Board of Selectmen
Library Meeting Room
June 24, 2002
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Chairman Roger L. Putnam, Jr. Selectmen present included Michael May, Dale Donovan, Michael Parlante and Jerry Houk. Town Administrator Tim Smith also attended.
Announcements:
Selectman May announced that June 29th is scheduled to be Wellfleet Night at the Orleans Cardinals game at Eldredge Field at 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Putnam announced that the next meeting of the Public Safety Committee is scheduled for July 9th in the Town Hall Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m. and noted that the Committee is seeking a broad view of public input.
Selectman Donovan announced that the Council on Aging Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast and Open House is scheduled for June 27th from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Senior Center.
Open Session:
Bill Walton addressed the Board to announce that the Shellfish Department s web site is now complete and can be accessed at Wellfleetshellfishdepartment.org.
Arlene Kirsch introduced Sue Rohrbach, District Aide to Senator O Leary.
Donna Pickard addressed the Board regarding her June 2nd letter regarding the piping/hose situation at the gas dock.
On a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted 4-0-1, with Houk abstaining (he had not attended the meeting), to approve the minutes of May 31, 2002 as presented.
On a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of June 10, 2002 as presented.
On a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to release the executive session minutes dated March 6, 2000; February 22, 2000; February 7, 2000; January 18, 2000; January 3, 2000; December 13, 1999; November 29, 1999; October 18, 1999; October 4, 1999; September 20, 1999; September 13, 1999.
Town Administrator Comments:
Reminded the Board that the first meeting for the engineers to address the public relative to the solid waste recycling project is scheduled on June 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wellfleet Elementary School.
Updated the Board on the Council on Aging building project noting that grant funds have been released and that he will be meeting with representatives of NSTAR to discuss problems relative to the availability of electric power for the new building.
The Board held the following Shellfish Department public hearings consecutively. Selectman Parlante recused himself and left the table. Selectman May disclosed that he holds a commercial shellfish permit. Selectman Donovan read the public notice. Shellfish Constable Bill Walton was in attendance and presented his recommendations as follows:
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Application from David S. Pike for renewal of shellfish grant license #89-5, located outside of Loagy Bay and adjacent to Lieutenant Island and consisting of one acre the Shellfish Constable recommended approval of this application for a ten year period to begin on the date of expiration (July 31, 2002) noting sufficient effort by Mr. Pike and suggesting that he invest more time in his grant. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously 4-0 to approve the recommendation of the Shellfish Constable.
Application from Christopher Merl for renewal of shellfish grant licenses #95-19 and #95-20 located at Egg Island and consisting of approximately one acre each the Shellfish Constable recommended that these renewals be approved; #95-20 for a period of 10 years beginning on June 2, 2002 and #95-19 for a 9 year, 3 month term such that the end of the lease coincides with the end of lease #95-20 (June 2, 2012). On a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously 4-0 to approve the recommendation of the Shellfish Constable.
Application from Sandra Mitchell for transfer of shellfish grant license #95-21 and #95-22 located at Egg Island and consisting of approximately two acres from Thomas W. Webber to Sandra Mitchell the Shellfish Constable recommended that this transfer be approved if and only if Ms. Mitchell is willing to relinquish in writing, any and all claims to the acreage for which she has been previously approved. Ms. Mitchell indicated agreement to the terms. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously 4-0 to approve this application for transfer.
Application of Ron Buck for a one acre extension of shellfish grant license #2000-7 located at Field Point the Shellfish Constable noted that after Mr. Buck s initial application for this extension was denied without prejudice by the Board, he realized that the maps had been presented incorrectly and recommended that this application be approved. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously 4-0 to approve the recommendation of the Shellfish Constable. Mr. Buck indicated that he does not anticipate any problems with upland owners. The Shellfish Constable apologized to Mr. Buck for the confusion relative to this application.
Application of Christopher Merl and Denise Lapierre for renewal of shellfish grant license #2000-05 located at Egg Island and consisting of approximately two acres the Shellfish Constable recommended that this license be renewed for a 4 year, 3 month term such that the end of the lease (June 2, 2006) coincides with the calendar date of Mr. Merl s other licenses (June 12, 2012). On a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously 4-0 to approve the recommendation of the Shellfish Constable.
Chairman Putnam suggested that grant license holders be required to obtain liability insurance on grant areas and asked that the Shellfish Constable discuss this matter with the Shellfish Advisory Committee. Chris Merl indicated that Egg Island grant holders are already insured. Selectman Parlante rejoined the Board.
The Board held a public hearing to consider amendment of the Schedule of Fines of the Wellfleet Traffic Rules and Regulations re: Handicapped Parking. The Town Administrator, as Parking Clerk, noted that State Law calls for a penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $300 and indicated that the Police Chief recommends a fine of $100. It was suggested that signage be amended to include the fine. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Parlante, the Board voted unanimously to set the fine for a handicapped parking violation at $300.
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Selectman Donovan presented his correspondence report. It was requested that the letter from Lezli Rowell regarding the NRAB be discussed at the next Board meeting.
The Board discussed:
Pratt Property Transfer on a motion by Parlante, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the deeds with Edward and Jean Pratt for the land swap of the lots located on Cross Street and Old Wharf Road.
