Date
Time
Location
Tuesday
7:00
PM Bourne Veterans
Memorial
239 Main Street
Buzzards
Bay, MA 02532
1.
Call
to Order
2.
Salute
the Flag/A Moment of Silence for our Troops
3.
Approval
of Minutes
4.
Public
Comment – Non Agenda Items
5.
Correspondence
6.
7:15
p.m. Verizon – Pole Hearing
7.
John
Harding, BFDC
8.
Environmental
Readiness Center – MMR Update
9.
Open
Recessed Meeting Regarding DNR and Close
10.
Committee
to Review DNR Discussion
11.
Pocasset River Marina – Harbor Cruise Business
12.
Vacancy
on Zoning Board of Appeals
13.
Approval
and Signing of Annual Election Warrant
14.
Licenses
and Permits:
a.
American
Lung Association Autumn Escape Bike Trek
b.
5K
Road Race in Honor of Keith Songer
c.
MDA
Stride and Ride Walk-a-thon
d.
Seasonal
Renewal Licenses
e. Mitchell
R. McCulloch – True Wheel Cycles, Inc. – Waiver of Bylaw
15.
Town
Administrator’s Report
16.
Selectmen’s
Reports
17.
Adjourn
3.
Selectmen Minutes
March 14, 2006
Bourne Veterans’
Memorial Community Center
239 Main
Street
Buzzards Bay, MA
02532
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Attendance:
Thomas M. Guerino
Board of Selectmen:
Carol A. Cheli, Chairman (not present)
Galon “Skip” Barlow, Vice Chairman
Richard E. LaFarge, Clerk
Linda Zuern
W. Thomas Barlow (not
present)
Call the Meeting to Order at 7:00 P.M.
Salute the Flag/A Moment of
Silence for Our Troops
Public Comment
Joe Agrillo decided to wait until
later to speak about Agenda item 9.
Peter Fisher approached and
acknowledged the celebration of Sunshine Week.
He went on to address Chairman Cheli’s and Selectman G. Barlow’s
responses to the Recall effort that were published last week in the Upper Cape
Codder and the Bourne Enterprise. He
noted Chairman Cheli’s statement that she would not be told how to vote and
said it’s too bad that she does not practice what she preaches. Except for Selectman LaFarge the Board of
Selectmen voted to replace the Town’s representative to the Cape Cod Commission
because he did not vote as the Board wanted him to. A few weeks ago a
representative from that commission was invited to come before the Board
so that she could be instructed on how to vote on the upcoming Canalside
hearings. If not for Selectman LaFarge,
who aborted the effort, the representative would not have been able to
participate in the upcoming hearing. He
addressed the reasons why only Selectman Barlow and Chairman Cheli were
targeted for Recall for not setting policy and procedure while the senior Board
members were excluded from the Recall process.
At a meeting set up by TA Guerino to set goals and policies, both
Selectmen G. Barlow and Chairman Cheli voted to cancel or postpone that meeting
until after the upcoming town election.
The senior members, Selectmen Zuern and LaFarge voted to have the
meeting. In response to the Recall,
Selectman G. Barlow had stated that Government by intimidation is not a good
path to follow. He agreed and expressed
a desire for Selectman G. Barlow to practice what he preaches. Over the past few weeks Selectman G. Barlow
has intimidated and humiliated at least one Town employee in public forum and
another member of the public has come forward to express his family’s feelings
of fear of retaliation from previous Boards.
