BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MARCH 29, 2008

Present: Shawn Harris, Chairman; John F. Danehey, Richard W. Murray, Joseph P. Norton, Paul T. Reidy

Richard H. Agnew, Town Administrator

Press: Patriot Ledger, Scituate Mariner

1. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 AM.

2. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA

Mr. Norton made a MOTION that the Board of Selectmen ACCEPT the Agenda for March 29, 2008. SECONDED by Mr. Reidy. No discussion. Unanimous vote. (5-0)

3. DISCUSSION/ VOTE/ Cable Television Ascertainment Findings

Mr. Murray made a MOTION that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Scituate adopt cable license renewal findings and authorize the Town Administrator issuance of a request for proposal, as stated in (1) the cable license renewal findings, recommendations and report of the Town Administrator and Cable Advisory Committee as stated in the Town Administrator’s letter of March 13, 2008 and the attachment hereto: and (2) Board of Selectmen cover page accompanying the Town Administrator’s letter titled “Board of Selectmen Cable License Renewal Ascertainment findings and authorization for release of request for proposal”. SECONDED by Mr. Norton. Discussion – Mr. Agnew stated that Town Counsel recommends that the Board vote this motion. No further discussion. Unanimous vote. (5-0)

3a. VOTE/ SEASONAL POPULATION/ A.B.C.C.

Mr. Murray made a MOTION that the Board of Selectmen VOTE to ESTIMATE the Seasonal Population at 28,500 for the Town of Scituate as of July 10, 2008. SECONDED by Mr. Norton. No discussion. Unanimous vote. (5-0)

4. DISCUSSION/ VOTE/ FY2009 BUDGETS & ARTICLES

Article 32 – Change in Annual Town Meeting Date

Mr. Murray made MOTION that the Board of Selectmen VOTE to RESCIND their prior vote on Article 32 – Change in Annual Town Meeting Date. SECONDED by Mr. Reidy. No discussion. Unanimous vote. (5-0)

Article 28 – Zoning By-Law – Humarock Zoning Change

Mr. Danehey stated that the Planning Board endorses this Article, but has not really commented upon it. Eight Humarock residences will be affected by this By-Law if it passes.

Mr. Reidy made a MOTION that the Board of Selectmen VOTE NOT TO SUPPORT Article 28 – Zoning By-Law – Humarock Zoning Change until further review is complete. SECONDED by Mr. Norton. No discussion. Unanimous vote. (4-0-1) The motion carries with Mssrs. Reidy, Harris, Norton and Murray voting “yes”. Mr. Danehey did not vote.

It was noted that the Advisory Committee voted in favor of supporting this Article (8-1).

Article 29 – General By-Law – Stormwater

Mr. Reidy stated that he had spoken to Planning Board member, William Limbacher, at great length about this Article. Mr. Limbacher, Mr. Duggan and Mr. Scott all submitted comments about this proposed by-law which, in turn, raised some questions as to whether it is really ready to go forward at this time. All agreed that this type of by-law is needed, but perhaps it needs some “fine tuning” and will be ready for a fall Special Town Meeting.

The Selectmen previously voted to Indefinitely Postpone Article 29. No further vote was taken and the vote stands.

5. OTHER BUSINESS - None

6. ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Murray made a MOTION that the Board of Selectmen VOTE to ADJOURN this meeting at the close of the Annual Town Meeting at approximately 3:45 PM. SECONDED by Mr. Reidy. No discussion. Unanimous vote. (5-0)

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Shawn Harris, Chairman

Joseph P. Norton

John F. Danehey

Paul T. Reidy

Richard W. Murray

Respectfully submitted,

Kimberley A. Donovan
Administrative Assistant