Town of Wellfleet - Board of Selectmen
Wellfleet Public Library
December 11, 2007
Regular Meeting - Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairwoman Jacqui Beebe. Selectmen present included Jerry Houk, Michael May, Ira Wood and Dale Donovan. Interim Town Administrator Rex Peterson also attended.
Public Hearing
Community Development Strategy
Alice Boyd requesting discussion on the FY08 Wellfleet Community Development Strategy
Represented by Alice Boyd. A sign-up sheet was passed around to the audience & selectmen. Alice Boyd reviewed the strategy.
Open Session & Announcements
¨ Jerry Houk announced that William Cooper passed away this past weekend.
¨ Ira Wood announced a demographer will be giving a session on Thursday at the COA from 8am- 10am.
¨ Jerry Houk would like to know if there are any restaurants in the town that seat more than 100 persons, with entertainment that is required to install Sprinkler systems. Fire Chief Silverman notified Mr. Houk that the Wellfleet Beachcomber is the only establishment that fits the new requirement.
¨ Rex Peterson announced that the Town Hall will be closed on Tuesday December 18, 2007 for their annual holiday party from 1pm-4pm.
¨ Chief Silverman would like to thank the voters for approving the Fire Station construction.
¨ Rex Peterson would like to thank the DPW for installing the holiday lights at Town Hall.
New Business
1. Liz Argo requesting a 5 minute presentation on Alternative Energy.
Liz Argo representing SolarWrights, examined renewable energy options for the town.
2. Appointments
Michael May disclosed that he is on the Alternataive Energy Committee.
¨ Griswold Draz – Alternative Energy Committee
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the above applicants.
Motion by: Michael May. Seconded by: Dale Donovan. Yea 5 Nay 0
¨ Manuel Smith – Local Comprehensive Planning Committee
¨ Scott Hansson – Full Time Firefighter/Paramedic
¨ Gary Joseph – Herring River Restoration Committee
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve Manuel Smith, Scott Hansson & Gary Joseph.
Motion by: Jerry Houk. Seconded by: Michael May. Yea 5 Nay 0
¨ Ned Hitchcock – Wastewater Planning Committee
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve Ned Hitchcock.
Motion by: Dale Donovan. Seconded by: Michael May. Yea 5 Nay 0
3. 2AM New Year’s Eve closing request from the Bombshelter Pub, 50 Kendrick Ave.
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the 2AM opening of the Bombshelter.
Motion by: Jerry Houk. Seconded by: Michael May. Yea 5 Nay 0
4. Wellfleet Preservation Hall requesting use of 335 Main Street’s building, sidewalk & steps for a lighting ceremony & bazaar on Saturday December 15th from 1pm-4pm.
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the use of Town owned property by Wellfleet Preservation Hall.
Motion by: Jerry Houk Seconded by: Michael May. Yea 5 Nay 0
5. CCRTA, Flex Bus
Represented by Suzanne Thomas, requesting opinion from the board if they are willing to financially support the Flex Bus. Jerry suggested holding off on a vote till more information is available.
Michael May acknowledged the members of the Alternative Energy Committee.
6. Alternative Energy Committee – Update on Met Town & View Sheds
Represented by Jim Sexton, gave a presentation on wind turbines and research from the Met Tower. Griswold Draz gave a presentation on View Sheds.
Michael May acknowledged the Marina Advisory Committee, and discloses that he is an employee of the marina.
7. Marina Advisory – Update on Parking & Storage
Represented by Bob Gross, requesting support of the Marina Advisory Committee’s motion of prohibiting storage of personal items on the pier until the pier construction is complete. Chief Rosenthal suggested good signage.
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen vote as an emergency measure to prohibit personal storage of any kind on the pier until construction is complete, until further notice
Motion by: Dale Donovan Seconded by: Jerry Houk. Yea 5 Nay 0
8. Building Needs & Assessment Committee – Fire Station
Represented by Hugh Guilderson, requesting the board to adopt recommendations regarding the Fire Station Construction. Jacqui suggested the weekly minutes of the meetings be submitted to the Board’s correspondence reports. In addition, she will volunteer to go once a month to the meetings.
9. FY09 Budget
Rex Peterson suggested the board add a few meetings in January with the Finance Committee, 15th & 29th, and tentatively the 24th.
10. Approval of 2008 Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule
Old Business
1. Computer Vendor Contract
Rex Peterson informed the board that the contract with Steve Penney’s IT Service has been terminated. RFP for a full time IT consultant will be ready in January. The board would like the RFP to be postponed till a policy is in place.
Correspondence
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve Jeanne Maclauchlan’s recommendation to amend the Business License policy to allow the Harbor Master to approve charter Boats & booths, and have the Police Chief approve Taxi licenses.
Motion by: Dale Donovan Seconded by: Jacqui Beebe. Yea 5 Nay 0
Mr. Wood reviewed the correspondence report dated 11/27 – 12/11.
Minutes
1. November 27, 2007
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the November 13, 2007 minutes as written.
Motion by: Ira Wood. Seconded by: Michael May. Yea 5 Nay 0
Future Meetings/Agendas
MOTION: To move that the Board of Selectmen enter executive session and not to reconvene in open session for non-union matters.
Motion by: Dale Donovan. Seconded by: Ira Wood. Yea 5 Nay 0
Roll call (Houk, May, Beebe, Donovan and Wood – yea)
The regular meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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