One town employee was suspended for three days without pay for speaking
out, and at a recent meeting when he himself spoke before the Board, he was
told to sit down and shut up or he would be arrested. There was an armed policeman at the back of the room ready to
take him away. How is this government
without intimidation? Other Town
employees have been reluctant to share public information for fear of losing
their jobs. The Sunshine Laws shall
prevail and will free up some of that information. Selectman G. Barlow’s simple plan would save the Town $150,000 to
$200,000 annually. The consultant’s
report, however, stated that there would be very little cost savings to the
town. The TA’s plan had about a $90,000
savings, which is also questionable. He
told Selectman G. Barlow that if the numbers can’t be verified, let this be
another reason for recall since he has lost the credibility necessary to make
the decisions affecting the welfare of the citizens of the town of Bourne. In closing, no individual is trying to tell
anybody how to vote. The citizens are
asking for goals and policies to be set and presented to the citizens for their
approval. He invited all citizens, and
Selectman G. Barlow and Chairman Cheli, to attend a meeting at the Cataumet
Methodist Church to discuss the recall of Chairman Cheli and Selectman G.
Barlow. Any questions would be answered
tomorrow.
Selectman LaFarge MOTIONED to accept the minutes of February 21st with changes, Selectman Zuern SECONDED, UNANIMOUS.
Selectman LaFarge MOTIONED to accept the minutes of February 28th as presented, Selectman Zuern SECONDED, UNANIMOUS.
Rick
Samuels of Verizon came forward and said they were contacted by the Town saying
an abutter noticed that the pole had already been erected and asked if it
should be removed and the Town said no, wait until the hearing.
Bill
Poitras asked if it was a replacement pole why wasn’t it put in the same place
instead of moving it down the street in front of his house? He also asked if there would be any wires on
it or is it just a guide wire? Mr.
Samuels said it was a guide pole and the reason it was moved was because the
original location was inappropriate. Mr.
Poitras is renovating his house and does not want the pole smack in front of
his house where the new driveway will be.
The new pole should be put in the old spot or another.
Mr.
Samuels said Verizon would be happy to work with Mr. Poitras in order to locate
the pole in a place more amenable with him
Selectman
LaFarge recommended a new hearing when Mr. Poitras and Verizon come to an
agreement.
Selectman LaFarge MOTIONED to table the hearing until Mr. Poitras and Verizon come to an
understanding. Selectman Zuern SECONDED, UNANIMOUS.
Mr.
Harding spoke on behalf of Bourne Financial Development Corporation. Over the
past years they’ve been trying to come up with a plan for Buzzards Bay. In conversations with the Buzzards Bay
Village Association, the Chamber of Commerce, LCP Members, Planning Board, and
the Town Planner, they agreed to get facts to make decisions. A Hearing Committee was formed consisting of
TA Guerino ex officio, Coreen Moore, Town Planner, ex officio, Mr. Lipton of
the Cape Cod Commission, Mr. Moccia from the Buzzards Bay Village Association,
Marie Oliva from the Chamber of Commerce, Chris Farrell, Chairman of the
Planning Board, Wes Ewell, a member of the LCP committee as well as the BFDC,
Sallie Riggs and himself are hoping to expand the group as needed. They have met several times over the past
few months and have come up with a proposal taken unofficially to Beacon Hill
and other people in Barnstable County.
The proposal calls for $295,000 worth of studies to be done over the
next 1.5 to 2 years. During this time
they would gather infrastructure information, density, market studies,
visioning sessions, and all the information necessary for people of this town
to make some fact-based decisions on revitalizing Buzzards Bay. Mr. Farrell, who could not attend this
meeting, sent his continued support and hoped to proceed with the study. They
are asking for the Board of Selectmen’s support in an allocation of $25,000 in
two forms. Per TA Guerino’s suggestion,
$10,000 would come from Economic Development Funding and $15,000 from the
Wastewater Project. It is understood that that money won’t be passed until the
Spring Town Meeting. The Infrastructure
Study may not start until the end of this year or the first quarter of next
year. Other information is needed.
Selectman
Zuern asked what would determine what would be built. Mr. Harding replied it would be a study based on the current
situation and basic results of the density study and other projections. Selectman Zuern asked if there would be
buildings higher than two stories? Mr.
