BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
MONDAY, November 7, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Selectman Linda S. Burt, Chair; Selectman Kenelm N. Collins, Clerk; Selectman Russell H. Sandblom, Selectman Peter L. Whitlock.
Sheila Vanderhoef, Town Administrator.
Selectman Joyce E. Brookshire, absent.
Selectman Burt, Chair, called the Regular Session to order at 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
Selectman Whitlock noted that there will be a meeting tomorrow evening at the Salt Pond Visitor’s Center about Flex Routes at approximately 7:00 p.m. Selectman Sandblom noted the importance of the development of a Flex Route plan that includes going through Eastham Center as well as the back roads. Selectman Burt noted that this plan is still in the development stage.
Selectman Collins said that he had a call last week from Edwin Horton, who was born in Eastham and grew up in Eastham. “In World War II, he was an airman assigned to a B-25 Squadron which flew off the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet on April 18, 1942, led by Col. Jimmy Doolittle on a bombing raid on Tokyo. The aircraft continued to China and the crews bailed out. Edwin Horton survived, and at age 89 has expressed a desire to visit his native Eastham on November 14, 2005.” Mr. Horton requested coming back to Eastham for a “bowl of clam chowder” and to revisit his school. Mr. Ed Maas, owner of the Orleans Inn, will host Mr. Horton at no expense, on Sunday, November 13 and Monday, November 14, 2005. Mr. Horton, on November 14,
2005 at 9:00 a.m., will be photographed with all available World War II veterans at the Orleans Inn, and then proceed on a tour of Town Hall, the Schoolhouse Museum , the Town and then back to the Orleans Inn for lunch.
Mr. Bob Smith (Friends of Eastham Recreation) presented a picture (attached) of the Eastham’s Ocean Beach sign which had been vandalized. A graffiti-proofed sign has been ordered. Mr. Smith noted that the mission statement of the Ocean Beach Committee remains unchanged, and thanked the Board of Selectmen for their support.
Selectman Whitlock noted that there is a Cape Light Compact Green and Solarize Our School Campaign in progress. The town qualifies as follows: “3% or more of your town’s occupied household accounts (using 300kWh or more each month) must be signed up by 12/31/05 and remain on Cape Light Compact Green until 3/31/06 to receive the bonus funds.” For more information go to www.capelightcompact.org. Mr. Fenlon noted that at this time we need approximately
fifty-nine more sign-ups. Selectman Burt also noted that there is an Energy Fair at the Elementary School on November 19, 2005, at which time more individuals may sign up for this campaign.
Mr Fred Fenlon (citizen) informed the Board of Selectmen that his friend and neighbor Earl
Bosley has passed away at the age of 103.
APPOINTMENTS
6:50 p.m. Designation of CPA Committee and Planning Board Members as Special Municipal Employees.
Ms. Vanderhoef stated that both Mr. David Skiba (Housing Authority representative to the Community Preservation Committee) and Mr. Peter McDonald (Planning Board representative to the Community Preservation Committee) have requested that they be designated as
“Special Municipal Employees.” Such a designation must then be accorded to all of the members
of their committees as well, , and “will allow a member to represent others before boards and committees.”
Selectman Collins moved and Selectman Sandblom seconded the motion to appoint Mr. David Skiba and Mr. Peter McDonald as well as the members of the Community Preservation Committee and Planning Board as “special municipal employees.” Approved 4-0.
Selectman Whitlock made a motion to also designate the members of the Old Town Centre Historic District Committee as “special municipal employees.” Selectman Collins seconded the motion. Approved 4-0.
6:55 p.m. Aquaculturists’ Request for Limited Use of Motor Vehicles on the
Beach/Flats - Beth Walton, Grant-Holder, Henry Lind,
Shellfish Constable
Selectman Burt noted that Mr. Henry Lind was here this evening to update the Board of Selectmen on his meeting held on Tuesday, November 1, 2005 with Eastham aquaculturists.
Selectman Burt stated that three of the Board of Selectmen have shellfish grants, and are hereby “invoking the rule of necessity.”
Mr. Lind noted that nine active growers as well as three Selectmen and two members of the press
attended this meeting. “The consensus among those present was that other methods such as boat, helicopter or pack animals were not acceptable. The focus remained on the imminent danger of attempting to remove stock and equipment in the face of ice formation in December.” The growers
all supported Ms. Beth Walton’s request to use a four wheel drive vehicle.
Selectman Burt, after further discussion, suggested that the aquaculturists be given vehicle access in December as outlined, and that this be reevaluated again in the Spring.
Selectman Collins made a motion to allow the aquaculturists to have vehicle access in December as outlined, and to have this matter reevaluated again in the Spring. Selectmen Sandblom seconded the motion “with discussion.” Selectman Sandblom noted that the “gauge of the ice” needs to be reviewed. Approved 4-0.
