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Selectmen's Meeting Minutes 11/29/05
MINUTES OF MEETING OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS

Date of Meeting:  November 29, 2005
Date of Transcription:  December 1, 2005
Transcribed by:  Kelly Barrasso

I.      CALL MEETING TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN

Chairman Sauvageau called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

A.      Roll Call

Selectmen Present:      Bruce Sauvageau, Chairman
                        Mary Jane Pillsbury, Clerk
                        Renee Fernandes-Abbott
                        Cindy Parola
                        Brenda Eckstrom

Absent:         Michael Hartman, Town Administrator

II.     VETERAN’S COUNCIL

NOTE:   See item III.  Citizens Participation

III.    CITIZEN’S PARTICIPATION

Present before the Board:       Steve Curry, Rose Point Association

Mr. Curry stated at the 11/8/05 meeting of the Selectmen/Sewer Commissioners, the Board voted on takings relative to the Rose Point sewer project & that it was stated that all relative residents were notified of said takings.

Mr. Curry stated he contacted nine out of eleven residents re:  notification receipt of takings & only two of these residents said they were notified by registered mail.  He added that a letter written by Chairman Sauvageau indicated that seven out of eleven residents had been notified.

Mr. Curry feels that all the figures were set by the 11/8/05 Board meeting.  He spoke re:  a letter from consultants (Mr. Melas) to residents re:  the takings & the fact that many residents did not know what the letter was about.

Mr. Curry stated that a portion of one resident’s parcel being taken for a sewer pump station will take up 20% of the lot & this resident had plans to build on this lot.

Mr. Curry stated that after investigation, he found that none of the takings was recorded in the Board’s office or the Clerk’s office.  He briefly noted Chapter 79 & Chapter 3.  He added that there has been no further notification.

Chairman Sauvageau feels there is still confusion & a breakdown of communication somewhere.  He suggested Mr. Curry & the Rose Point residents write a letter to the Board detailing information, issues, etc. point by point so it can be worked out by the Board and the Administrator by holding a meeting w/ consultants.  He agrees that issues need to be worked out.


Selectman Eckstrom suggested reviewing the green return receipts from abutters that were returned to see who was notified.

Mr. Curry stated he is going by information that the Board had.  Chairman Sauvageau stated the Board is going by the information it had as well, but there seems to be a rebuttal to this information by Mr. Curry.

Selectman Pillsbury stated that this issue should be addressed quickly due to a 30-day notification period.

Mr. Curry stated the greatest concern is the notification & the fact that notice sent to residents from Mr. Melas stated if residents want to be informed of the process they need to contact him.  Selectman Pillsbury briefly discussed the notification process.  Mr. Curry stated that the Administrator had said at the last meeting that he had sat down w/ all the property owners to discuss compensation for the takings, but the notice received by the residents indicates this was not done.

Present before the Board:       James Newman, Veteran’s Council

Mr. Newman apologized for not being prepared this evening w/ the information he was to bring forward.  Mr. Sauvageau stated that he would place this matter on next week’s agenda.

Present before the Board:       Larry Barnes, Cranberry Grove Condominiums

Mr. Barnes stated he is new to Town.  He received a water sewage bill for $261.00 for a six-month period that will equal $522.00 EDU per/year.  He expressed concern re:  this increase.  He investigated this matter at Town Hall & he feels this increase is unfair because there are no meters measuring usage.  He asked why the Town could not utilize meters.  He stated he lives in a small condominium & he lives alone & he is paying the same as someone who has a large home w/ a family & this does not seem fair.

Selectman Pillsbury acknowledged the amount is high.  She discussed that the Town has just built a new treatment plant, which was required, & the plant had stringent nitrogen removal numbers to incorporate.  She stated the Town must now pay for the plant.  She stated that the Town went to the EDU system several years ago because the Town could not coordinate w/ the Water District to obtain current numbers needed to accomplish this.  The Town is again working w/ the Water District to try to work out an alternative to utilizing the EDU system & go back to a metered system.  She added that water usage numbers are needed.  She feels this will result in fairness.  She explained that there would need to be a bridge between the Town’s software & the Water District’s software as the Water District is a separate entity from the Town.

