MINUTES OF MEETING OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date of Meeting: October 24, 2005
Date of Transcription: October 25, 2005
Transcribed by: Kelly Barrasso
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN
Chairman Sauvageau called the meeting to order at 6:12 P.M.
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved Selectman Parola be Clerk Pro Tem for this meeting. Selectman Sauvageau seconded by necessity.
VOTE: Unanimous (3-0-0)
A. Roll Call
Selectmen Present: Bruce Sauvageau, Chairman
Cindy Parola, Clerk Pro Tem
Renee Fernandes-Abbott
Brenda Eckstrom (Arrived at 6:14 P.M.)
Mary Jane Pillsbury (Arrived at 6:32 P.M.)
Present: Michael Hartman, Town Administrator (Arrived at 6:14 P.M.)
Richard Bowen, Town Counsel (Arrived at 6:45 P.M.)
NOTE: Selectman Eckstrom & the Town Administrator arrived at this time.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Authorization to sign bills, documents, etc.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved the Board approve invoice #80211861/53 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $22,497.59 re: engineering services to provide construction & O&M services for the Wareham WPCF upgrade project basic services portion of bidding. Selectman Eckstrom seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved the Board approve invoice #80211860/38 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $13,606.09 re: engineering services to provide construction & O&M services for the Wareham WPCF upgrade resident project. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved the Board approve invoice #80212071/6 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $7,617.15 re: engineering services to perform Phase I Infiltration/Inflow program for the Town of Wareham. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved the Board approve invoice #80211859/2 from Camp, Dresser & McKee in the amount of $3,837.26 re: engineering general services during sewer construction in the Rose Point area. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved the Board approve & authorize the Chair to sign application #36 from Methuen Construction Co, Inc. in the amount of $377,624.14 re: Wareham WPCF upgrade project. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
III. LICENSES & PERMITS
A. Application for a Common Victualler’s License by JZ Associates, LLC d/b/a The Onset Sandwich Shop, 211 Onset Ave., Onset.
Present before the Board: Margaret Juneau
Ms. Juneau stated the establishment will open next Tuesday & she briefly discussed the menu. She stated the hours of operation would be from 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved the Board approve the application for a Common Victualler’s License by JZ Associates, LLC d/b/a The Onset Sandwich Shop, 211 Onset Ave., Onset. Selectman Eckstrom seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
IV. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. Personnel Plan.
Present before the Board: Priscilla Porter, Personnel Board Chair
Ms. Porter stated the Personnel Board met & discussed increases, re-classifications & voted 3-0-0 to accept the re-classifications & increases. She stated the Personnel Board has asked to defer upgrades until 7/06, which will decrease the amount, requested.
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated she was concerned re: the Board not being privy to the Personnel Plan. She stated the Board has no idea re: the upgrades recommended. Ms. Porter stated the Personnel Board is asking for economic provisions. The Administrator believes the percentage increases are as follows: 1.6%, 1.4%, 1.5%, 1.4%, & 2.5%. Ms. Porter supplied the Board w/ percentage increases.
Chairman Sauvageau believes in the future, a better procedure needs to be in place re: this plan. He understands the Board is not voting for the plan, but they are voting for the appropriations, thus, the Board should have all information available to make an informed decision.
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott expressed concern re: the Warrant explanation indicating that the Board has reviewed & approved the plan, which is incorrect.
The Administrator stated the problem was that there was not a Personnel Plan until the Personnel Board acted upon it, which they did last week after the Board of Selectmen’s meeting. He stated the goal was to get the economic conditions in place first.
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated she understands that this was a unique year for the Plan due to the study of the Personnel Plan, but the Board directed the Administrator to work on the plan & the Administrator did not bring forward or present any of the information of the study results. Ms. Porter added that the 4/06 Town Meeting could address the grade changes.
Selectman Parola feels Selectman Fernandes-Abbott is concerned that the Warrant explanation is incorrect.
Selectman Fernandes-Abbott expressed concern that the Board had no real information from the Administrator re: grades, STEP increases, etc. Brief discussion ensued. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott feels there was a communication issue & she is comfortable w/ the Personnel Board discussing the grade changes at the 4/06 Town Meeting. She also expressed concern re: $7,000 in Personnel Plan changes that the Board is unaware of. The Administrator stated the new Personnel Plan figure is $81,241.
