Selectmen’s Minutes
September 11, 2007
Bourne Veterans’ Memorial Community Center
239 Main Street
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
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Attendance:
Thomas M. Guerino
Board of Selectmen
Stephen F. Mealy, Chairman
Jamie J. Sloniecki, Vice Chairman
Judith Conron, Clerk
Linda M. Zuern
John A. Ford, Jr.
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 Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve Minutes of August 21, 2007 as amended. VOTE 5-0.
September 14, 2007 at Yarmouth Town Hall – Biodiesel
September 19, 2007 Mass. Selectmen’s Meeting – Regional Dinner
September 26, 2007 at the Radisson hotel – Impact Fees
September 12, 2007 - Spotlight on Bourne – Organic Farming
September 15, 2007 - Briggs McDermott – Fair
September 17, 2007 - LCP amendments
September 21, 2007 - Scallop Festival
Landfill will be closed on Tuesdays for residential business.
Wesley Ewell – as a member of LCP, requesting support from the board regarding the LCP plan to be certified before coming to Town Meeting, and disband upon Town Meeting approval.
Mr. Ewell noted mostly wording changes to give more emphasis for need of encouraging growth - particularly Buzzards Bay (and to discourage growth along highways). The LCP will present in an article at Town Meeting in the Fall.
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki the Town Administrator write a letter to the Cape Cod Commission on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, expressing their approval of the Local Comprehensive Plan certification. VOTE 5-0.
Ron Matheson – concerns of the visual appearance in Buzzards Bay. (Penner’s Place Restaurant and the unregistered vehicles for the Scallop Festival parking.
Discussion held.
TA Guerino will address by placing an ad in the paper and on town website, as well as a Public Service Announcement (PSA) on a local radio station for action before the Scallop Festival to contact property owners, issue stickers to start process of removing abandoned vehicles on property behind Main Street.
Additionally, Sgt. Silvestro, Chief Baldwin, Life Safety personnel and TA Guerino held discussion on identifying priority areas regarding life safety. The dumpster area is another issue.
Edward LaFleur – Superintendent. The major change is less square footage from the original plan (115,000 sq. ft. to 68,200 sq. ft.).
The building is designed for future growth. (See E. LaFleur Memo dated 9/11/07 to the BOS – attached).
Land swap necessary for emergency access from elementary school .77 acres would be necessary to be taken from open space. Discussion with Coreen Moore, it was suggested that what might be most beneficial would be to swap land increase the easement between the housing on High Ridge Road and the 122 acre site from the existing 20’ that currently exists to 45’. This would increase the wildlife corridor in an area where there is a strong possibility in the future of further development of the remaining land in the 122-acre parcel.
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED Selectman Ford to accept proposal for land swap as recommended by School Building Committee and bring to the Conservation Commission and bring to adoption. VOTE 5-0.
Licenses/Permits:
To determine if employee violated certain provisions of the Liquor Control Act and/or rules and regulations of the local licensing board.
Chm. Mealy swore in both parties Kenneth Hatch, Manager and Michael Hallam former Manager as Chief Baldwin and Richard Tavares.
Chief Baldwin recommended a stern warning with a stronger penalty if another violation occurs. He also noted no previous violations have occurred.
Selectman Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Conron to accept Police Chief Baldwin’s recommendation of a stern warning and include a warning letter in the file. VOTE 5-0.
To determine whether employee Amy Cierri violated certain provisions of the Liquor Control Act and/or rules and regulations of the local licensing board.
Chm. Mealy swore in Police Chief Earl Baldwin and Lt. Richard Tavares as well as Andrew Murphy, Manager.
Chief Baldwin recommended a suspension of liquor license of five (5) days. A previous violation occurred in May 2007.
Selectman Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to suspend the liquor license of Canal Café for three (3) days with the condition to train personnel, including owner and new manager, to be certified within ninety (90) days and also new manager attend meetings with the town. Dates effective October 22, 23 and 24, 2007. VOTE 4-1 with opposing vote from Selectman Sloniecki.
Recessed reconvened meeting from August 21, 2007. Redcap Corps LLC/Dean R. Athanas requests a Public Livery License. Planning Board and Building Inspector recommendations of license being limited to one vehicle.
TA Guerino noted routing slip completed and Police Dept & Bldg. Inspector’s comments of being limited to one vehicle and vehicle inspection.
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Conron to approve the Livery License under the Police Department and Fire no hazardous storage. VOTE 5-0.
Revised August 29, 2007. Barbara Trocchi (NSTAR) noted abutter Mr. Murphy will sign easement.
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve the installation of new pole as amended per August 29, 2007. VOTE 5-0.
Ms. Trocchi submitted revised grants for the Board of Selectmen’s signatures to TA Guerino.
Abutter Mr. William Ribich requested the Board to have electric company grind out stump on their property. He also noted a push pull pole would obstruct visibility.
Chm. Mealy inquired about the reimbursement process and was that is handled through the Claims Department. Barbara Trocchi (NSTAR) supplied Mr. Ribich a phone number.
Abutter Andrew Campbell agreed with Mr. Ribich about the obstruction and a larger pole would handle the situation.
Selectman Conron suggested NSTAR speak with abutters in the future, as they know the areas in question.
Chm. Mealy suggested Ms. Trocchi (NSTAR) come back and to address the board with an alternative. He also requested addressing Mr. Ribich’s needs.
