Board of Selectmen
Senior Center
June 13, 2006
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Dale Donovan. Selectmen present included Michael May, Jacqueline Beebe, Ira Wood and Jerry Houk. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
The Board held a public hearing to consider additions and amendments to the Town of Wellfleet Beach Rules and Regulations. Donovan recognized outgoing Beach Administrator Suzanne Thomas who introduced new Beach Administrator Steve Larsen. Mr. Larsen reviewed the revisions to the regulations (add “Terminus of Chequessett Neck Road (the Gut) to list of Town landings and beaches; amend Section 8 to read “Hang gliders are prohibited at any Town beach or landing, adjacent dunes and parking lots from the 3rd Saturday in June through Labor Day; amend Section 12 to read “Beach fires are permitted only after obtaining a beach fire permit from the Town of Wellfleet Beach Sticker Office”; add Section 22 to read “An Application for Permit to Use Town Property must be obtained from
the Wellfleet Board of Selectmen to use a Town beach or landing for the purposes of giving lessons or similar activities. Liability insurance naming the Town of Wellfleet as an additional insured in the amount of $1,000,000 is required. A fee may be required by the Board of Selectmen. All surfing lessons and surfing competitions shall be limited to White Crest Beach and adjacent parking lots.”; delete Section 23 and renumber Section 24. “Enforcement Penalties” as Section 23.) On a motion by May, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the additions and amendments to the Beach Rules and Regulations.
The Board held a public hearing to consider amendments to the Town of Wellfleet Taxicab Rules and Regulations and Rate Schedule. Tony Kahn suggested that an in-Town (1 mile radius) rate of $5.00 be established; that the additional passenger fare be set at $2 and that a one way flat rate of $45 be established for rides from Wellfleet to Provincetown and Orleans. Mr. Kahn indicated that he plans to be on call from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m., will be available by telephone 24 hours/day and will have one vehicle with two other drivers on a seven day schedule. Houk questioned the definition for an “in-Town” rate. On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted unanimously to approve the proposed amendments to the Town of Wellfleet Taxicab Rules and Regulations and Rate Schedule with an
“additional passenger fare” of $2 and the addition of a one-way flat rate of $45 for rides from Wellfleet to Provincetown and Orleans.
The Board held a public hearing to consider the application from Shanem, d/b/a Wellfleet Beachcomber, to transfer the seasonal, all alcoholic restaurant license from Shanem, Inc. d/b/a Wellfleet Beachcomber, to Beachside Management, LLC d/b/a Wellfleet Beachcomber. On a motion by May, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to approve this transfer.
Announcements:
· Houk announced that the MassDEP is holding a grant workshop on June 14 relative to its request for responses for the 2007 Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant Program.
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· Donovan announced that the Historical Society’s annual strawberry festival is scheduled for June 18 from 2-4 p.m.
· Houk announced that the year-end transfer law has been approved. The Town Administrator outlined the legislation.
The Board held a public hearing to consider the application from Mary Houk for the Sandpiper Gallery, for a one day beer and wine license for August 5, 2006 from 5-10 p.m. Houk recused himself and left the table. It was noted that this is an annual event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Services of Cape Cod and the Islands. On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously 4-0 to approve this application.
The Board discussed:
a) Request for 111-F Designation – Fire Chief Silverman explained the request. On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve 111-F status for Sean Giangregorio effective April 6, 2006.
b) Request for Commercial Shellfish Permit – Bruce MacGibbon explained his request noting that his inability to purchase a permit in a timely manner was due to forgetfulness. Wood moved and Houk seconded a motion to grant this permit. May disclosed that he holds a commercial shellfish permit, recused himself and left the table. The Shellfish Constable’s recommendation not to grant this request was noted. The Board voted 3-1, with Donovan voting against, in favor of the motion.
c) Request to Schedule a Hearing to Activate Channel 18 – it was noted that the Cable Advisory Committee has requested that this matter be postponed.
d) Presentation: “Housing with Love Walk” – Fire Chief Silverman introduced Bob Murray who explained the “Housing with Love Walk” which benefits Cape Cod housing programs, and the “Celebrity Walker Program”. He noted his experiences with the Town’s rescue services while participating in the Walk and presented “Celebrity Walker” t-shirts to Captain Ferreira, Firefighter/Paramedic Wood, EMT Giangregorio, EMT Rosenthal and the Board.
e) Business Licenses – on a motion by Wood, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the business licenses of Wellfleet Taxi; Tim’s Used Books; Wellfleet Senior Center; Cherry Stone Gallery; Fin Addiction.
f) Board of Selectmen Appointments/Reappointments:
· Police Department – Police Chief Rosenthal presented his recommendations. On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to appoint the following through June 30, 2007:
o Special Police Officers – George Spirito, Paul Cononi, Rosemary Fiske; Full-time Police Officers – Paul Clark, Geraldine Lapense, Donna Darakjy, Steve Pariseau.
o Chaplain – Kenneth Roscoe.
o Matrons – Shirley Cabral, Cindy Norris, Theresa Townsend.
o Full-time Eastham Officers as Wellfleet Special Police Officers – Chief Richard R. Hedlund, Lt. Kenneth J. Roderick, Sgt. Jonathan S. Pierpont, Det. Benjamin Novotny, Ofc. Robert A. Schnitzer, Ofc. Seth Richter, Ofc. Diana Palm, Ofc. Adam E. Bohannon, Ofc. Norman A. Sylvia, Jr., Ofc. Mark T. Haley, Ofc. Brian
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Savin, Ofc. Daniel Deschamps, Ofc. Gregory Casper, Ofc. Matthew Gilmore, Ofc. Katherine Mungovan.
