Board of Selectmen/Board of Water Commissioners
Library Meeting Room
November 25, 2003
Minutes
Board of Selectmen
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.
The Board held the following Shellfish Department public hearings consecutively. Shellfish Constable Andrew Koch was in attendance and presented his recommendations as follows:
1. Application from Andrew Koch to transfer shellfish grant license #00-06, located at Egg Island, from Andrew Koch to James O’Connell – Chairman Donovan indicated that this application has been withdrawn and the Shellfish Constable concurred.
2. Application from David P. Francis to transfer shellfish grant license #752, located at Egg Island, from David P. Francis to David P. Francis and Aaron M. Francis – the Shellfish Constable recommended approval of this application. Discussion included the status of a shellfish grant should a license holder no longer reside in Wellfleet. On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, who disclosed that he holds a commercial shellfish permit, the Board voted 4-1, with Wilson voting against, to transfer shellfish grant license #752 from David P. Francis to David P. Francis and Aaron M. Francis.
The Board discussed:
a) Business Licenses – on a motion by Houk, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the business licenses as printed on the agenda. (Wellfleet Pottery; White’s Upholstering & Fabric Co.; Farmhouse Antiques Etc.; Black Duck; Two Girls with Good Taste)
b) Renewal of Annual Liquor Licenses – on a motion by May, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to approve the renewal of the following annual liquor licenses: Wellfleet Village Center, Inc.; Wellfleet Spirits Shoppe, Inc.; C.K. Smith & Co., Inc.; Farrell’s Market; Finely J.P.’s; Bookstore & Restaurant, Inc.
c) Request to Use Town Property – on a motion by May, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Kevin L. Clayton to use the Newcomb Hollow Beach parking lot on June 27, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. for a wedding ceremony. Donovan noted the Beach Administrator’s condition that parking permits will be required of anyone arriving prior to 4 p.m.
Announcements:
· Wilson announced:
o The Lower Cape Selectmen’s meeting is scheduled for January 8th at 6:30 p.m. in Eastham.
o The Barnstable County Selectmen’s Association Christmas party is scheduled for December 8th.
· Donovan reminded all of the annual children’s party and tree lighting scheduled for December 5th at 5 p.m.
· Wood announced the December 1st Local Comprehensive Plan meeting scheduled at the Senior Center from 3 to 5 p.m.
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· July 4th Schedule – Eleanor Hazen of the Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce suggested that the July 4th parade be scheduled on Saturday July 3rd this year. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted 4-1, with May voting against, to schedule the July 4th, 2003 parade on July 3rd.
The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was adjourned at 7:19 p.m. for a meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners and reconvened at 8:07 p.m.
The Board continued discussion:
d) Harbor Gas Dock Lease – May disclosed that he works at the marina. The Town Administrator noted that the harbor gas dock lease expires at the end of this year and recommended that the Town issue an IFB (invitation for bids) and, after review of the bids, decide if it would be more advantageous for the Town to operate the gas dock. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to issue an IFB for the harbor gas dock.
e) Police Chief’s Contract – Donovan noted that Police Chief Rosenthal has qualified for Quinn Bill benefits and that the Board has opted to renegotiate his contract. The Town Administrator outlined the financial ramifications noting a net zero cost to the Town. On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted 4-1, with Houk voting against, to approve the contract with Police Chief Rosenthal.
Correspondence – Wood presented his correspondence report. Wilson requested that the notice from the Department of Housing and Community Development regarding low income energy programs be forwarded to the Director of the Council on Aging. Houk noted the 11/17 letter from Beach Guard Captain V. Biasella regarding observations and suggestions about the Beach Program and suggested discussion with the Beach Administrator at a future date.
Open Session:
· Eleanor Hazen addressed the Board requesting that the Board set the date of the fireworks as soon as possible.
· Fred Young addressed the Board regarding gas dock lease issues.
· Arlene Kirsch addressed the Board regarding Local Comprehensive Plan planning.
· Bob Costa, Carl Caruso and Helen Miranda Wilson each suggested that a separate Board of Water Commissioners be established.
Comments/Reports:
· May noted that, once again, real estate signs are appearing on Route 6 – the Town Administrator will send out a letter.
· Wilson noted that Eastham’s Board of Selectmen schedules weekly work sessions and suggested a monthly Saturday meeting.
· Houk suggested that the Board begin meeting with the various boards and committees starting with the regulatory boards. Quarterly group meetings of all boards and committees was suggested.
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On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the November 4, 2003 minutes of the Board of Water Commissioners as printed.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted 4-0-1, with Houk abstaining (he had not attended the meeting), to approve the minutes of November 11, 2003 as printed.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted 4-0-1, with Houk abstaining (he had not attended the meeting), to approve the minutes of November 10, 2003 as printed.
Future Meetings – site visits were discussed. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to ask the Conservation Agent, Police Chief, Fire Chief and Building Inspector through the Town Administrator to suggest possible dates to schedule site visits.
On a motion by Houk, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Dale Donovan, Chair Jerry Houk Ira Wood
Michael May Helen Miranda Wilson
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