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Attendance:

Temporary Town Administrator

Thomas J. Groux

Board of Selectmen:

Haydon S. Coggeshall
Leo F. Locke
Mark A. Tirrell
James T. Grady
Wayne E. Covell

Chairman Coggeshall opened meeting at 7:00 P.M.

MOTION by Selectman Locke and SECONDED Selectman Grady that we begin by saluting the flag.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Locke to approve minutes of Executive Session September 18, 2001.

MOTION by Selectman Covell and SECONDED by Selectman Grady to approve minutes of September 18, 2001 with the following change: omit the word "Space" in the first paragraph.

Representative Provost spoke on the lottery monies, Chapter 90 Funds, and Mass Highway. She holds office hours at Bourne Town Hall on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Senator Murray spoke on the budget and cuts in the budget, Sagamore flyover, education funding, base education reimbursement, water issues on the base, human services, decreases in revenue and Pilgrim Power Plant.

Representative Matt Patrick spoke on redistricting, requested letter of support on the Cape Light Compact Pilot Program to be sent to the Attorney General’s Office, a letter of support on stockpiling and the distribution of potassium iodide pills. (he will send information to the Board on this distribution) Beginning in October he will hold office hours at Bourne Town Hall Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Selectman Locke thanked the senator and representatives for coming.

Comments were received from Jim Mulvey, Buzzards Bay,

Selectman Tirrell spoke on the articles that have been presented to the Capitol Outlay Committee for the Special Town Meeting.

Capitol Outlay Articles

Accounting: GSAB 34 Software and Services $20,000: Compile, inventory, value, input fixed assets to software program. Provide automated asset management software and support.

Discussion was held

Data Processing: Upgrade Servers & Operating Sys $60,000: Replace three year old hardware to preserve dependability, speed and storage capacity for network utilized by all town hall departments and most remote locations.

Discussion was held

Open Space: Purchase one parcel Currently in negotiations one parcel. (THIS WAS NOT APPROVED IN THE MOTION)

Discussion was held

Shore & Harbor: Dredging and Dredging Engineering $175,000: Engineering for Gray Gables and dredge Buttermilk Bay for which permits are in hand and cost estimates are still in process. County dredge to be employed. Some work to be done by town forces.

Discussion was held

Police Department: Replace 4 cruisers $102,000: Continue routine, '94 unmarked, '98 marked (3) high mileage.

Discussion was held

Police Department: Replace laptop computers (MDT) $69,000: Warranties expired on terminals used for on site reporting, records check, etc. Bureau of Justice grant $80,000 applied. If won, appropriate $26,953 match. Grant will also cover modems, software locator system upgrade.

Discussion was held

Fire Department: Replace fire hose $30,000: All inventory is greater than ten years old. Outfit new engine completely. Bring supply hose for other four engines up to code with new safety clip hose. Recommend include hose replacement in annual operating budget to complete replacement and maintain.

Discussion was held

Schools: Handicapped Issues (3) $57,000 estimated: DOE Coordinated review program found three deficiencies that need immediate attention. Access to Peebles Stage $20,000 for a lift. Accessible electronic entrance at BHS $6868 for call system, video monitor and door operating mechanism. HC accessible shower in BHS girl's locker room $30,000 estimated (Quotes being obtained)

Discussion was held

Schools: Intercom System at Otis Memorial $11,000: Replace equipment in building now used as early childhood center.

Discussion was held

Schools: Technology Plan $230,000: Continue in 5 year plan to update PC's, labs and software at elementary, middle and high schools - detailed information was given with costs to each school for their requests.

Discussion was held

Schools: Repair entryway roof Stone School $20,000: Extensive water damage from leaks on the carpet-type roof at main entrance.

Discussion was held

DPW: Purchase 2 plows $12,000: Allow two aged plows to be scrapped or relegated to standby, upgrade to quick disconnect.

Discussion was held

DPW: Wings Neck Culvert $15,000: Town’s share of a project to replace undersized culvert that is not allowing good flushing of marsh north of Wings Neck Road. Project initiated by local interests who have contributed $10,000. Also Natural Resource Conservation Service grant 10K, Gro Wetlands grant 19K, Gro Wetlands corporate partner in kind services of Warwick & Associates permitting and plan development, U.S. Fish & Wildlife grant 11.5K, Buzzards Bay Project grant 6K. Refer to Bob Britz.

Discussion was held

Recreation Department: Tennis Court Upgrades $50,000: Continue series. Keith Field to be ready for summer use 2002. Cataumet Court to be resurfaced in cooperation with CSPG restoration project.

Discussion was held

Sewer Department: Replace truck body and crane $15,000: Body rusted out, crane unreliable. Town forces to replace body cab and chassis still in good shape. One-man department.

Discussion was held

ISWM: Portable Screening Plant $160,000: Produce reusable materials during Phase 1 D reclamation and beyond. (THIS WAS NOT IN THE MOTION)

Discussion was held

ISWM: CAT 980G Front End Loader $200,000: Convert to ownership of current rented equipment.

Discussion was held

ISWM: Cat 320BL Excavator $115,000: Convert to ownership of current rented equipment

Discussion was held

ISWM: Baling Area Fire Suppression System $80,000: Bring recyclable baling area in DPW storage building up to safety code.

Discussion was held

ISWM: Roll off Containers $40,000: Add ten containers to handle increased activity and improve efficiency.

Discussion was held

MOTION by Selectman Locke SECONDED by Selectman Grady to approve as presented with the exception of the Open Space and the ISWM Screening Plant

Discussion was held

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Tirrell move that we approve the resolution with the following changes: in the first paragraph remove the word "growing"; Remove the words "cooperation of all town departments and" in the seventh paragraph; and in the second paragraph from the bottom change the word "examination" to "review"

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Covell move that we appoint Paula Coulombe and Diane Brown to the Bourne Cultural Council.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Covell to appoint Dr. James Sullivan to the Coastal Zone Management Advisory Committee

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Covell move to appoint Dr James Sullivan to the Shore & Harbor Committee for a 3-year term

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Covell to appoint Richard Conron the open space committee for a 3-year term.

There was a request to announce all vacancies in the press again.

Town Administrator's Report

Spoke on the committee vacancies and a talent bank form that could appear in the back of the warrant.

Requested that the Board hold an Executive Session next week at 6:30 p.m. with town counsel to brief on pending litigation. Town Counsel would also like to speak on the Tahanto Docks in open session at 7:00 p.m. The Conservation Commission and Shore & Harbor Committee should be invited.

The Town Administrator met with Finance Committee for a discussion on articles for the Nov 5^th town meeting.

There have been meetings with some of the Department heads on revenue estimates for FY2003. As soon as all are received a budget calendar will be prepared.

Other Matters

Stop Sign Request

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Locke move that in accordance with recommendation of Chief Ford that a stop sign be erected under the direction of the Department of Public Works on Shore Road east bound at the (5) five corner intersection of Bourne Village and second that a letter to Mass Highway be sent requesting the relocation of the present traffic island signage to be placed at the rear of the island.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Tirrell move that the Residential Growth Management Committee as now revised where one member will be appointed by the Planning Board of the public and one member of the public be appointed by the Board of Selectmen but otherwise as we originally approved it.

Comments from the Audience:

Jim Mulvey, Buzzards Bay regarding boulders on Tower Lane - Building Committee for the new community center – use of Base while community building is under construction

Concerns were answered by Selectman Coggeshall

John Sanna spoke on his request to pave entryway of Queen Sewall Park.

Town Administrator spoke on status of his request.

MOTION by Selectman Locke and SECONDED by Selectman Grady to adjourn

Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.