Board of Selectmen’s
Minutes
January 29, 2008
Bourne’s Veteran’s
Memorial Community Center
239 Main Street
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
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Attendance:
Stephen
F. Mealy, Chairman (excused)
Jamie
J. Sloniecki, Vice-Chairman
Judith
W. Conron, Clerk
John
A. Ford, Jr.
Linda
M. Zuern
Selectman
Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to adjourn Executive
Session at 6:51 pm and to resume regular meeting at 7:00 pm. Roll call – UNANIMOUS VOTE.
Meeting
Called to Order
Meeting
called to order at 7:00 pm.
Moment
of Silence/Salute the Flag
Approval
of Minutes
Selectman
Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve minutes
of January 22, 2008 as submitted. VOTE
4-0.
Announcements
Several
announcements were made of upcoming events.
Public
Comment – Non-Agenda Items
Town
Clerk Barry Johnson reminded everyone of presidential primary election on Feb.
5, 2008. He also requested Selectmen’s
adoption of Election Workers List (workers, officers and clerks).
Selectman
Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Conron to by- pass policy
for emergency re: election workers list, including policy of a one-week
wait. VOTE 4-0.
Selectman
Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Conron to adopt Election
Workers List of FY08 for next week’s election expiring June 30, 2008. VOTE
4-0.
Correspondence
Selectman
Conron reviewed the correspondence. All
correspondence is on file in the Town Administrator’s Office.
Selectman
Zuern commented on the MMA Action Bulletin re: Gov. Patrick release of 2009
budget proposal.
TA
Guerino added Bourne’s share is $124,000 more than last year. He concurs with the MMA and asks Selectmen
for permission to draft letter opposing this local aid Distribution Formula and
not be conditioned on other proposed legislative initiatives.
Licenses/Permits/Appointments:
Selectman
Sloniecki opened hearing at 7:15 pm for D&JV Pizzeria, Inc. and read into
record applicant’s request.
a. D&JV Pizzeria, Inc. – Year Round Beer & Wine License
Selectman
Zuern MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Conron to approve
application for Year Round Beer & Wine License for D&JV Pizzeria, Inc.
d/b/a Peppino’s Pizzeria pursuant to comments by Board of Health (application
submitted and payment for license on 1/24/08, need pre-opening inspection); and
Fire Department (must have hood system, extinguishers, exit signs and emergency
lighting inspected), including the condition of Joseph Viscariello (Manager)
taking TIPS course. VOTE 4-0.
b. Road Name Approval – Housing Assistance Corp.
Selectman
Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Conron to approve Housing
Assistance Corp’s request for residences at Canal Bluffs at Otis Park Drive for
road name approval: Harmony Hill Road
(from Otis Park); and Highmeadow Circle (back loop). VOTE 4-0.
Bourne
Housing Opportunity Partnership (B-HOPP
Program)
TA
Guerino noted minor typographical errors and missing page, and if approved
tonight, asking V. Chm. Sloniecki to sign clean copy tomorrow.
Sue
Ross noted subsidizing affordable housing.
CPA funds granted at Town Meeting allowed Bourne Housing to create a
program achieving partnership between DHCD and USDA (receiving up to $2.5M in
partnership). She also noted this was
in part due to efforts of Housing Specialist.
Jim
Mulvey commented on downside of B-HOPP Program.
Selectman
Conron MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve and adopt
Bourne Housing Opportunity Partnership Program (B-HOPP Program). VOTE 4-0.
Department
Budget Review
Recreation
– budget slightly higher than last year due to reinstated maintenance position
(all town-controlled fields/playgrounds) to bring to a level to sustain without
further deterioration. TA’s Proposed
Budget $105,203.
Sewer
– budget level funded, except for payment to Wareham. TA’s Proposed Budget $722,734.00.
DPW
– budget level increased slightly due to fuel, electrical and parts
(metal). TA Guerino noted to recognize
diversion of personnel (ex: ex-flow pipe near Mashnee). TA’s Proposed budget $1,749,645.00.
Police
– budget level funded; overtime is down based on FY07 and level funded with
FY08. TA’s Proposed budget $3,464,479.00.
COA
– budget level funded. TA’s Proposed
budget $313,652.00.
Town
Hall Maintenance – budget level funded; natural gas is down due to installation
of two smaller boilers. TA’s Proposed
budget $120,722.00.
Selectman
Zuern commented on keeping track of money saved re: new boilers.
Inspection
– budget increased due to part-time to full-time position for Electrical
Inspector, subsequently saving money.
Building, electrical and plumbing fees subsidize total budget. Zoning Bylaws should be a priority for
enforcement. TA proposed budget
$213,618.00.
Other
Selectmen Business
Selectman
Conron noted in process of completion of the Town Administrator’s Evaluation
finalizing and will e-mail copies for next week’s meeting.
Selectman
Zuern requested Town Representatives to report back to the Board of Selectmen
and will be put on a future agenda.
Town
Administrator’s Report
TA
Guerino noted discussion at last night’s FinCom meeting re: budgetary
issues. Budget presentation will be
given next week.
TA
Guerino noted Selectman Conron will attend the UCT meeting on behalf of the
Board.
Selectmen’s
Report
Selectman
Zuern attended Canal Region Chamber of Commerce breakfast and the ISWM Working
Group meeting and submitted report by Skip Barlow.
Selectman
Conron attended Canal Region Chamber of Commerce breakfast, the ISWM Working
Group meeting and the Finance Committee meeting. She also noted working on Town Administrator’s Evaluation.
Selectman
Ford attended Capital Outlay meeting and Human Resource Committee meeting. He also attended the ISWM Working Group and
the Finance Committee meeting.
Selectman
Sloniecki made note of next week’s meetings before the regular Selectmen
meeting.
Adjourn
Selectman
Ford MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 pm. UNANIMOUS
VOTE.
Respectfully
submitted,
Lisa
Groezinger, sec.