Harding said that’s what the study would give them; the visioning sessions will
gather information from the Bourne citizens and the professional study would
illustrate what kind of mix of retail and commercial, what kind of housing and
streetscapes, etc. for options to consider. There might be a proposal for a
multistory building. In discussions
with the Planning Board, the story heights in Buzzards Bay are up for
discussion on a per-project basis.
Selectman
Zuern said that there has been some discussion of building 5 or 6 stories
high. In the report it was mentioned
that village meetings were planned to gather input on what the people of
Buzzards Bay want.
Mr.
Harding said that’s part of the whole visioning process. It’s also a question of what is financially
feasible and possible.
Selectman
Zuern expressed concern that revitalization would create other problems such as
wastewater in flood zone, so it’s hard to know where to start.
Mr. Harding
reiterated that without this study, they would never have the right information
to make decisions. They really need the
support of the Board of Selectmen
Selectman
LaFarge expressed appreciation for the study but questioned the price of
$25,000 in a cash-strapped community.
TA
Guerino said that substantial money had been taken in due to fee structure and
they planned to spend money on engineering in the next year. A $51,000 rebate for septic from the Town of
Wareham. Other money has been set aside
for engineering studies. If this is
successful at the legislature, they would be putting up $15,000 to get $100,000
worth of infrastructure study. They are
planning to spend Phase 2 $8 - $20,000 to look at the periphery of sewer needs.
Selectman
LaFarge was concerned about the Enterprise Fund. The users pay into it to maintain a system from which they derive
a benefit. They’re limited to that structure so the user funds can’t be taken
for a visioning process for the redevelopment of Buzzards Bay. It needs to be more tightly controlled.
TA
Guerino said the wastewater piece could be done if it is used specifically for
the wastewater piece. The visioning
piece would be the $10,000 it would have to be done in two separate pieces.
Selectman LaFarge said it’s one thing to expand it for the benefit of the
folks who pay for the current system, but to say let’s study wastewater – which
may end up with the recommendation that we’re at capacity so we can’t do
something else which will not have anything to do with the current system –
he’s troubled with the prospect of the DOR saying that money can’t be spent
outside the current system. Put the
ratepayers money to good use. It
didn’t square with his thinking and he asked where the other $10,000 came from.
TA Guerino
said $25,000 was set-aside in the proposed budget for economic
development. $10,000 would be utilized
for the BFDC for studies. The other
$15,000 would be used, if needed, for a grants person or to do a more
comprehensive budget.
Selectman
LaFarge said that in the proposed budget, $25,000 is available for a good
use. Without having to tap into the
Enterprise Fund, which may be allowable?
We have enough cash in the proposed budget so we don’t have to rely on
something that may be questionable. If
some funds are identified for that good purpose, he’s behind it.
Selectman
Zuern said it was her understanding that money could be used from the
Enterprise Fund for future development.
TA
Guerino said yes, but Selectman LaFarge made a good point. It should be clarified by the DOR, just to
make sure it’s a good use for the money and allowable.
Selectman
Zuern asked if a motion could be made to leave it up to the TA as to where the
money would come from. TA Guerino
responded that $25,000 should be appropriated out of the existing general fund
so long as the budget is approved.
Contingent upon a determination from the DOR, he would then ask the
Sewer Commissioners to put up the $15,000 and amend the motion here to bring it
back. This gives the Commonwealth and
all the other players involved the commitment of the town and the Board of
Selectmen, pursuant to the Budget passing, that we can move forward with this,
and that’s important.
Selectman Zuern MOTIONED to endorse the proposal and provide $25,000 in funding from the Economic
Development section of the FY07 budget to the study. Selectman LaFarge SECONDED, UNANIMOUS.
Marie Oliva of the BFDC thanked
the Board of Selectmen for their vote.
Mr. Joe Agrillo approached and
said that 45 years ago when he moved to the town they were talking about it and
maybe in another 45 years it will come to realization. The BFDC says they need
$295,000 to get a complete picture of Buzzards Bay and we’re talking about
$25,000?