7:15 p.m. Interview/Appointment Recreation Commission - John Rabeni, Alan Cabral
Ms. Vanderhoef noted that this item will be moved to another meeting as the potential appointees
are not present at this time.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Action/Discussion
1. Declaration of Surplus Property
Ms. Vanderhoef asked the Board of Selectmen to review a request from Mr. Robert Varley,
Maintenance Supervisor, listing items to be declared as surplus, in order to have a sale on December 3, 2005. Three vehicles and a One Ton Dump Truck are to be included in this sale.
Selectman Whitlock made a motion and Selectman Collins seconded the motion to approve the list of surplus as presented for a sale to commence on Saturday, December 3, 2005. Approved 4-0.
2. Request for Easement off North Sunken meadow Road- Verizon New England, Inc.
Ms. Vanderhoef noted that Verizon and N Star are requesting permission for an easement in order to provide electrical service for the “New Meadows” housing development off of North Sunken Meadow Road.
Selectman Collins made a motion and Selectman Sandblom seconded the motion to grant such permission as requested. Approved 4-0.
Resignation from Housing Task Force - George Reinhart
Selectman Burt read a resignation letter received from Mr. George Reinhart in which he declined
his reappointment to the Housing Task Force Committee.
Selectman Sandblom made a motion and Selectman Collins seconded the motion to accept with regrets Mr. Reinhart’s resignation from the Housing Task Force. Approved 4-0.
Appointment to CPA Committee - Glen Collins, Conservation Commission
Ms. Vanderhoef noted that Mr. Donald Intonti had been appointed as a representative from the Conservation Commission to the Community Preservation Committee and subsequently declined this appointment. Mr. Glenn Collins was then nominated to serve as a representative from the Conservation Commission to the Community Preservation Committee.
Selectman Whitlock made a motion to appoint Mr. Glenn Collins as a representative from the Conservation Commission to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2008. Selectman Sandblom seconded the motion. Mr. Kenelm Collins recused himself from this vote. Approved 3-0-1.
Discussion - Raising Funds for a Potential New Project
Selectman Collins wished to propose that an addition to the Eastham Historical Society be considered, as they need more space. Selectman Collins foresees this as a positive community project. He noted that Chatham had recently received approximately $50,000 from the Community Preservation Act. Selectman Sandblom noted that he recommends contacting a professional fund raiser to jump start this project. Selectman Sandblom offered to look into this aspect of this potential
project further.
Establishment of Human Rights Commission (HRC) for Barnstable County.
Ms. Vanderhoef referred to a letter from Len Stewart (Director, Department of Human Services for Barnstable County) and included in the Selectman’s packet. This was sent out to all the towns requesting the nomination of interested citizens to serve on a Seven-Member Human Rights Commission. The Barnstable Department of Human Services will also be asking for nominations for a fifteen (15) member “Town Representation Council” at a future time.
Mr. Fred Fenlon (Assembly of Delegates) noted that this idea arose out of the
Assembly of Delegates who voted for a pilot program for a human rights
commission, with the potential of this becoming a new department in the County
at a future time.
Selectman Burt asked the Board to inform her of their recommendations by
Wednesday.
MINUTES
DATE SESSION MOVED SECONDED VOTE
October 17, 2005 REGULAR Selectman Whitlock Selectman
Collins Approved
4-0
October 17,
2005 EXECUTIVE Selectman
Sandblom Selectman
Collins Approved
4-0
OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Vanderhoef said that she had spoken with Margo Fenn (Cape Cod
Commission) regarding the appeal and defense of the permit for the construction of the Ocean Beach. Ms. Fenn has invited the Board of Selectmen to meet with the County Executive Committee on November 14, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Selectman Collins and Selectman Whitlock noted that they could not attend. Selectman Sandblom will be able to attend. Ms. Vanderhoef indicated that she will try to attend and update the Board of Selectman of same.
Selectman Whitlock attended a meeting with the Cable Advisory Committee
and Mr. Epstein (an attorney) who advised that consideration be given to reopening the period of ascertainment as it pertains to Comcast. Selectman Whitlock
noted that it would be beneficial to have as many citizens as possible make concrete
suggestions. Reopening the period of ascertainment would give the town an additional opportunity to express its concerns.
Selectman Whitlock made a motion and Selectman Collins seconded the motion to reopen the period of ascertainment in order to enable the Cable Advisory Committee to hold another public hearing. Approved 4-0.
Selectman Collins moved to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Selectman Sandblom seconded the motion.
Selectman Collins, yes; Selectman Sandblom, yes; Selectman Burt, yes; Selectman Whitlock,
yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorraine Speros
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