Board of Selectmen
Senior Center
June 27, 2006
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Dale Donovan. Selectmen present included Michael May, Jacqueline Beebe and Ira Wood. Selectman Jerry Houk was absent. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
The Board held a public hearing to consider an increase in ambulance fees. Fire Chief Dan Silverman noted that ambulance fees have been the same since 2002 and need to be brought in line with the Medicare Fee Schedule. He reviewed the various service levels and proposed fees noting that most emergencies fall in the Advanced Life Support-1 category for which he is proposing an 8% increase. On a motion by Wood, seconded by Beebe, the Board voted unanimously to approve the proposed ambulance fee changes.
Chief Silverman announced that fire truck rides will be available for children during the fourth of July parade.
The Board held a public hearing to consider the application from Kate Macaulay for the Cape Cod Children’s Place for a one day beer and wine license for July 14, 2006 at the Wellfleet Public Library. Ms. Macaulay explained the lunchbox auction noting that the event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. On a motion by May, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to approve this application.
Donovan noted that Karl Barrio’s attorney has agreed to postponement of the continued public hearing to revoke Mr. Barrio’s commercial shellfish permit. On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to continue this public hearing to July 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Announcements:
· The Town Administrator indicated his appointment of the following as lifeguards: Shawn Paul, William Price, Daniel Gangnon, Christopher Birkens and Airami Bentz.
· Donovan announced the 4th of July and Recreation Department activity schedules.
The Board discussed:
a) Introduction of New Police Officers – Police Chief Rosenthal introduced Special Police Officers Amy Walinski, Natasha Borkowski and Reed Booth to the Board and Town Administrator.
b) Requests to Use Town-owned Property:
· Sebastian Frawley – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimiously to approve the request of Sebastian Frawley to give surfing lessons at White Crest Beach during the summer at low tide.
· Thomas Collins, Windscape, Boston Society of Architects – on a motion by Wood, seconded by Beebe, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Thomas Collins to use the Town Hall corridor walls from August 14 through September 1, 2006 during normal business hours for an exhibit of the “Windscape, An Ideas Competition Envisioning Renewable Energy for Cape Cod”, which was hosted by the Boston Society of Architects last year.
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· Wellfleet Firemen’s Relief Association – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Wellfleet Firemen’s Relief Association to use the Town Hall lawn and entrance way by Abiyoyo from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on August 19, 2006 for the annual bake sale and t-shirt sale.
c) Board of Selectmen Appointments/Reappointments:
· Marina Advisory Committee/Shellfish Advisory Committee – on a motion by May, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Joseph Aberdale to the Marina Advisory Committee and James O’Connell to the Shellfish Advisory Committee.
· Cape Cod Seashore Advisory Commission – on a motion by Wood, seconded by Beebe, the Board voted unanimously to nominate Peter Watts as the primary representative and Carl Rasmussen as the alternate representative to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission.
· Police Department – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Teresa Todino as a special police officer.
d) Business Licenses – on a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the business license of Outer Cape Sailing.
e) Disposition of Town Real Property – Assistant Town Administrator Rex Peterson explained that members of the Housing Authority and Local Housing Partnership are looking at three parcels of Town-owned property for housing development and per the Board’s Policy on Disposition of Town-owned Land are formally submitting this request. He reviewed the requested areas: Map 14, Lots 112 and 119; Map 7, Lot 24 and Map 23, Lots 90, 92, 93 and 94. Donovan reviewed the policy process noting that the next step is for the Town Administrator to notify the appropriate boards/committees and department heads regarding this matter. Judy Taylor outlined the Self-Help Build program through the Department of Agriculture. On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously that
these three areas be subjected to the process of disposition of Town-owned property. Donovan suggested that the Board schedule further discussion of the Self-Help Build process.
Correspondence – Beebe commented on the lunchbox auction and noted the letter of thanks from the Recreation Department regarding Patrick Flannigan (DPW) for his restoration and on-going maintenance of the Town’s baseball and softball fields. DPW Director Mark Vincent noted that a brand new baseball field was installed in the spring and all his staff contributed.
The Board continued discussion:
f) Old Kings Highway – Mr. Vincent was asked when improvements to Old Kings Highway will be scheduled. He discussed the effects of the extreme spring weather and the confusion over the new bylaw and whether such road improvements would need to go before the Planning Board. He indicated that his department should address this road this week and that the Duck Harbor parking lot is on their schedule.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of June 13, 2006.
Donovan suggested that the Board schedule an ongoing discussion of goals at the Board meetings in July and August.
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The Board met with members of the Finance Committee including Chair Carl Caruso, Berta Bruinooge, Sylvia Smith, William Carlson, Arlene Kirsch and John Makely and Town Accountant Marilyn Crary. They discussed the ten year budget outlook and the gap between projected expenditures and revenues. The Town Administrator indicated that he is optimistic that an override will not be necessary for the next few years noting that this will depend on the services that the Town wants. Discussion included the suggestion that the Board inform Town residents of future expectations, the Town Administrator’s communication to department heads regarding generation of revenues, suggestions from members of the Chamber of Commerce (no departments are sacred, no new positions, reducing staff through attrition, revisiting
fees for rental of private homes, utilization of Medicare by retirees, paid summer parking behind Town Hall), educating townspeople, initiating a “campaign for long term fiscal solutions”, regionalization of services, looking at alternative energy and energy conservation. Mr. Caruso requested that the Board schedule a similar meeting with the Finance Committee in four months and consider including a Finance Committee member as an observer at labor negotiations.
The Board met with DPW Director Mark Vincent to discuss snow plowing. Mr. Vincent presented his recommendation that the Board consider plowing and sanding Town roads only, projecting an annual savings of over $50,000. He outlined a draft Private Road Improvement Program and draft requirements for plowing and sanding private roads. Discussion included the need to include criteria for plowing of private unpaved roads, Beebe’s proposed draft policy including using alternative resources for the assessment of private roads, road sweeping, the need for house numbering, requiring subdivisions to apply to the Town for plowing services and consideration of the population of year-round residents on private roads. There was consensus that the Board develop a policy within a month.
Open Session:
· Carl Caruso addressed the Board regarding signage on a Flex Route bus crediting the National Seashore and suggested that the Board ask that the Town’s contributions also be noted – the Town Administrator will bring this matter up to the Regional Transit Authority.
On a motion by Beebe, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously at 9:26 p.m. on a roll call vote (Beebe, May, Wood, Donovan – yea) to enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel and real property negotiations and not to reconvene in open session.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Dale Donovan, Chair Michael May
Jacqueline Beebe Ira Wood
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