o Full-time Truro Officers as Wellfleet Special Police Officers – Chief John Thomas, Lt. John Lundborn, Sgt. David Silvia, Sgt. David Costa, Sgt. David Perry, Ofc. James Roach, Ofc. James E. Roach, Ofc. Craig Danziger, Ofc. Meredith R. Allen, Ofc. Kyle Takakjian, Ofc. Nicolas J. Ambrosini, Ofc. Domingo Gonzalez.
o School Crossing Guard – Susan Williams.
o National Seashore Personnel as Wellfleet Special Police Officers – Chief Ranger Stephen Prokop, Criminal Investigator William Hooper, Karen Frasier, Craig Thatcher, Christopher Anderson, David LaMere, Allison Berger, Sean Kelly, Michael Minnerath, W. Russell Hughes, Christopher Hartsgrove, Garrett Moynihan, Aaron Titus, Robert Grant.
· Fire Department – Fire Chief Silverman presented his appointment of Ian James and Joseph McGrath as members of the call department. On a motion by May, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to approve these appointments.
g) Town Administrator Appointments – noted.
Beebe presented the correspondence report and noted information received from the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs regarding the HEAT Loan Program, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs regarding the availability of Smart Growth Technical Assistance Grants, the Superintendent of the National Park Service regarding appointment of members to the Cape Cod Seashore Advisory Commission and the memo from the Administrative Office reminding certain businesses to submit their workmen’s compensation information.
Chairman Donovan opened the continued public hearing to consider the recommendation to revoke Karl Barrio’s commercial shellfish permit. He announced that the Board has received notification from Mr. Barrio’s attorney that he is unable to attend this evening and has requested that this hearing be continued. On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to continue this hearing to June 27 at 7:30 p.m.
The Board continued discussion:
h) Cape Light Compact vote – Wood noted that Olga Kahn as alternate to the Cape Light Compact is seeking guidance regarding tomorrow’s vote on a resolution to support a wind farm. There was consensus that Ms. Kahn vote as she feels fit.
i) Alternative Energy Committee update – May announced that the Alternative Energy Committee met with a representative of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative and that the Committee has a proposal for a test tower at White Crest Beach to check for wind speed which they hope will go forward by the end of the summer.
j) Board of Selectmen Appointments/Reappointments –
· Water Commissioners Advisory Committee - on a motion by Wood, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to eliminate the Water Issues Advisory Committee.
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· 335 Main Street – there was consensus to interview the applicant.
· Board of Assessors – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Diane Galvin.
· Building and Needs Assessment Committee – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Drew Brown and George Moe.
· Cable Advisory Committee – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Thomas Cole, Susan Messina, John O’Hara, Anthony Tullio and Betsy Williams.
· Coastal and Pond Access Committee – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint James Falcone, Thomas Flynn, Morton G. Miller and Thomas Peters.
· Community Preservation Committee – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Peter Hall.
· Conservation Commission – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Dorothy Dolan and Edwin Reynolds.
· Council on Aging Board – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Dian Reynolds and Sandy Wonders.
· Cultural Council – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Barbara Lovett, Evelyn Sheffres and Michaele Terkanian.
· Board of Health – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Alexander Hay and Lezli Rowell.
· Historical Commission – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Janet Erickson and Tracy Vanderschmidt.
· Local Comprehensive Planning Committee – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Ben Gitlow and Barbara Gray.
· Local Housing Partnership – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Stephen Durkee, Barbara Knapp, Sandra Junier and Judy P. Taylor.
· Natural Resources Advisory Board – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Lezli Rowell.
· Open Space Committee – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Janet Doherty, Cynthia Hope, Robert Hubby, Robert Jackson, Janis Plaue and John Portnoy.
· Planning Board – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Alfred J. Pickard, Jr.
· Recreation Committee – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Catherine Sugg.
· Shellfish Advisory Committee – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Barbara Austin, Barbara Brennessel, John Connors, Andrew Cummings, Guy J. Daniels and Joel Fox.
· Zoning Board of Appeals – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Robert Hankey and Trevor Pontbriand.
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· Beach Study Committee – on a motion by Houk, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Evelyn Van Hoeven and Carol Winer.
· Historical Commission – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Stephen Durkee to the Historical Commission. On a motion by Houk, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously 4-0, with Beebe recusing herself, to appoint Emily Beebe to the Historical Commission.
· Board of Water Commissioners – it was noted that Jean Schaeffer is not seeking reappointment. On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously 4-0, with Beebe recusing herself, to appoint Emily Beebe to the Board of Water Commissioners.
Beebe reviewed the list of Board/Committee vacancies.
k) Goals Meeting – there was consensus to think about and discuss alternatives.
l) Houk discussed the possibility of putting up a memorial at the site of the old fire station – Houk will follow up and bring back more information to the Board.
m) Houk announced that the Charter Review Committee is meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Hearing Room. He outlined the process for public comment and noted that the Committee will have its recommendation ready for a fall special town meeting.
Open Session – Helen Miranda Wilson addressed the Board regarding appointment and notification of board/committee members.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of May 23, 2006 as printed.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously at 8:38 p.m. on a roll call vote (Houk, Beebe, May, Wood, Donovan – yea) to enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel and not to reconvene in open session.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Dale Donovan, Chair Michael May Jacqueline Beebe
Ira Wood Jerry Houk
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