Selectman Parola added that at the time the EDU system was adopted, much of the Town was not water metered.

Chairman Sauvageau stated that we need full cooperation by the Water District so the Town can utilize their data & then the system can go to an individual use system.  He indicated that the capital for the treatment plant is coming forward now.  He does not feel the EDU system encourages preservation.

IV.     CONSENT AGENDA

A.      Authorization to sign bills, documents, etc.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve & authorize the Chair to sign application #37 from Methuen Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $107,555.84 re:  the Wareham Water Pollution Control Facility upgrade project.  Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

B.      Approve minutes of previous regular session meeting:  10/18/05, 10/24/05, & 11/8/05.

MOTION: Selectman Parola moved the Board approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of 10/18/05.  Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.

VOTE:  (4-0-1)
Selectman Pillsbury abstained

MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of 10/24/05.  Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of 11/18/05.  Selectman Eckstrom seconded.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)


V.      TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
(NONE)

VI.     LICENSES & PERMITS

A.      Hearing – Application of Hadley-MacIntosh Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a The Stonebridge, Justin Hadley, Manager, 5 East Blvd., Onset for a Cordials & Liqueurs Permit, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 138.

MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to open the hearing.  Selectman Parola seconded.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

Present before the Board:       Justin Hadley

Mr. Hadley stated that every winter his business slows down so he would like to add ports & cordials to the menu.  He added that he gave the green return receipts to the Board’s office staff & that they are open for lunch in the summer.

Brief discussion ensued re:  hours of operation for the serving of cordials requested & the fact that the establishment has a beer & wine license now.  Selectman Parola stated that this license is for a sub-category that was voted upon years back at Town Meeting.  

Selectman Pillsbury stated that the lunch hours in the summer need to be included as part of this application.  Mr. Hadley stated his hours of operation for the year.
No one spoke for or against the application.

MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to close the hearing.  Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the application of Hadley-MacIntosh Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a The Stonebridge, Justin Hadley, Manager, 5 East Blvd., Onset for a Cordials & Liqueurs Permit, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 138.  Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

B.      Hearing – Application of Anthony L. Grosso d/b/a Commodore Motor Enterprises, 24 R Sandwich Rd., Wareham for a Class II License, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 140.

MOTION: Selectman Parola moved to open the hearing.  Selectman Pillsbury seconded.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

Present before the Board:       Anthony Grosso

Mr. Grosso stated that he is looking for a three-car used car license on Sandwich Rd. that is an existing used car lot.  Selectman Parola clarified that a Class II License cannot be transferred from one business to another, thus there is a need for a new license.  

Mr. Grosso stated there is a repair shop at the site, but he conducts no outside repairs.  He stated the car lot has not changed, but the office is now in the rear & he is requesting use of this office out back.  He explained that the cars are in the front of the building where they have always been & line spaces have been identified.

No one spoke for or against the application.

MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to close the hearing.  Selectman Parola seconded.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the application of Anthony L. Grosso d/b/a Commodore Motor Enterprises, 24 R Sandwich Rd., Wareham for a Class II License, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 140.  Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

Brief discussion ensued re:  the renewal of this license for 2006.

C.      Request for permit to close Main St., Chapel St. & Marion Rd. up to Memorial Town Hall from 3:45 P.M. to approx. 4:30 P.M. for the Recreation Dept.’s Annual Christmas Parade to be held on 12/10/05.

MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board approve the request for a permit by the Recreation Dept. to close Main St., Chapel St. & Marion Rd. up to the Memorial Town Hall from 3:45 P.M. to approx. 4:30 P.M. for their Annual Christmas Parade to be held on 12/10/05.  Selectman Parola seconded.
VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

D.      Renewal of Year Round Retail Package Goods Store All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for the year 2006, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 138.

MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved & Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded that the Board renew the following Year Round Retail Package Goods Store All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for the year 2006, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 138:

1.      Anchor Liquors, Inc., Kevin Reilly, Manager, 2360A Cranberry Highway, West Wareham;
2.      Assinippi Liquors, Inc., Raymond A. Vezina, Manager, 3 Barker Rd., East Wareham;
3.      Browne’s Package Store, Inc., Steven E. Browne, Manager, 135 Marion Rd., Wareham;
4.      George H Elias d/b/a Mill Pond Package Store, Habib Elias, Manager, 2569 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
5.      The Jinjas Co. LTD d/b/a Jug Shop, Adelaide R. Deponte, Manager, 219 Main St., Wareham;
6.      Liquor Locker, Inc., Narinhbhai Bhulabhai Patel, Manager, 3201 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham;
7.      Joseph H. Gresian, II d/b/a Mayflower Liquors, Joseph H. Gresian, Manager, 3150 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham;
8.      Onset Village Market, Inc. d/b/a Onset Village Market, Stephen Souza, Manager, 231 Onset Ave., Onset
9.      Pepin’s, Inc., Mark Norman Pepin, Manager 2259 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
10.     Sutherco, Inc. d/b/a Capeway Package Store, Kelly Jo Ste. Marie, Manager, 3187 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
11.     Palmer Properties, Inc. d/b/a Hilltop Package Store, Paul Hurley, Manager, 45 Sandwich Rd., Wareham;
12.     Oak Grove Corporation d/b/a Oak Grove Package Store, Ronald G. McCoy, Manager, 47 Depot St., East Wareham; &
13.     DJ Sullivan LLC d/b/a Sullivan Wine & Spirits, Joel C. Sullivan, Manager, 260 Marion Rd., Wareham.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

E.      Renewal of Year-Round Common Victualer All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for the year 2006, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 138.

MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved & Selectman Parola seconded that the Board renew the following Year Round Common Victualer All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for the year 2006, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 138:

1.      Vel’s, Inc., Ethel E. Bump, Manager, 2352 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham;
2.      Little Harbor Country Club, James C. Jones, Manager, 2 Little Harbor Rd., Wareham;
3.      Thai Cape Cod Corporation, Kriangkrai Sangadej, Manager, 3198 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham;
4.      Trova, Inc. d/b/a Bailey’s Surf ‘ N’ Turf, Richard O’Melia, Manager, 3056 Cranberry Highway, Wareham;
5.      Concol, Inc. d/b/a Narrows Crossing Restaurant, Robert Nawoichick, Manager, One Narrows Rd., Wareham;
6.      Lindsey’s, Inc., Cheryl L. Lindsey, Manager 3138 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham;
7.      Bay Pointe Country Club, Inc., Robert Gunnarson, Manager, 19 Bay Pointe Rd., East Wareham;
8.      Brinker Massachusetts Corporation d/b/a Chili’s Grill & Bar, Denise Russell, Manager, 2889 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham;
9.      GS Corporation d/b/a Gateway Tavern, Joseph Sauro, Manager, 371 Marion Rd., Wareham;
10.     Fan Club, Inc., Glen Justice, Manager, 2859 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham;
11.     Charlie’s Place, Inc., Charles Nickolaow, Manager, 3075 Cranberry Highway, Buzzards Bay;
12.     99 Boston, Inc., Aiden Molloy, Manager, 3013 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham;
13.     Hong Kong Island Restaurant, Inc., Wai Kueng Lau, Manager, 3035 Cranberry Highway East Wareham;
14.     Pier View Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Stephen’s Lounge, Stephen M. Baptiste, Manager 201 Onset Ave., Onset;
15.     Stevie B’s, Inc. d/b/a Onset Sports Resort, Stephen Beranger, Manager, 270 Onset Ave., Onset;
16.     Welch’s Barnacle Bill’s, Inc., Julie A. Richard, Manager, 3126 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham;
17.     Welch Restaurant & Lounge, Inc. d/b/a Pomodore’s Restaurant & Lounge, Brian Welch, Manager, 2424 Cranberry Highway, Wareham; &
18.     Tsintas LLC d/b/a Webster Hall, 207 Main St., Wareham.

