Board of Selectmen
Library Meeting Room
April 12, 2005
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Ira Wood. Selectmen present included Michael May, Dale Donovan and Helen Miranda Wilson. Selectman Jerry Houk was absent. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
The Board met with Gwen Pelletier of the Lower Cape Cod Community Development Corporation. Ms. Pelletier presented a video illustrating what the Lower Cape CDC does as an agency and outlined its functions including housing and economic development programs.
Announcements:
· Wilson announced that the Bylaw Committee will be meeting at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19.
· Donovan announced that:
o the online swap shop Free Cycle Cape Cod is available via the Town’s web site.
o the Recreation Department is sponsoring a road race t-shirt design competition for residents and Town employees; deadline May 18th.
o the Forum Pre-Town Meeting discussion is scheduled for April 21st at 7:00 p.m. at the Library.
o the River Herring Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, April 30 from 1-3 p.m. in the Library.
o the Open Space Committee, NRAB and Conservation Commission are sponsoring a stroll over the proposed Chequessett Country Club property acquisition area on Saturday, April 16 at 2:00 p.m.
The Board discussed:
a) Senior Tax Workoff Program – the Town Administrator noted that the Council on Aging Director has agreed to run the program and suggested that they come back to the Board with recommendations regarding the program.
b) Appointment of Special Police Officers/Relief Dispatcher – on a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Michael Mazzone as a Special Police Officer and Relief Dispatcher and Ryan Caneen, Scott Tyler, Michael Beaupre and Joseph Linnel as Special Police Officers through June 30, 2005 as requested by the Police Chief.
c) County Funds – on a motion by May, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to request the available County funds in cash and to apply it towards the Embayments Program.
d) Town Administrator Appointments – the Town Administrator indicated his appointment of Tracy DeMarco as Animal Control Officer and Veterans’ Agents Sidney L. Chase and Norman E. Gill. Wilson indicated that she would like more information regarding the number of calls answered by Ms. DeMarco vs. the number of animal calls answered by the Police Department before considering a veto of this appointment. The Town Administrator noted that Ms. DeMarco and the Police Department work cooperatively. A motion by Wilson to request a year’s worth of documentation of what the Animal Control Officer has done before deciding whether to veto this appointment was not seconded.
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The Board met with Dave Neal and Joe Brait of the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Department. Mr. Neal outlined services provided to the Town of Wellfleet including the new Jail and House of Correction, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, canine unit, communications, vehicle technical support, County farm, youth academy, sex offender registry, print shop, Triad Program and gun lock safety program. He discussed community service programs available to municipal and non-profit agencies outlining the parameters and potential projects. He noted that further information is available on their website, www.bsheriff.net.
The Board continued discussion:
e) Marina Contracts – the Town Administrator noted the contracts for engineering services for the Wellfleet Town Pier demolition and revetment reconstruction project and for engineering services to prepare construction and bid documents for the Wellfleet Town Pier CZM CPR grant facilities improvements project. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve these contracts.
f) Appointment of Alternate to Cape Light Compact – Olga Kahn met with the Board. The Board discussed establishing this position to increase representation at Compact meetings. On a motion by May, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Olga Kahn as an alternate to the Cape Light Compact. May updated the Board on the free residential energy home audit program.
g) Request from NRAB for letter of support for grant application – on a motion by Wilson, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to support this request.
h) Appointment of Democratic Registrar of Voters – on a motion by Wilson, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Ruth Bishop as a Democratic Registrar of Voters.
i) Renewal of Seasonal Liquor Licenses – on a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the renewal of the seasonal liquor licenses of Eric’s Seafood Restaurant, Inc.; Flying Fish Café; Christine’s Oasis; Serena’s Restaurant; Oysterman’s Grill & Market; Joseph Lema & Son, Inc.; Wellfleet Center Corp.; Aesop’s Tables.
j) Business Licenses – on a motion by May, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the business licenses of Erin-H; Frances Francis Design Studio; Hyannis Ice Cream Corp.; Ragg Time.
k) Request to Use Town Property – on a motion by May, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Mass Premier Soccer to use Bakers Field from 8/22-8/26/05 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon for a recreational soccer camp with a fee of $300.
Old Business:
· Wilson suggested that the Board hold a separate meeting to discuss communication processes.
· Wilson commented on the question of who shall review the Shellfish Constable’s use of his shellfish grant - on a motion by Wilson, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to request that the Shellfish Constable submit his annual grant report to the Board of Selectmen.
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Correspondence:
· Letter from Town of Orleans Selectmen, Wellfleet night at Cardinal’s game – on a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to respond to the Orleans Selectmen that the Board looks forward to Wellfleet Night at the Cardinal’s game on June 21.
· Letter from Wellfleet Marine Corp. with questions on Marina fee schedule – the response from the Harbormaster was noted.
Open Session:
· Tom Flynn addressed the Board regarding the Audubon’s application before the Conservation Commission which, if approved, would make two public access areas on Lt. Island inaccessible. He suggested that this matter should come before the Board of Selectmen. Donovan suggested that the Board request that the Conservation Commission not make a final determination on this matter until it meets with the Board of Selectmen to explain what the issues are and to send a comparable letter to the Audubon – Donovan will draft the letters. Wilson requested that the Board be supplied with copies of the Assessor’s map of this area showing ownership
of the relevant properties. Mr. Flynn suggested that the Conservation Commission’s decision be made contingent upon review by the Board of Selectmen. The Town Administrator indicated that the Health/Conservation Agent will update the Board. Donovan suggested that proof of property ownership be submitted with certain applications to Boards/Committees to place the onus of proof of ownership upon the applicant and alerting the Town if Town-owned property is involved.
Sue Rohrbach of Senator O’Leary’s Office updated the Board on the Senator’s efforts to stabilize the homeowner’s insurance market on the Cape.
The Town Administrator discussed:
· Town Meeting – Moderator Dan Silverman has suggested raffling off several resident beach stickers at the end of each night of Town Meeting available only to those voters still in attendance in an effort to help maintain a quorum. The Town Administrator was asked to ensure that such a practice is legal.
· Fire Department study – the Town Administrator requested that the Board review the proposal from Bennett Associates noting that he will schedule a discussion of this matter for the May 10 Board meeting.
· Town Meeting motions – the Town Administrator informed the Board that Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting may need to be amended. There was consensus to post a meeting for 6:30 p.m. on April 25 and to cancel if the Board does not need to meet prior to Town Meeting.
· Landfill capping - the Town Administrator updated the Board on the project.
· Fox Island Conservation Area Management Plan – the Town Administrator requested Board signatures for the already approved plan.
· Town Hall septic system – the Town Administrator updated the Board on the project.
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Comments/Reports – Donovan suggested that the Board consider releasing the executive session minutes of March 16, 2005.
On a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of March 22, 2005 as written.
On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Ira Wood, Chair Michael May
Dale Donovan Helen Miranda Wilson
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