Chilmark Board of Selectmen April 1, 2014 Meeting Minutes
Present: Chairman Warren Doty, Jonathan Mayhew, Bill Rossi, Tim Carroll, Lynn Christoffers, Paul Wilkins, Ben Retmier, Robert Coutinho, David Norton and Gary Robinson.
Minutes: Draft minutes from the March 4, 2014 Selectmen’s Meeting where reviewed. Corrections where made to the draft minutes. Mr. Rossi moved to approve minutes as corrected.
Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Draft minutes from the March 18, 2014 Selectmen’s Meeting where reviewed. Corrections where made to the draft minutes. Mr. Rossi moved to approve minutes as corrected.
Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Tri Town Ambulance Chief & Fire Chief:
TTA Chief Wilkins thanked the Selectmen for hearing him tonight. Mr. Wilkins said that he is seeking help in getting housing for the overnight paramedic. The temporary space at the West Tisbury Emergency Building will no longer be available at the end of August. Extensive discussion ensued.
Fire Chief Norton asked that the fire department have a practice area dedicated to drills for the Chilmark volunteer fire department. Mr. Doty recommended that the fire department check out the space behind the landfill as a drill site.
Chairman Doty said he would talk with Emily Bramhall to see if she would be agreeable to having a temporary space available for an overnight EMT at the North Road Fire Station as a short term solution. Mr. Rossi said he would be willing to work with Chief Norton and Chief Wilkins in a long term solution for an emergency building for the fire and ambulance departments.
Appointment to Island Housing Trust:
Mr. James Feiner has requested in writing to be appointed as the Chilmark representative on the Island Housing Trust. Mr. Rossi moved to appoint Mr. Feiner to the Island Housing Trust as our Chilmark representative. Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Appointment to Housing Committee:
Chairman Doty said that Jessica Roddy has requested to be appointed to the Chilmark Housing Committee. Mr. Mayhew moved to appoint Jessica Roddy. Mr. Rossi seconded the motion.
SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Jen Slossberg:
Mr. Carroll said The Resource Incorporated representative Melissa Vincent has written a request to the Selectmen asking them allow a lien on Middle Line Road home site of by Jen Slossberg. TRI has granted a forgivable loan for Ms. Slossberg to finish her new home at the Middle Line Road home site. This loan lien is forgiven after 15 years.
Jen Slossberg Continued…..
Mr. Rossi moved to allow this home improvement lien on Ms. Slossberg’s home. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. Mr. Mayhew recused himself as his family property abuts the MLR development. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Abstain Mr. Mayhew
MV Girl’s & Boy’s Club:
Mr. Carroll said that the MV Girl’s & Boy’s Club have requested the Selectmen approve a permit for road use for their annual Cycle Fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis May 3, 2014.
Mr. Rossi moved to approve this road permit for Middle Road, Menemsha Road and State Road.
Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Vernon Welch:
Mr. Welch wanted to discuss repairs needed to the revetment between Boathouse Road and former Alfred Vanderhoop boathouse. Mr. Carroll said that Mr. Welch was not able to attend tonight. Discussion ensued. Mr. Carroll suggested our Highway Superintendent Mr. Emin go assess the site and get an estimate at the cost of the repairs. This agenda item will be revisited at the April 15th Selectmen’s meeting.
Squibnocket Beach:
Mr. Carroll reported that the Squibnocket revetment has been damaged in the blizzard the island experienced March 26, 2014. Discussion ensued. Chairman Doty recommended doing nothing at this time Mr. Rossi and Mr. Mayhew agreed but recommend keeping updated on the condition. Mr. Doty said there will be another Squibnocket Beach Project forum Wednesday April 9, 2014 at the Chilmark Community Center starting at 6:00 PM.
Solar Array Update:
Mr. Carroll said he met with an NSTAR representative at our landfill Monday March 31st. Moving forward with the 99Kwt at the landfill, NSTAR needs to locate a pole to connect this new array. The location for the needed pole was defined. Vineyard Power is working with abutters to receive approval of down guy wires at the landfill location. Mr. Mayhew moved to approve the location of this pole for NSTAR. Mr. Rossi seconded the motion.
SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Mr. Carroll said the next part of the solar proposal will need the rooftops to be declared surplus so the town can rent the space for the solar panels. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Rossi moved to approve using Library, School and Community Center roofs for PV panel use for electrical production to be sold back to the town. Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion.
SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Chairman Doty said the Selectmen will seek approval for this plan from the Library Trustees and the School Committee.
Consideration of solar power atop of the old Menemsha schoolhouse (now utilized by the police department) was withdrawn because of its historic importance.
Check Lists:
Selectmen’s office received three checklists from the Town Clerk for them to adopt for use by all town Boards, Committees & Commissions
- Meeting Notice
- Executive Session
- Minutes
Mr. Rossi moved to adopt the presented check lists. Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion.
SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Creek Lot Leases:
Selectmen received Creek Lot Leases from; Mr. Flanders, Mr. Jason, Mr. Jenkinson, Mr. John Larsen, Mr. Louis Larsen, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Mayhew. Mr. Doty moved to sign the leases. Mr. Rossi seconded the motion.
SO VOTED 2 Ayes, 1 Abstain Mr. Mayhew has a creek lot lease
Selectmen signed leases; Mr. Mayhew signed all but his lease.
Phase III Harbor Update:
Mr. Carroll said that Vineyard Land Surveyor engineer Bill Austin has sent a draft plan for the next part of Phase III in Menemsha a temporary tie-up dock on the channel. Discussion ensued. The Seaport Advisory Council grant money would pay for this dock project. Mr. Mayhew moved to proceed with the temporary tie-up dock project as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Nabs Corner:
Mr. Carroll said he believed closing on the Nabs Corner property will happen soon. Chairman Doty said Selectmen will be at the closing if they can. Mr. Rossi moved to delegate Tim Carroll to sign the papers at closing of Nabs Corner if Selectmen are unable to attend. Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Menemsha Dredging:
Chairman Doty said that he heard Mr. Sterns received a call from the USACE saying that they are moving forward with their dredging project. Mr. Doty spoke strongly about this process. The USACE must post a public hearing on this project prior to any dredging beginning. Chairman Doty recommended reaching out to our Representatives and Congressmen again and getting Chilmark heard prior to any forward movement in the USACE dredging plan.
Tax Collector:
Mr. Carroll said Ms. Bradlee our Tax Collector reported that last year’s real estate tax bills were due May 1st and at that time had 14% outstanding. This year with the tax bills due April 1 (With more in office to process) there is only 12% outstanding at this time.
MV Gazette Editorial:
Mr. Carroll pointed out that in the March 28th Vineyard Gazette the editorial column said that Chilmark Selectmen with their efforts of the Squibnocket Beach project are forward thinkers.
Tri Town Ambulance Paramedic Vehicle Update:
30,000.00 warrant article to purchase TTA paramedic vehicle. Mr. Carroll said that they received a bid totaling $29,970.00 and he is ready to order this vehicle this week.
Selectmen Meeting Start Time:
Mr. Rossi moved to start Selectmen meetings at 7:30 PM starting May 6, 2014. Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Treasurer:
Chairman Doty said that Town Treasurer Melanie Becker is planning to attend the April 15, 2014 Selectmen meeting to discuss possible refinancing of bonds and possibly borrow money at the same time to pave roads. Mr. Mayhew said he would ride with Tim Carroll and Street Superintendent Keith Emin to inspect what roads need repaving prior to the April 15th meeting.
Division of Marine Fisheries Meeting: Mr. Carroll announced that Monday April 7th at the Katherine Cornell Theatre in Vineyard Haven the DMF will be hosting a meeting about the oyster vibrio control plan.
Food Truck:
Mr. Carroll said Josh Aronie sent an email to the Selectmen today asking if they would extend his permit to run the food truck. Mr. Carroll said that Josh said he has approval from owners of the Homeport to use the location for the Food Truck into May of this year. Mr. Doty said they are supportive and will address this request at the April 15th Selectmen’s meeting.
At 8:44 PM Mr. Rossi moved to adjourn. Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion.
SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase. Approved 1/15/14
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