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February 11, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 12 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Bourne Select Board · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Executive session held before the regular meeting; released minutes (a scanned page in the meeting packet, read with text-recognition software). Only three members are listed as attending by Zoom.
Present: Mary Jane Mastrangelo, Anne-Marie Siroonian, Jeanne Azarovitz
Absent: Melissa Ferretti, Peter Meier
3 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Enter executive session (Purpose 3): South Channel dredge contract settlement demand
Motion to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (Purpose 3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation (Settlement Demand for Contract Agreement FY25 003 - South Channel Dredge)
The roll call names Melissa Ferretti (yes), but she is not listed among the members attending. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motions made by Jeanne, Second by Anne-Marie Roll Call Vote Melissa - yes, Jeanne - yes, Anne-Marie - yes, MJ - yes.” (Motion: Azarovitz, second: Siroonian)
Accept the January 7, 2025 executive session minutes and keep withholding them
Anne-Marie moved to accept the minutes of 1/7/25 as presented and continue to retain them.
The roll call names Melissa Ferretti (yes), but she is not listed among the members attending. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Anne-Marie moved to accept the minutes of 1/7/25 as presented and continue to retain them. Motion made by Anne-Marie, Second by Jeanne Roll Call Vote Melissa - yes, Jeanne - yes, Anne-Marie - yes, MJ - yes.” (Motion: Siroonian, second: Azarovitz)
Adjourn the executive session
Motion made to adjourn Executive Session and reconvene in Open Session.
The roll call names Melissa Ferretti (yes), but she is not listed among the members attending. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made to adjourn Executive Session and reconvene in Open Session. 7:00 PM Motion made by Anne-Marie, Second by Jeanne Roll Call Vote Melissa - yes, Jeanne - yes, Anne-Marie - yes, MJ - yes.” (Motion: Siroonian, second: Azarovitz)
Bourne Select Board · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was held jointly with the Planning Board and the Conservation Commission. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Mary Jane Mastrangelo, Melissa Ferretti, Jeanne Azarovitz, Peter Meier, Anne-Marie Siroonian
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Peter Meier arrived at 7:30 PM.
- Melissa Ferretti recused herself from the last agenda item (829 Scenic Highway) and logged off the Zoom meeting.
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Dispose of the old Police Station property: offer it to the Affordable Housing Trust and Housing Partnership, then auction it (joint vote with the Planning Board and Conservation Commission)
To dispose of the property and to offer it to the Affordable Housing Trust and Housing Partnership and that if they do not choose to take that option within 6 months of being offered, that the town would proceed with auctioning the property.
Joint vote of the Select Board, the Planning Board and the Conservation Commission; the motion was made by Mel Holmes, who is not a Select Board member. The minutes record "15-1-0" for all three boards (the one no vote was not a Select Board member); only the Select Board members' votes are shown. Peter Meier had not yet arrived. Peter Meier had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Voted: Mel Holmes moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to dispose of the property and to offer it to the Affordable Housing Trust and Housing Partnership and that if they do not choose to take that option within 6 months of being offered, that the town would proceed with auctioning the property. Roll Call Vote: Catherine Walton - yes, Liz Brown - yes, Coreen Moore - yes, Amanda Wing - yes, Dan Doucette - no, Chris Farrell - yes, David O'Connor - yes, Melvin Holmes - yes, Joe Soares - yes, Sarah Butler - yes, Rob Palumbo - yes, Bob Gray - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 15-1-0..” (second: Siroonian)
Approve consent agenda items a, b, c, and d, as presented
To approve consent agenda items a, b, c, and d, as presented.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to approve consent agenda items a, b, c, and d, as presented. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Approve consent agenda items e, the appointment of T. Swanson as Constable for a non-expired term of 3 years expiring June 30th, 2027
To approve consent agenda items e, the appointment of T. Swanson as Constable for a non-expired term of 3 years expiring June 30th, 2027.
From the minutes
“Voted: Anne-Marie Siroonian moved, and Melissa Ferretti seconded to approve consent agenda items e, the appointment of T. Swanson as Constable for a non-expired term of 3 years expiring June 30th, 2027. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Siroonian, second: Ferretti)
Approve a One-Day Liquor License for Upper Cape Cod Regional School District (220 Sandwich Rd) for their American Culinary Federation meeting on March 3, 2025, as conditioned by departments
To approve a One-Day Liquor License for Upper Cape Cod Regional School District (220 Sandwich Rd) for their American Culinary Federation meeting on March 3, 2025, as conditioned by departments.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Melissa Ferretti seconded to approve a One-Day Liquor License for Upper Cape Cod Regional School District (220 Sandwich Rd) for their American Culinary Federation meeting on March 3, 2025, as conditioned by departments. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Ferretti)
With the written motion that reads: Having convened in an open meeting on February 11th, 2025, prior to the Statement of Interest (SOI) submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of...
With the written motion that reads: Having convened in an open meeting on February 11th, 2025, prior to the Statement of Interest (SOI) submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Bourne in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent of Bourne Public Schools to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 2025 for the Bourne Middle School located at 77 Waterhouse Rd, Bourne MA 02532 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future "Priority 5: replacement, renovation, or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility". The shingled roof at Bourne Middle School has a well-documented list of deficiencies resulting in leaks in almost every area of the second floor. These deficiencies are captured in an assessment completed by Gale Associates in March of 2020 and a subsequent update in June of the same year; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Mas
From the minutes
“Voted: Anne-Marie Siroonian moved, and Peter Meier seconded with the written motion that reads: Having convened in an open meeting on February 11th, 2025, prior to the Statement of Interest (SOI) submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Bourne in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent of Bourne Public Schools to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 2025 for the Bourne Middle School located at 77 Waterhouse Rd, Bourne MA 02532 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future "Priority 5: replacement, renovation, or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility". The shingled roof at Bourne Middle School has a well-documented list of deficiencies resulting in leaks in almost every area of the second floor. These deficiencies are captured in an assessment completed by Gale Associates in March of 2020 and a subsequent update in June of the same year; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Bourne to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Siroonian, second: Meier)
Approve the installation of Nalox boxes at the Bourne Veteran's Memorial Community Building
To approve the installation of Nalox boxes at the Bourne Veteran's Memorial Community Building. Ms. Griffin said that they also received approval to have them installed at the library. She wanted to know if they needed to go in front of the Select Board each time they receive approval for a building. Chair Mastrangelo said that this agenda only includes the Community Building, so that is all they can vote on tonight. She said that they will put it on another agenda.
From the minutes
“Voted: Anne-Marie Siroonian moved, and Melissa Ferretti seconded to approve the installation of Nalox boxes at the Bourne Veteran's Memorial Community Building. Ms. Griffin said that they also received approval to have them installed at the library. She wanted to know if they needed to go in front of the Select Board each time they receive approval for a building. Chair Mastrangelo said that this agenda only includes the Community Building, so that is all they can vote on tonight. She said that they will put it on another agenda. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Siroonian, second: Ferretti)
Approve the minutes, as presented, for 11/14/24
To approve the minutes, as presented, for 11/14/24
From the minutes
“Voted: Melissa Ferretti moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to approve the minutes, as presented, for 11/14/24 Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ferretti, second: Siroonian)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the letter to the Cape Cod Commission
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the letter to the Cape Cod Commission.
Melissa Ferretti stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the letter to the Cape Cod Commission. Roll Call Vote: Peter Meier - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
Melissa Ferretti stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: Peter Meier - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
From the Bourne Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and in the Select Board meeting packets. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Bourne Enterprise (capenews.net) and the Cape Cod Times.
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