Mark A. Tirrell, Chairman

Linda M. Zuern

Richard E. LaFarge

James T. Grady

W. Thomas Barlow

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MOTION by Selectman LaFarge and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve the minutes (of April 15, 2003) as changed.

Selectman LaFarge went over the correspondence received.

The Town Administrator went over all Articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

Article 1: Bourne Veterans’ Memorial Community Center

Finance Committee – so vote

Article 2: Food Vendor’s License

Finance Committee – so vote

Article 3: Open Space/Passive Recreation Plan

Finance Committee – so vote

Article 4: Salary and Wage and Expense

Finance Committee – so vote

Article 5: Transfer Certain Sums of Money

Finance Committee – so vote

Article 6: New Paragraph to the end of Section 1.10.4

Finance Committee – vote to indefinitely postpone

Selectman Grady stated that the Bylaw Committee voted unanimously to indefinitely postpone Article 6.

Charles Miller of the Shore and Harbor Committee endorsed this article.

Discussion was held.

Article 7: Phase II – Stage Three Liner Construction

Finance Committee – so vote

Article 8: Article 28 of the May, 2001, Annual Town Meeting

Finance Committee – so vote

Article 9: Proper Identification Signage

Finance Committee – so vote

Article 10: Home Rule Petition

Finance Committee – so vote

Article 11: Unpaid Bills

Finance Committee – so vote

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge to support the Finance Committee’s recommendations on all Articles (1-11) for the Special Town Meeting (Warrant of May 12, 2003).

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge to approve the form of the Articles for the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting and the Special Town Meeting both to be held on May 12, 2003.

Chairman Tirrell invited the candidates to speak

William Locke of Cataumet and Charles Miller of Monument Beach stated their reasons why they would like to serve on this committee.

Vote was taken.

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to appoint William W. Locke to serve on the Local Comprehensive Planning Committee.

Agenda item 10 was taken out of order.

a. Junk Dealer’s Licenses: Aaron Antiques, Courtney’s Floral, Eclectic Avenue, Enseki Antiques, Heirlooms Etc., Just Like Home, Pocasset Exchange and The Old House.

MOTION by Selectman LaFarge and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve the renewal of all of these (Junk Dealer’s) licenses.

b. Mini Golf License: Surf’s Up Mini Golf

MOTION by Selectman LaFarge and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve the renewal of the (Mini Golf) license for Surf’s Up Mini Golf.

c. Common Victualer’s License: Scoops Ice Cream

MOTION by Selectman Zuern and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge to renew the Common Victualer’s License for Scoops Ice Cream.

d. Use of Town Property: Support Our Troops

MOTION by Selectman LaFarge and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern

approve the request (to use Buzzards Bay Park on May 3, 2003), subject to working out an agreement with the Chief of Police.

Selectman Tirrell requested that the D.P.W. walk through the park prior to the rally.

Mark Robinson and David Ariagno of the Parrot Bar and Grille presented the Board of Selectmen with receipts of notification to abutters. They told the Board of their plans for the establishment.

Town Administrator stated the CORI Report has not been received. If the Board of Selectmen grant this license it should be subject to an appropriate response.

MOTION by Selectman Zuern and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge to approve the transfer of Year Round License for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to Food Services Enterprises, Inc. subject to an appropriate CORI check.

Selectman Barlow arrived at 8:00 p.m.

Discussion was taken.

Steve Mealy of the Shore and Harbor Committee supported the town operating the marina.

Ron Bookman Co-Commodore of the Bourne Marina Yacht Club expressed his concerns regarding the level of services, manpower, security, rates, and improvements, should the town choose to operate the marina.

Discussion was held.

Michael Joyce, Vice President of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, stated the Academy could do a better job running the marina, but they would support the town if it chooses to operate.

Discussion was held

Charles Miller of the Shore and Harbor Committee commented on the operation of Monument Beach Marina since the town took it over.

Discussion was held.

Hunter Scott member of the Shore and Harbor Committee felt that the town could take over the marina and utilize the Mass Maritime Academy Cadets.

Peter Meier member of the Planning Board supported the Massachusetts Maritime Academy operating the marina.

James Mulvey of Buzzards Bay supported the town taking over the operation of the marina.

Mark DeCiccio, Lynn Gledhill and Jim Maleco patrons of the marina supported the Massachusetts Maritime Academy to continue to operate.

William Locke of Cataumet supported the Massachusetts Maritime Academy operating the marina.

Steve Mealy and Charles Miller of the Shore and Harbor Committee supported the town to operate the marina.

Selectman Grady went over his memo regarding comparison of gross revenue to general fund. He requested a meeting be held with the Academy regarding personnel. He also did not want an Enterprise Fund.

Discussion was held.

Selectmen LaFarge, Barlow, Zuern, and Tirrell supported the town operating the marina.

Discussion was held.

Selectman LaFarge, Ron Bookman of the Bourne Marina Yacht Club and Richard Gurnon of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy commented on Cadet housing.

MOTION by Selectman Barlow and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern not to extend the contract agreement with the Massachusetts Maritime Academy after November 30, 2003 and further to direct the Town Administrator to prepare an operation budget for the 2004 Boating Operation of the Taylor’s Point Marina and an enterprise fund play no part of this vote.

Selectman Barlow commented on school funding issues and requested that the town administrator meet with federal representatives regarding federal school funding.

Selectman Grady requested that federal school funding be put on next agenda.

Selectman LaFarge had no comments.

Chairman Tirrell commented on Regional Transportation Authority appointment of Robert Parady.

Selectman Zuern commented on the Senior Management Board and the Sagamore Flyover meetings.

Selectman Grady commented on the ISWM Working Group meeting.

William R. Griffin commented on report of the economic effects study of the Sagamore Flyover and letter he sent to Mass Highway Department on participation in the Sagamore Flyover.

The Jonathan Bourne Historical Center is requesting the Board of Selectmen authorize the release of funds from the Emily Bourne Fund of $2,000.00 to replace flagpole in front of library.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern support and approve the request of the Jonathan Bourne Historical Center for the transfer of $2000.00 from the Emily Bourne Fund for the purpose a flagpole being installed in front of the Jonathan Bourne Memorial Library.

A request from the Town Administrator that the Chairman of Board of Selectmen be authorized to send a letter of support for the MEPA application.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute the letter drafted by the Town Administrator to be sent to the executive office of the Environmental Affairs concerning the town’s application for notice of project change to allow ISWM to accept municipal solid waste.

Hamilton Whiting of Sagamore Beach commented on a Transportation Committee.

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

Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.