Wellfleet Board of Water Commissioners
Minutes of Meeting of October 31, 2006
Wicked Oyster Restaurant
Present: Mark Berry, Chairman; Emily Beebe, Lynn Hiller, Moe Barocas
Absent: Erik Mitchell
Also Attending: Helen Wilson, former member Board of Water Commissioners
Ben Gitlow’s alternative plan for the water system was discussed and the Board felt it could be a distraction for now.
The differing versions of the situation concerning a water supply for the new fire station – the Town Administrator’s and Mike Quink’s – were discussed. Beebe will have a phone conference with Quink and/or Bob Terry (DEP’s SE region water supply director) to clarify the matter. Barocas will discuss it with Dan Silverman for further clarification.
The content of the Introduction to the three proposed articles for Special Town Meeting was discussed. The public hearing scheduled for Nov. 2 will be a dress rehearsal for Town Meeting.
Helen Wilson had a number of questions about the proposed water tower. The answers, it is expected, will become clear from the proposed design work being brought to Town Meeting. There may be consultant reports done previously on a water tower that need to be looked at.
An important talking point was identified – the facts on the Coles Neck reserve matter. A solution to it will be the increased capacity that is a goal of the articles.
The Board reviewed the presentation to be made at Town Meeting according to Hiller’s proposed framework. Points to be made include how we started, this is what we’ve come to know, why we’re here now as related to 335 Main Street project. Additionally, the point will be made that the proposed projects must be in place before water or other areas can be assured. The categories of talking points are what, why, why now, why all three articles, costs. Talking points were assigned to the slide presentation. Berry reviewed the content of the handouts. Beebe and Barocas will complete the slide presentation before the public hearing.
Berry moved to adjourn. Hiller seconded. The motion carried 4-0 and the meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lynn Hiller Secretary Mark Berry, Chairman
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