Board of Selectmen
Library Meeting Room
May 9, 2006
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Dale Donovan. Selectmen present included Michael May, Jacqui Beebe, Ira Wood and Jerry Houk. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
Donovan congratulated Ira Wood on his re-election and congratulated and welcomed Jacqui Beebe on her election to the Board.
Reorganization of the Board - there was consensus to reorganize the Board at the end of this meeting.
Announcements:
· Wood announced that through the Cable Advisory Committee the Town has been awarded a $16,000 grant from Barnstable County to explore a regional approach to the future operation of public access channel 17.
· Houk noted the business solicitation from Dominion Electric. The Town Administrator discussed the solicitation noting that the Cape Light Compact is renegotiating its rates this summer.
· Donovan announced that the nesting osprey at the Marina have been successfully relocated thanks to Tom Ferreira, the Harbormaster’s staff and NSTAR employees Keith Brazile and David Austin.
· Donovan noted that Design Studio architects sponsored a workshop this past Thursday on making your home more energy efficient. Another workshop on siting and creating an energy efficient residence is scheduled for Thursday, May 18th at 5:30 p.m. at the Library.
The Board discussed:
a) Request for Appointment of Special Police Officers – Chief Rosenthal presented his list of Special Police Officers for appointment. On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Natasha Borkowski, Reid Booth and Amy Walinski as Special Police Officers.
b) Business Licenses – Wood disclosed that Mac Hay owner of Mac’s Shack is his landlord and moved approval of the business licenses of Cove Gallery; Flying Fish Café; Jack’s Boat Rental, Inc. (Route 6); Mac’s Shack; Hyannis Ice Cream Corp. (Newcomb Hollow); Hyannis Ice Cream Corp. (White Crest); The Best of the Wurst; Kelley’s Flowers; Cape Souvenir & Gallery; LunaSea Studios. Houk seconded the motion and disclosed that his wife rents from Mac Hay. Beebe disclosed that her partner rents space from Mac Hay and has submitted a design for Flying Fish Café but no money has exchanged hands. The Board voted unanimously 5-0 in favor of the motion.
The Board held a public hearing to consider the application from Finely JP’s, Inc. to alter the premises of the annual, all alcoholic beverages license at 554 State Highway. Beebe recused herself. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously 4-0 to approve this application.
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The Board continued discussion:
c) Requests to Use Town Property:
· Sherry Scheer and Beth Singer – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Sherry Scheer and Beth Singer to use Indian Neck Beach (pathway near the Town landing sign and small area of the beach) on July 23 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. for a wedding ceremony. It was noted that beach stickers will be required.
· John R. McKay Post #287, A.L. – on a motion by Houk, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of John R. McKay Post #287, A.L. to use the front lawn of Town Hall, easterly side drive abutting former Puritan’s store, with a rain place at Wellfleet Elementary School gym, on Monday, May, 29, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for the annual Memorial Day ceremony. Donovan suggested that the Board host a reception in the Town Hall lobby by the bronze plaque and invite the members of the Historical Commission.
d) Requests for 111-F Status – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to grant 111-F leave status to Sean Giangregorio from April 21, 2006 through May 7, 2006.
e) Town Administrator Appointments – the Town Administrator indicated his appointment of Berta Bruinooge and Alex DelNegro as beach sticker clerks and Lisbeth Berrio as parking ticket hearings officer.
f) Board of Selectmen appointments – on a motion by Wood, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Margo KochRuthe as Wellfleet’s representative to the Barnstable County Human Rights Commission.
Correspondence – the following was noted:
· Letter from the Cape Cod Commission regarding Cape Walk 2006.
· Letter from Provincetown Chief of Police Meyer regarding praise for Officer Austin and police dog Beau.
· Letter from the Board of Water Commissioners regarding requests for information – Board of Water Commissioners’ Chair Mark Berry addressed the Board regarding the availability of information to the Water Commissioners and requested that the DPW Director attend Commission meetings on a monthly or bimonthly basis. He indicated that the Commission needs information on the costs to run the system including hook-up costs, meter readings and revenues in order to work towards a rate adjustment. Discussion included the role of the Board of Water Commissioners, establishing goals and deadlines for the Commission and conducting a survey to establish
customer base. The Town Administrator will address these matters.
Open Session:
· On a motion by Houk, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to appoint John Duane and Helen Miranda Wilson as alternate members of the Shellfish Advisory Committee.
· Houk q uestioned the costs for emergency supplies noted in the memo from the Police Chief regarding Red Cross Emergency Protocols – Chief Rosenthal noted that these funds are raised privately and that he will be making a presentation to the Finance Committee for funding for a trailer to store emergency supplies.
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· Houk noted that he had attended a Board of Appeals meeting and continues to feel that the Wellfleet Marketplace should have had to go before the Board of Appeals for a special permit for expansion of the business.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted 4-0-1, with Beebe abstaining (she had not been a Board member) to approve the minutes of April 18, 2006 as submitted.
The Town Administrator indicated that one bid had been received for construction of a new pumpout facility at the Marina in the amount of $140,300 with $97,725 coming from grant funds and a Town share of $42,575, noting that the Town needs to forward an invoice for the grant funds to the state by the end of June. May recused himself and left the room. On a motion by Wood, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously 4-0 to authorize the Chair to sign the contract.
Reorganization of the Board:
· Chairman – May nominated Donovan, seconded by Wood. The Board voted unanimously in favor of Donovan as Chair.
· Vice-Chairman – Houk nominated May, seconded by Beebe. The Board voted unanimously in favor of May as Vice-Chair.
· Clerk – Houk nominated Wood, seconded by May. Wood noted that preparation of the correspondence report is a good learning tool for a new board member; Ms. Beebe indicated that she would be willing to serve as Clerk. Houk withdrew his nomination and May withdrew his second. On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted 4-0-1, with Beebe abstaining, in favor of Beebe as Clerk.
Future Meetings/Agendas – goals (there was consensus to schedule another workshop with John Makely); policy review; bylaw review; Charter review; survey of Wellfleet residents; snow removal; health care campus; former Council on Aging building; appointments; budget projections and joint budget meetings with the Finance Committee.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Dale Donovan, Chair Michael May Jacqueline Beebe
Ira Wood Jerry Houk
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