Selectmen’s Minutes
January 8, 2008
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 W. Conron, Clerk
Linda M. Zuern
John A. Ford, Jr.
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm
Selectman Zuern MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki to approve minutes of December 18, 2007 as amended. VOTE 4-0-1 with one abstention from S. Mealy.
Announcements
Several announcements were made of upcoming events.
Public Comment – Non-Agenda Items
No comment at this time.
Correspondence
Selectman Conron reviewed the correspondence. All correspondence is on file in the Town Administrator’s Office.
TA Guerino commented on a Sewer bill received from the Town of Wareham, which included a FY2007 adjustment. Bill can’t be paid until the next Special Town Meeting.
Licenses, Permits and Appointments
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED
and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to approve ALS Walkathon to be held on
September 7, 2008 from 7am – 4pm. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Ford MOVED
and SECONDED by Selectman Sloniecki to approve the Second Annual Bourne
4th of July Parade on Main Street, Buzzards Bay from 9am –
12pm. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Sloniecki MOVED
and SECONDED by Selectman Zuern to approve the Common Victualer food
license for Dunkin Donuts located at 343 Scenic Highway, Buzzards Bay. VOTE 5-0.
Selectman Ford MOVED
and SECONDED by Selectman Conron to appoint Monica Leighton as a member
of the Council on Aging for a three-year term.
VOTE 5-0.
e. MS Society – One
Day Beer & Wine License
TA Guerino
recommended to table until next meeting.
Fire Department Staffing Study – D.I. Jacobs Consulting
Chm. Mealy noted
presentation to the Board be given tonight and a future public hearing will be
held to discuss said Study and allow for public comment (a copy of which is
attached hereto).
Chairman Mealy indicated
that Chief Kingsbury would have an opportunity for comments or questions
following the presentation.
Recommendations are
meant to enable the Town of Bourne and the Fire Department to improve the
provision of emergency fire, medical and rescue services to the citizens of
Bourne. Recommendations include the
following:
Command Staff
Administrative/Clerical
Reorganization/Expansion
Call Firefighters
Fire Department
Statistics
Discussion
held.
TA Guerino noted
both President of the Fire Union and Deputy Chief Carrara has had the opportunity
to speak with Mr. Bliss (D.I. Jacobs Consulting) relative to the formulation of
report and have their input. This does
not mean, however, that they are in concurrence of the report contents.
Fire Chief Kingsbury
acknowledged having received said report the day before. He also submitted information in addition to
the staffing report for the Board to consider.
Fire Chief stressed
the lack and need of administrative assistance in the department. He also addressed the Fire Inspector
position as being resolved; TA Guerino and Fire Union President are currently
filling position.
Fire Chief briefly
reviewed areas that still need to be addressed.
Selectman Zuern
inquired of the Fire Chief to recommend to the Board how many more staff
members he would need.
TA Guerino requested
Fire Chief address concerns of ICMA and IFPA re: staffing standards and bring
before the Board for their recommendations this evening.
Fire Chief noted
most fire departments are typically staffed and equipped to deal with single-family
one room dwelling fire. Any more would
require more staffing which is more complex.
Board voted to take
a brief recess – unanimous vote.
Motion to reconvene
– unanimous vote.
Development Regions
TA Guerino noted
this would be deferred to future meeting.
Town Administrator’s Report
TA Guerino noted
submitting Full Budget to the Board and Finance Committee next week. Tonight he is submitting the shorter version
of the budget (dated January 8, 2008), not including long-items. He further noted that the Sources and Uses
would not be available until the week after the 15th. Budget Report will be on the 22nd
and all numbers will be included.
TA Guerino noted his
recommendation that the Board of Sewers Commissioners start meeting on a weekly
basis for several weeks beginning at 6:00 P.M. before the Selectmen’s meeting.
Joint Meeting with
Technical School is tentatively closer to the 30th as opposed to the
original 16th of January. TA
Guerino noted Superintendent (Farr) would present their preliminary budget to
their School Committee on Thursday of this week. Selectmen are invited to attend.
TA Guerino noted
bill – Local Aid Lottery Aid Formula submitted by Representative Perry to
permit the Town of Bourne $300,000 range if lottery were distributed, according
to what it’s original intent was. He
recommends the Board review before determining if want to send a letter of
support.
TA Guerino noted per
one of the Selectmen’s goals to put together Shoreline Groups and is moving
forward. TA Guerino will notify Board
of time/date of a scheduled meeting.
TA Guerino noted the
High School Band and Chorus re: Holiday Concert.
Capital Outlay –
January 9, 2008 at 6:00 at Town Hall
Alternative Energy
Committee – January 9, 2008 at 7:00 pm at Community Bldg.
Selectmen’s Report
Selectman Zuern attended Human Services Committee. She noted budget was close to last year’s, requesting an additional total $2,000 for the Food Pantry, VNA and the Independence House.
The Human Services Committee is requesting an ex-officio from the Board of Selectmen attend meetings. Selectman Zuern has served as a member in the past and is stepping down due to other obligations.
Selectman Zuern took a tour of the MSW Composting Facility
in Delaware County, NY on December 28. Facility takes in 75 tons of MSW per day
and turns it into compost that has been sold or used in the County Landfill as
cover. A more detailed report will be
put on a future Selectmen’s Agenda after the ISWM Working Group meets
Selectman Sloniecki recognized Lt. Richie Tavares on Spotlight on Special Olympics.
Selectman Ford also mentioned the recognition of the Spotlight on Special Olympics.
Selectman Conron noted editorials in newspapers re: Selectmen’s role to accomplish goals moving forward: She asked for a Planning Section on the Agenda. She listed some of the topics to be considered:
1) Rewrite Town Administrator’s Evaluation;
2) Long-Term Policies on the Landfill;
3) Review of the Board of Selectmen Procedures Workshop;
4) Review of the Charter Responsibilities of the Board of Selectmen Workshop;
5) Continued discussion of goals (only 5 months left
6) Consider and start the Municipal Financial Plan with Tom Keyes;
7) Review of Committees;
8) Review Fees of Police and Fire;
9) Decide who will monitor the LCP and the Open Space and Recreation Plan
10) Address Public Safety
11) Health Insurance – self insured or group policy
12) Canalside Commons Study - money
Chm. Mealy also commented on the editorials, and noted he will prioritize list to allow the Board’s review in the future.
Other Business
Charlie Miller noted the Town is in receipt of absentee ballots for the February Primary and are available.
Adjourn
Selectmen Sloniecki MOVED and SECONDED by Selectman Ford to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm by UNANIMOUS VOTE.
Respectfully submitted
as transcribed,
Lisa Groezinger, sec.