriate authorities.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item VI. Licenses & Permits – D. Application for a One-day Liquor License by Point Independence Yacht Club, 15-19 Independence Lane, Onset in the gazebo on July 4, 2005 from 12 noon to 9:00 P.M. for 4th of July festivities.
Present before the Board: Mike McDonald
Mr. McDonald stated he is requesting the license for the Fourth of July events to be held in the gazebo area.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to approve the application for a One-day Liquor License by Point Independence Yacht Club, 15-19 Independence Lane, Onset in the gazebo on July 4, 2005 from 12 noon to 9:00 P.M. for 4th of July festivities. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item IV. Licenses & Permits – E. Vote on the available Annual All Alcoholic Beverages License.
Selectman Eckstrom stated previously, there were questions as to whether she could vote on this matter. She had asked the Administrator to speak to Town Counsel to get their opinion. She stated Town Counsel’s opinion is that, although there is no case law, if a Selectman is not present for all meetings pertaining to such a matter, that Selectman should not vote, thus she stated she would abstain from voting on this matter.
Selectman Parola believe that all four applicants made good presentations. She expressed concerns re: these four applicants. She stated Fonzie’s Diner has made changes per their customer base & their wants, which is positive, but she feels that the concept presented before the Board several years ago has changed. She stated she likes the concept that the Salerno’s presented for their function hall, but she expressed concern re: not being able to eat there w/out being part of a function. She stated the Onset Bay Blues Café also has a good concept going, but she wishes the building had more square footage. She added that she is looking at the highest & best uses for the license under the law. She stated that the Onset Sports Resort has done a good job
on renovations, but she expressed disappointment that the establishment is becoming more of a club than a restaurant.
Selectman Parola stated, based on the law pertaining to public need & public good, she is at a loss under the strict interpretation of the law & she doesn’t feel all the applicants meet this strict interpretation.
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott feels that all four applicants are deserving of the license. She feels they all have created a niche in the community & have been deemed successful. She expressed gratitude for the four applicants’ support in giving to the community.
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated a few years ago, the Board had to make a decision on giving an available license to Chili’s or the Onset Sports Resort. She gave the basis for the Board’s decision to give this license to Chili’s.
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated she is in favor of giving this available license to the Onset Sports Resort due to the fact they have been in business the longest (out of the four applicants) & this is the second time they have requested this license.
Selectman Pillsbury asked the Administrator if the Salerno’s could utilize a club license because the functions will be private. The Administrator stated he is not certain. He stated club licenses are usually reserved for fraternal organizations. He stated he would have to research this. Selectman Pillsbury stated the Salerno’s could utilize a seasonal license. Brief discussion ensued re: the Salerno’s possibly utilizing a catering license. Selectman Parola stated this was discussed w/ Mr. Salerno, but a catering license would take most of any profit gained. Brief discussion cont’d. re: a catering license.
Selectman Pillsbury stated she agrees w/ both Selectmen Fernandes-Abbott & Parola’s comments. She expressed hope that the Onset Sports Resort would get back into the restaurant aspect of the business more. She concurred w/ Selectman Fernandes-Abbott’s basis for granting the license to the Onset Sports Resort.
Chairman Sauvageau discussed what he considered relative to each applicant’s presentations. He stated he is voting for the Onset Bay Blues Café to receive the license due to the point made in the presentation re: the establishment show-cases the Town & brings in business from out of town people. He also feels they have a unique venue. He feels this establishment adds value to the Town’s economy.
Selectman Parola asked Mr. Salerno if he co-applied for a year round license & a seasonal license. Mr. Salerno stated, “yes”. The Administrator stated that the application & the advertisement were for both licenses as was the presentation made. Selectman Parola recommended acting on both applications this evening. The Board members concurred.
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved to approve the application of the Onset Sports Resort, Stephen Beranger, manager for a Year Round All Alcoholic Beverages License. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: (3-1-1)
Selectmen Sauvageau opposed
Selectman Eckstrom abstained
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved to approve the application of Salerno’s Inc., John Salerno, manager for a Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages License. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: (4-0-1)
Selectman Eckstrom abstained
Selectman Eckstrom stated she spoke to Senator Pacheco’s office re: the petition for five new liquor licenses for Wareham. She was told this petition is being co-sponsored by Senator Pacheco & Representative Williams-Gifford & is currently being reviewed by ABCC lawyers.
Present before the Board: John Salerno
Mr. Salerno thanked the Board for the granting of a seasonal liquor license. He added that he hopes that as things move forward w/ any additional liquor licenses that the Board know he would be interested in a year round license. He stated “We are not seasonal people & you can’t not grow w/in while things continue to grow w/out.”
NOTE: Rose Fontes asked to address the Board.
Ms. Fontes stated she came before the Board several weeks ago re: Bingo. She stated at this time she is unable to secure a day or establishment to hold Bingo in Wareham due to conflicts in other towns’ schedules. She stated she is looking to hold Bingo on 7/17 at the VFW. She will inform the Board when it is confirmed.
V. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. CDM Contract. The Board has received the standard agreement between owner & engineer between the Town & Camp, Dresser & McKee for professional engineering services for the Rose Point & Briarwood Beach/Beaver Dame sewer projects. Basic service's costs in the contract are not to exceed $415,000 for Rose Point total basic services or $429,000 for the Briarwood Beach/Beaver Dam Estates. .
