Board of Water Commissioners/Board of Selectmen
Library Meeting Room
December 6, 2004
Minutes
Board of Water Commissioners
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Dale Donovan. Commissioners present included Ira Wood, Michael May, Helen Miranda Wilson and Jerry Houk. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended. Donovan noted the procedural note that the meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners will be adjourned for a Board of Selectmen hearing and will then resume. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by Wilson the Board voted unanimously to adjourn until 7:05 p.m. for a Board of Selectmen public hearing.
The meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was reconvened at 7:14 p.m. and called back to order by Chairman Donovan. The Town Administrator outlined the changes to the Wellfleet Municipal Water System Rules and Regulations as recommended by Town Counsel.
On a motion by Wilson, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to accept all the changes as indicated, underlined and crossed out up until Section 8.2.
The Board discussed Section 8.2. Discussion included equitably establishing a hookup fee by indexing it to Title V septic flow, amortization of the fee, recapturing 75% of capital costs and increasing the hookup charge for the original ATBS. Donovan presented information from previous water system proposals from Woodard and Curran and Camp, Dresser and McKee noting that hookup fees were anticipated to be $10,000 or higher. On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve Section 8.2 with two amendments: first sentence delete “one-time” and second to the last sentence change “five (5) years” to “ten (10) years” followed by “or a number of years to be approved by the Water Commissioners”. A motion by Wilson to insert as
Section 2.7 the definition of “Hookup” as defined by Town Counsel in the December 3, 2004 letter to the Board was not seconded.
The Board discussed the process for determining hook-ups to the water system. The Town Administrator indicated that the proposed rankings were based on water quality and recommended that the Bookstore Restaurant be moved to the top of the list for system flushing purposes. It was suggested that capacity be reserved for the Harbormaster’s building and the 335 Main Street building. May moved and Wood seconded a motion that the Bookstore be allowed to connect and the remainder of the hookups be addressed by the DPW according to the Rules and Regulations and brought to the Water Commissioners for approval. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to amend the motion to set aside 155 gpd for 335 Main Street until a decision is made on what to do with the building.
A motion by Wilson to amend the motion to set aside 2,000 gpd for the Harbormaster’s Building was not seconded. The Board voted 4-1, with Wilson voting against, to approve the original motion as amended.
There was consensus to postpone discussion of a water survey of residents to a future meeting.
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On a motion by Wood, seconded by Houk, the Board voted 4-0-1, with Wilson abstaining, to approve the minutes of October 25, 2004.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by Houk, the Board voted 4-0-1, with May abstaining (he had not attended the meeting), to approve the minutes of November 15, 2004.
On a motion by Houk, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Dale Donovan, Chair Ira Wood Michael May
Helen Miranda Wilson Jerry Houk
Board of Water Commissioners/Board of Selectmen
Library Meeting Room
December 6, 2004
Minutes
Board of Selectmen
The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:03 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.
Donovan announced the holiday activities scheduled for December 10th including the children’s party at Town Hall from 4–5:30 p.m., the tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. and the Board/Committee appreciation party from 6-8 p.m. at the Council on Aging.
The Town Administrator announced that the State has agreed to perform the temporary repairs to the Lt. Island Bridge and that details are being worked out with residents.
At 7:05 p.m. the Board held a public hearing to consider the requests from Joseph Lema & Son, Inc., Joseph Lema, Manager, for transfer of the seasonal all alcohol package store license and annual wine and malt package store license to Wellfleet Marketplace, Inc., Paul Sousa, Manager. Marshall Smith asked for permission to display fruits and vegetables on the sidewalk outside of the store. Donovan suggested a temporary amendment to the Policy on the Use of Town Property and there was consensus to discuss this matter later in the meeting. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to approve the alcoholic beverage license transfers. Appreciation for the efforts of the new owners was expressed.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:14 p.m.
The meeting was called back to order by Chairman Ira Wood at 9:08 p.m.
The Board discussed:
a) Landfill Capping Administrative Consent Order – on a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted 3-2, with Houk and Wilson voting against, to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Administrative Consent Order for landfill capping.
b) Appointment of Town Accountant – the Town Administrator indicated his appointment of Marilyn Crary as Town Accountant for a one year period. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Marilyn Crary as Town Accountant.
c) Joint Board of Selectmen/Finance Committee Budget Hearings Schedule – on a motion by Wilson, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the schedule.
d) Charles Mulligan’s Request for Appointment as Alternate Member of the Historical Commission – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Charles Mulligan as an alternate member of the Historical Commission.
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The Board discussed Town logos on Town vehicles. Houk moved and Wilson seconded a motion to direct the Fire Chief to have a logo placed on his Town vehicle. After discussion, Wilson withdrew her second. It was suggested that a policy be drafted regarding this matter. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to direct the Town Administrator to have decals placed on all Town vehicles with the exception of unmarked police cruisers.
The Board discussed Donovan’s proposed temporary amendment to the Policy on the Use of Town Property regarding the use of Town property in front of licensed premises for temporary displays. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted 4-1, with Wilson voting against, to adopt the temporary amendment to the Policy on Use of Town Property.
On a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously at 9:25 p.m. on a roll call vote (Donovan, May, Wilson, Houk, Wood – yea) to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining 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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