Board of Selectmen
Town Hall Conference Room/Library Meeting Room
April 11, 2006
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room by Chairman Dale Donovan. Selectmen present included Michael May, Ira Wood, Helen Miranda Wilson and Jerry Houk. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
On a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously at 6:31 p.m. on a roll call vote (Houk, Wilson, May, Wood, Donovan – yea) to enter executive session to discuss strategy relative to litigation and contract negotiations and to reconvene in open session in the Library Meeting Room.
The meeting was called to order at 7:38 p.m in the Library Meeting Room by Chairman Dale Donovan. Selectmen present included Michael May, Ira Wood, Helen Miranda Wilson and Jerry Houk. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
Announcements:
· Alan Platt, Wellfleet’s representative to the Cape Cod Commission, addressed the Board to discuss the results of the 2005 Cape Cod Residents Survey. He noted that the survey was sent to 1,000 residents with a 47% rate of return and that the results do not differ much from a previous survey. Discussion included current and future problems including traffic congestion, affordable housing, residential sprawl and protection of water resources and that respondents indicated a preference for less emphasis on the expansion of tourism. He submitted information on other communities’ experiences with the DCPC (District of Critical Planning Concern)
process.
· Wilson announced that a pot luck supper is scheduled at the South Wellfleet Library on Saturday at 6 p.m. at which the three candidates for the Board of Selectmen will be attending and open to questions.
· Donovan announced that the Easter egg hunt is scheduled for Saturday at Uncle Tim’s Bridge.
The Board discussed:
a) Gull Pond bid award – Wood moved and May seconded a motion to accept the bid of Jack’s Boat Rentals, Inc. in accordance with the terms of the bid specifications. Jack Ferreira suggested that the lease payment schedule be amended per the proposal in his bid. Donovan noted that any deviation from the specifications would necessitate rebidding the contract. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.
b) Water operations bid award – Wood moved and May seconded a motion to accept the bid of White Water, Inc. Wilson suggested that the Board wait on approval of this contract until the Board of Water Commissioners reads it and meets on the 20th. Moe Barocas suggested that consideration be given to more involvement of the Board of Water Commissioners in the process. Donovan suggested approval of the contract contingent upon review of the Board of Water Commissioners and read the recommendation from the Town Administrator. Wood withdrew his motion with permission of the seconder. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to approve this contract contingent upon Board of Water Commissioners review and comment.
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c) Request to use Town property – on a motion by May, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Eastern Surfing Association to use the surfing area portion of White Crest Beach on July 8 and August 19 for a surfing contest and on July 29 for free surfing lessons.
d) Requests for road cut or excavation permit – on a motion by Houk, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Trevor Glucksman to bore under the road for electric service installation at 165 Commercial Street and Ed McPartland for electricity, CATV and telephone service to 33 Cross Street.
e) Select date for “Town Night” at Orleans Cardinals baseball game – there was consensus to submit the Board’s preference for June 26, June 29, July 6 and July 13 respectively.
f) Business licenses – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously 4-0, with May recusing, to approve the business licenses of Ragg Time Ltd., and Marconi Beach Restaurant.
g) Approve ABCC Seasonal Renewal Certification 2006 – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve this form.
h) Committee appointment(s) – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted 4-1, with Wilson voting against, to appoint David Willard and Moe Barocas to the Health Care Campus Committee.
i) Set date for fireworks – there was consensus to schedule the fireworks for Saturday, September 2, with a rain date of Sunday, September 3.
j) Town Meeting motions – there was consensus that articles with committees clearly attached to them be moved by the committee.
Open Session:
· Wilson suggested that the Board schedule a time when the public can ask questions of Board members – there was consensus to schedule open session first on the agenda one meeting a month.
Wood moved and May seconded a motion to approve the minutes of March 28, 2006 as printed. Wilson offered an amendment. The Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of March 28, 2006 as amended.
On a motion by Donovan, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously at 8:34 p.m. on a roll call vote (Houk, Wilson, May, Wood, Donovan – yea) to enter executive session to discuss strategy relative to litigation and 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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