Board of Selectmen
Senior Center
August 8, 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.
Donovan noted that prior to the meeting this evening, the new emergency management trailer was on display. Police Chief Rosenthal, as the Emergency Management Director, joined the Board and explained that the trailer has been purchased for $5,500 to move shelter equipment to any shelter when necessary. He credited Assistant DPW Director Kevin Cahoon with the lettering and internal structure of the trailer and the Red Cross for donating the shelter materials. He noted that this trailer places the Town in a good position should operational shelters be needed.
Announcements:
· Elaine McIlroy announced that a Patty Larkin concert sponsored by the Housing Authority and Local Housing Partnership is scheduled for August 17 at 8 p.m. at the Congregational Church to benefit affordable housing in the Town of Wellfleet.
· Denny O’Connell announced that the Conservation Trust is sponsoring a presentation on the Herring River Renovation project scheduled for this upcoming Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Library.
· Houk announced that the fifth annual Alzheimers benefit was a great success with contributions exceeding previous years.
· Donovan announced that the Wellfleet Historical Society’s monthly program is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Library regarding the evolution of the modern house with an emphasis on Wellfleet beach cottages and summer homes.
The Board discussed:
a) Appointment to Housing Authority – Donovan outlined the process for this appointment. Housing Authority members Elaine McIlroy, Elaine LaChapelle and Olga Kahn were present. Donovan noted the recommendation from the Housing Authority that Judy P. Taylor be appointed to fill the vacant term until the next annual election. Wood moved to appoint Judy P. Taylor to the Housing Authority. The Boards voted unanimously on a roll call vote (Houk, Beebe, May, Wood, McIlroy, LaChapelle, Kahn, Donovan – yea) in favor of the motion.
b) Interview for Appointment to the Planning Board – Ronald Harper joined the Board and outlined his background and experience. On a motion by Wood, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Ronald Harper as a member of the Planning Board.
c) Consent Agenda – on a motion by May, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to accept the consent agenda as printed as follows:
· Approval of State Primary Warrant
· Request to Use Town Property – Kelly Fournier
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· Appointment of Republican Election Workers – Alfred Hill, Judith Rhodes, Ruth Ann Dykeman, Eleanor Hazen, Phyllis Hill, Richard Hazen, Deborah Lane, Clarence Smith, Betsey Patterson, Jean Lay, Robert Hankey, Ruth Marriott, Frances Hartswick, Carol Smith, David Rego, Mignon Muirhead, Todd Barry, Wes Chapman, Sue Chapman, Thomas Roberts, David Danziger
· Business Licenses – Rock & Roll-Ups
d) Set Date for Special Town Meeting – on a motion by Beebe, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to set the date of November 13, 2006 for the fall special town meeting. On a motion by Beebe, seconded by Wood, the Board voted unanimously to set the date of November 14, for a special election.
e) Snow Plowing – DPW Director Mark Vincent and Assistant Director Kevin Cahoon were in attendance. Donovan noted that the Board had previously selected to plow Town roads and private paved roads and that town meeting had only approved funds for contract services. He reviewed the options submitted by the DPW Director. The Town Administrator recommended that the Town continue to plow the roads that are currently being plowed and seek funding in the amount of $57,000 for contract services to plow approximately twenty-two additional private paved roads and twenty to thirty private dirt roads that meet criteria. He suggested that a mailing be sent to those who live on the proposed additional roads to determine interest for plowing services. He noted that a sweeper is currently in the
capital improvement plan and with its purchase the Town will have two sweepers. Discussion included the need to sweep roads, phasing in the additional roads, budget considerations and future deficits and the liability of plowing private roads. On a motion by Wood, seconded by Beebe, the Board voted unanimously to go to town meeting and request an additional $57,000 for contract services to add twenty to thirty private dirt roads and thirty private paved roads. Further discussion included road grading.
f) Goals: Review of Basics – discussion included development and prioritizing of goals and individual vs. group goals.
Beebe presented the correspondence report and noted:
· Federal Grant update information from the Office of Senator John Kerry – opportunities were noted.
· From Massachusetts Cultural Council regarding request for proposals for John and Abigail Adams Art Program.
· From Wellfleet Conservation Trust regarding its annual meeting scheduled for August 12 at 10 a.m. at the Library for an update on the Herring River Restoration Project.
· From Wellfleet Elementary School Principal Teecia Kent thanking the DPW (Kevin Cahoon and Paul Lindberg) for their efforts on the new school playground.
· From Kopelman and Paige regarding notice to Cape Cod Child Development that the Town has resumed possession of the property – it was suggested that the Board consider including the possible uses of this building as a goal.
Open Session:
· Denny O’Connell announced that the Friends of the Wellfleet Libraries raised $15,300 from its two book sales this year.
· Jerry Houk commented on a report of a fisherman fishing without a license.
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· Mary Ellen Manning requested information on the costs for maintaining the former Catholic Church property vs. razing the building – the Town Administrator noted the maintenance costs.
On a motion by May, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted 4-0-1, with Wood abstaining (he had not attended the meeting) to approve the minutes of July 25, 2006 as printed.
On a motion by May, seconded by Beebe, the Board voted unanimously at 8:43 p.m. on a roll call vote (Houk, Beebe, May, Wood, Donovan – yea) to enter executive session to discuss litigation and union contract issues 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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