Town Administrator

William R. Griffin

Board of Selectmen

Mark A. Tirrell, Chairman

Linda M. Zuern

Richard E. LaFarge

James T. Grady

W. Thomas Barlow

MOTION by Selectman Zuern and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge to approve minutes of May 6, 2003 as presented.

Selectman LaFarge went over the correspondence that was received this week.

A letter was received from Police Chief Ford regarding a liquor violation at Smitty’s Sports Pub. A hearing was requested before the Board of Selectmen and the Town Administrator was asked to schedule.

Barry Motta, Superintendent of the Upper Cape Regional Vocational Technical School, and Lynn Ladetto, President of the Bourne Braves, presented their proposal for a new ballfield, concession building and press box to be located at the Upper Cape Regional Vocational Technical School. The students of the Vocational School will be doing a majority of the work. They are looking for sponsors as the entire facility will be built with private funds. They plan to open the new facility next year.

Discussion was held.

Coreen Moore, Town Planner, stated that the project could not be completed as designed with the funds that have been allocated. She is requesting that mitigation money of $74,400.00 currently held at the Cape Cod Commission be used to complete the project. Approval from Board of Selectmen is needed.

The Town Administrator supported the request.

Selectman Grady questioned if there are other projects in the town that could use these funds. He could not support until a check was made with DPW.

Selectman Barlow commented on Chapter 90 funds and felt that since there is a time restraint it should be supported.

Selectman Zuern commented on upcoming projects contributing to this fund and time frame of this project.

Discussion was held.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to continue this matter for one next week to get a recommendation.

Selectman LaFarge suggested that we should investigate the use of this money for other projects.

Town Planner, Coreen Moore, stated that this project has been a top priority by many boards and committees.

Discussion was held.

Town Administrator, William R. Griffin, went over the change that was made to item 2 regarding membership. It now states that there is a member of the Board of Selectmen, a member of the Planning Board appointed by the Selectmen, a member of the Local Comprehensive Planning Advisory Committee appointed by the Selectmen and two citizens at large appointed by the Selectmen.

MOTION by Selectman Zuern and SECONDED by Selectman Barlow to approve the revised Executive Order No 03-01 dated May 20, 2003 for the Transportation Advisory Committee.

Selectman Grady is opposed to this committee and stated his reasons.

Selectman Zuern stated her reasons for supporting this committee.

Favorable – Selectmen Tirrell, Zuern and Barlow

Opposed – Selectmen Grady and LaFarge

Selectman Tirrell submitted a memo to the Board of Selectmen regarding private roads being accepted as public ways by the town and stated his reasons. He asked that the Town Administrator to look into ways this could be done.

Selectman Grady stated his ideas on accepting private roads and supports the request.

Selectman LaFarge commented on Chapter 90 funds.

Selectman Barlow was in favor of going forward with the program.

Selectman Zuern commented on the Planning Board requirements.

Discussion was held.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Barlow we refer the subject matter with all of its full implications to the Town Administrator for a report at his earliest convenience.

Town Administrator stated that the original plans of Pilgrim Pines Development showed Deseret Drive one road and a large circle. The Fire Department requested that the circle be another name.

Discussion was held

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern approval of Mirasol Drive as requested.

1. Junk Dealer’s License – A Helping Paw

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to move approval of Junk Dealer’s License for A Helping Paw.

B. One Day Liquor License – Mass Maritime Academy

MOTION by Selectman Barlow and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve the request of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy for the One Day Beer and Wine License on May 22, 2003 from 5-7 p.m.

Selectman Grady commented on the Memorial Day Observance.

Selectman Zuern commented on the Senior Management Board and Local Emergency Planning Committee meetings, as well as the lease for the County Hospital site.

Selectman LaFarge did not have anything to report.

Selectman Barlow commented on the Memorial Day Observance to be held.

Selectman Tirrell spoke on the Memorial Day Observance, Town Meeting and the Habitat for Humanity Capping Ceremony.

William R. Griffin requested from the Board of Selectmen guidance as to citizens who would like to donate vacant property to the Town.

Selectman LaFarge spoke on the lots being buildable.

Selectman Barlow commented on open space and suggested that each department review.

Selectman Zuern requested that abutters of the property be notified.

Selectman Grady suggested the recreation department be notified of these pieces of property.

Discussion was held.

An auction of Condominium Unit B6 Hunters Brook, 27 Canal Street in North Sagamore that was taken for non-payment of taxes has been scheduled on June 20, 2003 at 10 a.m. He requested that the Board of Selectmen execute the Notice of Sale of Real Estate.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve the Notice of Sale (of Real Estate for Unit B6 Hunters Brook, 27 Canal Street, North Sagamore to be held on June 20, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.) and

execute it.

Kathleen Donovan of Monument Beach commented on the improvements at the Knowlton’s Garage site.

James Malatos of Bourne commented on the June 18^th Special Election and public comment.

Discussion was held.

James Mulvey of Buzzards Bay commented on new school and turning property over to the town.

Discussion was held.

Trudy Sparks of Pocasset commented on trash pickup.

Discussion was held.

MOTION by Selectman Zuern and SECONDED by Selectman Grady to adjourn.

Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.