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Board of Selectmen
Library Meeting Room
June 24, 2002
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Chairman Roger L. Putnam, Jr. Selectmen present included Michael May, Dale Donovan, Michael Parlante and Jerry Houk. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
Announcements:
Selectman May announced that June 29th is scheduled to be Wellfleet Night at the Orleans Cardinals game at Eldredge Field at 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Putnam announced that the next meeting of the Public Safety Committee is scheduled for July 9th in the Town Hall Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m. and noted that the Committee is seeking a broad view of public input.
Selectman Donovan announced that the Council on Aging Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast and Open House is scheduled for June 27th from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Senior Center.
Open Session:
Bill Walton addressed the Board to announce that the Shellfish DepartmentArlene Kirsch introduced Sue Rohrbach, District Aide to Senator ODonna Pickard addressed the Board regarding her June 2nd letter regarding the piping/hose situation at the gas dock.
On a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted 4-0-1, with Houk abstaining (he had not attended the meeting), to approve the minutes of May 31, 2002 as presented.
On a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of June 10, 2002 as presented.
On a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to release the executive session minutes dated March 6, 2000; February 22, 2000; February 7, 2000; January 18, 2000; January 3, 2000; December 13, 1999; November 29, 1999; October 18, 1999; October 4, 1999; September 20, 1999; September 13, 1999.
Town Administrator Comments:
Reminded the Board that the first meeting for the engineers to address the public relative to the solid waste recycling project is scheduled on June 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wellfleet Elementary School.
Updated the Board on the Council on Aging building project noting that grant funds have been released and that he will be meeting with representatives of NSTAR to discuss problems relative to the availability of electric power for the new building.
The Board held the following Shellfish Department public hearings consecutively. Selectman Parlante recused himself and left the table. Selectman May disclosed that he holds a commercial shellfish permit. Selectman Donovan read the public notice. Shellfish Constable Bill Walton was in attendance and presented his recommendations as follows:
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Application from David S. Pike for renewal of shellfish grant license #89-5, located outside of Loagy Bay and adjacent to Lieutenant Island and consisting of one acre Application from Christopher Merl for renewal of shellfish grant licenses #95-19 and #95-20 located at Egg Island and consisting of approximately one acre each Application from Sandra Mitchell for transfer of shellfish grant license #95-21 and #95-22 located at Egg Island and consisting of approximately two acres from Thomas W. Webber to Sandra Mitchell Application of Ron Buck for a one acre extension of shellfish grant license #2000-7 located at Field Point Application of Christopher Merl and Denise Lapierre for renewal of shellfish grant license #2000-05 located at Egg Island and consisting of approximately two acres Chairman Putnam suggested that grant license holders be required to obtain liability insurance on grant areas and asked that the Shellfish Constable discuss this matter with the Shellfish Advisory Committee. Chris Merl indicated that Egg Island grant holders are already insured. Selectman Parlante rejoined the Board.
The Board held a public hearing to consider amendment of the Schedule of Fines of the Wellfleet Traffic Rules and Regulations re: Handicapped Parking. The Town Administrator, as Parking Clerk, noted that State Law calls for a penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $300 and indicated that the Police Chief recommends a fine of $100. It was suggested that signage be amended to include the fine. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Parlante, the Board voted unanimously to set the fine for a handicapped parking violation at $300.
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Selectman Donovan presented his correspondence report. It was requested that the letter from Lezli Rowell regarding the NRAB be discussed at the next Board meeting.
The Board discussed:
Pratt Property Transfer Minutes of Pole Hearing Requests to Use Town Property:
Joe Klonowski
Per the request of Assistant Town Administrator Rex Peterson, the Board and Mr. and Mrs. Pratt signed the land swap documents.
The Board discussed Police Department Rules and Regulations submitted by Police Chief Rosenthal who was in attendance. Discussion included 1) Regulation #25: Strip and Body Cavity Searches Regulations with the change to Regulation #25 suggested by Selectman Houk.
The Board continued discussion:
Requests to Use Town Property continued:
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater precedence. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.
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Assistant Town Administrator Rex Peterson introduced Jim Lowman from the Office of Michael Rosenfeld, Inc. Architects who presented options for the 335 Main Street property. Discussion included the heating system, ownership and use of the front doors, the condition of the roof and needed building repairs.
The Board continued discussion:
Leased Town Pier Building Requests to Use Town Property continued:
American Lung Association Quirky Circus Business Licenses Town Administrator Appointments Skateboard Monitor/Tennis Monitor Board of Selectmen Appointments/Reappointments ATT/Comcast
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Council on Aging Contract Administration the contract with W.W. Reich, Inc. in the amount of $35/hour, not to exceed $30,000, for
construction management services. On a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board
voted unanimously to sign the Council on Aging Building Project contracts.
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Roger L. Putnam, Jr., Chair Michael May Dale Donovan
Michael Parlante Jerry Houk
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