Selectmen’s Minutes

December 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 (absent)

Jamie J. Sloniecki, Vice Chairman

Judith Conron, Clerk

Linda M. Zuern

John A. Ford, Jr.

 

Call to Order

Meeting back in session at 7:15 pm.

 

Approval of Minutes

Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to approve and encumber Executive Session minutes November 27, 2007.  VOTE 4-0.

 

Selectman Zuern MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Conron to approve and encumber Executive Session minutes December 4, 2007.  VOTE 4-0.

 

Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern minutes of December 4, 2007 as submitted VOTE 4-0.

 

Announcements

Several announcements were made of upcoming events.

 

Public Comment – Non-Agenda Items

None at this time.

 

Correspondence

Selectman Conron reviewed the correspondence.  All correspondence is on file in the Town Administrator’s Office.

 

Flood Plan Study Report – Coreen Moore

A grant funded Flood Plain Analysis has performed a Flood Zone Mitigation Study in the Village of Buzzards Bay (Main Street).  Amendment to contract noted the design of a matrix.  Presentation of said Analysis will be available early January 2008.  Consultants visited sights, looked at various variables, made recommendation to design and fund resources to help developers/owners to rehab.  Full report will be helpful for the rehabilitation in downtown Buzzards Bay.  Plan is available for public in her office at this time.

 

Open Space Update

Open Space Plan Update is required by the State every five years.  The purpose is to review and update the original plan and update inventories.  This Plan is used as a tool to make informed decisions of growth for the Town of Bourne.

 

After discussions, it was suggested Coreen Moore and Town Administrator implement goals.  Coreen Moore suggested TA Guerino attend Department Head meetings to monitor what is being implemented in Open Space Plan and Recreation.

 

Selectman Conron suggested Open Space Committee meet quarterly to implement plan. 

 

Coreen Moore added once or twice a year to review for updates on what has been done.

TA Guerino suggested coordination through Selectmen/Administrator as delegated to the Town Planner.  As far as reports, through the Town Administrator and Department Heads.  Written response back to the committee. 

 

Selectman Zuern inquired if Town Planner can designate person to do work, instead of a number of committees.  TA Guerino and Coreen Moore will review report and discuss further at a later date. 

 

Selectman Conron requested discussion of monitoring agent for the Local Comprehensive Plan on a future agenda.

 

Recreation – Krissane Caron

Many goals add value to the community.  It was requested the Recreation Committee be taken off action items and follow staff within different departments.

 

Recreation Committee noted plans will have to come back to the Departments and ultimately the Town Administrator.

 

Ginny Anderson (Open Space Committee) suggested approving Action Plan and figure out how to get done.

 

Selectman Conron suggested putting Open Space and Recreation on TA Guerino’s Evaluation Plan.

 

Selectman Zuern MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Conron to endorse the Plan and have Coreen Moore send letter of endorsement to Melissa Cryan at the Division of Conservation Services (Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs).   VOTE 4-0.

Construction of a temporary ice rink at the Buzzards Bay Park

Earl Baldwin as President of Bourne Youth Committee submitted proposal of NiceRink for Buzzards Bay Park Outdoor Rink.  Total package cost is $6,429.07.  BYC will hold fundraiser and Town take steps deem necessary to construct rink.

 

TA Guerino noted the town being able to contribute $1,000.  He also added project is covered under the town’s liability insurance, as no direct supervision being a recreational area.

 

Krissane Caron noted rink being open to the public, but for Recreational purposes only.  Lights were suggested and hours of operation would be in accordance with Town by-laws.

 

Anyone interested can make checks payable to the Bourne Youth Council c/o Chief Baldwin 175 Main Street Buzzards Bay. 

 

Selectman Ford suggested contacting the Rotary and Lions Clubs.

Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to approve Buzzards Bay Park Outdoor Skating Rink.  VOTE 4-0.

 

Human Services Committee Appointments

Selectman Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Conron to appoint Lorna Ibbitson (one-year term), Richard Tavares (two-year term), Barbara Thurston (three-year term), Sandra Vickery (three-year) to the Human Services Committee.  VOTE 4-0.

