Board of Selectmen
Senior Center
October 28, 2003
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Dale Donovan. Selectmen present included Jerry Houk, Ira Wood, Michael May and Helen Miranda Wilson. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
Chairman Donovan announced that the next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10th at the Library and that Board meetings will be held in the Library through next April.
The Board met with Margo Fenn, Director of the Cape Cod Commission, who updated the Board on Cape Cod Commission projects including development (Truro Stop & Shop, Gross Hill Road cell tower, W.H.A.T. Theater new facility), planning (update of Local Comprehensive Plan and subdivision regulations), water resources (education, pond stewardship program, State Estuaries Program, wastewater planning), transportation issues, affordable housing, geographic informational systems, Land Bank activities, Cape Pathways, waste management and historic preservation.
The Board held a public hearing to consider the request from Wellfleet Wine Cellar and Spirit, Eric MacLeod Manager, for an extension of its seasonal all alcohol, package store license from November 30, 2003 to December 31, 2003. Assistant Manager Rob Collum was in attendance and presented the request to remain open until December 31, 2003. Discussion included the disadvantages to year-round license holders should seasonal liquor licenses be extended. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted 3-2, with May and Wilson voting against, to deny this application.
The Board met with Paul Gabriel of Environmental Partners Group who presented the Preliminary Water System Master Plan. Discussion included the need for the plan, determining water demand, future operating costs, status of the aquifer and the water system’s potential impact on growth. It was suggested that as the next step, the Water Commissioners establish a policy and fee structure for the expanded Coles Neck System. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to schedule a meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners for Tuesday, November 4th at 7 p.m. in the Library if available.
Announcements:
- Wilson announced that tapes of four Board of Selectmen meetings are available at the Library and that the joint Board of Selectmen/Finance Committee meetings were not taped and information on these meetings is available via the meeting minutes.
The Board discussed:
a) Early Retirement – the Town Administrator recommended against approving the early retirement initiative due to budget constraints. On a motion by Wood, seconded by Houk, the Board voted 3-2, with May and Wilson voting against, not to fund early retirement this year.
b) Appointment to Conservation Commission – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Abigail Franklin to the Conservation Commission.
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c) Town Administrator Appointments – the Town Administrator presented his appointment of Keith Scott as Assistant Harbormaster for a period of three years and Christine Hight as the part-time clerk in the Town Collector’s office noting that per the Charter, the Board has a fourteen day disapproval period. May recused himself. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously 4-0 to waive the fourteen day period for the appointment of Mr. Scott.
d) Business Licenses – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the business licenses of Wellfleet Village Mobil; VR’s; Seaberry Surf Gifts/Mobile Hot Dog Cart; Seaberry Surf Gift Shop; Rookie’s; Farrell’s Market; Bob’s Sub and Cone; The Naviator; Wellfleet Miniature Golf and Dairy Bar; Wellfleet Drive In and Flea Market; Wellfleet Cinemas; Wellfleet Motel and Lodge, Inc.; Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce; Nicholas Harrison Gallery; Glenn’s Gallery; Neighborhood Auto Works; Abiyoyo.
Old Business – Wilson questioned the statute of limitations relative to issuance of non-criminal dispositions and whether fines not imposed could be levied at a later date. The article in the Cape Cod Times regarding the Coady/Pickard matter was referenced. Houk requested that the Board meet in executive session with Town Counsel to discuss this matter. There was consensus that Board members submit questions for Town Counsel to the Town Administrator.
Wood presented his correspondence report.
Open Session:
- Bob Costa addressed the Board to comment on the great success of this year’s Oyster Festival.
Wood moved and May seconded a motion to approve the minutes of October 14, 2003 as drafted. Wilson suggested an amendment to the minutes - there was consensus to append the proposed amendment to the minutes. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.
Future Meetings – site visits to the Herring River and Police/Fire Station were discussed. It was suggested that other site visits be discussed at the next Board meeting.
On a motion by Houk, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Dale Donovan, Chair Jerry Houk Ira Wood
Michael May Helen Miranda Wilson
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