William R. Griffin

Board of Selectmen

Mark A. Tirrell

Richard E. LaFarge

James T. Grady

W. Thomas Barlow

Selectman Zuern is on vacation.

MOTION by Selectman Barlow and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge to approve minutes of June 17, 2003 as presented.

Selectman Grady – Present (was not in attendance)

Richard Anderson of Monument Beach suggested that committee vacancies be put on the web site.

Gerry Collette commented on the Main Street Sidewalk project.

Selectman LaFarge went over correspondence that was received.

The Planning Board submitted letter stating that they have appointed Christopher Farrell to the Transportation Committee. Selectman Grady requested the Planning Board be notified to have their members submit a letter of interest to be appointed to the Transportation Committee as the Board of Selectmen appoints this committee.

Selectman Barlow stated the Town of Bourne is receiving partial compensation for educating students on the Massachusetts Military Reservation (MMR) through Impact Aid Funds. He went over the different agencies that are located on the MMR and asked the Board of Selectmen to support raising the issue on reimbursement of costs for educating students on MMR to state officials when negotiating new lease.

MOTION by Selectman Barlow and SECONDED by Selectman Grady to draft a letter with the Town Administrator and the Board (of Selectmen) to the Governor explaining to him about our situation of Impact Aid money. The Town is not getting enough compensation and it is a burden on taxpayers. We have tried through the federal process to get compensation but have been unsuccessful. Also have approached the state and have been responded to that it is not of their concern. Now is the time that the state can play a part in the issue and then I think we can get the support of our legislators.

Selectman Grady commented on the Homeland Security Center, training to be done on the base and the need for future housing and education. He also requested that the School Committee submit letters to the Governor as well as the Secretaries involved in negotiating the lease.

Discussion was held.

Chairman Tirrell read legal notice that appeared in the newspaper. Along with the application submitted there was a diagram of the facility and a memo from the Planning Board stating that a site plan and special permit were approved.

Attorney Ford O’Connor, representing Jean Lanahan of the East Wind Lobster, presented the Board of Selectmen with return receipts of notices sent to abutters. He stated that they are requesting a year round beer and wine license with service inside the premises only.

Discussion was held.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Barlow to approve the application as submitted.

Selectman Grady stated that the Town By-Laws were not amended at the Annual Town Meeting to allow the Town Administrator to grant Food Vendors Licenses. The By-Law Committee will submit an Article to town meeting requesting this authorization. In the meantime, he is requesting that the Board of Selectmen grant the Town Administrator authority to approve Food Vendor Licenses.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge until the next annual or special town meeting whichever comes sooner that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to have the licensing responsibility for the Food Vendors Licenses and that the By-Law Committee would then propose a formal By-Law to memorial that.

Chairman Tirrell read opinion of Town Counsel, Robert Troy, regarding the 1952 Town Meeting under Article 57 authorizing the conveyance of town owned land on Gilder Road in Gray Gables. The original deed from the Board of Selectmen at that time was not recorded and in his opinion the current Board of Selectmen is legally empowered to convey the property suggested that the Board of Selectman sign the confirmatory deed due to the Annual Town meeting of 1952 voted and not recorded. A Confirmatory Deed has been prepared for the Board of Selectmen to execute if they wish to transfer the real estate.

MOTION by Selectman LaFarge and SECONDED by Selectman Grady to sign the confirmatory deed as attached.

The Board of Selectmen signed the Confirmatory Deed.

Chairman Tirrell read legal notice that appeared in newspaper.

Attorney Allen DeNapoli representing Grand Union, LLC, and Daniel Karwoski, Manager, presented the receipts of notices mailed to abutters. He went over additional information regarding the purchase of the A & P Package Store.

Discussion was held.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge to approve the application for transfer of License from A & P Wine & Spirits to GU Market Spirits LLC with the same manager as the A & P License. There is no pledge of license, stock or inventory.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge move that Mr. Daniel J. Karwoski continue as manager of record at said premise.

Town Administrator, William R. Griffin, stated that there was an auction of tax title property known as Unit B6 Hunters Brook Condominium. The property sold $87,000.00. This release deed, prepared by Town Counsel, allows the Town to move forward with the sale.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Barlow approve the release deed that the Board be authorized to execute same.

Discussion was held.

Release Deed was signed.

David Sirous d/b/a Canal Antiques, 89 Main Street, Buzzards Bay

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED Selectman LaFarge to approve the renewal of Junk Dealers License of David Sirous d/b/a/ Canal Antiques.

Kenneth Walton, d/b/a/ Buzzards Bay Furniture, 93 Main Street, Buzzards Bay

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge to approve the renewal of the Junk Dealers License for Buzzards Bay Furniture, 93 Main Street, Buzzards Bay

Sagamore Beach Colony Club, Clark Hall, 30 Robinson Road, Sagamore Beach is requesting (2) One Day Liquor Licenses – Beer and Wine - July 26^th 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and August 9^th 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge move approval of the (2) One Day Liquor Licenses for the Sagamore Beach Colony Club on July 26^th and August 9^th at Clark Hall, 30 Robinson Road, Sagamore Beach.

