Board of Selectmen
Library Meeting Room
October 26, 2004
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Ira Wood. Selectmen present included Michael May, Dale Donovan, Helen Miranda Wilson and Jerry Houk. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
The Board held the following Shellfish Department public hearing. Donovan read the public notice. It was noted that the application from Jed Foley for a 1.5 acre shellfish grant license located at Egg Island and the application from David M. Ziemba for transfer of shellfish grant licenses #95-29 and #95-30 located at Egg Island, from David M. Ziemba to David M. Ziemba and Jared D. Ziemba were withdrawn.
· Application from Felicia Daley for a commercial shellfish permit per Section 4.1.4 of the Shellfishing Policy and Regulations, Commercial Permits – Shellfish Constable Andy Koch was in attendance and recommended that the Board waive the six month residency requirement and allow Ms. Daley to buy a commercial permit as of January 1st. Chip Benton, representing Ms. Daley who was in attendance, explained Ms. Daley’s situation noting that she is seeking a hardship license which she would like to purchase as soon as possible. May disclosed that he holds a commercial shellfish permit. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Houk, the Board
voted unanimously to grant Felicia Daley a shellfish permit immediately.
Announcements:
· Wilson announced that counseling services are available via the Council on Aging and applications for childcare services should be submitted to the Children’s Place.
· Donovan announced the A.I.M. Thrift Shop benefit spaghetti dinner scheduled for 10/27 at V.R.’s from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and the Friends of the Council on Aging fish fry scheduled at the Bookstore Restaurant on November 1st.
· Houk announced the benefit for Jake Bruinooge scheduled at V.R.’s on 10/29.
· Donovan noted today’s meeting of the engineer and contractor for the landfill capping project and residents adjacent to the landfill and announced that construction of the slurry wall will begin in mid-November and continue for 10-14 days causing much activity in the area.
The Board discussed:
a) Interviews for appointment to the following committees:
· The Board interviewed Lucy Buckley for appointment to the Cultural Council – on a motion by May, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Lucy Buckley to the Cultural Council.
· The Board interviewed Tracy Vanderschmidt for appointment to the Historical Commission. Wood noted the letter from Commission Co-Chair Brewster Fox noting that current member Charles Mulligan has indicated that he would prefer to be an alternate member of the Commission. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Tracy Vandershcmidt to the Historical Commission.
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· The Board interviewed Cynthia Cocivera for appointment to the Historical Commission. On a motion by May, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Cynthia Cocivera to the Historical Commission pending a change in the status of Charles Mulligan.
b) 335 Main Street Committee – Moe Barocas presented recommendations from the 335 Main Street Committee regarding the Cape Cod Five “Drive Through” stressing the need to keep the bank on Main Street. Discussion included the Committee’s recommendation to restrict the drive through to two lanes to allow the Town more alternatives for this space. He noted that the Committee will be presenting a final report on its work with the Cecil Group shortly. The Town Administrator updated the Board on the status of roof repairs noting that the bid opening is scheduled for November 10th with project completion by the end of December. Suggestions included relocating the Historical Society to 335 Main St., razing the building to construct a mixed office and retail
space facility and using the building as a community center.
c) Audit Exit – there was consensus to schedule the meeting with the Auditors at the November 9th Board meeting at 7:00 p.m.
d) FY’05 Small Cities Grant – on a motion by May, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to participate in the FY’05 Small Cities Grant.
e) Alternative Energy Committee – the Town Administrator indicated that he is waiting for more information; there was consensus to schedule discussion at the Board’s November 9th meeting.
Donovan presented the correspondence report including:
· Wellfleet Police Department’s request for appointment of a Special Police Officer – on a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to appoint James E. Roach as a Special Police Officer.
· Notice of the Second Annual State of the Wellfleet Harbor Conference scheduled for November 6th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Senior Center.
· Letter from Peter Hall regarding picometry.
· Letter from Gail Picard regarding Lt. Island Bridge safety concerns.
Comments/Reports:
· Wilson asked where the vegetative layer of earth being used for capping the landfill is coming from – the Town Administrator noted that top soil will be used.
· Wilson asked to see the 8/24/04 and 9/28/04 executive session minutes – the Town Administrator noted that they are available in the Administrative Office.
· Houk requested a list of businesses licensed for outdoor service.
On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of October 5, 2004 as drafted.
On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of October 12, 2004 with one amendment.
On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted 4-0-1, with Houk abstaining (he had not attended the meeting), to approve the minutes of October 18, 2004 as amended.
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Future meetings – discussions of the Liquor License Rules and Regulations and windmills.
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted unanimously at 8:57 p.m. on a roll call vote (Donovan, May, Wilson, Houk, Wood – yea) to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining, litigation and contract negotiations with non-union personnel and not to reconvene in open session.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Ira Wood, Chair Michael May Dale Donovan
Helen Miranda Wilson Jerry Houk
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