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 the minutes of April 22, 2003 as presented.

Selectman LaFarge reported on correspondence that was received.

Discussion was held.

County Administrator Mark Zelinski and Assembly of Delegates Representatives Joseph Carrara Jr. presented the Board of Selectmen with handouts on the update of the assisted living center at the Barnstable County Hospital site.

Mark Zelinski stated that they have received approval from the state, the Cape Cod Commission, and the Town of Bourne Planning Board. They are waiting for the DEP groundwater discharge permit, ground lease, conservation restriction, and the groundbreaking.

The County plans on keeping the AmeriCorp Program and Elder Services on site and presented the Ground Lease Plan and Conservation Restriction Plan.

Discussion was held.

Town Administrator, William R. Griffin, stated that the Memorandum of Agreement signed with the Recreation Authority requires that an annual meeting be held with the Board of Selectmen in April.

Jack Coughlin of the Bourne Recreation Authority introduced the Recreation Authority Board and its employees. He gave an update on the activities and improvements at Gallo Ice Area and Bourne Scenic Park, commented on requests that were made in the Memorandum of Agreement, presented a letter that was sent regarding the use of facilities and went over capital plans.

Discussion was held.

Selectman Barlow went over past requests for federal funding reimbursement. He felt that the Town of Bourne should go forward with the requests to Congressmen and Senators for federal funding on our next school project.

Selectman LaFarge suggested that the President of the United States also be contacted.

Selectman Grady requested that the School Committee, School Superintendent and the Town Administrator send detailed letters with the history of federal funding to our federal officials.

Discussion was held.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge authorize and request the Town Administrator to work with the Superintendent to contact staffers and move towards addressing a letter.

The Town Administrator requested that this item be postponed until a future meeting.

The Town Administrator went over the Goals that were established by the previous Board of Selectmen and gave his suggestion as to how these goals could be met.

Schedule periodic update meetings with the Local Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee.

Create special task force to review and recommend changes to Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Maps.

Meet with Planning Board to discuss subdivision regulations, fee structure, project review system, on-site inspections, etc.

Meet with Housing Partnership Committee and Housing Authority to explore affordable housing strategies outside traditional 40B approach.

Local Comprehensive Plan have a timetable for completion.

Discussion was held.

Request the Code Enforcement Team research and report on potential obstacles to development and redevelopment (flood zone regulations, hazardous materials, sewer capacity, zoning, including strategies and opportunities to overcome those obstacles.

Request that the Bourne Financial Development research and report on economic development incentives that should be considered to encourage development.

Consider holding a professionally facilitated visioning and/or planning session for stakeholders, including but not limited to business owners, property owners, residents, Chamber of Commerce, BBVA, MMA, Army Corps of Engineers, etc.

Seek funding for a Buzzards Bay Park Master Plan (design, access, landscaping, irrigation, lighting, etc.

Focus on transportation.

Finance Director and Town Administrator to develop fiscal policies for consideration by the Board, including but not limited to policies governing revenue projections, reserves, investments, capital improvements, debt service, enterprise funds, etc.

Finance Director and Town Administrator to continue preparation of 10-year revenue and expenditure projections plan.

Finance Director to develop monthly GAAP financial statement for ISWM enterprise.

Financial Management Team to develop disposition plan for tax foreclosure properties not reserved for open space, affordable housing, or other general town needs.

User fee study analysis and update policy.

Discussion was held.

Working through the ISWM Working Group, develop specific plan for future utilization of landfill airspace.

Working through the ISWM Working Group, continue to explore opportunities for public-private partnership(s) on ISWM property.

Explore options under Massachusetts’s law to direct a portion of ISWM annual surplus to a long-term solid waste services fund.

Continue efforts to foster cooperation between the Department of Public Works and ISWM, including shared use of staff, facilities and equipment. - Recreation Authority

Sharing of information on the ISWM operations policy decisions.

Discussion was held.

All parties to examine roles and responsibilities of the Department of Natural Resources and to better define the core mission of the department.

Prepare for the town’s takeover of the Taylor’s Point Marina, including the development of strategies to address needs of boaters, the MMA and residents of Taylor’s Point.

Undertake cost-benefit analysis for the expansion and renovation of the Monument Beach Marina and related facilities.

Explore options under Massachusetts’s law to direct a portion of marina revenue to a long-term marina capital investment fund.

Beaches.

Discussion was held.

1. Entertainment License – Parrot Bar & Grille

Members of the Board of Selectmen requested additional information on days of the week the entertainment will be held, hours of entertainment and if deck were to be used.

Discussion was held.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern continue the application for the entertainment license for Parrot Bar and Grille until the information we have discussed can be entertained and the applicant notified.

UNANIMOUS VOTE (5-0)

2. Common Victualer’s License – Parrot Bar & Grille

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern approval of the transfer of the Common Victualer’s License from Mr. Hannon of the Half-Tide Tavern d/b/a/ Parrot Bar and Grille to Mark Robinson, Manager Food Enterprises Inc. d/b/a/ Parrot Bar and Grille.

UNANIMOUS VOTE (5-0)

3. Junk Dealer’s License – 61 Main Street, Buzzards Bay

MOTION by Selectman Zuern and SECONDED by Selectman Grady to approve the renewal of the Junk Dealer’s license for all people listed at 61 Main Street, Buzzards Bay including (new license) Mr. William Koehan.

UNANIMOUS VOTE (5-0)

Use of Town Property

4. Farmer’s Market

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern approval of License as set forth in a two page draft prepared by the Town Administrator which I believe tracks last years license which we revised; subject to the Certificate of Liability Insurance being amended to conform to the hours set forth in paragraph three of the license.

Chairman Tirrell thanked the AmeriCorp for work done around Bourne Pond, and commented on town meeting dates as well as committee appointments.

Selectman Zuern commented on the Senior Management Board meeting, and the Sagamore Flyover open house.

Selectman Grady also commented on the Sagamore Flyover open house and the Finance Committee meeting.

Selectman LaFarge commented on the Finance Committee meeting.

Selectman Barlow commented on school funding and construction.

William R. Griffin commented on State Aid and proposed a summer meeting schedule for the Board of Selectmen.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern adoption of this schedule (for the months of June, July and August) set forth by the Town Administrator.

Lucia Fulco of Cataumet commented on new school.

Charles Miller of Monument Beach commented on the Department of Natural Resources and the Shore and Harbor Committee.

The Town Administrator requested that he be authorized to send letters to our representatives and Senator Murray strongly urging them to support the House version of the budget as it will benefit the Town.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern authorize the Town Administrator to send the appropriate correspondence to our elected representatives urging their support of the House budget.

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

Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.