Board of Selectmen
Library Meeting Room
November 22, 2005
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by Chairman Dale Donovan. Selectmen present included Michael May, Ira Wood and Helen Miranda Wilson. Selectman Jerry Houk arrived at 7:07 p.m. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
The Board held Shellfish Department public hearings consecutively. Shellfish Constable Andy Koch was in attendance and presented his recommendations. Wood read the public notice.
· Application from Alfred E. Benton III to transfer shellfish grant licenses #85J and #85J-A from Alfred E. Benton III and Susan Benton to Alfred E. Benton III, Susan Benton and Felicia Benton and to renew shellfish grant licenses #85J and #85J-A for a ten year period – the Shellfish Constable recommended approval of these transfers and renewals noting that he has changed his original recommendation that the name of Susan Benton be removed because she is no longer a resident since he has learned to the contrary. On a motion by Wood, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the transfer of shellfish grant licenses #85J and #85J-A from Alfred
E. Benton III and Susan Benton to Alfred E. Benton III, Susan Benton and Felicia Benton and to renew #85J and #85J-A for a ten year period.
· Application from Louis Doucette and Robert L. Paine to transfer shellfish grant license #01-06 from Louis Doucette and Robert L. Paine to Robert L. Paine – the Shellfish Constable recommended approval of this transfer. On a motion by Wood, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the transfer of shellfish grant license #01-06 from Louis Doucette and Robert L. Paine to Robert L. Paine.
The Board discussed:
a) Business licenses – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the business licenses as listed on the agenda with the exception of Moby Dicks. (AIM Thrift Shop, Inc.; Beachcomber Store; Brophy’s Fine Art; Farmhouse Antiques, Etc.; Gallery 5; The Asparagus Shed; Hinckley’s Corner Crafts; Kendall Art Gallery/Wellfleet Frame Shop; Cocktales; Kite Gallery; Langlois Studio Gallery; Mid-Cape Home Centers (Route 6); Mid-Cape Home Centers (Commercial St.); Mikan Gallery; Narrow Land Pottery; Periwinkle; Rose’s Auto Service; Sick Day Surf Company; Small Boat Service; Wellfleet Chamber of Commerce; Wellfleet Crafts; Bob’s Sub & Cone; Bookstore & Restaurant; Box Lunch, Inc.; Cape Mariner Cottages; Farrell’s Market; Finely JP’s; Maurice’s Campground, Inc.; A Nice Cream Shop; Rookies Family Restaurant; Seaberry Surf Gift Shop; Uncle Frank’s; Van Rensselaer’s; Mass Audubon/Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary; Wellfleet Beachcomber; Wellfleet Cinemas; Wellfleet
Drive In/Flea Market; Wellfleet Miniature Golf, Dairy Bar & Grill; Wellfleet Motel and Lodge; Wellfleet Texaco; The Wicked Oyster; Winslows Tavern; Yak Arts) On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, with Wilson recusing, the Board voted unanimously to approve the business license of Moby Dick’s.
b) Renewal of Annual Liquor Licenses – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve renewal of the annual liquor licenses of Wellfleet Marketplace; Farrell’s Market and Wellfleet Texaco.
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c) Town Administrator Appointment – the Town Administrator indicated his appointment of Suzanne Thomas as the Council on Aging Director and requested that the Board waive the fourteen day waiting period. Donovan moved and Wood seconded a motion to waive the fourteen day waiting requirement. Wilson suggested that they wait for a full Board, keep the fourteen day waiting period and look at other applicant’s resumés. On the motion the Board voted 3-1, with Wilson voting against. The Town Administrator indicated his reappointment of Marilyn Crary as Town Accountant for a one year period. On a motion by May, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to approve this reappointment.
d) Request for approval of Fire Department appointment – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Rachael Willis as a call member of the Fire Department.
The Board held a Pre-Town Meeting and reviewed the upcoming Special Town Meeting articles. Houk arrived at 7:07 p.m. Anne White, Chair of the 335 Main Street Committee presented information on the proposed drive-through teller window at Cape Cod 5 and Option 5 for the 335 Main Street property and Interim Fire Chief Dan Silverman presented information on why a new public safety facility is needed. Planning Board Chair Denny O’Connell discussed the reasons that the Planning Board voted not to recommend Article 2 (proposed easement for Cape Cod 5 drive-through).
The Pre-Town Meeting ended at 8:30 p.m. and the meeting was recessed to 8:39 p.m.
Announcements:
· Donovan credited the Police Department for jobs well done noting the recent conviction and sentencing of an arsonist and response to drug problems.
· Donovan announced that the Town Hall holiday party, tree lighting and song fest is scheduled for December 9.
The Board continued discussion:
e) Recommendation for 111-F designation – on a motion by Wilson, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to grant Detective Jon Taylor 111-F status as of November 15, 2005.
f) Board of Water Commissioners mission statement – Donovan noted that the Board met with the Board of Water Commissioners last Thursday and were presented with their mission statement which he read. On a motion by Wood, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to endorse the mission statement of the newly formed Board of Water Commissioners.
g) Additional STM transfer – it was noted that funding is needed to conduct the Board of Water Commissioner’s survey and other consultant issues. On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to add an additional transfer at Special Town Meeting - $5,000 to Consultancy from Free Cash.
h) Disclosure of financial interest by municipal employee – on a motion by Wilson, seconded by May, the Board voted 4-0-1, with Donovan abstaining, to grant exemptions to Laura Kunkel and Barbara Boone of the Herring River Stakeholders Committee and John Portnoy and Jack Whalen of the Herring River Technical Committee because their interest in this matter will not be likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from them.
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Wood presented the correspondence report and noted:
· Letter from Cape Cod Child Development re: Outer Cape Health Services and Lawrence Road facility – the Town Administrator noted that he is in the process of addressing this matter and will report back to the Board.
· Letter from Warren Dyer regarding high cost of ambulance service for residents – noted.
Open Session:
· Houk asked the status of the informal subcommittee that Donovan and Wood are serving on regarding the issue of Outer Cape Health moving to the Senior Center property. Donovan updated the Board. Wilson requested updates to the Board on this matter.
· Houk requested an update on the appointment of a new Council on Aging Director. The Town Administrator informed him of his appointment of Suzanne Thomas.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of November 8, 2005 with one amendment.
Future Meetings/Agendas: plowing of private roads – the Town Administrator updated the Board on an anonymous complaint received by the Attorney General’s office regarding this matter.
Houk noted that the Finance Committee wishes to meet jointly with the Board and Department Heads for budget presentations.
Houk commented on “Solar Sam’s” display in P.J.’s parking lot – the Town Administrator noted that the Building Inspector is working with the property owner on this matter and that there are several issues including signage.
The Town Administrator reminded the Board of its upcoming meeting schedule.
On a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Dale Donovan, Chair Michael May Ira Wood
Helen Miranda Wilson Jerry Houk
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