 

Selectmen Sloniecki noted ‘School Representative’ added onto documents as list members who make up the committee.

 

Licenses and Permits:

 

  1. D & VJ Pizzeria – Common Victualer (formerly Anthony’s)

Selectman Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve common victualer license for D & VJ Pizzeria under condition of certified license by Town Clerk and inspected by Board of Health and Fire Department.  VOTE 4-0.

 

  1. 2008 Renewals

                                                              i.      Common Victualer

Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to approve the renewal of Common Victualer [Food] licenses:  American Lobster Mart, Aptuxcet Post #5988, Atlantic Beach Pizza Inc., Beach Plum Bakery, The Brookside Club, Buzzards Bay Eagles, Buzzards Bay House of Pizza, Cape Boulevard, Capeside Diner, Corner Café, Courtyard Restaurant, The Daily Brew, Dunkin Donuts (Main Street), Dunkin Donuts (MacArthur Blvd.), Dunkin Donuts (Clay Pond Road), Dunkin Donuts (Meeting House Lane), Effie’s, Flip Flops Café & Gifts, Friendly Ice Cream Corp., Ginny’s Restaurant, Golden Place Restaurant, Graziella’s Pizza & Seafood, Hacienda, Hollyberry’s, International House of Pancakes, Krua Thai, Leo’s Seafood Restaurant Inc., Lost Dog Canal Café, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, McDonald’s Corp. (Meetinghouse Lane), McDonald’s (MacArthur Boulevard), Mezza Luna Restaurant Inc., Monument Beach Sportman’s Club Inc., Nick’s Pizza, Otis Fish and Game Club Inc., The Parrot Bar & Grille, Pizza by Evan, Pocasset Deli, Pocasset Golf Club Inc. Port O’Call Inc., Prime Time House of Pizza, Sam’s Snack Bar, Sandy’s Restaurant, Skiane’s Ice Cream, Slap Happy’s Grille & Bar Inc., Stir Crazy Restaurant, Subway, Subway Sandwiches, Sunny Side Café, Trading Post Lounge, Trowbridge Tavern & Ale House, Utterly Delightful, Wayho Grill Inc., Wayho Restaurant and the Weary Travelers Club Inc. with condition of American Lobster Mart subject to the Fire Chief and Building Inspector approval.  VOTE 4-0.

 

Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to approve renewal of the Innholders License of Beachmoor.  VOTE 4-0.

 

Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to approve renewal of the Lodging licenses:  Canalside Bed & Breakfast and Noah’s Ark.  VOTE 4-0.

 

 

                                                            ii.      Entertainment

 

Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve renewal of Weekday Amusement Licenses:  Aptucxet Post #5988, Beachmoor, The Brookside Club, Buzzards Bay Eagles, Cape Boulevard, Courtyard Restaurant, The Daily Brew, Lost Dog Canal Café, Monument Sportsman’s Club Inc., The Parrott Bar & Grill, Pocasset Golf Club Inc., Port O’Cal Inc., Sandy’s Restaurant, Slap Happy’s Grill & Bar Inc., Trading Post Lounge, Inc., Trowbridge Tavern & Ale House, Weary Travelers Club Inc.and Whaleback Restaurant with condition of Cape Boulevard and Port O’Call approval is subject to the Fire Chief and Building Inspector approval.  VOTE 4-0.

 

Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve renewal of Sunday Amusement Licenses:  Aptucxet Post #5988, Beachmoor, Best Western, The Brookside Club, Buzzards Bay Eagles, Cape Boulevard, Flip Flops Café & Gifts, J&S Vending Inc., Lost Dog Canal Café, Monument Beach Sportsman’s Club Inc., The Parrot Bar & Grille, Pocasset Golf Club, Inc., Port O’Call, Ryan Family Amusement, Sandy’s Restaurant, Slap Happy’s Grille & Bar Inc., Trading Post Lounge Inc., Trowbridge Tavern & Ale House and Weary Traveler’s Club Inc. with condition of Cape Boulevard and Port O’Call approval is subject to the Fire Chief and Building Inspector approval.  VOTE 4-0.

