Board of Selectmen
Library Meeting Room
January 10, 2006
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.
The Board held a public hearing to consider amendments to the Rental Policy and Fee Schedule for Use of the Wellfleet Senior Center. COA Director Suzanne Thomas presented her recommendation proposing an hourly rate for use of the Senior Center and a key deposit of $20. Houk questioned the improvements to the Senior Center for the cape cod children’s place’s childcare program and requested to see the back-up bills for the work performed on the building and the Board’s minutes when this matter was addressed by the Board. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to accept the changes as printed with a key deposit of $50.
The Board met with Gordon Peabody, Chair of the Herring River Restoration Technical Committee who presented the Committee’s report to the Board. He outlined the establishment and task of the Committee and read the Committee’s recommendation that tidal restoration “is feasible and will provide numerous and substantial public benefits.” and “includes a new structure capable of full tidal restoration. The new structure should incorporate controlled gates to provide incremental increases in tidal exchange.” Discussion included road flooding and the need to elevate roads where they cross the flood plain (High Toss Road, Pole Dike Road, Bound Brook Island Road, Old County Road) and possible funding avenues. On a motion by Wood, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted
unanimously to endorse the recommendations of the Herring River Technical Committee and that they proceed with development of a management plan for restoration.
Announcements:
· Wood announced the passing of Brewster Fox noting that he will be missed.
· Wilson announced the Martin Luther King day meditation walk scheduled for noon on January 16 from Town Hall to the Library.
· Wilson announced that the Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen will be holding joint budget meetings for the next four Thursdays starting on 1/12.
The Board discussed:
a) Business Licenses – on a motion by Wood, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the business licenses of Blue Willow Fine Foods; Boathouse Fish Market; Cumberland Farms, Inc.; Down Under Video; Hatch’s Fish Market, Inc.; Herridge Books; Lighthouse Restaurant; Mainstay Motor Inn; On the Creek Café; PJ’s Family Restaurant; Riley’s of Massachusetts; Sweet Seasons, Inc.; Wellfleet Marine Corp. (pier store); Wellfleet Marketplace, Inc.
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b) Appointment to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council – on a motion by Wood, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Elaine LaChapelle as Wellfleet’s representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium’s Advisory Council through January, 2009.
c) Appointment to Governing Board of Water Protection Collaborative – on a motion by Wilson, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Hillary Greenberg as the Town’s representative to the Governing Board of the Water Protection Collaborative.
d) Request to Use Town Property – on a motion by Wood, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Harriet Korim (Art Peace) to use the Town Hall lawn and street from Town Hall to the Library and the fence and sidewalk in front of 335 Main Street on January 16 from 12-12:30 p.m. for the fourth annual Martin Luther King day meditation walk from Town Hall to the Library.
e) Mileage Rate – the Town Administrator advised that the IRS rate has been reduced to 44.5¢ per mile. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to set the mileage rate at 44.5¢ per mile.
f) Fire Chief selection process – Wilson suggestion that the date of the first interviews be scheduled the day before the assessment center so that out-of-Town candidates will not have to travel to Wellfleet twice. Wood noted that he will not be available to attend an interview on that date. Houk suggested that the candidates be sent copies of the Firefighters Union contract. Wilson suggested obtaining a writing sample from the candidates by asking them to respond in writing to questions sent by the Board and releasing the minutes of the meeting to review the Fire Chief applications as open session minutes. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Houk, the Board voted 4-1, with May voting against, to release the minutes of the meeting held on December 20, 2005 in executive session to
the public.
Correspondence – the following was noted:
· Letter from the Conservation Commission to Assistant Town Administrator Rex Peterson regarding the Route 6 crossing of Black Fish Creek.
· Letter from the Division of Marine Fisheries regarding a moratorium on harvest of river herring – on a motion by Wilson, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to ask the Herring Warden to draft a change in the regulations and submit them to the Board as necessary.
· Letter from Dale R. Smith re: parcel 30-14-0-E – the Town Administrator recommended that he respond to this letter requesting that Mr. Smith pursue approval of an easement across the former railroad or access from the Planning Board, approval of a septic and well plan and approval of a building permit before the Board decides if it wishes to dispose of the property. There was consensus that the Town Administrator respond as outlined.
Open Session:
· Houk commented on the upcoming MMA conference agenda items and a letter contained in the Non-Resident Taxpayers’ newsletter. He discussed possible locations for siting a Police and/or Fire facility noting that he had spoken with the owner of Consider the Lillies who indicated that he would be willing to sell that property to the
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Town and suggested that the Town approach the Catholic Church to see if they would be willing to sell the abutting dog leg portion of their property. He also suggested that the Town consider selling the current Police/Fire facility and buying the Eric’s Seafood property. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to ask Selectman Houk and an appropriate member of the staff to meet with the owner of Consider the Lillies to further discuss the purchase of the property on Route 6. Wood suggested looking into the feasibility of building a facility on this property before going forward with negotiations. Houk suggested that the Town Administrator draft another letter to the Catholic Church to see if they would be willing to sell the dog leg portion of
its property behind Consider the Lillies to the Town.
· Wilson noted Charter Section 5-4-1. She moved and Houk seconded a motion to ask Town Counsel for a written legal opinion regarding the ability of the Board to waive its fourteen day disapproval period relative to Town Administrator appointments. On the motion the Board voted 0-5, with all members voting against. A motion by Wilson to ask Town Counsel if they interpret the fourteen day disapproval period to extend through the date of the next Board meeting or end the day before the next meeting was not seconded.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted 4-0-1, with Wilson abstaining, to approve the minutes of December 13, 2005 as printed.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of December 20, 2005 as printed.
Future Meetings – Donovan noted that the Health Care Campus will be discussed at the next Board meeting.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Dale Donovan, Chair Michael May Ira Wood
Helen Miranda Wilson Jerry Houk
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