Date Time Location
Tuesday 7:00 PM Bourne Veterans Memorial
239 Main Street Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
1. Call to Order
2. Moment of Silence for our Troops
3. Salute the Flag
4. Approval of Minutes
5. Public Comment – Non Agenda Items
6. Correspondence
7. 7:15 - Liquor Hearing
a. Lobster Trap Fish Market and Restaurant
8. Licenses/Permits
9. Human Services Committee
10. Budget Discussion
11. Town Administrator’s Report
12. Other Selectmen Business
a. Statement of Support for National Guard & Reserve
b. School Building Committee Representation
13. Selectmen’s Report
14. Adjourn
Selectmen’s Minutes
April 3, 2007
Bourne Veterans’ Memorial Community Center
239 Main Street
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
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Attendance:
Thomas M. Guerino
Board of Selectmen:
Linda M. Zuern, Chairman
Stephen F. Mealy, Vice Chairman
Jamie J. Sloniecki, Clerk
Judith Conron
John J. Harrington
Call the Meeting to
Order
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M.
Moment of
Silence/Salute the Flag
Approval of Minutes
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki to approve the minutes of March 27, 2007 as submitted. VOTE 4-0-1 with one abstention from Selectman Harrington.
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Conron to approve the minutes of March 20, 2007 as submitted. UNANIMOUS VOTE.
Public Comment
Don Ward raised concerns of erosion at his property. TA Guerino noted attempts have been made,
and he will meet with DPW and Engineering to discuss further.
Peter Fisher raised concerns of the landfill taking extra
tonnage from SEMASS. This discussion
will be tabled until the Board of Health is ready to approach the board with
their recommendation.
Correspondence
Selectman Sloniecki reviewed the correspondence. All correspondence is on file in the Town Administrator’s Office for review.
Comments on Correspondence
V. Chm. Mealy requested a letter signed by the board sent to Kate Jones for her service on the Finance Committee.
Chm. Zuern’s request of more documentation from the Inspections Department relative to the new zoning bylaw will be handled by TA Guerino.
Liquor Hearing
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Mealy to support the amendment of liquor license. VOTE 5-0.
Board of Health Discussion
In summary, after the emergency meeting between the Board of Health (BOH) and the Board, the BOH will allow the landfill to increase tonnage by 500 tons per day over the existing permit under the following conditions:
a. BOH will hold a Public Hearing on April 28, 2007
b. BOH will review the tonnage expansion at the landfill on May 23, 2007
c. Tonnage will come from only the Cape Cod communities
d. SEMASS trucks will only travel south to the Otis rotary and head north to the landfill
Mr. Barlow noted reviews will take place in 21 days and 45 days regarding any issues.
Discussion held. TA Guerino noted the town would charge $2.84/ton to put towards the Host Community Fee.
V. Chm. Mealy suggested the town gradually increase the tonnage and not start at the maximum agreed amount.
Licenses/Permits
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Harrington to approve the above street names. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Mealy to support the common Victualer license. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Harrington. VOTE 5-0.
Human Services Committee
The board discussed last week changing the composition of the Human Services Committee. Members would include one from each (Police Department, Council on Aging, Bourne Housing Authority, Bourne Youth Representative), including 4 members at large.
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Harrington to approve the composition of the Human Services Committee as noted. VOTE 5-0.
Budget Discussion
Discussion needed on funding the budget. Some items are necessary for the Finance Committee to make their comments.
Town
Administrator's Report
TA Guerino discussed the Personnel Handbook and asked the
board to review for comments.
TA Guerino noted response of other communities with regard
to the Upper Cape Tech (UCT). A meeting
is planned for April 11, 2007.
The Reverse 911 is running and will not be calling private
numbers. There may be another trial run
for the Town Meeting. TA Guerino will
invite Cindy Coffin for a summary.
TA Guerino acknowledged and thanked Dr. John Harrington for
his service on the board.
Other Selectmen
Business
Selectman Conron MOVED
and SECONDED by Selectman Mealy for
John Harrington as the Board of Selectmen’s designee on the School Building
Committee. VOTE 4-0-1 with one abstention from Selectman Harrington.
Selectman Mealy MOVED
and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki
to nominate Selectman Judy Conron to attend the CCRTA meeting of April 18, 2007
as the Board of Selectmen’s designee. VOTE 5-0.
Chm. Zuern noted an e-mail from Sherry Tucker Brown stating
her resignation from the Canalside Commons Task Force.
Selectmen Reports
The Board recognized Selectman John Harrington’s service on
the board and thanked him for the opportunity.
Chm. Zuern noted the SMB meeting will be televised on
Channel 13 regarding plumes on the base and wind farms.
Chm. Zuern noted her opportunity to be interviewed by a
French student conducting a dissertation on MMR.
Chm. Zuern noted Bridgewater State College’s student Alison
Drake and how young people can be involved with local politics.
Chm. Zuern noted attending the BMS Science Fair.
Finally, Chm. Zuern encouraged everyone to exercise their
right to vote on Election Day, April 4, 2007.
Adjourn
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED
and SECONDED by Selectman Harrington
to adjourn. UNANIMOUS VOTE. Meeting
adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Groezinger, sec.