Board of
Selectmen’s Minutes
April 15, 2008
Bourne’s Veteran’s
Memorial Community Center
239 Main Street
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Thomas M. Guerino, Town Administrator
Stephen F. Mealy, Chairman (excused)
Jamie J. Sloniecki, Vice Chairman
Judith W. Conron, Clerk (excused)
Linda M. Zuern
John A. Ford, Jr.
Meeting Called to Order
Meeting reconvened in Open Session at 7:10 pm.
Minutes will be deferred until there is a full Board.
None at this time.
Selectman Sloniecki reviewed the correspondence. All correspondence is on file in the Town Administrator’s Office.
Last week’s correspondence - TA Guerino noted the town paid for some of the pipe line replacement at Tobey Island, therefore the town has now met it’s obligation for any reimbursement.
TA Guerino commented on the Fire Study and a preliminary meeting will be held on April 16, 2008.
April 11, 2008 correspondence - Q – Selectman Ford asked correspondence not signed be so noted on the correspondence list.
Selectman Ford stated he would attend the Municipal Licensing Group holding meeting on May 6, 2008.
Alternative Energy Committee (certificate of vote on new
name and charge)
Deferred to next week.
Brendan R. MacGregor – Life Scout – Picture Lake Project
$3,155 currently has currently been raised, of which an additional $1,495 is still needed. Volunteers for raking, installing plants and many other landscaping jobs are needed for Sat. May 10, 2008 and Sat. June 7, 2008. Call (508) 563-9752 for further information.
TA Guerino noted for the record the Board should commend Brendan MacGregor for his work.
Selectman Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve One Day Liquor License for Sagamore Beach Colony Club for Comedy Night Annual Fundraiser for club members only (per Board of Health) on August 2, 2008 from 6:00 pm – 12:00 midnight. VOTE 3-0.
Selectman Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman
Zuern to approve Charity Bike Ride for the Dick Melloni Youth Foundation on
September 14, 2008 at 8:40 am – 12:40 pm.
VOTE 3-0.
Selectman Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve Food License for Lazy Sundaes Ice Cream in Cataumet (formerly Lazy Sundaes Ice Cream & Smoothies) per Board of Health and Fire Department both requesting inspection prior to opening. VOTE 3-0.
Selectman Zuern MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to approve temporary easement off Ernest Valeri Road to allow all utility companies to work for school related work. VOTE 3-0. TA Guerino noted this will appear in either in the Fall Town Meeting or next Town Meeting for finalization.
Selectman Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve second vehicle for the Bourne Taxi Company for a Chevrolet Caprice wagon per Planning Board/Building Inspector (no more than two vehicles on property); Board of Health (no licensing or inspections needed by BOH); Police Department (will meet with Sgt. Farrell for inspection of vehicle); and Fire Department (no repairs on site). VOTE 3-0.
Other Selectmen Business
a. Sign Warrant
for Special & Annual Town Meeting
Selectman Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to sign Warrant for Special Town Meeting Warrant and Annual Town Meeting on May 5, 2008. VOTE 3-0.
Selectmen’s Report
Selectman Zuern and Selectman Ford both attended dress rehearsal for the MMA Academy. Selectman Zuern also attended the Beauty and the Beast performance as well as the Council on Aging fundraiser.
Selectman Sloniecki will attend the fundraiser for youth basketball. He also noted the Baseball Parade will be on April 26, 2008 at 10:00 am.
Discussion on the Noise Bylaw public hearing next Tuesday.
J. Mulvey commented on unsigned letter re: Buzzards Bay Water District and wages of employees. He also stated that the Water Districts have no financial ties to the town.
Adjourn
Selectman Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm. UNANIMOUS VOTE.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa A. Groezinger, sec.