Chilmark Board of Selectmen March 5, 2013 Meeting Minutes
Present: Chairman Jonathan Mayhew, Warren Doty, Bill Rossi, Tim Carroll, Jonathan Revere,
Brian Cioffi, Marshall E. Carroll, Wayne Iacono, Frank Yeomans, Judy Jardin, Margaret Maida, Dennis Jason, David Norton, Tim Walsh, Jonathan P. Klaren, Remy Tumin.
At 7:00 pm Chairman Mayhew called meeting to order in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room.
Minutes:
Draft minutes from February 19, 2013 were reviewed, corrections made. Mr. Rossi moved to approve minutes as corrected. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Town Accountant:
Mr. Rossi said that the reference checks were completed and that both applicants had impeccable references. Mr. Doty said that both are excellent candidates and it has been a tough choice. Chairman Mayhew agreed. Mr. Rossi moved to hire Ellen Biskis because of her extensive work experience and CPA skills. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Mr. Doty said for Tim Carroll to discuss job offer with Ellen and have Mr. Carroll recommend what step she would be starting at.
NSTAR:
Mr. Carroll said that this agenda has been postponed to the March 26, 2013 Selectmen’s meeting.
Wayne Iacono’s complaint:
Chilmark resident and Beach Committee member Mr. Iacono has come to the Selectmen with a complaint about the Human Resources Board’s conduct. Chairman Mayhew asked if this was a complaint from the Beach Committee. Mr. Iacono said he has come as a private citizen with this complaint. Mr. Iacono said he has a complaint about a few of the HRBC members.
Mr. Iacono said this complaint is about the language used and the verbal discredit members said about town employees and residents. Mr. Yeomans said he has listened to the audio recording of the February meetings and said that numerous people where mentioned in the audio and recommended keeping a copy of meetings in a safe place. Mr. Doty said he would keep a copy of both meetings.
Chairman Mayhew said he will seek counsel on how to proceed with this complaint. Mr. Rossi moved to reschedule this meeting to the March 26, 2013 Selectmen’s meeting. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group:
MV Shellfish Group has written to the Selectmen requesting them to consider waiving the rental fee and approve the annual fundraiser at the Chilmark Community Center. Mr. Doty said that Jonny Hoy will be performing at the event. Mr. Doty is sponsoring the event and hopes it will be as successful as last year’s event. Mr. Rossi moved to approve the event for April 20, 2013 and to waive the rental fee. Mr. Mayhew seconded. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes Doty abstained.
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services:
Chief Cioffi of the Chilmark police Department has joined forces with all of the island police chiefs to endorse Connect to End the Violence presented to our community through MVCS. The MVCS hopes this will help to end domestic violence. MVCS will post signs the size of speed signs stating this is a violent free community. Mr. Doty moved to support the Connect to End the Violence program. Mr. Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Up Island Regional School District Committee:
Mr. Carroll said the UIRSDC has requested the Selectmen to appoint a member to Chilmark School Repair Committee and also have a Selectman as a member. Mr. Rossi suggested Joe Chapman. Mr. Rossi said he would be the Selectmen member. Chairman Mayhew moved to accept Mr. Rossi’s suggestions. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Meal on Wheels:
Elder services of Martha’s Vineyard are organizing the annual Meals on Wheels this March 20, 2013. Mr. Doty said he is looking forward to the event and that will be the Selectmen representative from Chilmark.
Preliminary Semi Annual Tax Billing:
Mr. Carroll provided an explanation of the PSA tax billing in a handout.
Judy Jardin spoke in favor of Quarterly tax billing. Mrs. Jardin would like a chance to present the FinCom her support for Quarterly Tax Billing. Mr. Doty said that the FinCom and Selectmen could meet again to consider the quarterly recommendation. Mr. Yeomans said the FinCom needs to meet again to approve budget hearing draft minutes and thought the Fin Com could hear Ms. Jardin.
FY2014 Budget:
Prop. 2 ½:
Mr. Carroll said that there are 3 overrides ($300,000 education, $80,000 school repairs, $31,000 police vehicle) and a hearing to schedule for Prop. 2 ½.
Mr. Rossi moved to schedule hearing date for the Selectmen’s Meeting April 16, 2013
at 7:00 pm. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Harbor Phase III Update:
Tim Carroll said April 15, 2013 is the deadline for the electrical section of the project. Mr. Doty said he would like to see more action and see this project move steadily forward.
US Army Corps:
Mr. Doty said that Mr. Rossi and he have attended meetings with the representatives from the USAC concerning the channel dredging and breakwater repairs. Mr. Doty said there were soundings done in 2007 and soundings were completed a few weeks ago and they will review the information when newest soundings are made available.
Mr. Doty reported that the representative said it could be possible to alter the channel but it would take an act of Congress. Discussion ensued. Mr. Doty said that the dredging is planned not to take place until October 2014 so there is time to plan.
Department of Unemployment Assistance:
Tim Carroll said he will file for our Seasonal Certification. Mr. Carroll said has asked department heads to recommend what they need. Mr. Carroll said that the Harbor Department has requested extending their certificate from 11 weeks to less than 16 weeks.
Harbor Department:
Harbormaster Dennis Jason presented a list of possible reassignments of moorings and slips.
Discussion ensued. Ms. Maida asked if there is a list of the persons on the wait lists for Moorings and slips. Mr. Jason said that waitlist are available for public to review at town hall and on Town Web page.
Mr. Jason said Slip 14 is not as wide as others it’s about 9-10 feet. The revenue for this slip has been $2,000.00 for the season. Mr. Doty recommended leaving this to the discretion of the harbor master. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Doty said that the fee for the Channel dock will remain $1,500.00 for 2013. Dennis Jason said correct.
Mr. Doty moved to support the harbormaster in his enforcement of the water ways rules. Mr. Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes 1 abstain Mr. Mayhew has moorings that are involved
The remaining repairs Menemsha harbor needs to have completed were discussed.
Ms. Maida asked that the holes going to the drive on dock are fixed. Brian Cioffi volunteered his stone and dump truck to fix the problem.
Mr. Doty moved to approve the change order with Atlantic Support Installations of $8,140 to change the height of steel pile on the West Dock. Mr. Rossi seconded the motion.
SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
At 9:05 pm Mr. Doty recommended moving into Executive Session to discuss land acquisition not to return to regular session. Mr. Doty: Aye, Mr. Rossi: Aye, Mr. Mayhew: Aye.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm
Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase Approved 4/02/13
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