Selectman LaFarge said that it’s
a cooperative effort. The County has
committed $20,000 for this. The
Commonwealth is being asked to put $250,000 in the State budget for this and
the Town’s portion would be $25,000.
There are indications of support from the State.
Mr. Agrillo asked, $250,000 from
the State, $25,000 from the Town and that’s just for a design? Selectman LaFarge replied that we’re not at
the picture stage. We’re at the stage
of defining what is appropriate and real.
Then, using that as a base, inviting the people who would actually build
and develop it to come and there would be something to present to them on why
it makes sense for them to be in Buzzards Bay.
There are lots of steps along the way.
The picture is developed and players are found along the way.
Mr. Agrillo asked if the horrible
layout of Buzzards Bay with all the islands sticking out could be exchanged for
an obstacle course? Or would we have to pay for another design?
Lynda Novak-Wadsworth, Community Outreach Manager for the Massachusetts
National Guard Environmental Readiness Center, began by saying that the
E&RC are responsible
for
ensuring compatibility between military training and environmental protection
at Camp Edwards. With realignment and
closure, Helping Hands for Hurricane Katrina and suspension of ammunition firing, it’s been a busy year at the
base. The MMR remains committed
to continuing the fulfillment of their mission and none of this could be
accomplished without the support of the community. She extended heartfelt thanks.
Mark Begley, Environmental Officer for the E&RC, brought to the attention of the National Guard recent research regarding tungsten-nylon ammunition, which was once believed unmobile. He raised the question that it could be mobile. Preliminary data detected tungsten nylon in the water at 15 parts per billion. The Guard suspended the use of tungsten-nylon ammunition on the base. Since then the military has worked closely with the regulators to address the issue. The results of the study will be out in the Fall. They will continue to work on the study and keep community leaders updated. She encouraged them to call (508) 968-5143 with any questions. The tungsten-nylon issue will be discussed at the Senior Management meeting.
Doug Karson, Community Involvement
Specialist for the Air Force, came forward.
He thanked the Board of Selectmen and the audience. For 25 years he’s been on the job and this
is the update for the AFCE program. He
referred to a map of water plumes associated with the program and focused on
LF1 plume and chemical spill 23. The
LF1 plume has been around for decades and 60 acres were capped in 1995. It
contained jeeps and drums and Jimmy Hoffa, and a liner was put over to keep the
rain out. There are 5 wells pumping at
1000 gallons a minute since 1998. It’s
treated at an on-site treatment plant.
Chemical Spill 23 is a distinct groundwater plume. Of the 5 wells operating, there were three
more added at LF1 and two extraction wells for Chemical Spill 23. The goal will be to capture enough of the
plume along the base boundary to stop the plume advancing. A final remedy for the plume will be ready
in June or July. A public hearing will
be advertised for those citizens wanting to express an opinion. There is also evidence of TCE in the
groundwater and surface water and seep testing in Squeteague produced
low-level detection. Bourne wells #2
and 5 have been tested to insure water safety, and well #6 is monitored on a
quarterly basis. So far there have been
no problem in those wells.
Additionally, a wind turbine is planned at the treatment plant that will hopefully generate $100,000 in cost savings. He noted that their 2005 annual report would go to the printer next week highlighting events of 2005.
