3/4/1991 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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.r .r i G BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page MINUTES MDA , MARCH 4t 1991 Fee Increases: Landfill: : Selectman Hanson is opposed to the increase of the landfill sticker fee* The cost of waste disposal should be on the tax rate. Taxes are assessed on our property and should be used for the services n our community* The five doll rncrease for the second car is favored as an optional item. He has suggested the one who uses the landfill three do es per week should be charged more rather than the resident who uses the facility once a week. Selectman Lawrence is opposed to any change in the fees. Select- man Jacobson reported that Mashpee is in the mid to low range of what other town' s are charged. The motion was made by Selectman Gottlieb to recommend end to the Board of Health to charge $30. 00 for a landfill sticker with a $5.00 ' additional charge for the second car. The motion was seconded b Selectman Jacobson. The vote is favorable 3,-2 with Selectman Lawrence and Selectman Carter in opposition. 7*840 p. . Leo Howard re: petition senior~ Center Bud et: Leo Howard presented a petition submitted to retain the full-time position of Council on Aging Director RobertConnell. The seniors do not want to lose Mr. Connell due to reduced hours with the possibility f expansion of the Senior Center. Records show the Senior Center is a second home to the elderly, They are dependant on the Center for thein health issues and social interaction. The seniors Feel:- reducing the directorship would not maintain the services as they should be. Mr. Howard expressed the money savings with .e?Tjloss of the DPW Director and decrease in snow removal this year. The center is not self sufficientp but does not drag the town with expenses. Mary people donate money to the center, Selectman Carter made mote of the numerous letters and inquiries on this discussion. He informs Mr. Howard that this is a proposal and the Board of Selectmen have not reached a decision on this ratter of concern. 7:45 Pomo Senior Center Building Committee; Charles Buckingham presented a plan of the proposed three level building for the Senior Center. As noted, the Friends of the Council. on Aging have aided in securing funds for the architectural and bid. documents. As cleared by the Board of Health# this loosed building will not enlarge the well requirements. Some of the features include a full safety elevator, enlarged rest roam facilities that are handl-cap assessable, a new meeting room area, arts and crafts grooms, administration and multi-purpose rooms. The Committee has accomplished quite a, bit reports Mr. Buckingham and 'i' s stay ing within their budget, By May* permanent drawings and model will be available. An article has -been drafted by Mr. Harrington for the May Town Meeting to tranfer funds From completed projects to support this project,