Board of
Selectmen’s Minutes
May 27, 2008
Bourne’s Veteran’s
Memorial Community Center
239 Main Street
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Thomas M. Guerino, Town Administrator
Stephen F. Mealy, Chairman
Jamie J. Sloniecki, Vice Chairman
Judith W. Conron, Clerk
John A. Ford, Jr.
Mary Meli
Meeting Called to Order
Meeting called to order at 7:05 pm.
Selectman Sloniecki nominated Stephen Mealy as Chairman.
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to close nomination for Chairman. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Conron to appoint Judy Conron as Chairman. Selectman Ford read letter of intent written by Selectman Conron which stated that she hoped the Board continues its 7 year traditional strategy for filling administrative tasks of Chairman, Vice Chair and Clerk by electing different member each year. VOTE 2-2-1 with opposing votes from J. Sloniecki and S. Mealy and one abstention from M. Meli.
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Mealy to re-appoint Stephen Mealy as Chairman. VOTE 2-2-1 with opposing votes from J. Conron and J. Ford and one abstention from M. Meli. Chm. Mealy requested M. Meli not abstain but to break the tie and Selectman Meli voted for S. Mealy. Final vote 3-2.
Selectman Sloniecki nominated Judy Conron as Vice Chairman.
Selectman Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki to close nomination for Vice-Chairman. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki to nominate Judy Conron as Vice-Chairman. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Sloniecki nominated John Ford as Clerk.
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Conron to close nomination for Clerk. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Conron to appoint John Ford as Clerk. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to approve minutes of April 29, 2008 as amended. VOTE 4-0-1 with abstention from M. Meli.
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to approve minutes of May 5, 2008 as submitted. VOTE 4-0-1 with abstention from M. Meli.
Selectman Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Conron to approve minutes of May 12, 2008 as submitted. VOTE 3-0-2 with abstentions from S. Mealy and M. Meli.
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to approve minutes of May 19, 2008 as submitted. VOTE 4-0-1 with abstention from M. Meli.
Announcements -
Upcoming public events notification
Several announcements were made of upcoming events.
Jim Mulvey discussed the Queen Sewell Pond wastewater and that the Task Force is no longer assembled. The water quality of the pond has been remediated.
Joe Agrillo inquired about obtaining beach stickers.
Charlie Miller thanked people who participated in the drive for Veteran’s Services. He also discussed monuments in town.
Selectman Ford reviewed the correspondence. All correspondence is on file in the Town Administrator’s Office.
Chm. Mealy requested TA Guerino add information to Ms. Chapman’s employee file.
TA Guerino recommends charging $40 non-resident or $60 for two weeks. He also recommended an increase from $10 to $15 for residential stickers. Lifeguards for next year will be discussed if fees are secured.
Joe Agrillo commented on obtaining proof of residence.
Charlie Miller discussed updating engineering plans and be included on capital projects list.
Mark Lovering inquired of a gate person to collect money.
Chris Farrell suggested a one-resident fee and a one non-resident fee.
Lorna MacKinnon suggested using shack for collecting parking fees. She also suggested accommodating tourists.
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Conron to adopt the recommended non-resident fee of $40 or $60 for two weeks. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Meli to adopt the recommended increase of residential beach sticker from $10 to $15. VOTE 3-2 with opposing votes from J. Ford and J. Sloniecki.
Fourth of July Fireworks Presentation by members from Local 1717, Bourne Fire/EMS Unit
Selectman Conron MOVED and SECONDED
by Selectman Sloniecki to support the Fourth of July Fireworks Presentation,
pending Department Heads routing slip.
VOTE 5-0.
School Building Committee discussion of potential of taking roads near
the new elementary school
The Committee seeks optional travel until school project is complete by the Commonwealth. A Layout and Acceptance of Private Ways Article put in Warrant for Fall Special Town Meeting was suggested. Also suggested is a right-in turn/right-out turn, as well as the delay of opening of school.
Chris Farrell (Chm. Planning Board and Planning Board representative to the School Building Committee) suggests the Town enter into negotiations with Mr. Hebb to secure temporary access until intersection is complete on Scenic Highway.
Developer Brian Hebb asked to meet with the Board for a temporary solution.
Developer and residents (Suzanne Hebb, Joshua Curran who provided copies of scope of work and work schedule, Sari Nugent, Shauna McKenzie, Janine Reagan, Patrice Genchauskas, Jim Mulvey and Joe Agrillo got up to speak) want open communications.
School Building Committee suggested they meet with Mr. Hebb, Atty. Troy, Superintendent Edmond LaFleur, Atty. O’Connor and TA Guerino and come before the Board as soon as possible.
Other Selectmen Business
a. Summer Schedule –
lighter schedule
b. Workshop Schedule – Chm. Mealy will put forth a proposal.
c. Goals session schedule – TA Guerino will research a facilitator one-day option
d. Board member appointment to the Senior Management Board (SMB)
TA Guerino will research latitude on who can represent the Board. Rotating
Board members was a suggestion. Chm. Mealy will try to attend meeting on
May 28, 2008.
e. Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station
Selectman Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to accept agreement as approved per Town Counsel for the Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station. VOTE 5-0.
Selectmen’s Report
Selectman Sloniecki commented on the Access Road. He also wanted to recognize the DPW on Main Street. The landfill is open 7 days a week.
Selectman Meli thanked the Board for welcoming her as a board member.
Selectman Ford attended the Volunteer Appreciation Day on May 21, 2008. He cannot attend the Library Trustees meeting and TA Guerino will notify Library Director.
Selectman Mealy thanked Linda Zuern on behalf of the Board for her services to the town.
TA Guerino noted receiving the FY08 Audit and will distribute copies to the Board.
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm. UNANIMOUS VOTE.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa A. Groezinger, sec.