Kristina Curley, with the Groundwater Study Program, spoke about the “other” clean-up program. Their program has several facets in Bourne. Demolition area 1 has had 175 million gallons of water treated to date. The preferred remedy is a 5-well system that will pump 960 gallons per minute through a treatment facility located in the central area of the plume. A sixth well is planned if it is shown that the contamination will reach that area. In 2002 detections of PCE were found in Monument Beach, but since then the contamination has disappeared. The area is still monitored. In 2003, perchlorate of 19 parts per billion was detected. The Monument Beach area is a specific source area and a remedial investigation report is currently out for comment and a feasibility study will determine how address this. RDX, the explosive component that has been found in a lot of the plumes has been detected as well. The other area of interest to the Bourne Citizens is the J2 north area. That plume was heading towards water supply well #2 in 2004. In 9 months they bound the plume and started remedial action. 3 extraction wells and 4 injection chambers are now in place. In 2004 they treated other areas of soil contamination. It’s the most difficult plume since it is a series of finger-like plumes coming out of several targets on the central impact area. Currently the level of contamination in that area are nowhere near as high as other areas.
Selectman Zuern commented that several
towns ceased their fireworks in that area since it caused levels of
perchlorate. She expressed interest in
the cleanup at Demolition 1. 27,000
tons of soil was removed and treated using thermal absorption. The heat separates the contaminants and the
higher heat oxidizes them. The treated
soil was added back to the area and topsoil from the Bourne Landfill was added
and trees and bushes were planted.
Selectman Zuern MOTIONED to open the hearing. Selectman
LaFarge SECONDED providing TA Guerino was correct in saying that
a posting is not necessary,
UNANIMOUS.
Selectman Zuern MOTIONED to close a public hearing.
Selectman LaFarge SECONDED. UNANIMOUS.
A
proposal to establish a committee, appointed by the TA, was proposed to study
the DNR issue. Selectman LaFarge made a
point of order and said that no one can be asked to appoint a committee. The Board of Selectmen should appoint the
committee. Selectman Zuern said the
moderator sent an e-mail saying he couldn’t set up the committee. The TA could set up a working group, but
she also suggested that the Board of Selectmen decide what committee and groups
they want to make up this committee and allow each committee or group to choose
their own representative.
Selectman
LaFarge asked what the appointed committee would do? Have they decided to have a committee? What are we trying to accomplish? TA Guerino said a committee would be established in a specific
format to further discuss options for the DNR but he would defer to Selectman
LaFarge.
Selectman
LaFarge said that the DNR is in charge of serious assets. A great many opinions have been put forth
and marinas should be treated differently from shellfishing. Marinas are not the same as
shellfishing. Someone should be
championing the causes of marinas, and someone championing the causes of
shellfishing. Who would be appropriate
to do that review? People put in a lot
of time because they are concerned. Is
this what we want to do?
Selectman
Zuern said that they shouldn’t be the ones deciding. A committee could look at the options. There are enough people on town committees to make up a
committee. Vice Chairman G. Barlow said
that at this time of year DNR will need to do what they do; marina and
shellfishing. To have someone reviewing
actions during the busy season is a hard thing to ask. The committee’s work should begin in the
fall. He acknowledged he’s the last guy to say it, but he has no problem
establishing a group, just do it in the Fall.
Mr.
Dave Foynes approached and agreed. This
is not the time of year to do anything.
He thinks it needs to be done, but the business of the summer season
needs to proceed. Some trust has been
established, but it’s more important to get everything back on track.
Selectman
LaFarge said the process should be started now, even though they wouldn’t start
working on it until the Fall. Put it to
the committees so they could be prepared to hit the ground running on Labor
Day. Form the committee over the next
few months so they can be ready to start work in the Fall.
Charlie
Miller reiterated that the Shore and Harbor committee was established to look
out for the water related issues of the town. In the past years, this has been
forgotten. Instead they write waterway regulations and the like. The Board of Selectmen should direct this
structure to the Shore and Harbor Committee.
Jim
Mulvey thought the committee should be formed immediately and that it wouldn’t
impair the work of the DNR. The
organization within the DNR needs to be looked at. Accountability needs to be assigned. Some suggestions may not have an immediate affect. The sooner the committee is formed and goes
to work, the better. He’s uncomfortable
putting it into the town meeting. Who
knows what would come out of it in the town meeting?