Minutes of Pole Hearing Selectman May recused himself. On a motion by Parlante, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously 4-0 to accept the minutes of the pole hearing dated June 19, 2002 on petition #02-24 of Verizon New England and NSTAR Electric Company for a jointly owned pole located on Route 6 and Old Hay Road. Selectman May rejoined the Board.
Requests to Use Town Property:
Joe Klonowski on a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Joe Klonowski to use the front of the former Our Lady of Lourdes Church for a table and literature from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 4, 2002 to inform persons where Catholic Mass is available.
Per the request of Assistant Town Administrator Rex Peterson, the Board and Mr. and Mrs. Pratt signed the land swap documents.
The Board discussed Police Department Rules and Regulations submitted by Police Chief Rosenthal who was in attendance. Discussion included 1) Regulation #25: Strip and Body Cavity Searches Selectman Houk suggested that language be added to prohibit a member of the opposite sex from being in the room during a strip search. The Police Chief agreed to so amend the language; 2) Regulation #43: Uniforms it was noted that members of the Department are now wearing hats; 3) Regulation #58: Underage Drinking Enforcement the Police Chief noted his preference that parents and school principals be notified of this activity rather than making an arrest. On a motion by Parlante, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Police Department Rules and
Regulations with the change to Regulation #25 suggested by Selectman Houk.
The Board continued discussion:
Requests to Use Town Property continued:
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater Selectman Parlante disclosed that he is a neighbor of the W.H.A.T. Theater. Parlante moved and May seconded a motion to approve the request of the Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater to use the former Church property at 335 Main Street for temporary office space during regular business hours from July through October, 2002. Jeff Zinn was in attendance and indicated that the W.H.A.T. Theater s new office space above the Wellfleet Post Office is in the process of being renovated, that the need for temporary space should be for a month or two and offered to make a $1,000 donation to the Town. Selectman Donovan noted that this is an unusual set of circumstances and approval of the motion should not establish policy or set a
precedence. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.
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Assistant Town Administrator Rex Peterson introduced Jim Lowman from the Office of Michael Rosenfeld, Inc. Architects who presented options for the 335 Main Street property. Discussion included the heating system, ownership and use of the front doors, the condition of the roof and needed building repairs.
The Board continued discussion:
Leased Town Pier Building Selectman Parlante recused himself. The memo from the Building and Needs Assessment Committee regarding repairs to the leased Town Pier building was noted. Chairman Putnam suggested that new hoses be installed at the gas dock and that the lease for the Town Pier Building be reviewed to determine the obligations of the lessee and the lessor. Selectman Parlante rejoined the Board.
Requests to Use Town Property continued:
American Lung Association on a motion by May, seconded by Parlante, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the American Lung Association to use the White Crest Beach parking lot for a water stop/checkpoint for the 18th annual Autumn Escape Bike Trek on Sunday, September 22, 2002 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Quirky Circus on a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of the Quirky Circus to use the Baker s Field tent on July 11 and 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a shadow show.
Business Licenses Selectman Parlante disclosed that he holds a business license. On a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the business licenses of Small Boat Services; The Works Gallery; Farrell s Market; Tang s Chinese Restaurant.
Town Administrator Appointments Selectman May recused himself. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously 4-0 to approve the Town Administrator s appointment of the following Beach Department employees: Assistant Beach Guard Captain Vic Biasella; Beach Guard Katherine Terkanian and the following Recreation Department employees: Morning Recreation Director Adrianna Picariello, Emily Frawley; Morning Recreation Instructor Benjamin Porteus; Morning Recreation Assistant Matthew Chudomel, Karsten Kane, Wendy Austin, Tyler Roberts, Lily Friend, Nina Picariello; Gull Pond Swimming Director Ariel Hoch; Gull Pond Instructor Lauren Dalby, Liam Kane, Linette Letendre, Lila Shapiro, Rachael Deitch;
Skateboard Monitor/Tennis Monitor Leo Buckley; Skateboard Park Monitor Eli Auch, Jeremy Storer, Justin Dalby; Tennis Monitor Susan Williams, Jacob Strauss, Maxwell Maclauchlan; Morning Recreation Aide Suzanne Giovangelo. Selectman May rejoined the Board.
Board of Selectmen Appointments/Reappointments on a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted 4-1, with Donovan voting against, to reappoint Gerry Parent to the Planning Board for a three-year term. On a motion by Houk, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Paul Conor to the Natural Resources Advisory Board for a three year term. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by Parlante, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Tony Norman as a Deputy Shellfish Constable.
ATT/Comcast the Town Administrator noted that the Board has until June 29, 2002 to act on the proposed transfer. On a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board voted 4-1, with Houk voting against, to sign the agreement.
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Council on Aging Contract Administration the Town Administrator outlined the contract with Bailey/Boyd Associates in the amount of $48,500 for grant administration services and
the contract with W.W. Reich, Inc. in the amount of $35/hour, not to exceed $30,000, for
construction management services. On a motion by Parlante, seconded by May, the Board
voted unanimously to sign the Council on Aging Building Project contracts.
On a motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Roger L. Putnam, Jr., Chair Michael May Dale Donovan
Michael Parlante Jerry Houk
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