The Board held a continuation of the public hearing to consider the application of Nate O. Johnson for a one acre shellfish grant license located north of Loagy Bay. Selectman Wood read the public notice. Nate Johnson joined the Board and presented photographs of the proposed grant area noting his intent to grow oysters. Selectman Houk complimented Mr. Johnson on the quality of his application. Selectwoman Wilson noted the concern expressed in the recommendation of the Acting Shellfish Constable that other grant holders may want extensions in this area. Fred Richard (grant #892) addressed the Board to give a brief history of shellfish grants in this area noting concerns from the Audubon, and indicated that he would like the option to extend his grant area. Wilson moved and Houk seconded
a motion to grant the application for a shellfish grant to Nate Johnson. Selectman May disclosed that he holds a commercial shellfish permit. Discussion included the old
The Board discussed:
a) Fire Department Appointments - the Fire Chief presented his appointment of Lt. Dan Silverman to the rank of Deputy Fire Chief. Discussion included the chain of command and funding this promotion via available funds. On a motion by May, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to approve this appointment. Selectman Houk asked for documentation regarding the "existence" of the Deputy Chief position. The Fire Chief presented his appointment of Robert Butilier as a call firefighter/EMT, noting that Mr. Butilier has finished EMT basic training at Cape Cod Community College, and Michael Bentz as a seasonal call firefighter/EMT. On a motion by Wood, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to approve these appointments. It
was noted that the Town will not need to fund EMT training for these appointees.
b) Requests to Use Town Property:
- Quiksilver, Inc. - on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Quiksilver, Inc. to use Whitecrest Beach on August 12, 2003 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a free surf camp open to 80 campers.
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- WBCN - Wood moved and May seconded a motion to approve the request of WBCN to use Cahoon Hollow Beach, adjacent to the Beachcomber Restaurant, on August 23, 2003 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a radio onsite appearance with third party sponsors. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by Wilson, to amend the motion to ask for a $500 fee, the Board voted 3-2, with Wood and Houk voting against. On the original motion the Board voted unanimously 5-0 to approve the request to use Town property with a fee of $500.
c) Early Retirement - the Town Administrator indicated that the early retirement provision has been approved by the state and that he will have a recommendation to the Board next month.
d) 335 Main Street and Next Steps - the Town Administrator noted that he has asked the architects for an estimate on a rendering to make the facility into a park, pending Board approval. Discussion included going back to Town Meeting with the same proposal that was previously defeated, possible uses of the property (i.e. housing, park on top of a cluster septic treatment facility, cultural center, theater, land swap with Cape Cod 5 for property for possible use as a fire station) and conducting a survey to determine what the Town wants to do with the property. It was suggested that a committee be formed, charged with a short time period (3 months), to focus on this matter and to come up with a next step. There was consensus that Chairman Donovan meet with
the Town Administrator and put something specific together for the next Board meeting.
e) Use of Old Senior Center - the Town Administrator suggested putting this matter off until September noting legal issues.
f) Old Wharf Road - Chairman Donovan outlined previous Board action. The Town Administrator noted access problems should the dirt road be closed off and indicated that Slade Associates is looking at reconfiguration of the Housing Authority's lot. Selectwoman Wilson noted concern that the issue of ownership of the paper roads could delay the Housing Authority project and suggested a site visit. There was consensus to wait for the surveying work to be completed. Ben Gitlow indicated that he will ask the members of the Planning Board to familiarize themselves with this issue.
Selectman Wood presented his correspondence report.
Town Administrator Comments:
- DPW Trailer Bid - on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to accept the bid of Spector Manufacturing for an open-top trailer in the amount of $38,865.
Comments/Reports:
- Selectwoman Wilson discussed scheduling an informational open meeting law session for boards/committees and staff. There was consensus for Selectwoman Wilson to work out a date in late September.
- Chairman Donovan commented on the removal of equipment from the South Wellfleet Fire Station noting that it will not have an effect on insurance rates due to the level of coverage at the main station.
- Per the request of Selectman Wood, the Town Administrator updated the Board on the status of the search for a Shellfish Constable. Selectwoman Wilson recused herself for this report.
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On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of July 14, 2003 as presented.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to release the executive session minutes dated 5/14/90, 4/19/89, 4/12/89, 3/22/89, 3/15/89, 3/8/89, 3/6/89, 3/1/89, 2/1/89.
Future Meetings/Agendas - discussion included scheduling meetings with boards/committee.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously at 8:45 p.m. to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
At 8:53 p.m. Chairwoman Wilson called the meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners to order. Selectman May disclosed that he works at the Marina. Discussion included amendment #6 to the contract with Environmental Partners Group, well capacity, master plan and using existing wells for non-potable water applications. It was suggested that questions for Environmental Partners be forwarded to the Town Administrator and Environmental Partners Group.
On a motion by Wilson, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously at 9:45 p.m. to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners.
At 9:45 p.m. Chairman Donovan reconvened the meeting of the Board of Selectmen. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously at 9:46 p.m. on a roll call vote (Houk, Wilson, May, Wood, Donovan - yea) to enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel and not to reconvene in open session.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Dale Donovan, Chair Jerry Houk Ira Wood
Michael May Helen Miranda Wilson
