Board of Selectmen/Board of Water Commissioners
Library Meeting Room
April 27, 2005
Minutes
Board of Water Commissioners
The meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Dale Donovan. Commissioners in attendance included Ira Wood, Michael May, Helen Miranda Wilson and Jerry Houk. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
On a motion by Houk, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to, if possible, end tonight’s meeting no later than 9 p.m.
The Board discussed:
1. Connections to the Wellfleet Municipal Water System - the Board reviewed the list of water connections recommended by the Town Administrator. He noted that the list is limited to 22 residential connections and reserves capacity for the original ATBS in the Coles Neck area. Donovan read the list. In response to a question from Wilson, the Town Administrator noted that the recommendation has been reviewed by the Board of Health. Wood moved and May seconded a motion to approve the recommended hook-up list and to begin the connecting procedure. Discussion included authorization for the non-municipal building hook-ups, reserving capacity for the Marina and 335 Main Street, upgrading Marina building facilities and flushing the system. On the motion the Board voted 4-1, with Wilson
voting against.
2. Review fee structure – establishing a rebate program for those whose use less water than projected was discussed.
3. Transition (if needed) to Appointed Board of Water Commissioners – discussion included adding a new section to the Policy Statement in the Wellfleet Water System Rules and Regulations to require a public hearing and Board of Selectmen approval to enact changes to the Policy, Rules, Regulations and Fees and the Board of Selectmen’s ability to place budgetary limits on boards/committees.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by Houk, the Board voted 4-0-1, with Wilson abstaining, to approve the minutes of April 19, 2005 as submitted.
Jean Schaefer suggested that the Board include in the rules and regulations its goal of recouping 75% of capital costs from system users.
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
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Dale Donovan, Chair Ira Wood Michael May
Helen Miranda Wilson Jerry Houk
Board of Selectmen/Board of Water Commissioners
Library Meeting Room
April 27, 2005
Minutes
Board of Selectmen
The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 8:25 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 Town Administrator updated the Board on the status of the Audubon’s application before the Conservation Commission noting that Town Counsel has advised that there is nothing that the Town can do because the areas are private property. He noted that the Audubon has indicated that it has no intention of cutting off access to the beach at the north end of Lt. Island and will forward this information by letter to the Town. The Town Administrator will write back to the Conservation Commission.
Wilson:
· requested reimbursement for attendance at the two-day N.E.E.R.S. (New England Estuarine Research Society) conference in Eastham at a cost of approximately $120 - on a motion by Donovan, seconded by Houk, the Board voted 4-0-1, with Wilson abstaining, to reimburse Ms. Wilson for this expense.
· noted correspondence to the Board indicating that she intends to pursue the open slot as the Barnstable County Selectmen’s Association representative to the Cape Cod Mosquito Control Board of Commissioners - on a motion by Donovan, seconded by Wood, the Board voted 4-0-1, with Wilson abstaining, to send a letter of strong support to the appropriate body urging Ms. Wilson’s appointment. On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 4-0-1, with Wilson abstaining, for Clerk Donovan to draft and sign the letter on behalf of the Board.
On a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Ira Wood, Chair Michael May Dale Donovan
Helen Miranda Wilson Jerry Houk
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