Town of Wellfleet - Board of Selectmen
COA Long Pond Room
August 14, 2007
Regular Meeting - Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairwoman Jacqueline Beebe. Selectmen present included Dale Donovan, Ira Wood and Michael May. Interim/Assistant Town Administrator Rex Peterson also attended. Selectmen Jerry Houk was absent.
Public Hearing
Transfer of Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store
1. From Wellfleet Wine Cellar & Spirits, Inc., to Collamini Inc., d.b.a. Wellfleet Wine & Spirits, 2586 Route 6.
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the transfer of the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store License to Collamini Inc.
Motion by: Dale Donovan. Seconded by: Ira Wood. Yea 4 Nay 0
Open Session & Announcements
¨ Suzanne Grout Thomas would like to thank the anonymous donor for the COA van.
¨ Rex Peterson announced that the AAFD program applications are available at Town Hall and online.
¨ Lisa Brown would like to thank everyone for their patience with the on-going fundraisers for Caleb Potter. Also, oyster numbers are at a minimum right now. However there is a great number of them in the Herring River area, and she would like to move them to a more suitable location where they can be harvested for the Oyster Fest. The Board would like Rex Peterson to follow up with Shellfish Constable Andy Koch. S.P.A.T. funded signs to be posted at the beaches for dog waste pickup, need to be more securely posted in their locations.
¨ Dale Donovan – illegal activity within the shellfish industry has devastated this season, and he would like to remind the public that shellfishing is not allowed at night. If suspicious activity is witnessed to please notify the police department.
¨ Friends of the Library had their second book sale this past weekend – very successful.
¨ Jacqui Beebe reminded the public that the Board is currently accepting applications for the TA Search Committee.
New Business
1. Dennis O’Connell representing the Wellfleet Conservation Trust
a) “Walks in Wellfleet”
In conjunction with the National Seashore, on Saturday September 15t a series of walks around Griffin Island will take place. The brochure is posted online, for further information.
b) Requesting approval the following Conservation Restrictions to the Wellfleet Conservation Trust:
¨ DuBeau property – 2.53 acres on Duck Creek (Map 21, 29)
¨ Watts property – 1.69 acres on Pamet Point Road (Map 2, Lot 13)
Paula Goldberg gave a brief description of each property.
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the conservation restrictions to the Wellfleet Conservation Trust, the Watt’s property subject to Conservation Commission approval.
Motion by: Ira Wood. Seconded by: Dale Donovan. Yea 4 Nay 0
2. Use of Town Owned Property with Special Beer and Wine License
¨ Anne Suggs representing Wellfleet Preservation Hall Inc., requesting use of the Garden Park at 335 Main Street on Sunday August 26th from 6pm-8pm
Represented by Moe Barocas. A Garden Party to unveil the restored doors.
¨ David Myers representing WOMR, requesting use of Baker’s Field Tent on Saturday September 15 from 2pm-9:30pm 12noon – 9pm for a Benefit Music Event (Set-up date will be Friday September 14th).
Represented by David Myers. Mr. Myers stated that WOMR hopes to make this event an annual one.
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Special Beer and Wine License and Use of Town Property for both events.
Motion by: Dale Donovan. Seconded by: Michael May. Yea 4 Nay 0
3. Use of Town Owned Property
¨ Carol Mindrebo representing Friends of COA, requesting use of the Town Hall Lawn on September 8th and 15th from 9:30AM – 11:30AM to sell Fund Raiser Buffet tickets.
¨ Paul Curley representing American Lung Association, requesting use of White Crest Beach Parking Lot & bathrooms, on Sunday September 16th from 9AM – 1PM as a water stop for Bicyclists on the 23rd Annual Autumn Escape Bike Trek.
¨ Veronica Hunsinger-Love representing W.H.A.T. requesting use of the Town Hall Lawn on August 15th from 4pm-6pm for a 5 piece band playing music from Daisy Crockett.
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve use of the above applications.
Motion by: Ira Wood. Seconded by: Michael May. Yea 4 Nay 0
¨ Craig Smith representing Harvard Graduate School of Education requesting use of Newcomb Hollow, Cahoon Hollow and Duck Harbor from August 18 – August 30th from 10am – 3pm for behavioral research recruitment.
Application from Craig Smith has been postponed. The Board would like Mr. Smith to appear in person for approval.
4. Project update from Paul Gabriel representing Environmental Partners
Represented by Paul Gabriel and Kevin McQue. Paul Gabriel gave the board an update on the water design project. One of the main component issues is Tank Site. Mr. Gabriel described concerns with each of the high elevation locations. Mr. McQue gave the board final drafts of Uncle Tim’s Bridge replacement. The plans require Conservation Commission approval. The bridge will keep the historic look, yet have stronger materials that will last longer. Mr. Dan Silverman suggested that the board sell the planks as a fundraiser to pay for the repair costs. The board would like Mr. Peterson to look into that idea.
5. Tom Cole representing the Wellfleet Cable Advisory Committee
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen vote to accept the recommendation of the action steps laid out in the LCPARG, and to appoint Tom Cole and Barbara Grey as representatives.
Motion by: Jacqui Beebe. Seconded by: Ira Wood. Yea 4 Nay 0
6. Special Town Meeting – December 3, 2007
Rex Peterson notified the board that the architects of the fire station are a couple of weeks behind and are requesting a Special Town meeting on December 3rd.
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen vote to have a Special Town Meeting on December 3rd.
Motion by: Ira Wood. Seconded by: Dale Donovan. Yea 4 Nay 0
Old Business
1. Policies
Dale Donovan reminded the board of the last meeting’s discussion regarding the Policy on Policies, striking the revision clauses.
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen vote to eliminate the revision clause in the Policy on Policies.
Motion by: Dale Donovan. Seconded by: Ira Wood. Yea 4 Nay 0
Correspondence
Mr. Wood reviewed the Correspondence report dated 7/24 – 8/13.
¨ BOS meetings will be aired on Channel 17 on Thursdays at 9pm, and re-aired on Saturday 8AM.
¨ The Police Department received a computer software grant.
¨ Herring River Technical Committee is working on the second MOU.
Minutes
1. July 24, 2007
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the July 24th minutes as written.
Motion by: Ira Wood. Seconded by: Michael May. Yea 4 Nay 0
Future Meetings/Agendas
Ira Wood would like the board to schedule a listening time for the public to come and discuss issues. Ms. Beebe would like a time within a regular meeting for a discussion period. The board will wait to decide on this topic when Jerry Houk returns.
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen enter executive and not to reconvene in open session for non-union contract negotiations and disciplinary hearing.
Motion by: Jacqui Beebe. Seconded by: Dale Donovan. Yea 4 Nay 0
Roll call (Wood, Donovan, Beebe, and May – yea)
The regular meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth G. Hartsgrove
Executive Assistant
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