Board of Selectmen
Library Meeting Room
June 28, 2005
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Ch airman Dale Donovan. Selectmen present included Michael May, Ira Wood, Helen Miranda Wilson and Jerry Houk. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
The Board held a public hearing to consider the application of the Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater, Inc. for a one day beer and wine license on August 22, 2005 from 4-9 p.m. Wood moved and Houk seconded a motion to approve this application. Arlene Kirsch outlined the request. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater Inc. to use an area 20’x 40’ behind 15 Kendrick Avenue in the Town parking lot on August 22, 2005 all day and evening. Wilson noted the Fire Department’s condition on the application: no parking - east side of building; maintain fire lane – west side; setup to be inspected prior to event.
Announcements:
· Wood noted the hardship for the shellfishermen relative to the upcoming public boat ramp project. Donovan outlined the three alternatives being pursued: 1) working through the DEP Coastal Access Division to see if a September date for construction is possible – should know by tomorrow if this is possible; 2) maintaining the July date with the Harbormaster working to address the loading and unloading of shellfish in another area of the Harbor; 3) turning down the funding with the likelihood that the ramp will be condemned and the Town will be without a ramp until the Town can fund the project. May disclosed that he works at the Harbormaster’s office and noted that every effort is being made to deploy floats on the L-shaped pier for use by the shellfishermen. Houk noted concern that the decision to request a date change from the state was not made through the Board. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Houk, to continue with option 2 and to ask the Town Administrator to
contact Representative Gomes and Senator O’Leary to inform them that the Town does not wish to change the date, the Board voted 2-0-3, with Donovan, Wood and May abstaining. The motion failed. May outlined the options for putting a boat in the water during ramp construction. The Town Administrator indicated that he had contacted the state due to the concern with the impact of closing the ramp in the middle of the summer and the impact on the facilities of other towns. It was suggested to wait for the information expected tomorrow.
· Bob Hubby announced that the Open Space Committee will be conducting a celebration walk through the Fox Island Marsh, Pilgrim Spring conservation areas on Saturday, July 9 at 10 a.m.
· Donovan noted the summer events calendar and tide chart available at the back table and thanked Lisa Benson for providing them.
· Donovan announced the upcoming Wellfleet night at the Cardinals game scheduled for Thursday, June 30 at 6:30 p.m.
· Donovan announced that the fireworks are scheduled for July 1 at dusk; the road race is scheduled for July 3 at 8:30 a.m. at Mayo Beach and the parade is scheduled for July 4 at 10 a.m. with the antique car parade at 9 a.m.
· Wilson announced that beginning next week Board of Selectmen and Board of Water Commissioners meetings will be held at the Senior Center.
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· Arlene Kirsch noted that a meeting is scheduled for tomorrow morning to discuss donations for shellfishermen impacted by red tide and that the donations will be received in conjunction with the Cape Cod 5 Foundation.
· Houk announced that the Charter Review Committee is meeting tomorrow at 7 p.m. to discuss the Charter section relative to the Finance Committee and to discuss reorganization of Town government.
The Board discussed:
a) Appointment of Firefighter/Paramedic – Deputy Chief Dan Silverman, acting in the absence of Chief Hight, introduced Sean Giangregorio and indicated the appointment of Mr. Giangregorio as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic to fill a vacancy caused by a resignation from the Department. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve this appointment.
b) Recommendation for Appointment of Full-time Police Officer – Sergeant Hurley, representing Chief Rosenthal, introduced Steven T. Pariseau and presented the Chief’s recommendation that Mr. Pariseau be appointed as a full-time police officer. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Steven T. Pariseau as a full-time police officer.
c) Sluiceway Report and Recommendation – Beach Administrator Suzanne Thomas recommended keeping the area open to vehicular traffic, closing the two existing parking spaces and replacing them with spaces further from the water’s edge and continuing stepped up patrols to control illegal parking. Wilson noted that the area is dangerous and that damage is being done by vehicles and moved to close the Sluiceway to vehicular traffic only for the months of July and August. The motion was not seconded. Donovan suggested looking at this issue in a broader manner and to consider meeting with the Seashore and Audubon about protecting resources and maintaining public access. Wilson repeated her motion which again was not seconded. Ms. Thomas suggested a Gull Pond area management plan.
d) Interviews for Appointment to the Following Committees:
· Open Space Committee – the Board interviewed Robert Jackson for appointment to the Open Space Committee. Donovan apologized to Mr. Jackson for the delay in scheduling this interview. Wood moved and Wilson seconded a motion to appoint Robert Jackson to the Open Space Committee. Open Space Chairman Bob Hubby spoke in favor of the appointment. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the appointment.
