William R. Griffin

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 October 7, 2003 as presented.

Public Comment – Non Agenda Items – None were made.

Selectman LaFarge went over correspondence that was received.

Attorney Klebanoff’s letter regarding representation of Pocasset Mobile Park at Special Town Meeting; Brewster Board of Selectmen regarding State Land Bank Funding; Cape Cod Commission hearing notice on Adventure Isle expansion; Adelphia Cable relocation of customer service offices; National Defense Committee’s notice regarding U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing; Town Counsel memo regarding Cape American Cranberry Corp taxes paid; and Land Court decision Bedugnis vs Zoning of Appeals and Building Inspector; Wayne Covell memo regarding completion of new Community Building.

Roland Dupont, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Buzzards Bay Village Association, Inc. presented background of the Village Association, their ideas over the years to improve Main Street and what they are looking to for the future. Their reason for being here tonight is to talk about the concept and some get ideas and assistance.

David McLean, a resident of the community and a Professor of Architecture at Roger Williams College in Rhode Island was introduced. He presented information on an Architectural Design Competition and felt that it is the best way to go for the Village. He explained the advantages to having so many applicants and thought it should be announced in April in architectural journals, magazines, periodicals, etc to reach all professionals as well as schools and students. He stated that each applicant would be charged for the plans and this would cover most costs.

There are numerous competitions. A competition was held in Greenport, NY. There were requests from 800 architects around the world and 500 different proposals were received. It was a great success.

Roland Dupont stated that the Cape Cod Commission would like this project to go hand in hand with the Town’s Local Comprehensive Plan as well as the Regional Policy Plan.

David McLean went over the aspects of the Greenport project. The Competition must have very specific information, as plans will be coming from all parts of the world.

Discussion was held.

Selectman Grady stated that the town does not own much on the strip and there should be a goal for the architects to go by.

Discussion was held.

Selectman Barlow commented on the theories over the years that have been done to stimulate business in Buzzards Bay. He was in favor of having a great number of ideas and supported concept.

Selectman Tirrell commented on a stimulus and an overall plan needed for Buzzards Bay. He supported the Buzzards Bay Village Association and encouraged them to continue working on the project.

Roland Dupont stated that Mayor of Greenport, NY visited the Buzzards Bay Village Association and spoke very favorably on the competition.

Selectman Zuern applauded the efforts of the Village Association.

Discussion was held.

Comments were received from Lucia Fulco of Cataumet who felt that the town should embrace concept; Charles Miller of Monument Beach on tourism and the overall goal; James Mulvey of Buzzards Bay supported the concept but felt that major hurdles will be money and landlords; Colin Wilcox of Sagamore, a potential business owner in Buzzards Bay, felt that it was a good idea.

Martha Twombley, representing staff of the Cape Cod Commission, Liaison to Bourne on the Planning Function stated her reasons for supporting the competition and felt that it would enrich the whole town.

Town Administrator, William R. Griffin, stated that a technical amendment to the National Marine Life Center legislation to allow the 50 year lease term approved by Town Meeting. The current legislation does not refer to the term of the lease. This amendment has been suggested by House Counsel.

"An Act Authorizing the Town of Bourne to Lease Certain Conservation Land and Other Town Owned Land for a Period of Fifty Years "

Section 1. The Town of Bourne, acting by and through its Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator, may lease a parcel of land, acquired by the town for conservation, beautification, park and recreational purposes to the National Marine Life Center, for a marine rehabilitation facility and activities related thereto, along with four other Town owned parcels of land, on terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen deems to be in the best interest of the Town, for a period of fifty years. Said parcels are shown on a plan of land entitled "Proposed Lease Lines Plan of Land in Bourne, Massachusetts, Prepared for National Marine Life Center", dated January 15, 2003, which is on file in the office of the town clerk.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman LaFarge that the revised version of an act authorizing the Town Counsel of certain conservation land and other town owned land for a period of 50 years that is before you be adopted and approved by the Board of Selectmen.

Sally Riggs of the National Marine Life Center commented on the number of parcels of land and the word "Park" in the legislation.

Selectman LaFarge commented on town meeting article.

Paul Gately of the Upper Codder Newspaper commented on property location.

There were two applicants, Ms. Crossman and Ms. Flanagan for one position on the Council on Aging Board.

The Town Administrator stated that Ms. Flanagan was not able to attend tonight’s meeting.

Judith Crossman of Buzzards Bay one of the applicants stated her reasons for desiring this position.

A role call vote was taken:

Judith Crossman received votes from Chairman Tirrell, Selectmen Zuern and Barlow

Sylvia Flanagan received votes from Selectmen LaFarge and Grady.

MOTION by Selectman LaFarge and SECONDED by Selectman Grady to take a second vote to make it a unanimous vote.

Roll Call vote was taken:

Ms. Judith Crossman was voted in unanimously to the Council on Aging by the Board of Selectmen.

A letter of resignation was received from Sharon Travers-Gay as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. John Priestley, Jr., Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, requested that alternate member, Timothy Sawyer, be appointed as a full member.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern Mr. Tim Sawyer be appointed as a full time voting member to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a replacement for Sharon Travers-Gay.

There are two vacancies for alternate members on the Board of Appeals.

Letter of resignation was received from Ms. Olympia Walker from the Board of Registrars. A letter of interest was received from Martha Weschrob. Barry Johnson, Town Clerk, supports the appointment of Martha Weschrob.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern we appoint Martha H. Weschrob of 38 Thorne Road to fill out the balance of the 3 year term of Ms. Olympia Walker on the Board of Registrars.

Selectmen Grady and LaFarge had no reports.

Selectman Barlow commented on new businesses in Buzzards Bay.

Selectman Zuern spoke of the vacancies on the Cable Advisory Committee.

Selectman Tirrell commented on the retirement luncheon for Joyce Lindberg and illegally posted signs.

Discussion was held.

James Mulvey of Buzzards Bay commented on other signs.

Selectman Grady suggested that a change be made in the sign by-law. Chairman Tirrell will put on future agenda for discussion.

Town Administrator William R. Griffin advised the Board that he has appointed Robert Dawley to the position of the Manager for the Bourne Marina.

The Town has been awarded a grant of $3,952.50 for underground tank removal at the old Community Building site.

The State has granted the Board of Selectmen an extension to act on the Parrot Bar and Grille’s Keno request due to Special Town Meeting. It is scheduled to be heard on October 28^th. Abutters have been notified.

Selectman Grady requested that the Cataumet Civic Association be notified as an abutter.

The Ladies of Tahanto Association have donated a bench to be placed at the parking lot on Tahanto Road. He recommended that the Board vote to accept the gift.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern we accept the gift of the bench from the Ladies of Tahanto and further that we send them a pleasing letter thanking them for their donation.

Discussion was held.

There were three Police Officers appointed a couple of weeks ago. Two of them have declined the appointment. Chief Ford and the Town Administrator have appointed Wendy Noyes and David Ross both of Bourne to those positions. The existing Civil Service list was used and both were on the list.

James Mulvey of Buzzards Bay suggested that the new harbormaster be introduced and commented on the erosion of town property at Tahanto.

Paul Gately commented on the number of establishments that are licensed for Keno.

Bob MacGregor of Pocasset commented on the progress of the town.

MOTION by Selectman Grady and SECONDED by Selectman Barlow to post meeting for Monday October 20, 2003.

Chairman Tirrell commented on the Special Town Meeting to be held on October 20^th.

The next Selectmen’s meeting will be held on October 28^th.

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

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.