Board of Selectmen
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Present: Linda Burt, Joy Brookshire, Peter Whitlock, Russ Sandblom, Ken Collins, Selectmen. Sheila Vanderhoef, Town Administrator.
Selectman Burt opened the meeting at 2:35pm and asked if there was any public information. Selectman Sandblom gave a report on the Lottery drawing that he attended on Tuesday. He stated that it was a complicating but very interesting process. There being no other public information Selectman Burt moved on to the Work Session.
Town Administrator, Sheila Vanderhoef addressed the Board and stated that per Selectman Brookshire’s request she had asked for a presentation on the Tri-Town Septage Facility. Mr. Kevin Olson addressed the Board and stated that he had prepared a power point presentation. Presentation followed. Selectman Collins asked where the nitrogen testing takes place. Mr. Olson responded that the nitrogen testing takes place in the main discharge affluent area.
Selectman Sandblom asked if 20 years was a typical life span for a plant. Mr. Olson responded that yes, he continued by saying that some piping and concrete fixtures will remain in good condition for about 50 years, but many of the mechanics of the plant will last typically 20 years.
Selectman Brookshire asked where the plan would go from this next step. Mr. Olson replied that the Conservation Commission is key.
Mr. Martin McDonald addressed the Board and gave an update on the activities on the Planning Committee. Mr. McDonald stated that there are inappropriate ways in which North Eastham town center could be developed; the committee feels that one inappropriate development is housing. Mr. McDonald voiced the opinion of the committee by stating that they feel the best type of development for the area would be commercial and industrial. The committee would like input for what will be there, and how it is developed. The committee feels that the town should be proactive in what happens to this area.
Mr. McDonald stated that the committee proposes to prepare a grant application for $30,000.00 to develop a conceptual plan. Mr. McDonald addressed the Board and asked if this is what the committee decides to do does the Board support that? Mr. McDonald stated that Town Planner, Mary Burgess has put together a letter of interest, and sent it out, and if the Board agrees the committee will go forward with the application.
The consensus of the Board was to go forward with the grant application.
Ms. Vanderhoef reminded Mr. McDonald that both the committee and sub-committee need to prepare minutes.
III. Other Business
Ms. Vanderhoef asked that the Board vote to accept the seasonal population of 30,000. Selectman Brookshire made a motion to set the seasonal population of Eastham at 30,000, the motion was seconded by Selectman Collins. 5-0, approved.
Ms. Vanderhoef announced a Cape Light Compact meeting on December 29th at 7pm at Yarmouth Town Hall. There will be a discussion about the rate settings for gas and electric. Ms. Vanderhoef asked if any of the Selectmen would be attending. Selectmen Brookshire and Whitlock agreed to attend.
Ms. Vanderoef asked to return to the agenda and address the review of draft agreement between the National Seashore and Town of Eastham. Selectman Whitlock made a motion to support agreement; the motion was seconded by Selectman Brookshire, 5-0 approved.
Selectman Brookshire made a motion to adjourn, the motion was seconded by Selectman Whitlock. 5-0 approved. The meeting adjourned at 4:05pm.
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