Board of Selectmen
February 14, 2006
Library Meeting Room
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.
Announcements:
· Donovan introduced Robert Hankey and Denny O’Connell of the Wellfleet Conservation Trust who announced that the Trust has received a gift of eight acres along Mill Creek and Old Chequessett Neck Road from the Woodward family which will tie in with the Herring River restoration project. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to send to Robert Woodward a letter of appreciation from the Board of Selectmen on behalf of the Town. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to send a letter of thanks to Robert Hankey for his many years of service.
· Wilson noted the passing of Harriet Miller and her service to the Town.
· Wilson announced that those wishing information regarding Operation In From the Cold should contact Barnstable Town Councilor Janice Barton.
The Board discussed:
a) Agreement Between the Town of Wellfleet and the Children’s Place Sea Babies – the Board discussed the draft Agreement with Council on Aging Director Suzanne Thomas. There was consensus that Ms. Thomas redraft the Agreement per this discussion and that it be brought back to the Board at the next meeting.
b) Sign Gull Pond Road Deed – Elaine LaChappelle of the Housing Authority joined the Board. It was noted that this deed conveys the land from the Town to the Housing Authority and that language to maintain affordability in perpetuity will be addressed in the individual deeds. Ms. LaChappelle reviewed the project noting that Ted Malone has been selected as the developer and displayed maps and a drawing of the project. On a motion by Wood, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve this deed. The Board signed the deed.
c) Request for Exemption from Noise Bylaw – on a motion by May, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to grant a one hour exemption from the Noise Bylaw to Jennie Glennon and Stephen Higgins on July 1, 2006 for a wedding reception at the Holden Inn.
d) Beach Concession Bids – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to accept the bids of Hyannis Ice Cream to provide concession services at Newcomb Hollow Beach in the amount of $2,006 and Dorajeanne Conte to provide concession services at Maguire Landing in the amount of $1,210 and to renew the contract with Hyannis Ice Cream for concession services at White Crest Beach in the amount of $350.
e) Appointment of Transfer Station Gate Attendant – the Town Administrator presented his recommendation. Discussion included Wellfleet candidates for the position. It was requested that all the applications/resumes be made available for review by Board members.
f) Business Licenses – on a motion by Wood, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the business licenses of the South Wellfleet General Store; The Juice; Captain Higgins Seafood Restaurant; Harperspace Gallery and Vintage Auto Center. On a
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motion by Wilson, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously 4-0, with Wood recusing, to approve the business license of the Wellfleet Harbor Actor’s Theater.
g) BOS Representative re: Herring River Restoration Project – Donovan suggested that Health/Conservation Agent Hillary Greenberg serve. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Houk, to nominate herself as the Board’s representative to meet quarterly with the representative of the Park Service, the Board voted 4-1, with Donovan voting against.
h) STM/ATM Warrant Articles:
· Special Town Meeting articles:
o CPC allocation of funds – on a motion by Wood, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to place this article on the STM warrant.
· Annual Town Meeting article:
o operating budget; capital budget; Marina Enterprise Fund budget; accept provisions of G.L. Chapter 71, §16B to allocate towns’ contributions to the Nauset Regional School District in accordance with the Regional Agreement; accept gifts; authorize Town Collector to collect and Treasurer when appointed Collector; indemnify DEP; hear reports; standard last article – on a motion by May, seconded by Houk, the Board voted
unanimously to place these articles on the ATM warrant.
o Chamber of Commerce – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to place this article on the ATM warrant.
o fireworks – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to place this article on the ATM warrant.
o authorization to lease space at Town beach areas – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to place this article on the ATM warrant.
o Flex Route – on a motion by Wilson, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to place this article on the ATM warrant.
o Override for snow plowing – to next meeting when DPW Director will be in attendance.
o Fund road grader – on a motion by Wood, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to place this article on the ATM warrant.
o CPC allocation of funds – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to place this article on the ATM warrant.
o Intermunicipal agreement for public health services – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to place this article on the ATM warrant.
o Charter amendments – to next meeting.
o Zoning Bylaw amendments – to next meeting.
o Amend General Bylaws re: scenic roads and penalties – on a motion by Donovan, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to place these two articles on the ATM warrant.
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The Board discussed the next step in the Fire Chief selection process. On a motion by Houk, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to ask back Mr. Silverman, Mr. Walker and Mr. Abbott to the assessment center. A motion by Wilson to add Mr. Howe was not seconded.
Wood presented the correspondence report. The applications for various committees, the letter from Aida Donald of the Wellfleet Non-Resident Taxpayers’ Association regarding the proposed Charter changes and the letter from Donald and Carol Smith praising Officers Hussey and Austin were noted. Wilson noted the memo from the Board of Water Commissioners requesting various information.
Open Session:
· Sue Rohrbach of Senator O’Leary’s Office updated the Board on legislation the Senator is working on. She noted that a panel to assess the Cape Cod Commission is being formed and that anybody interested in serving should contact the Senator’s Office.
Wood moved and Houk seconded a motion to approve the minutes of January 24, 2006 as written. Wilson suggested two amendments. The Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes as amended.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of February 7, 2006 as written.
Future Meetings/Agendas – Donovan suggested that Board members consider beginning the next meeting early due to a full agenda.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Dale Donovan, Chair Michael May Ira Wood
Helen Miranda Wilson Jerry Houk
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