Board of Selectmen
Senior Center
July 12, 2005
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Dale Donovan. Selectmen present included Michael May, Ira Wood, Helen Miranda Wilson and Jerry Houk. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
Bob Hubby addressed the Board as Chairman of the Open Space Committee and explained that an application is being prepared for a Self-Help Grant for the Whale Bone Point (Geiger) property purchase and requested that the Board designate the Town Administrator as the project manager. On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Town Administrator to act as the project manager for the FY’06 grant round for the Whale Bone Point (Geiger Lot 3) property.
The Board met with Town Accountant Marilyn Crary who outlined the FY’05 transfer requests. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the FY’05 interline transfers within and between departments.
Announcements:
· May updated the Board on the status of the new public boat ramp project.
· Wilson announced that an ice cream social is scheduled at the Council on Aging on July 30 from 2-4 p.m. to present the results of the Town-wide survey.
· Wilson announced that the Charter Review Committee is meeting on July 18 at the Council on Aging to present a progress report.
· Donovan announced that the Historical Society’s monthly program is scheduled for July 13 at the Library at 8 p.m. when Seth Rolbein will present a program on Town Moderator’s in recent Wellfleet history.
· Donovan announced that the Non-Resident Taxpayers Association is presenting a program on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on the history of the Herring River Dike and opening of the dike.
· Donovan announced that the Friends of the Wellfleet Libraries annual bake sale is scheduled for July 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Town Hall lawn.
· Donovan announced that he had recently eaten both Wellfleet clams and oysters and urged others to enjoy them.
The Board discussed:
a) Requests to Use Town Property:
· Wellfleet Firefighter Relief Association – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Wellfleet Firefighter Relief Association to use the Town Hall front lawn up to the sidewalk and driveway to the right of Town Hall on August 20, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a bake sale and t-shirt sale.
· Knighthorse Theatre Company – on a motion by Wilson, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Knighthorse Theatre Company to use the Recreation tent at Mayo Beach on July 23, 25, 30 and August 1 from 7-9 p.m. for a theatrical performance on the condition of receipt of their certificate of insurance and a fee of $100 per performance.
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b) Business Licenses – Wood moved and Houk seconded a motion to approve the business licenses of the Friends of the Council on Aging; Ocean Reef Gifts; Works Gallery; Small Boat Service and Sick Day Surf Company. Bob Costa requested that the Board deny the license of the Friends of the Council on Aging noting zoning, procurement and signage issues and questioned whether the Council on Aging should be running a business in competition with local businesses. Wood moved and Houk as seconder agreed to amend the motion to exclude the business license of the Friends of the Council on Aging. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion as amended. Houk suggested that activities relative to this business license cease until these issues are clarified and a license is granted – the
Town Administrator was asked to follow through with this matter.
c) Appointment of Assistant Shellfish Constable – on a motion by Wood, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to appoint John J. Mankevetch as the Assistant Shellfish Constable.
d) Meeting Schedule – there was consensus to approve the FY’06 Board of Selectmen meeting schedule as drafted by the Town Administrator.
e) Herring River Dike MOU – Donovan reviewed the draft Memorandum of Understanding between the National Park Service and the Town of Wellfleet for the proposed Herring River Saltmarsh Restoration and noted that the Chairman of the Cape Cod Commission has advised that this matter may need to go through the development of regional impact process. He suggested a new paragraph #2 to include language to establish an agreement between the Town and Seashore relative to use of Town land within the Seashore for affordable housing, health care facilities and facilities to serve the needs of senior citizens. Nancy Finley of the Seashore was in attendance. Discussion included the ability to build within the Seashore if zoning regulations are followed, use of the Town’s landlocked property in
South Wellfleet, the intent of MOU paragraphs 6 and 7, addressing Donovan’s suggestion of a new paragraph #2 as a separate MOU, the need to include a management plan and impact study and to address financing should private property be impacted, the stakeholders group and its appointment, inclusion of a representative from the Chequessett Country Club on both the stakeholders group and technical committee and the need for timeliness due to Land Bank purchase obligations. There was consensus to continue this discussion to a meeting on August 4th at 6:00 p.m., with July 28th as the deadline for submission of comments/language to be considered for inclusion in the MOU.
f) Fireworks Schedule – Donovan thanked George White for his efforts relative to the Town’s fireworks displays. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to set Sunday, September 4th as the date for the fireworks display.
Wood presented the correspondence report and noted the June 10 letter from the Diocese of Fall River regarding the land on Route 6. Donovan noted a recent article in the Cape Cod Times regarding an effort to declare the eastern oyster an endangered species and suggested sending a strong letter voicing disapproval of this designation. Wood moved and May seconded a motion that the Chair draft a letter for review by the Board. After discussion there was consensus that Board members submit their own comments.
Open Session:
· Charlie Siemer, Joel Fox and Walter Baron each addressed the Board regarding the Audubon/Lt. Island public access issue.
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· Larry Greely reminded the Board of the July 23 meeting with Comcast at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center.
Town Administrator Comments:
· indicated his appointment of Brian Vincent as a parking control officer.
· recommended that the Board discuss the Tax Workoff Program at its next meeting.
· requested an executive session at the end of this evening’s meeting for collective bargaining.
Comments/Reports:
· Wilson commented on the proposed list of documents to be supplied to new board/committee members and the proposed board/committee minutes form. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to send to all board/committee chairs the single sheet with the proposed minutes form as drafted by Donovan.
· Wilson requested that the Board discuss the transition to the new Board of Water Commissioners at the next Board meeting.
· Houk commented on businesses opening before obtaining a business license.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of June 21, 2005 as submitted.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of June 28, 2005 as submitted.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously at 9:24 p.m. on a roll call vote (Wood, Donovan, Wilson, May, Houk – yea) to enter executive session to discuss strategy with relation to 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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