· Planning Board – the Board interviewed Barbara Gray, David Rowell and Jay Horowitz individually for appointment to the Planning Board. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to appoint David Rowell to the Planning Board for a five year term. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Barbara Gray to the Planning Board.
· Zoning Board of Appeals – the Board interviewed Vernon Jacob for appointment to the ZBA. Wood disclosed that Mr. Jacob is a neighbor and recommended the appointment. On a motion by May, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Vernon Jacob as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
e) Community Septic Management Program – the Town Administrator indicated that Barnstable County will now be able to administer this program. Houk suggested that this matter be forwarded to the Board of Health for review. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve this program contingent upon a positive review by the Board of Health.
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f) Request(s) to Use Town Property:
· Jason Borte (Quiksilver) – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Jason Borte to use Whitecrest Beach on July 23, 2005 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a surf camp for a fee of $100/day.
· Tonya Felix (Wellfleet Elementary PTA) – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Tonya Felix to use Town property wherever they feel they can get the most business on July 4th from 9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. to sell Wellfleet trivia games to benefit Wellfleet Elementary School.
g) Business Licenses – on a motion by May, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the business licenses of Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater, Inc. (Kendrick Ave.) and Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater, Inc. (Route 6 tent).
h) Herring River Dike MOU – Nancy Finley of the National Seashore, Assistant Town Administrator Rex Peterson and Health/Conservation Agent Hillary Greenberg attended. Donovan read a statement suggesting that agreement be reached with the Park Service as to what Town-owned land within the Seashore may be used for affordable housing, health care facilities and facilities to serve the needs of senior citizens and that this matter be looked at more thoroughly at the July 12th Board meeting. Board members commented on the MOU and suggestions included mandating that stakeholders are notified of technical committee meetings, deleting paragraph 3, strengthening the relationship with the Conservation Commission and including a flowchart and timeline. Wood suggested that Board members come
to the July 12th meeting with written suggestions.
i) Board of Selectmen Appointments/Reappointments:
· Planning Board – Wilson moved and May seconded a motion to reappoint Gerry Parent to the Planning Board on the condition that he files a disclosure in writing that he waits a year before acting on anything in his business that he has acted on as a member of the Planning Board. Planning Board Chair Denny O’Connell questioned such a conditional appointment. After discussion May withdrew his second. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted 3-2, with Donovan and Wilson voting against, to reappoint Gerry Parent to the Planning Board for a five year term.
· Zoning Board of Appeals – on a motion by Wilson, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Peter Watts to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
· Water Issues Advisory Committee – on a motion by Donovan, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Larry Gallagher to the Water Issues Advisory Committee.
· Local Comprehensive Planning Committee – on a motion by Donovan, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Ben Gitlow, Denny O’Connell, Paul Pilcher, Paul Banner and Barbara Gray to the Local Comprehensive Planning Committee.
Correspondence – Wood presented the correspondence report and noted the news release from the U. S. National Park Service regarding Maria Burks as Executive Director of the National Parks of New York Harbor and George Price as Superintendent of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
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Open Session:
· Larry Greeley addressed the Board representing the Friends of the Lower Cape Media to inform the Board that Comcast hopes to cease operating the access station and wishes to renegotiate the municipal contracts. He suggested that the Friends group meet with the Board and that the Board consider reactivating the Cable Advisory Committee noting that Tom Cole and Betsy Williams have agreed to serve. He announced that the next meeting of the Friends group is scheduled for July 23 at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. Tom Cole outlined his background and experience. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to designate Tom Cole and
Betsy Williams as temporary representatives until a Cable Advisory Committee can be formed.
Town Administrator Comments:
· meeting with Whitewater - the meeting with Whitewater to discuss options for financing and expanding the water system is scheduled for July 5th at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center and has been advertised.
· update on landfill capping – the contractor has requested an extension to mid-September to put down the grass noting that the heavy work will be completed by mid-July.
· snow plowing issue – need to look at options soon.
· requested an executive session at the end of this evening’s meeting for union matters.
Comments/Reports:
· Houk noted that the Board is seeking more applicants for the Board of Water Commissioners, Cable Advisory Committee and other committees and encouraged those interested to apply.
On a motion by Wilson, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of June 14, 2005 as submitted.
Future Meetings/Agendas – meet with Alternative Energy Committee in August.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously at 9:10 p.m. on a roll call vote (Wood, May, Wilson, Houk, Donovan – yea) to enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations and not to reconvene in open session.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Dale Donovan, Chair Michael May Ira Wood
Helen Miranda Wilson Jerry Houk
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