Vice-Chairman
G. Barlow said the committee’s scope would be to make the DNR better.
Selectman
LaFarge said that no ground rules had been established. The DNR hadn’t been given any
guidelines. What is expected of the DNR
needs to be established.
Vice-Chairman
G. Barlow agreed. The TA sets the
priorities for other departments and makes it work. The Board of Selectmen needs to establish policy, so a committee
is needed to review, but not at the beginning of the busy season.
Selectman
Zuern said that the committee members would be volunteers and that it would not
interfere with the paid DNR workers.
Selectman
LaFarge said that setting goals for any department is a work in progress. The work of the DNR is self-directed. They respond to reality. It’s to review how to better preserve the
waterways, etc.
Win
McLane spoke about the evaluation during the summer not being a big problem. Go
ahead and let the committees select their representatives, it will take a while
to get it rolling. By the Fall there
will be something to present to the Board of Selectmen. He recommended going forward.
Jim Mulvey wanted to see something established tonight: an ad hoc committee, review of the internal operations of the DNR and report back to the Board of Selectmen.
Selectman
Zuern MOTIONED to accept Jim Mulvey’s plan to establish an ad hoc committee, review the function of the DNR, all functions and
investigate possible improvements, provide specific responsibilities and
establish accountability, increase efficiency and develop a consensus from the
group to come back to the Board of Selectmen.
Selectman LaFarge asked for a
committee made up to review the town functions without regard to the DNR. The problem lies with the Board of
Selectmen. Have that committee review
those functions not pertaining to the DNR (animal control, shellfish, marina
moorings) and report back to the Board of Selectmen with recommendations.
Selectman Zuern asked if that
wasn’t what the Shore and Harbor Committee does? A committee that does that
already exists.
Selectman LaFarge said they don’t
look after stray dogs.
A lengthy deliberation on the
exact composition of the committee ensued.
Selectman Zuern MOTIONED to establish a committee consisting of 2 Shore and Harbor Committee members,
2 Shellfish Working Group members, 1 Conservation Commission member, 1 Finance
Committee member and 1 citizen at large to review functions of the DNR. Selectman LaFarge SECONDED, UNANIMOUS.
The Selectmen’s Meeting Recessed
for 10 Minutes
Peter
Moon, a 26-year Pocasset resident, has established a harbor cruise business
with a 32-foot Chesapeake cruiser named Morning Light. He does harbor cruises for Kingman on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. He needs
parking Monday through Thursday for his customers, whom he would pick up at
town docks. Would the town consider
selling one day parking permits at $5 each in packs of 10 or 20? There will be advertising through Kingman,
and the RV parks are looking for brochures to give to their campers.
Selectman
Zuern asked how it would be possible to make sure the parking tickets couldn’t
be passed on to someone else. Mr.
Weinert said the space at the Pocasset River Marina is under-utilized and Mr.
Moon could be issued daily parking permits.
He would have to stop at Monument Beach every morning to pick up
date-stamped parking tickets.
Mr. Foynes said he hoped the Board of Selectmen would work with Mr.
Moon. Mr. Agrillo agreed. Vice-Chairman G. Barlow said it needed to
stay water-related so as not to set an unclear precedent. Selectman LaFarge agreed. This service is for passengers going on the
water only, it’s not a day at the beach for people who wish to avoid paying
parking.
A
question was asked about Town liability and does the town have a fee for Mr.
Moon to operate this business? Mr.
Weinert said a fee is not levied on this type of operation. The tickets need to be marked one day only,
however.
Selectman LaFarge MOTIONED to approve the issuance of daily parking permits for the purpose of
providing parking for his customers at the Pocasset Marina parking lot at $5
per car, three spaces per trip.
Selectman Zuern SECONDED, UNANIMOUS.
Judith
Riordan would like to be made a full time member of the Board of Appeals
Selectman Zuern MOTIONED to appoint Judith Riordan a fulltime member of the Board of
Appeals. Selectman LaFarge SECONDED,
UNANIMOUS.