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to Continue Hearing for an alternative solution and in cooperation to the abutters to October 9, 2007 at 7:30 pm. VOTE 5-0.
TA Guerino noted a primer on Conservation Restrictions and the Board became aware of a Conservation Policy dated back in the early 1990s. Existing policy was recently reviewed by Board of Assessors, Conservation and the Planning Board and has been updated. Documentation was sent to the Board for review and at this time, is considered a Step Policy.
TA Guerino further stated that the Board will review and bring forward to the next meeting for comment. At that point, any amendments would be adjusted by the Town staff, and would come back to the Board at a later meeting date for adoption by the Board.
Discussion held on Federal Taxes Exemption.
Page B4 – last 2 sentences “every effort to promote …” Selectman Zuern raised issue of wording.
“Public access option prohibitions or allow uses” in place of “private public access” on the last page by Selectman Zuern – need further clarification.
Selectman Sloniecki, on the same page, suggested include ALL automotive vehicles. He also commented on obtaining pesticide clarification.
Charlie Miller requested that TA Guerino put documentation on the town website.
TA Guerino noted town Assessor’s Office assessments are at full fair market value for the record.
TA Guerino will take back the Conservation Restriction paperwork back to the writers and request written format and/or appear in front of the Board.
Chm. Mealy also suggested obtaining a written application for the Board to review.
Paul Bushueff asked the Board to consider allowing contributions that are deductibles for Open Space. He also had other comments which he will e-mail to TA Guerino.
Selectman Conron requested Conservation Commission comments on September 18, 2007 for the next Selectmen’s meeting.
Chm. Meeting requested a five (5) minute recess.
TA Guerino noted Defer Financial Review to the next meeting.
Selectman Conron noted appointed 2 for 3 yrs, 2 for 2yrs, and 1 for 1 year appointments.
Selectman Conron noted voting for three members tonight and vote for the other two openings at a later date. TA Guerino will contact the two other parties to see if they are still interested in serving on the Bylaw Committee.
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to appoint Marilyn Morris for a three (3) year term; Cindy Coffin for a two (2) year term and Chris Farrell for a one (1) year term on the Bylaw Committee. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki to appoint one (1) alternate member for a one (1) year term. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki to re-appoint Vincent E. Corsano and John Priestly, Jr., both for one (1) year terms on the Designer Selection Committee. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Zuern MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki to re-appoint John Pribilla, Carole Kibner, Jack Elwood and Mike Leitzel, all for one (1) year terms to the Local Emergency Planning Committee. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki to appoint Mike Leitzel for a one (1) year term; Jack McDonald to a three (3) year term; Coreen Moore for a one (1) year term; Brendan Mullaney for a one (1) year term on the Open Space Committee. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki to appoint Roger Maiolini and George Sala, both for three (3) year terms on the Recreation Committee. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Zuern at this time noted Brendan Mullaney expressed interest in serving on the Buzzards Bay Action Committee.
Selectman Zuern also noted George Sala expressed interest to be re-appointed to the LEPC. TA Guerino will look into to make sure Mr. Sala has not already been appointed by the Board on this committee.
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki to re-appoint Meredith Chase for a three (3) year term on the Recycling Committee. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki to re-appoint George Tribou, Mike Leitzel, William Locke, John Harding, Michael Brady, Mark Tirrell and TA Guerino, all for one (1) year terms to the Sewer Advisory Committee. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki to appoint Kathleen Stubstad and Felicia Jones, both for one (1) year terms to the Special Works Opportunity program. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki to appoint Robert Schofield and Rickie Tellier, both for one (1) year terms to the Street & Traffic Lighting Committee. VOTE 5-0.
TA Guerino noted upon a permanent Fire Chief and Police Chief, they will also be appointed to this committee.
TA Guerino raised issue of Bill Grant’s interest as Finance Committee advisor to the Task Force. TA Guerino noted discussion at a future date.
Selectman Zuern MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki for all assignments on committees to include names, years of service and attendance. VOTE 5-0.
TA Guerino will comply with request.
Chm. Mealy thanked volunteers for their assistance to the town.
Selectman Conron reviewed the correspondence. All correspondence is one file in the Town Administrator’s Office for review.
Comments on
Correspondence
TA Guerino noted all information regarding cable TV has been forwarded to cable TV company.
TA Guerino discussed the request for nomination of Bourne Representative to the Barnstable County Resources. He asked the Board if willing to consider Elizabeth Reedy’s appointment to continue on board. Selectmen recommend appointment. TA Guerino will speak with Mr. Mark Zielinski.
Town Administrator’s
Report
TA Guerino will schedule the regular weekly meetings and distribute to the Board.
Selectman Sloniecki suggested choosing a day for workshops or address on a week-to-week basis.
Other Selectmen’s
Business
Selectman Zuern MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki for the Town Administrator to organize information for appointments to include, name, term of office and attendance records.
VOTE 5-0.
Selectmen’s Report
Selectman Conron requested future workshops submitted to TA Guerino. (Goals implementation; Charter Review; TA Evaluation and Schedule to implement evaluation; Financial workshop and set priorities.)
Selectman Conron requested a future meeting on the Coalition for Buzzards Bay documents.
Selectman Zuern noted attending the Monument Beach Pig Roast.
Selectman Sloniecki expressed concern of a liquor distributor noted on liquor license.
Selectman Ford thanked the public for the $1.5M override voted on October 12, 2006.
Adjourn
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to adjourn. VOTE 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Groezinger, sec.