Board of Selectmen
Library Meeting Room
November 23, 2004
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Ira Wood. Selectmen in attendance included Michael May, Dale Donovan, Helen Miranda Wilson and Jerry Houk. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
The Board held the continuation of the public hearing to consider the request of Joseph Lema & Son, Inc. to extend its seasonal all alcohol, package store license from November 30, 2004 to January 1, 2005. It was noted that this license is in the transfer process. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to take no action on this matter and to adjourn the hearing.
Announcements:
· Donovan announced the December 10th holiday parties including the children’s party from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall; the tree lighting and holiday song fest at 5:30 p.m. and the Committee/Board member appreciation party from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Council on Aging.
· Fire Chief Hight announced that Mary Lou Wood has successfully completed Massachusetts Fire Academy recruit training.
The Board discussed:
a) Cecil Group – Assistant Town Administrator Rex Peterson introduced Steve Cecil of the Cecil Group who presented the final report on options for 335 Main Street. Discussion included zoning and environmental considerations, range of potential uses, traffic patterns, widening the street and water use. Moe Barocas, representing the 335 Main Street Committee, joined the Board, noting that an option needs to be chosen so that a grant application can go forward. He reviewed the options for the property relative to the Committee’s goals of keeping the bank on Main Street, filling the downtown “gap” and maintaining the downtown center of activity; he recommended Option 5. Wilson discussed the possibility of the Post Office returning to the center of Town. On a motion
by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to move forward with the Ready Resource Grant. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted 4-1, with Wilson voting against, to go forward with Option 5.
b) Disposition of Town-owned Land, Coles Neck Road, Assessor’s Map 7, Lot 24 – Assistant Town Administrator Rex Peterson asked that this request be withdrawn in light of the 1985 Annual Town Meeting vote restricting use of this property.
c) Special Town Meeting Evaluation – discussion included looking at town meeting as a guide on how to proceed in the future, including more non-binding referendum questions and having information available before town meeting.
d) Appointment to Alternative Energy Committee – the Town Administrator recommended that Mike May, as the Board’s representative to the Cape Light Compact, serve on the Committee. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Mike May as the Board’s representative to the Alternative Energy Committee.
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e) Ambulance Billing – the Town Administrator noted that no formal vote has been found limiting ambulance bills to two. Chief Hight indicated that the Town has the option to collect outstanding balances noting the concern of the auditors, the town meeting vote placing ambulance billing under the direction of the Fire Department and that there is a system in place to address hardships. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to allow the Fire Chief to determine collection of ambulance bills to maximize revenues for the Town.
f) Wastewater Presentation – there was consensus to schedule a presentation on January 11.
g) Communication Seminar – it was suggested that a forum on communication be organized. There was consensus not to schedule a “retreat”.
h) Business Licenses – on a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted 3-0, with Wood and Houk recusing, to approve the business license of the Harmon Studio Gallery. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted 4-0, with Wilson recusing, to approve the business license of Moby Dick’s. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve all the business licenses as printed on the agenda. (AIM Thrift Shop; Bay Sails Marine, Inc.; Bookstore & Restaurant, Inc. (bookstore); Codder’s House Furniture; Copy Caps; Eccentricity; Eccentricity’s Oualie; Emperor’s Old Clothes; Farmhouse Antiques, Etc.; Gallery 5; Goody Hallet Holding Co.; Herridge Books; Herring River Gallery/Guests; Hinckley’s Corner Crafts; Jacob Fanning
Gallery; Jules Besch Stationers, Inc.; Karol Richardson, Inc.; Kendall Art Gallery/Wellfleet Frame; Mid Cape Home Centers; Mid Cape Home Centers (Route 6); Mikan Gallery; Narrow Land Pottery; Off Center; Pickle & Puppy General Store; Wellfleet Furniture & Cabinet Shop; Wellfleet Glass Works; Wellfleet Pottery; White’s Upholstery & Fabric Co.; Periwinkle; Rose’s Auto Service; Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce; Wellfleet Crafts; Bookstore & Restaurant, Inc.; The Box Lunch, Inc.; Captain Higgins Seafood Restaurant, Inc.; Christine’s Oasis; Chocolate Sparrow; Consider the Lilies, Inc.; The Even’Tide Motel; Farrell’s Market; Finely J.P.’s, Inc.; Flying Fish Café; Lighthouse Restaurant; A Nice Cream Stop; On the Creek Café; Bob’s Sub & Cone; Rookie’s Family Restaurant; Seaberry Surf Gifts; Two Dollar Tees $1.00 Shop; Uncle Frank’s; Van Rensselaer’s; Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary; Wellfleet
Beachcomber; Wellfleet Cinemas; Wellfleet Drive-In/Flea Market; Wellfleet Miniature Golf, Dairy Bar & Grill; Wellfleet Texaco; The Wicked Oyster; P.J.’s Family Restaurant, Inc.)
i) Renewal of Annual Liquor Licenses – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve renewal of the annual liquor licenses of The Lighthouse Restaurant; The Wicked Oyster; Bookstore & Restaurant, Inc.; Finely J.P.’s, Inc.; Wellfleet Spirits Shoppe, Inc.
Wilson suggested scheduling a discussion of the Herring River memorandum of understanding and inviting Conservation Commission members to attend.
Correspondence – Donovan presented the correspondence report. It was noted that Mac Hay is the Finance Committee’s designee to the Alternative Energy Committee. Donovan noted the Wellfleet Nonresident Taxpayer’s Association member survey on water and suggested that residents also be surveyed; there was consensus to schedule this matter on the Board’s agenda. Donovan noted the value of department head monthly reports.
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Town Administrator comments – the Town Administrator updated the Board on the status of the Town Hall septic system installation project noting that the public restrooms are now operating and project completion is expected in the spring.
Comments/Reports:
· Wilson noted that the Barnstable County Selectmen’s Association had discussed renewable energy at its last meeting which she had attended.
· Houk asked the status of the new sidewalks along Commercial Street – the Town Administrator indicated that sidewalks will not be installed until completion of the drainage project.
On a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted 4-1, with Wilson voting against, to approve the minutes of November 19, 2004 as drafted.
Future Meetings/Agendas – discuss Board of Selectmen and Water Commissioners’ annual reports and rotation of the Board chairmanship.
On a motion by Wilson, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously at 8:53 p.m. on a roll call vote (Donovan, May, Wilson, Houk, Wood – yea) to enter into executive session to discuss collective bargaining and not to return to open session.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Ira Wood, Chair Michael May Dale Donovan
Helen Miranda Wilson Jerry Houk
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