Dunlow Corporation, d/b/a/ Shaw’s Fish and Lobster, 2 Bourne Rotary North, Buzzards Bay is requesting Common Victualler’s, Entertainment, COAD and Sunday Entertainment.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge approve the 4 licenses being requested by the Dunlow Corporation, d/b/a/ Shaw’s Fish and Lobster, at the Bourne Rotary in Buzzards Bay also known as Belmont Circle the Common Victualler’s License, Entertainment License, COAD License and Sunday Amusement License

The Parrot Bar & Grille, 1356 Rte 28A Cataumet is requesting (2) COAD Licenses.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge approval of the Entertainment License for the purpose of (2) video games at the location of the Parrot Bar and Grille, 1356 Rte 28A, Cataumet

Whistle Stop Ice Cream Inc, Linda Perry, Owner, is requesting a Common Victualler’s License at the Monument Beach Marina Snack Bar, Monument Beach.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge approval of the request for a Common Victualler’s License by the Whistle Stop Ice Cream Inc., Linda Perry, Owner to be located at the Monument Beach Marina Snack Bar.

Wayne Beach of Howard Ave, Monument Beach is requesting the use of the grassy area at the cul de sac 57, 58, 59, and 60 Howard Ave to be held on Sunday July 14^th (rain date July 21^st) from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for a Block Party.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge approval of the cessation of traffic at 57, 58, 59, and 60 Howard Ave Monument Beach in the area of the cul de sac on July 14^th from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and if necessary because of rain July 21^st at the same hours.

There are three vacancies for Associate Members and letters of interest were received from Ronald Tocco and Timothy Sawyer.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge re-appoint Timothy Sawyer as Associate Member to the Board of Appeals.

Two vacancies remain on the Board of Appeals for Associate Members.

Letters of interest were received from John A. Ford Jr., Lee Gresh and Russell F. Tinkham Jr. requesting to be re-appointed as Constables.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Barlow the three incumbents, John A. Ford Jr., Lee Gresh and Russell F. Tinkham Jr. be re-appointed to the position of Constable.

A letter of resignation was received from Bourne Visitor Services Board committee member at large Albert Beinor. Chairman Tirrell thanked Mr. Beinor for his service to Board.

Letters of interest were received from Keith Songer and Richard Gurnon for the vacancy created by Mr. Beinor’s resignation.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge to re-appoint Michele’ Ford, Rita Pacheco, Peter Fisher and Ann Crowley to the Visitor Services Board.

Chairman Tirrell stated that Keith Songer was not able to attend tonight’s meeting due to illness.

Applicant Richard Gurnon stated his reasons why he would like to serve on this committee.

MOTION by Selectman LaFarge and SECONDED by Selectman Grady to appoint Mr. Gurnon.

Olympia A Walker submitted a letter requesting to be re-appointed as a Registrar of Voters. A letter was also received from Town Clerk, Barry Johnson, supporting Ms. Walker’s re-appointment.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Barlow to re-appoint Olympia A. Walker for a three-year term on the Registrars of Voters.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Barlow move that Selectman LaFarge be appointed as representative of this Board (of Selectmen) to the Massachusetts Military Reservation (MMR) Civil Advisory Council.

Selectman Barlow commented on Main Street Streetscape Project.

Selectman LaFarge commented on the MMR Civil Advisory Council meeting.

Chairman Tirrell presented a citation at an Eagle Scout Award ceremony. He attended Tour of Bourne hosted by Joe Carrara of the Assembly of Delegates and Mass Highway Department meeting on the Sagamore Flyover as well as Habitat of Humanity project on Shearwater Drive. He expressed congratulations to the volunteers who worked on the pathways project at the Grossman’s Property and reminded all that the Chamber of Commerce Concerts start on Thursday night.

Selectman Grady commented on Knowlton’s Junk Yard License, reports and information that was to be submitted by July 1^st and requested they be placed on the next agenda. He also spoke on the sub-committee of the Board of Selectmen regarding snowplowing of private ways and complimented Lynne Burchill, Finance Director, Town Administrator, William R. Griffin, and the financial departments on the report that was submitted to Standard and Poors.

William R. Griffin appointed Kevin Mason and Francis Morris to Community Center as custodians.

Thank you to Selectman Grady, Board of Selectmen and audience for their commendation on the report that was prepared by all of the Financial Staff submitted to Standard and Poors. He also spoke on the tour and presentation that was made by the Finance Director, Lynne Burchill and Town Administrator, William R. Griffin to Standard and Poors.

Chairman Tirrell stated that the next meeting will be held on July 15^th and some items that will appear on upcoming agendas.

There was no public comment.

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

Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.