NOTE:   Selectman Eckstrom asked for review of the original documents to make sure the new fire requirements are listed.  Selectman Pillsbury proceeded to check documents of Pomodore’s Restaurant & Lounge & Hong Kong Island.

MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury amended the motion by adding “pending certification of fire inspection.”

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

F.      Renewal of Year Round Common Victualer’s Wine & Malt Beverages Licenses for the year 2006, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 138.

MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved & Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded that the Board renew the following Year Round Common Victualer’s Wine & Malt Beverages Licenses for the year 2006 pending certification of fire inspections, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 138:

1.      Marc Anthony’s LaPizzeria LTD, Mark A. Salerno, Manager, 190 Onset Ave., Onset;
2.      Hadley-Macintosh Enterprises d/b/a The Stonebridge, Justin Todd Hadley, Manager, 5 East Onset Blvd., Onset; &
3.      Tsika, Inc. d/b/a Minerva’s Pizza, 257 Main St., Wareham.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

G.      Renewal of Year Round Veterans’ Club All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for the year 2006, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 138.
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved & Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded that the Board renew the following Year Round Common Victualer’s Wine & Malt Beverages Licenses for the year 2006, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 138 pending certification of fire inspection:

1.      American Legion, Inc., John Fearing, Manager, 777 Main St., Wareham;
2.      Dudley L. Brown Post #2846 VFW of US, Inc., Arthur Lee, Jr., Manager, 4 Gibbs Ball Park Rd., East Wareham; &
3.      Wareham Lodge of Elks #1528, Donald Douglas, Manager, 2855 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

H.      Renewal of Annual Year Round Inn holder All Alcoholic Beverages License for the year 2006, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 138.

MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved & Selectman Eckstrom seconded that the Board renew the following Annual Year Round Inn holder All Alcoholic Beverages License for the year 2006 pending of fire certifications, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 138:

1.      Harbor Watch Inn, LTD, Meg Kisten Anzalone, Manager, 167 Onset Ave., Onset.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

I.      Renewal of Annual Club All Alcoholic Beverages License for the year 2006, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 138.

MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved & Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded that the Board approve the following renewal Annual Club All-Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for the year 2006 pending certification of fire inspections, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 138:

1.      Cromesett Tribe #156 Improve Order of Redmen, Inc., Kenneth Roche, Sr., Manager, 745 Main St., Wareham.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

J.      Approval of applications for an extension of Seasonal Liquor Licenses from 123/1/05 through 1/15/06, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 138.
K.      
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved & Selectman Parola seconded that the Board approve the following of applications for an extension of Seasonal Liquor Licenses from 12/31/05 through 1/15/06, under the provisions of MA General Laws Chapter 138:

1.      Bay Pointe Functions d/b/a The Pavillion at Bay Pointe, William Goyette, Manager, 10 Bay Point Rd, Onset;
2.      Salerno’s Function Hall, John C. Salerno, Manager, 196 Onset Ave., Onset, &
3.      MG & GM, Inc. d/b/a Onset Bay Blues Café, Grant McConnell, Manager, 2 West Central Ave., Onset.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)
L.      Approval of the applications for 2:00 A.M. extension of license for 12/31/05 (New Year’s Eve).
MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved & Selectman Fernandes-Abbott seconded that the Board approve the following applications for 2:00 A.M. extension of license for 12/31/05 (New Year’s Eve):

1.      Cromesett Tribe #156 Improve Order of Redmen; &
2.      Hong Kong Island Restaurant, Inc.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)

VII.    ANNOUNCEMENTS

A.      Next meeting of the Board of Selectmen:  12/6/05.
B.      Recreation Department’s Annual Christmas Parade is 12/10/05 at 4:00 P.M. commencing at Besse Park.

