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Attendance:

Town Administrator:     Thomas Groux

Selectmen:                    Haydon S. Coggeshall

                                    Leo F. Locke

                                    Mark A. Tirrell

                                    James T. Grady

                                   Wayne E.. Covell

7:00 p.m.

Joint Meeting with the Planning Board

Members of the Planning Board that were present: Chairman, Rob Galibois, Jack Howarth, Clem DelFavero, Peter Meier, Edward Albertazzi, vice chairman and Dan Doucette, clerk.

Rob Galibois reported he received notice that Planning Board candidate, Vincent Michienzi withdrew his name for consideration.

Candidates Chris Farrell of Monument Beach, Ken Sherman of Pocasset and James David Sullivan gave brief statements on their desires to be a member of the Planning Board.

Discussion was held with members of each board questioning the candidates.

Roll Call Vote: Planning Board

Dan Doucette     Chris Farrell

Edward Albertazzi     Chris Farrell

Peter Meier     Chris Farrell

Clem DelFavero     Chris Farrell

John Howarth     Chris Farrell

Rob Galibois     Chris Farrell

James T. Grady     James David Sullivan

Mark A. Tirrell     Chris Farrell

Haydon S. Coggeshall     Chris Farrell

Leo F. Locke     Chris Farrell

Wayne E.. Covell     James David Sullivan

Chuck Cahill of the Planning Board arrived late and requested that his vote for Chris Farrell be recorded even though it would not be counted.

Selectmen thanked all of the candidates and encouraged those that were not chosen to apply for other committees.

Joint meeting ended and Selectmen's meeting began.

Approval of Minutes:

MOTION by Selectman Grady and Seconded by Selectman Locke to move approval August 14, 2001 minutes as revised.

MOTION by Selectman Tirrell and Seconded by Selectman Locke to approve the minutes of August 14, 2001 EXECUTIVE SESSION with the word "UNION" replaced by the word "GROUP."

The committee reviewed the original draft prepared by Selectman Grady .

1.1.1. Selections

MOTION by Selectman Tirrell and SECONDED by Selectman Grady move that section 1.1.1 Selection word changed from "SELECTION" to "OFFICERS" and add after first sentence: "The chairman shall preside at all meetings and shall have the same privileges as other board members to offer and second motions, to debate motions and vote on them."

Discussion was held on the above motion.

1.1.2 Meetings

MOTION Selectman Tirrell and SECONDED by Selectman Grady add to that language: "Special board meetings shall be held whenever at least three (3) members of the board make such a request to the chairman or the town administrator, either of whom shall give notice of such meeting to each member."

MOTION TO AMEND by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Tirrell that after the word request we add "IN WRITING".

1.1.3 Agenda

Discussion was held.

1.1.4 Minutes

Discussion was held on this section.

MOTION Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Locke Move that we accept the minutes section as presented.

1.1.5 Roll Call Vote

MOTION Selectman Tirrell and SECONDED by Selectman Covell that we approve with the following insertion: "No vote of the board shall be valid unless three (3) selectmen vote in favor of the motion".

Discussion was held.

MOTION Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Tirrell that we accept 1.1.5 Roll Call Vote as is "A roll call vote shall be taken at the request of any member."

1.1.6 Procedural Matters

MOTION Selctman Tirrell and SECONDED by Selectman Grady that we approve that section.

2.0 Appointments and 2.1 Appointing Powers

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Tirrell that we accept.

No discussion

2.2 Coverage

MOTION Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Tirrell that we accept.

2.3 Advertising of Vacancies

MOTION Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Tirrell that we accept.

AMEND MOTION Selectman Grady and SECONDED Selectman Tirrell that we change the word "ADVERTISE" to "GIVE NOTICE OF", the word "ADVERTISMENT" to "NOTICE" and delete the word "ADVERTISED".

2.4 Attendance at Meetings

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Tirrell so moved as read.

AMEND MOTION Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Tirrell as amended with the word "APPOINTED" be inserted in line one after the word "EACH".

Discussion was held.

2.4.1 Duration

MOTION SELCTMAN Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Tirrell that we accept as written.

3.0 Special Permits Rules and Procedure

MOTION Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Tirrell that we accept as written.

AMEND MOTION Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Tirrell that we change the wording "ARE" in first sentence to "AS". Delete "AS OF" before January 16, 2001 and add after 2001, "As they may here in after may be amended."

4.0 Amendments and Revisions

MOTION Selectman Grady and SECONDED Selectman Tirrell add at the end Selectmen, "Provided further that the amendment or revision is approved by at least three (3) members of the Board of Selectmen. Move the word "BE" after the word may in the first sentence and insert after the word time.

Town Administrators report:

Will be including in your package written matter that are of a general nature. If more information is requested please let me know.

Other Matters:

There will be an executive session on Sept 11, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. with Attorney Michael Gilman for one hour prior to the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.

A meeting of the Sewer Commissioners was requested.

A tour of affordable houses was given to the board prior to tonight’s meeting.

An update was given on the sound system in the meeting room.

Selectman Grady spoke on the Cape Light Compact and suggested that Haydon remain as the town's representative to this group. He has been unable to attend meetings due to conflicts. There was a request to advertise for a representative to the Cape Compact Light.

Discussion was held on the board’s qualifications for the new town administrator.

MOTION Selectman Locke and SECONDED Selectman Grady move to adjourn.

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.