 

Selectman Zuern MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to approve renewal of General Amusement Licenses of J&S Amusement Inc. and Ryan Family Amusement.  VOTE 4-0.

 

Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve renewal of Coin Operated Amusement Devices: Aptucxet Post #5988, Best Western, Buzzards Bay Eagles, Cape Boulevard, Courtyard Restaurant, J&S Vending Inc., Lost Dog Canal Café, The Parrott Bar & Grille, Port O’Call, Ryan Family Amusement, Sandy’s Restaurant, Slap Happy’s Grille & Bar Inc., Trading Post Lounge Inc., Wearing Travelers Club Inc. and Whaleback Restaurant with condition of  Cape Boulevard and Port O’Call approval is subject to the Fire Chief and Building Inspector approval.  VOTE 4-0.

 

                                                          iii.      Auto Dealers and Junk Yard

 

Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve renewal of Class I Auto Dealers Licenses:  Battles Buick Pontiac GMC, Bobcat of Cape Cod Inc., Cape Cod Harley-Davidson/GZ Riders Inc., Falmouth Toyota Inc., Kia at Sports Auto World, New England RV & Marine Inc., Atlantic Subaru and Showcase Nissan Inc..  VOTE 4-0.

 

Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approval renewal of Class II Auto Dealers Licenses: AFN Motors Inc., Battles Used Cars & Trucks, Bay Motors, Bayview Auto Sales, Buzzards Bay Garage, Canal Auto Center Inc., Cataument Auto Sales Inc., Coastal Motors and Equipment, Diamond Motors, Falmouth Motorcar Inc., Fonzies Specialty Auto’s, Irontraders, JD Wholesale, Kent Auto, Michael DePace Inc., Sagamore Car Wash & Detail Center, Southeast Truck Center Inc., Towers Used Cars with condition of Sagamore Car Wash & Detail Center approval pending confirmation of bond.  VOTE 4-0.

 

Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to approve Class III Auto Dealers Licenses and Junk Yard License of Knowlton’s Garage Inc.  VOTE 4-0.

 

Courtyard Restaurant

Two neighboring residents (Kevin Muckley and Peter Mack) object the Entertainment Licenses – Weekday and Sunday, which allows Courtyard Restaurant to play music until 1am (indoors and outdoors).  Resident Kevin Muckley noted meeting with TA Guerino and the outcome of said meeting was resident(s) meet with license holders in January to come to an agreement.  He is asking the Board if any restrictions can be put on said licenses.  License holder noted her objection of any restriction.

 

The consent of the Board was to post hearing re: Courtyard Restaurant and at that time determine restriction conditions, unless an agreement has been made between resident(s) and license holder prior.

 

Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONED by Selectman Zuern approve Entertainment License – Weekday related to the Courtyard Restaurant with exception of Sunday.  The Baord will hold Public Hearing on February 5, 2008 re: outdoor music.  VOTE 4-0.

 

Town Administrator’s Report

TA Guerino meet with Department Heads next week re: Budget.  Major departments submitted additional 2.25% reduction in their request in TA Guerino’s recommendation. 

 

TA Guerino is requesting Selectman’s Direction on Public Safety re: budget. 

 

Other Selectmen’s Business

Selectman Conron requested e-mails from Town Office to Chairmen of different committees re: Outstanding Public Citizens Award form.  She also requested form put on website.  Selectman Zuern suggested sending to the Civic Associations.

 

Selectmen’s Report

Selectman Ford attended presentation of County Health Agent.

 

Selectman Conron attended Cape Cod Canal Regional Christmas Event.  She also attended the Saints and Singers Chorus, as well as the Cape Cod and Selectmen’s Christmas Dinner.

 

Selectman Zuern attended the County Health Agent presentation and several Christmas activities.  She also attended the Cape Cod Crossing Open House.  She noted there is no light on yet at Monument Beach.  She further commented on the litter plastic bags are creating.

 

Selectman Sloniecki commented on the incident at the High School, and noted being treated as a bomb threat.   TA Guerino noted Superintendent in contact with his office regarding said incident.  

 

Adjourn

Selectmen Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to adjourn.  Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm by UNANIMOUS VOTE.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Lisa Groezinger, sec.