10/21/1996 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Page 6 s Board of Selectmen Minutes October 21, 1936 W BUSINESS: - Execution of Election Warrant: Motion made by Selectman Caffyn to approve and execute the State Election warrant of Tuesday, November S, 1996 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Frye. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Change order- Salt Shed: Greg Taylor,Director of Public Works submitted communication to the Board dated October 17, 1996 requesting a Change Order in the construction of the DPW Salt Shed. Mr. Taylor has proposed that an overspill barrier be erected on the two sidewalls of the new shed. Kirker-Perry Construction Company of Taunton has submitted the low bid of$2,312.00. Mr. Whritenour recommended approval, and noted that funds for this purpose are contained in the Capital Improvement budget. Motion made by Selectman Frye to approve the DPW Salt Shed Change Order as requested, and award the bid to Kirker-Perry Construction in the amount of $2,312.00. Motion seconded by Selectman Frye. YQT.E. Unanimous. 4-0. Self Reliance: Selectman Caffyn requested the Board meet with representatives of Self Reliance in an effort to reduce municipal utility fees. *Agenda item. Land Bank. As an individual taxpayer, Selectman Costa indicated that he is in support of the Cape Cod Lank Bank bill. The bili, which would provide funding to towns seeking to purchase undeveloped land to preserve water supplies, and the overall beauty of Cape Cod will be presented on the election ballot for voter approval. The bill would create a 1%real estate transfer fee on property sales, exempting the first$100,000 on each sale, and would provide funds for towns to maintain land bank properties. The Selectmen did not have an opportunity to vote on this matter as a result of the regular meeting schedule.