The Administrator briefly discussed bids received thus far for these projects.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved for the Board to accept and authorize the Chair to sign an agreement w/ Camp, Dresser & McKee to provide professional bidding & construction services for the Rose Point & Briarwood Beach/Beaver Dam Estates sewer projects in the not to exceed amounts of $415,000 & $429,000 respectively. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
2. Weweantic Shores Sewer Project – Amendment #1. Asked the Board to approve Amendment #1 of the Weweantic Shores sewer project to include additional engineering services provided. The additional cost of these services, $25,620 in Section 2.3 residential services & $12,750 in total basis & special services is to be reimbursed by the Wareham Fire District.
The Administrator discussed what would be done for this money. Brief discussion ensued.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board accept & authorize the Chair to sign Amendment #1 to the agreement w/ Camp, Dresser & McKee dated July 15, 2003, for the professional design, bidding & construction services for the Weweantic Shores sewer project. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
3. Donation of Land – Conservation Commission. Asked the Board to approve the acceptance by the Conservation Commission of a parcel of land known as Lot 1016, Map 129, 133 Glen Charlie Rd. The parcel consists of 7,000 sq. ft. of undeveloped land abutting the canal way that connects Spectacle Pond to Agawam Mill Pond & was accepted at the Conservation Commission’s 12/15/04 meeting. The Board, under MGL, Chapter 40, s.8.c. needs to approve the Conservation Commission’s acceptance of this donation.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the acceptance by the Conservation Commission of an undeveloped parcel of land known as lot 1016, Map 129, 133 Glen Charlie Rd. Selectman Eckstrom seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
4. Easements – Rose Point Sewer. Administrator met w/ the attorney working on the Rose Point project for the Water Dept. It was planned that prior to the Board’s meeting, he would prepare & forward via e-mail, documents for the Board to sign as Sewer Commissioners.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board of Sewer Commissioners, acting pursuant to the authority granted them under G.L. c.83 § 1, take in accordance w/ G.L. c.79, by eminent domain a permanent easement for the purposes of construction, installation, use, operation & maintenance of municipal sewer main & necessary appurtenances thereto in the private ways hereinbefore described in the foregoing vote & further, that no damages be awarded the abutters to the aforementioned private ways on account of said taking & further, that each of the Sewer Commissioners may execute any document prepared to affect the purposes of the action w/out a further meeting. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: (4-0-1)
Selectman Eckstrom abstained
Selectman Pillsbury stated the private ways in which easements are to be taken are as follows:
1. Bradford St.
2. Marine Ave.
3. Osbourne Ave.
4. Nelson St.
5. Arnold St.
6. Gordon St.
7. Canedy St.
8. Leonard St.
9. Pierce St.
10. Bisbee St.
11. French St.
12. Woodbridge St.
13. Donald St.
14. Thomas Ave.
15. Deane St.
16. Elizabeth St.
17. Agnes Ave.
18. Shaw St.
Present before the Board: Debbie Phinister
Ms. Phinister stated her plan doesn’t show anything going to Thomas Ave. She stated it looks like it ends on Donald St. She showed her map to the Board. The Board stated that there might be a need to cross over a small portion of Thomas Ave.
VI. LICENSES & PERMITS
(DONE)
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Next meeting of the Board of Selectmen/Sewer Commissioners: July 5, 2005.
B. The OPL & the VFW will honor veterans of all wars on 6/30/05 at 6:00 P.M. at the VFW in Onset. The Board of Selectmen will present certificates to servicemen & women home from the Afghanistan & Iraqi wars. All are welcome to a buffet supper & a $5 donation is accepted at the door. Please RSVP to Anne Campbell: 295-1486 or Janet Onanian: 295-1936.
VIII. BUSINESS
A. Any other business.
1. Tremont Nail Master Plan Committee.
Selectman Parola stated that the TNMPC have preliminary plans for the canoe/kayak launch that was presented to the Conservation Commission.
2. Mall Traffic Plans.
Selectman Eckstrom stated the ZBA & Planning Board would hold a joint meeting next week to discuss the Town’s traffic plan & the developer’s traffic plan.
3. New Cable Access Group Formation.
Present before the Board: Steve Ruiz
Mr. Ruiz stated the new cable access group has the capability of going live now. He stated the community bulletin board is now on the air. He discussed how to get announcements on this Board & reiterated that Comcast is a separate entity. He discussed the form senior citizens can fill out to receive a discount. He discussed the viewing schedule.
4. West Wareham Strategic Planning Committee.
Selectman Pillsbury stated attending this meeting, which was not very well attended although input of some residents was offered relative to concerns. She stated consultants were there to obtain input & modify them to put in a format that will be used later to build upon.
5. Oak Grove School Grant.
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated that Marilyn Whalley from the Community & Economic Development Authority (CEDA) has secured a $45,000 grant for the Oak Grove School project.
IX. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
A. Selectman Sauvageau – Attended the Plymouth County Advisory Board meeting to adopt & pass a budget. He stated one major issue was the decision by the commissioners to remove more than $948,000 from the budget by stopping the funding of 75 retirees w/in the Sheriff’s Dept. He discussed this matter in detail.
Selectman Parola stated that she spoke to a former auditor of Plymouth County & his position has been eliminated due to his issues w/ the deficit & health care issues. She cont’d. to discuss her conversation w/ the former auditor.
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 P.M. Selectman Pillsbury seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (5-0-0)
Respectfully submitted and transcribed by,
Kelly Barrasso
Kelly Barrasso
The foregoing minutes were submitted to the Board of Selectmen/Sewer Commissioners for their approval on August 2, 2005.
Attest: Mary Jane Pillsbury
Mary Jane Pillsbury, Clerk
BOARD OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date signed: August 2, 2005
Date copy sent to Wareham Free Library: August 16, 2005
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