VIII.   BUSINESS

NOTE:   The meeting proceeded w/ item B.  Any other business

1.      Bike Path.

Selectman Parola stated there was an MPO meeting w/ SRPEDD re:  the proposed bike path.  She stated funding will be discussed for the bike path & feasibility monies are sought for other routes as well.  She stated she expressed the Board interest in formally appointing a board in which Mr. Smith will be looking into.

2.      Treatment Plant Award Ceremony.

Selectman Parola briefly spoke re:  the awards ceremony held for the new treatment plant.  She stated this award is the highest award given to contractors (Excellence in Construction Award).  Selectman Pillsbury read the awards inscription into the record.

3.      Sewer Bill.

Selectman Eckstrom asked for clarification as to the dates that fiscal year 2006 run.  She was told it runs from 7/05 through 6/06.  She stated at the last Board meeting, the sewer rates were approved.  She stated the bill she received is for 2/05 through 6/05 that indicated the current rate the Board voted for Fiscal 2006.  She feels the bill is wrong & the bill she received is for the next billing cycle.  Discussion ensued.

Selectman Pillsbury feels this should be addressed to the Administrator because she has been asked this question as well.

NOTE:   Selectman Pillsbury addressed Mr. Pearle who was in the audience & told him that nothing has come forward relative to his inquiries at the last Board meeting.

A.      Special request to the DOR.

Present before the Board:       Paul Keefe, Director of Assessing
                                Steven Curry, Board of Assessors Chairman
                                Robert Bliss, Town Accountant

Chairman Sauvageau stated the Board of Assessors at its meeting on 11/17/05 directed Mr. Keefe to request that the Board of Assessors be placed on the agenda for the purpose of discussing third quarter tax bills.
Mr. Curry stated that the new re-evaluation forms were implemented.  He stated the Board of Assessors is requesting authority to issue a third quarter preliminary tax bill for FY06, under the provisions of Chapter 59, Sec. 57C.  The mailing of a third quarter preliminary bill will allow the Board of Assessors the requisite time needed to complete the valuation changes as part of the certification process for FY06.  The process has been delayed due to prior vacancies in the office of the Board of Assessors, which caused a late start to the certification process.  It is expected that preliminary certification will be achieved in December w/ public disclosure in early 1/06.

Mr. Curry stated that the letter to DOR from the Assessors & the Board should be signed to delay the issuance.

Chairman Sauvageau stated he was not informed re:  the Assessors request to be placed on the agenda.  He also asked if the Assessors had this same request this last year.  Mr. Keefe stated, “yes.”  Chairman Sauvageau asked if there is a reason to keep doing this.  Mr. Keefe stated it is an issue of timing.  He stated nothing had been done to prepare for the FY05 third quarter billing.  It took six to seven months to do the work, which cut into the re-evaluation process.

Mr. Keefe stated the Assessors will be working w/ DOR during the certification process & they need approval of the Bureau of Accounts, thus a decision needed to be made re:  the two options the Assessors had relative to billing.  He proceeded to discuss the two options & stated the result is due to prior situations.

Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated that in 2005 the Assessors were required to conduct an interim adjustment.  She questioned if this should have put the Assessors in good standing for the re-evaluation.  She feels the 2005 adjustment information is a good foundation for a re-evaluation.  Mr. Keefe clarified that the information collected was for 2003.  He stated this re-evaluation is for 2004.  He added that the two (interim adjustment information & re-evaluation) are not as related as it may seem.

Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated Mr. Curry told her that there is a possibility to be certified by the time the tax bills are ready to go out.  Mr. Curry stated this was back in October, but more paperwork has been added which has taken away from the sales analysis.  

Mr. Keefe informed the Board that going into FY07, there would be new requirements, which could be implemented in FY06 w/out requiring notification.

