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Board of Selectmen
Library Meeting Room
September 9, 2002
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 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 on September 11th at 8:46 a.m. there will be a moment of silence at the Marina and invited all to attend. He also noted that over Labor Day weekend, the POW/MIA flag was taken from Town Hall and asked that it be returned, no questions asked.
Open Session:
- Candace Perry addressed the Board to request permission to use the middle island area at Mayo Beach parking lot on September 15th from 2-5 p.m. for a kayak regatta to benefit the Jesse Schantz Memorial Scholarship Fund, noting that she had obtained all the necessary signatures from department heads. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to approve this request.
On a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted 4-0-1, with Putnam abstaining (he had not attended the meeting) to approve the minutes of August 26, 2002 with one correction.
On a motion by Parlante, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to release the executive session minutes dated 9/29/97, 9/8/97, 9/3/97, 8/15/97, 8/14/97, 8/11/97, 7/28/97, 7/17/97, 6/30/97, 5/5/97, 4/22/97.
Town Administrator Comments - a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee has been scheduled for September 30th to discuss financial issues and at which time Environmental Partners will present the status of the feasibility study on the municipal building water supply project.
Selectman Donovan presented his correspondence report. Discussion included:
- Request for Meeting from the Speaker of the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates - there was consensus to schedule a meeting with Mr. Bernardo at the Board's October 15th meeting.
- Barnstable County Sheriff's offer of a crew for litter clean up in Wellfleet the week of October 15th - the Town Administrator will look into the status of this offer.
The Board discussed:
a) Jack's Boat Rental Lease - it was noted that the Board had not received information from the Board of Health and Conservation Commission relative to whether Jack
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b) Ambulance Bids - on a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to accept the bid of Wheeled Coach Corp. for the purchase of a 2002 ambulance in the amount of $112,600 as the lowest bidder meeting specifications.
c) FY'03 Small Cities Grant - on a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to participate in the FY'03 Small Cities Grant and to authorize the Chair to sign the Joint Authorization Form.
d) Public Safety Review Committee: Resignation of Chair - on a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Ken Kimball as Chair of the Public Safety Review Committee and to draft a letter of thanks for his service. Selectman Donovan was asked to draft the letter. The Committee was asked to meet with the Board at the Board
The Board held a public hearing on the application from D. DeSimone d/b/a D & D Market, Michael DeSimone, manager, for transfer of its annual, beer and wine, packaged goods store license to Ryan Farrell. Mr. DeSimone and Mr. Farrell were in attendance. Selectman Donovan read the public notice. On a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve this application.
The Board continued discussion:
e) RFQ - the Town Administrator requested permission to issue a RFQ for acquisition of real property to locate a new public safety complex and outlined the RFQ. On a motion by Parlante, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to approve issuance of this RFQ.
f) Council on Aging Appointment - on a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Richard Orell to the Council on Aging Board.
g) Appointment of a Republican Registrar of Voters and Election Workers - on a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Dorothy G. Sealy as a Republican Registrar of Voters and the following as Election Workers: Alfred Hill, Judith Rhodes, Ruth Ann Dykeman, Eleanor Hazen, Phyllis Hill, Warren Rhodes, Roy Cansdale, Richard Hazen III, Deborah Lane, Clarence Smith, Betsey Patterson, Jean Lay, Robert Hankey, Ruth Marriott, Frances Hartswick, Carol Smith.
The Board met with representatives of the Harbor Management Plan Committee. NRAB Chair Glenn Shields presented the recommendation of the NRAB that the Town pursue a state certified Harbor Management Plan and create a Harbor Planning Group. Selectman May disclosed that he works at the Wellfleet Marina. Truman Henson of CZM was in attendance. Mr. Henson explained that a Harbor Planning Group is a central component in the pursuit of a certified Harbor Management Plan, that a certified plan would give the Town the ability to amplify State Chapter 91 regulations and that public participation is essential for the plan to be successfully implemented. Discussion included the role of the NRAB and potential costs to produce a state certified plan. On a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board
voted 4-1, with Houk voting against, that the Town proceed with a certified Harbor Management Plan in accordance with 301 CMR 23.00. On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted unanimously that the Town create a Harbor Planning Group to be comprised of all the members of the NRAB, the Harbormaster, the Shellfish Constable, the Health/Conservation Agent, the Beach Administrator,
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a representative from the Planning Board and the Assistant Town Administrator, as Chairperson, for a one year period. Parlante moved and May seconded a motion that all members of the Harbor Planning Group be voting members. After discussion, Parlante withdrew his motion and May withdrew his second. Chairman Putnam suggested that the Board return the recommendation of the Planning Board for appointment of two members to the Harbor Planning Group and request one representative.
The Board met with members of the Water Issues Advisory Committee including Ben Gitlow, Helen Miranda Wilson and Bob Hubby. It was suggested that the Committee attend the September 30th Board meeting at 8:00 p.m. for Environmental Partners presentation on plans to satisfy the Town Meeting vote to supply water to municipal buildings. Mr. Gitlow noted that it would be helpful if the Committee had access to the results of Environmental Partners
On a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:39 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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