Mr. Abdu was thanked for his
services and an associate member will need to be advertised for.
Selectman LaFarge MOTIONED to continue the warrant next week. Selectman Zuern SECONDED, UNANIMOUS.
American
Lung Association Autumn Escape Bike Trek, Friday, September 15 through Sunday,
September 17, 2006
Selectman LaFarge MOTIONED to approve the American Lung Association Autumn Escape Bike Trek, Friday, September 15
through Sunday, September 17, 2006, with the caveat to take down all signs when the trip is over. Selectman Zuern SECONDED, UNANIMOUS.
Buzzards
Bay Village Association 5K Road Race in Honor of Keith Songer on Sunday, May
21, 2006. The MDA Stride and Ride
Walk-a-thon will have a half hour overlap with the BBVA in use of town
property. There is no confluence of the
groups and both events are acceptable.
Selectman LaFarge MOTIONED to approve both the Buzzards Bay Village Association 5K Road Race on Sunday, May 21, 2006 and the MDA Stride and Ride Walk-a-thon on Sunday,
May 21, 2006. Selectman Zuern SECONDED, UNANIMOUS.
Vice-Chairman G. Barlow stated
that he would participate in the following seasonal license issues out of
necessity.
Seasonal
Licenses: Surf’s Up, Betty Ann’s Dairy
Freeze, Whistle Stop (both locations)
Selectman LaFarge MOTIONED to approve seasonal licenses for Surf’s Up, Betty Ann’s Dairy Freeze and
Whistle Stop (both locations). Selectman Zuern SECONDED, UNANIMOUS.
Mitchell R. McCulloch – True Wheel Cycles, Inc.; Waiver of Bylaw
TA
Guerino explained that Mr. McCulloch was prevented from obtaining his business
certificate because his landlord was delinquent in taxes. The Board of Selectman can waive the bylaw
on a case-by-case basis. Selectman
LaFarge said the Board of Selectman is required by law to issue him a business
certificate. If he was looking for a
license, it would be up to the Board of Selectmen to waive the bylaw.
Selectman LaFarge MOTIONED to waive the bylaw. Selectman Zuern SECONDED, UNANIMOUS.
At the
last meeting a motion was made for the TA to come back with a proposal, but TA
Guerino asked to defer until next meeting due to the late hour.
Selectman LaFarge MOTIONED to defer for another week. Selectman Zuern SECONDED, UNANIMOUS.
TA Guerino has asked the School
Building Committee to come before the Board of Selectmen and explain the
situation. The Selectmen may need to
look at a warrant article. The whole
committee will probably come.
He distributed a spreadsheet on
the health insurance program. 6.5
million dollars was budgeted for the Town’s share of the insurance and barring
anything unforeseen, and now there is 2.3 million dollars remaining in the town
share fund. He will be receiving a
quote from Mass Inter Local Insurance to see how the town stands up.
The new fire station is ready to
be moved into and he will defer the rest of his report until the next meeting.
Selectman
LaFarge said that a 15-second delay light will now be installed at the State’s
expense on the Scenic Highway.
Selectman Zuern reminded folks of
the Spotlight on Bourne. She was part of Screening Committee to search for a
new Library Director. She missed the
first meeting so she abstained from voting.
Attended Alzheimer’s Fund Raiser in Sandwich. In regard to not divulging names, she reiterated that she would
never use their names.
Vice Chairman G. Barlow and others attended the Hoxie School and read to the kids. He went back for Green Eggs and Ham. Videos were created. Went to Board of Health meeting and attended the NIMS course at the Barnstable County Fire Academy. A luncheon is provided by the Senior Center and it’s a nice gathering for 5 or 6 dollars. Money goes to Friends of the Council.
Selectman LaFarge MOTIONED to adjourn at 10:23 PM. Selectman Zuern SECONDED, UNANIMOUS.