Selectman Fernandes-Abbott asked if all data collection is complete.  Mr. Keefe stated the analysis of data is in the process now.

Mr. Bliss stated the tax re-cap has an end date requirement of 12/31/05.  He stated even if the information were ready, it would be a "tight go" of it to be approved by the end of the year.

Mr. Curry stated that this being a re-evaluation year, there is a two-week disclosure period for residents to come in & indicate any discrepancies.

Mr. Bliss stated if the bills do not go out by May, the Town would have to borrow.  He indicated that Moody’s has stated if the Town’s trends continue, there is a possibility of increasing the Town’s bond rating.

Mr. Keefe stated the Assessors would be working w/ DOR re:  increases in valuations & the fourth quarter billing will reflect these changes.

Selectman Pillsbury read the letter into the record for signature by the Board re:  the third quarter tax bills.

MOTION:  Selectman Pillsbury moved the Board sign the letter at the request of the Board of Assessors.  Selectman Parola seconded.

VOTE:  (3-2-0)
Selectmen Fernandes-Abbott & Eckstrom opposed

Selectman Parola asked if there is an added burden on communities that bill for four quarters vs. two quarters.  Discussion ensued w/ Mr. Keefe.

Selectman Pillsbury commended the Assessors for the work they are doing & she understands the added burden put on all communities by the State.

IX.     SELECTMEN’S REPORTS

A.      Selectman Pillsbury – Spoke re:  the issue of an alleged illegal meeting by the Board.  She stated the meeting was not an illegal meeting.  The meeting was posted outside Clerk’s office on the bulletin board.  She had made the suggestion to the Administrator & the Selectmen’s office to not post Board meeting notices in the Multi-Service Center due to the confusion of sites.  She stated that the legal posting site for meetings is outside the Clerk’s office on the bulletin board.  She again stated the meeting was posted correctly& the Multi-Service Center is not the official posting site.

Chairman Sauvageau feels the public suggestion & the media reporting of this matter was not right.  He stated the Board does not have illegal meetings.  He never received a call from the media re:  why the town was interviewing town counsel; these were just accusations.

B.      Selectman Fernandes-Abbott – Updated the Board on the Police Station
Feasibility Study Committee.  The committee will be sending out the RFP at the end of the year.  The planner will evaluate the existing site for potential reconstruction & identify alternative locations (private & Town-owned) for a new police facility.  The committee is looking for the police facility to grow w/ the Town & incorporate training areas & possibly housing all safety departments.

Selectman Fernandes-Abbott discussed the Fire District’s interest in a joint venture w/ the town, which would help w/ cost savings to taxpayers.  The committee will be speaking w/ the Fire District re:  a joint RFP project.

Selectman Fernandes-Abbot advised the Board on some topics the committee has discussed, for example, having two separate buildings, one building w/ separate spaces.  She added that if the RFP indicates a joint venture is possible, the Board would have to work closely w/ the Prudential Committee to work things out.

Selectman Fernandes-Abbott stated that the engineering analysis would be included in the RFP.  If the RFP comes back that the joint venture cannot be worked out, then the committee will move forward w/ just what the police study needs are.  She expects the RFP to go out the beginning of January.

Selectman Eckstrom stated she lives in Onset & she would not be in favor of paying for the Wareham Fire Dept. costs if included in a joint venture.  She hopes the finances will be kept separate from the Town.

X.      ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: Selectman Pillsbury moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 P.M.  Selectman Parola seconded.

VOTE:  Unanimous (5-0-0)



Transcribed and respectfully submitted by,

Kelly Barrasso
Kelly Barrasso

The aforementioned minutes were submitted to the Board of Selectmen/Sewer Commissioners & approved on: December 20, 2005

Attest:  Mary Jane Pillsbury
        Mary Jane Pillsbury, Clerk
        BOARD OF SELECTMEN/SEWER COMMISSIONERS

Date signed:  December 20, 2005

Date copy sent to Wareham Free Library:  December 21, 2005