Chilmark Board of Selectmen May 21, 2013 Meeting Minutes
Present: Chairman Doty, Bill Rossi, Jonathan Mayhew, Tim Carroll, Jonathan Revere,
Anna Merhalski, Dennis Barquinero, Frank Lo Russo, Judith Lo Russo, Jane Greene,
Max McCreery, Joan Malkin, Leslie Clapp, Frank Fenner, Brian Cioffi.
Minutes:
Draft minutes from May 7, 2013 were reviewed, a correction was made. Mr. Rossi moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
MVFF / Cinema Circus Parking Plan, 2013 Season:
Anna Merhalski production manager for the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival and the Cinema Circus presented the Selectmen the parking plan for the 2013 season. An extensive plan created by Ms. Merhalski with diagrams of where parking would be was reviewed. Discussion ensued.
Mr. LoRusso asked Ms. Merhalski to make sure she speaks with Jenna of the Chilmark Tavern concerning the parking. Ms. Merhalski confirmed she would.
Ms. Merhalski said that she will have the paid parking attendants work with parking Library event attendees as well and to have the senior residents parking as close to the library as possible. They will utilize their hand held radios to assist in this plan.
Chairman Doty said he appreciated the effort that Ms. Merhalski put into the plans this year.
Mr. Doty said that with the Library and the MVFF / Cinema Circus parking both for events on Wednesday nights if this years plan does not work one will need to move to another night.
Island Center for Living:
Director Leslie Clapp presented information to the Selectmen concerning the possible County Building site at the Airport that could share space with Supportive Day Program. Now the program has 2 days in the Tisbury Senior Center and 2 days in Edgartown. The program serves 18 individuals with a waiting list. Discussion ensued. Ms. Clapp said she would keep the Chilmark Selectmen updated as meeting progress.
Beach Plum Inn Update:
Inn Manager Dennis Barquinero was present to address the upgrades made to the “Gazebo” which was causing noise complaints from Menemsha neighbors. The Gazebo is where the Inn holds receptions and entertainment with live music. The Inn owners have sealed the windows closed and closed in three sides of the Gazebo in order to subdue the noise.
Mr. Barquinero said this Memorial Day weekend will be a trial weekend to test their sound limiting. They have an event scheduled and will test to evaluate the improvements.
Mr. Barquinero said if this is still not sufficient the owners have looked into noise reduction curtains but they are very costly estimated at $3,000.00 each.
Chilmark Town Staff Appointments:
Tim Carroll read the list for the police department appointments:
Police Chief Brian A. Cioffi
Police Sergeant Jonathan P. Klaren
Detective I Patrolman Sean R. Slavin
Patrolman Elizabeth Elwell
Patrolman Steven Pupek
Special Police Officers Matthew Bradley
Marshall E. Carroll, III
Timothy R. Carroll
John Collins
Daniel Durawa
Timothy S. Rich
Brett P. Stearns
William Fiedler
Elizabeth Hourihan
Whitney Hyde
Jared Stobie
Traffic Officer Kevin Burchill
Special Police Officers- WTPD
Daniel Rossi
Jeffrey Manter
Matthew Mincone
Daniel Gouldrup
Garrison Vieira
Leonard deOlivera
James Neville
Rusty Ventura
Matthew Gebo
Special Police Officers - APD
Randhi Belain
Paul Manning
Steven Mathias
David Murphy
Mr. Doty said that there are new police officers this year. Chief Cioffi said that he has two new officers that he will bring to future Selectmen’s meeting for the Selectmen to meet. Elizabeth Hourihan and Jared Stobie are the new hires for the police department. Mr. Rossi said that Jared Stobie is his nephew. The Selectmen accepted this disclosure.
Mr. Rossi moved to appoint the police department as listed. Mr.Mayhew seconded the motion.
SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Executive Secretary Tim Carroll presented the Selectmen with annual staff appointment list:
Coordinator of Admin. Support Chuck Hodgkinson
Asst. Assessor Pam Bunker
Admin. Asst./Insp. Board of Health Marina Lent
Admin Asst. Planning Jennifer L. Christy
Admin Asst. Human Resource Board Jennifer L. Christy
Admin Asst. Housing Marina Lent
Asst. to Exec.Sec. & Receptionist Diana DeBlase
Collector of Taxes Jessica Bradlee
Town Clerk Jennifer L. Christy
Asst. Town Clerk Diana DeBlase, Jessica Bradlee & Tim Carroll
Building Inspector Leonard Jason Jr.
Burial Agent Marina Lent
Jessica Bradlee, Alternate
Cemetery Superintendent Jennifer Morgan
Emergency Management Director: Tim Carroll
Deputy: Marina Lent
Conservation Officer Chuck Hodgkinson
Asst. Constable Timothy S. Rich
Custodian Rodney Bunker
Janitor Marjorie Hayes
Dog Officer Chris Murphy
Asst. Dog Officers Joan Jenkinson & Alan Healy
Executive Secretary Tim Carroll
Fire Chief David Norton
Asst. Fire Chief Tim Carroll
Admin. Asst. Fire Dept. Martina Mastromonaco
Forest Warden David Norton
Gas & Plumbing Inspector George Apostolides
Assistant Inspector of Plumbing William Haynes & Michael Ciancio
Assistant Gas Inspector Michael Ciancio
Inspector of Wires Cole Powers
Asst. Inspector of Wires David Schwab
Harbor Master Dennis Jason
Library Director Ebba Hierta
Youth Services Librarian/Asst. Library Director Kristen Maloney
Assistant Librarian Irene Tewksbury
Library Assistant Ellen Bunch
Circulation Assistant Judy Mueller
Circulation Assistant Olivia Larsen
Moth Superintendent Keith Emin
Superintendent of Streets Keith Emin
Shellfish Constable Isaiah Scheffer
Asst. Shellfish Constable Jacob Bassett
Mr. Rossi moved to approve staff list as listed. Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion.
SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Committee and Commission Appointments:
TITLE NAME of Expiring Members Term
Election Officials Bette F. Carroll 1
R. Samuel Carroll 1
Registrars Susan M. Heilbron
Judy G. L. Mayhew
Laurisa D. Rich
Mr. Rossi moved to appoint the election officials and registrars as listed. Mr.Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Martha’s Vineyard Commission Joan Malkin 2013 June 1 -December 31
Mr. Rossi moved to appoint Ms. Malkin to the MV Commission starting June 1, 2013. Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Board of Appeals Chris Murphy 2017 4
Wendy Weldon 2018 5
Russell Maloney 2016 3
BOA Alternates Allen Healy
Todd Christy
Tim Carroll said that there are still 3 vacancies on the alternates for the ZBA.
Mr. Rossi moved to appoint the Board of Appeals and alternates as listed. Mr.Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Conservation Commission Candy Shweder 3 2016
Joan Malkin 3 2016
Con. Comm. Associate Member Chris Murphy
Mr. Rossi moved to appoint the Conservation Commission and alternates as listed. Mr.Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Chilmark Council on Aging. This position is unfilled at this time.
Harbor Advisory Committee Andy Goldman
Everett Poole
Scott McDowell
Jeffrey Maida
John Armstrong
Mr. Rossi moved to appoint the Harbor Advisory Committee as listed. Mr.Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Historical Committee Leonard Jason Jr 2016 3
Bette Carroll 2016 3
Park & Recreation Comm. Tim Carroll
Andy Goldman
Warren Doty
Julie Flanders
Jane Slater
Mr. Rossi moved to appoint the Harbor Advisory Committee as listed. Mr.Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Human Resource Board member Frank LoRusso is up for re appointment. Mr. Doty said that Mr. Steven Flanders has written requesting to be appointed as member to the HRB.
Max McCreery read a letter of support for Frank Lo Russo to be re appointed. Ms. Greene said she also supports re appointing Mr. Lo Russo to the position on the HRB. Mr. Fenner spoke in favor of re appointing Mr. Lo Russo as well. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Mayhew moved to appoint Mr. Flanders to the Human Re source Board. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay (Mr. Rossi)
Human Resource Board (1) Steven B. Flanders 2016 3
Shellfish Advisory Committee Matt Mayhew 2016 3 Dennis M. Jason 2016 3
Wayne Iacono 2015 2
Mr. Rossi moved to appoint the Shellfish Advisory Committee as listed. Mr.Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Joint Transportation Comm. Dan Greenbaum
Non-Voting Alternate Keith Emin
Mr. Rossi moved to appoint the Joint Transportation Committee as listed. Mr.Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Mr. Rossi said he would be willing to sit on the Housing Committee Board.
Housing Committee BOS Appt. Andy Goldman
BOS Appt. William Randol
BOS Appt. Bill Rossi
DCRHA Anne Wallace
Mr. Rossi moved to appoint the Housing Committee as listed. Mr.Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Beach Committee Jen A. Wlodyka,
Clarissa Allen
Pam Bunker
Kristin Maloney
Wayne Iacono
Mr. Rossi moved to appoint the Beach Committee as listed. Mr.Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Veteran’s Graves Officer Maj. Albert Stan Mercer, (USAF Ret.)
Mr. Rossi moved to appoint Stan Mercer as Veteran’s Graves Officer. Mr.Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
The Selectmen discussed the positions as Selectmen liaisons to the listed committees. The following list is the assignments they agreed to:
SELECTMEN’S ANNUAL ASSIGNMENTS
MV Land Bank TAB Bill Rossi
Park & Recreation Comm. Warren Doty
Human Resource Board – Liaison Bill Rossi
Harbor Department – Supervisor Warren Doty
MV Shellfish Group Warren Doty
Site Review Committee Jonathan Mayhew
Tri-Town Ambulance Comm. Jonathan Mayhew
Dukes County Advisory Board Bill Rossi
Cable TV Advisory Comm. Tim Carroll
Community Preservation Committee Bill Rossi
Community Center Advisory Comm. Bill Rossi – Selectman
Squibnocket Pond District Advisory Comm. Jonathan Mayhew
Creek Lot Lease:
Dennis Jason has written a request to the Selectmen asking that his Creek Lot Lease be transferred to his son Dennis Jason. Mr. Mayhew moved to approve the transfer of Creek Lot from Dennis Jason to his son Dennis Jason. Mr. Rossi seconded the motion.
SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Review of Annual Town Meeting:
Selectmen reviewed the entire Town Meeting warrant articles from April 22, 2013. Mr. Carroll said he would keep the Selectmen updated as the articles become completed.
Cable TV:
Mr. Carroll said that ComCast has contacted the Selectmen’s office asking if the 5% of subscriber’s funds should be sent directly to MVTV. Mr. Carroll said that the fund is 5% of what ComCast collects in fees from our Chilmark subscribers.
Mr. Mayhew moved to have this money sent directly to MVTV. Mr. Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
U.S.C.G.:
The USCG and the Town of Chilmark propose to split the cost for a back flow preventer in Menemsha. Mr. Mayhew moved to approve paying for half of the cost to install the back flow preventer. Mr. Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
At 9:51 pm Mr. Doty requested to move into Executive Session for Litigation strategy and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, and to not return to regular session. Roll Call: Mr. Rossi Aye, Mr. Mayhew Aye, Mr. Doty Aye. Mr. Carroll was also present. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 pm
Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase. Approved 6/4/13
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