MOTION: Selectman Fernandes-Abbott moved Favorable Action on Article 5 of the 10/24/04 Town Meeting Warrant. Selectman Eckstrom seconded.
VOTE: (2-1-1)
Selectman Eckstrom opposed
Selectman Parola abstained
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item V. Business – B. Discuss Town Meeting Warrant.
Discussion ensued re: certified free cash amount. The Administrator stated there is approx. $1.3 million in certified free cash. Discussion ensued re: the free cash appropriation figure.
NOTE: Selectman Pillsbury arrived at this time.
Selectman Pillsbury updated the Board on the Planning Board meeting she attended. She stated the Planning Board would not support the BDOD. She stated they want COAST language implemented which contains layers to review. She discussed the issue of a transfer tax. She added that no procedural issues were discussed. She stated she has no problem changing the language.
The Administrator briefly noted the two development agreements. He stated the recommendation he is receiving is that everything has to be agreed to, but Makepeace’s counsel doesn’t agree w/ Town Counsel re: Article 2 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. He feels the issue lies w/ this matter going back to the Attorney General. He stated all other issues have been ironed out. He stated the agreement hasn’t been signed, thus, Town Counsel is recommending holding off on Articles 2 & 3 of the Special Town Meeting Warrant. He added that Town Counsel has suggested the Board recess Town Meeting to a time decided when & if the agreement is signed. Chairman Sauvageau feels this is an unacceptable option & stated that either it is dealt w/ tonight or at the
4/06 Town Meeting.
Selectman Pillsbury stated the BDOD issue was reported out at the state level, but it is not likely to pass. Chairman Sauvageau expressed concern re: the fact that there is no agreement before the Board at this time. Selectman Parola stated the issue seems to be whether or not this goes to the Attorney General, which she feels is outside the scope of the agreement. The Administrator stated that Makepeace’s counsel has stated Makepeace will sign the agreement tomorrow. Chairman Sauvageau stated the Board will not be meeting tomorrow & stated w/out an agreement, the Board will not sign off on an agreement. The Administrator stated he received e-mail from Makepeace’s counsel saying there is an agreement.
NOTE: Richard Bowen arrived at this time.
Mr. Bowen understands Makepeace has the following two issues:
1. Quantum of vote.
2. Timing of restrictions.
Mr. Bowen stated thus, the documents are not ready. Chairman Sauvageau feels these are different reasons for the delay than the Board has been discussing. The Administrator stated that the issue of timing of restrictions deals w/ a requirement for a 2/3 vote.
Mr. Bowen recommended the Board postpone this issue & a Special Town Meeting could be held at a later date if needed.
The Board members concurred to rescind their previous votes on Articles 2 & 3 & vote Further Study.
NOTE: Selectman Pillsbury left the table at this time.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved the Board rescind the Favorable Action vote on Articles 2 & 3 of the 10/24/05 Special Town Meeting Warrant & replace the vote w/ Further Study. Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
NOTE: The meeting proceeded w/ item IV. Town Administrator’s Report.
3. Commercial Oyster & Soft Shell Clam Fisheries. Asked the Board to approve the Soft Shell Clam & Oyster regulations for the coming season. The Commercial oyster regulations are in effect 12/1/05 through 3/31/06 & no changes are being recommended this year.
The Commercial Soft Shell Clam regulations run 11/1/05 through 4/30/06. There are no recommended changes from last year.
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved the Board approve the Commercial Oyster regulations from 12/1/05 through 3/31/06 & the Commercial Soft Shell Clam regulations from 11/1/05 through 4/30/06 in accordance w/ the provisions of MGL Chapter 130, section 52. Selectman Eckstrom seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
V. BUSINESS.
A. Approve Shellfish Regulations.
(DONE)
B. Discuss Town Meeting Warrant.
(DONE)
C. Any other business.
(NONE)
VI. SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
(NONE)
VII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Selectman Parola moved at 6:50 P.M. to adjourn to Town Meeting. Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous (4-0-0)
Respectfully submitted and transcribed by,
Kelly Barrasso
Kelly Barrasso
The aforementioned minutes were submitted to the Board of Selectmen/Sewer Commissioners & approved on: December 6, 2005
Attest: _Cindy K. Parola
Cindy Parola, Clerk Pro Tem
BOARD OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS
Date signed: December 6, 2005
Date copy sent to Wareham Free Library: December 7, 2005
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