Board of Selectmen
Senior Center
July 27, 2004
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Michael May. Selectmen present included Dale Donovan and Helen Miranda Wilson. Chairman Ira Wood and Selectman Jerry Houk were absent. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
Vice-Chairman Michael May chaired the meeting and noted that Chairman Wood and Selectman Houk are away on business.
The Board held a public hearing to consider amendments to the Town of Wellfleet Liquor License Rules and Regulations. Donovan read the public notice. The Town Administrator presented the proposed amendments including Wilson’s suggestions and language regarding one-day special event licenses. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to accept the revisions to the Town of Wellfleet Liquor License Rules and Regulations with the proposed changes.
Announcements:
· Donovan announced the poetry reading by Marge Piercy and Martin Espada scheduled for August 9th at 8 p.m. at the Wellfleet United Methodist Church to benefit the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust Fund – tickets $20.00.
· Wilson announced that per Town Clerk/Treasurer Dawn Rickman, donations may now be made to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
· May announced that the new boat ramp project has been moved to number one on the State’s list pending funding in the State budget. He thanked all those who sent letters and e-mails in favor of the project and indicated that he will keep the Board informed as the State budget process proceeds.
The Board discussed:
a) FY 2004 Transfers – Town Accountant Marilyn Crary noted that $40 has already been donated to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in lieu of attending the Piercy/Espada poetry reading. She presented the second FY 2004 transfer request. May disclosed that he is a Town employee working at the Marina. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the interline transfers as submitted.
b) Board of Selectmen Appointment: Election Workers – on a motion by Donovan, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Election Workers as submitted by the Wellfleet Town Democratic Committee. (Barbara Atwood, Claire Carroll, Donna DeVasto, John M. Dooley, Mary Ann Dooley, Anne C. Fox, Cynthia Franklin, Terri Frazier, Susan S. Gauthier, Peter Hall, Mary Houk, Ellen Ishkanian, Zel Levin, Sheila Lyons, Patricia Nugent, Sheila Paine, Paul Pilcher, Andrea Pluhar, Richard Robicheau, Stephen Russell, Barbara Souther, Barbara Stevens, Katherine Stillman, Paul Weber, Shirley Weber, Sandra Wonders)
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c) Requests to Use Town Property:
· Liza Caruso (elect John Kerry for President - Town Hall front lawn on Saturdays, July – October, with a table and chair to distribute buttons, car stickers and general information about the election) – on a motion by Wilson, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to permit this to happen.
· MoveOn.com (Town Hall front lawn, Saturday, August 7, rain date of August 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a bake sale) – on a motion by Donovan, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve this request.
· Margo KochRuthe (Town Hall front lawn, Friday, August 6 [Hiroshima Day], from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the annual silent Quaker vigil) – on a motion by Wilson, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to allow this to happen.
· Road Cut or Excavation Permit Application – May disclosed that he is a Verizon retiree. On a motion by May, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Farrell Electric for work at 744 Chequessett Neck Road.
d) Appointment of Local Infectious Disease Coordinator and Public Information Officer – the Town Administrator recommended that the Board appoint Health/Conservation Agent Emily Beebe noting that she is willing to serve and is already working with Barnstable County and that this matter has been discussed with Fire Chief Hight. On a motion by Donovan, seconded with Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Emily Beebe as the Local Infectious Disease Coordinator and Public Information Officer.
e) Request for Exemption from Noise Bylaw – on a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Erin Carey for an exemption from the Noise Bylaw to extend the wedding reception on September 25, 2004 at the Holden Inn from 10 to 11 p.m.
Old Business:
1) Suggested Change to Committee/Board Appointment Policy – there was consensus to discuss this at a future Board meeting and to circulate it to boards and committees.
2) Wilson noted receipt of the special town meeting schedule and suggested that the warrant be reviewed by Town Counsel in a timely fashion so that there are as few as possible changes to article language after the warrant is printed.
3) Herring River Restoration Project – Donovan read an exerpt from the Health/Conservation Agent’s monthly report regarding progress on the Herring River Restoration Project.
4) Eastern Surf Association – it was noted from the Beach Administrator’s report that the Eastern Surf Association had held an event on a day not approved by the Board of Selectmen and had not followed through with the promised beach cleanup. It was suggested that the next time this group seeks permission to use Town property their promises vs. their actions be considered.
Correspondence – Donovan presented the correspondence report noting:
· How helpful the Department Head monthly reports have been noting that beach revenues are ahead of last year’s by $46,000 and that Wellfleet street maps are on sale at Town Hall and the Beach Sticker facility.
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· The memo from the Chief of Police regarding the memos from Selectwoman Wilson on fireworks and the memo from Selectwoman Wilson to the Town Administrator and Board of Selectmen Chair regarding posting of meetings – to be discussed at a future meeting when there is a full Board.
· Alan Platt resignation from Open Space/Land Bank Committee – on a motion by Donovan, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to send a letter of thanks and appreciation to Alan Platt for his service to the Town.
· Donovan announced that the second annual State of the Harbor Conference is scheduled for November 6th at the Senior Center.
· Letter from Henrietta Davis regarding walkways to the Central Village – there was consensus to send a copy of this letter to the 335 Main Street Committee and Planning Board.
· Letters from Douglas Franklin and Jean and Ted Schaefer regarding water issues – it was suggested that these letters be discussed at a future meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners.
Open Session:
· Jim Chudomel, Wellfleet’s representative to the Nauset Regional School Committee, addressed the Board to request that a letter be sent to Senator Robert Antonioni, Chair of the Committee on Education, Arts and Humanities, asking that H4258 (legislation necessary relative to the Town Meeting article for a separate funding mechanism for capital items over $10,000) not be sent to a legislative study committee and that copies of the letter be sent to co-sponsors Representative Gomes, Representative George and Senator O’Leary. Donovan read the draft letter submitted by Mr. Chudomel. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously
to send this letter along as a Board.
Town Administrator’s comments:
· Letter re: 20 Oyster Lane – the Town Administrator explained that a resident of Oyster Lane wishes to sell her interest in the property to the co-owner and is requesting that the Town waive its right of first refusal under the deed restriction. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the letter authorizing waiving of the right of first refusal under the deed restriction for the property at 20 Oyster Lane.
· Barnstable County Surplus funds – the Town Administrator suggested that these funds be used to partially fund the Harbor Estuaries Project. There was consensus to discuss this matter at the next Board meeting.
Comments/Reports:
· Donovan indicated that he has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Cape Cod Selectmen’s Association who will be meeting tomorrow to discuss program planning for the coming year and asked for suggested topics from the Board.
· Wilson suggested that a special forum on the Community Preservation Act be scheduled. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to send this suggestion to the Open Space Committee, Historical Commission and Housing Partnership.
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· The Board discussed the Board of Selectmen form letter acknowledging letters from private individuals drafted by Wilson. Donovan read the letter. There was consensus to discuss this matter when there is a full Board.
Approval of the minutes of the meeting of July 13th was postponed until the next meeting.
On a motion by Donovan, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Michael May, Vice-Chair Dale Donovan
Helen Miranda Wilson
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