Minutes
Board of Selectmen
Wednesday, February 7, 2006
Work Session – 2:30 p.m.
Eastham Town Hall
PRESENT: Linda Burt, Chair
Kenelm Collins, Vice Chair
Russell Sandblom, Clerk
Martin McDonald
David Schropfer
Sheila Vanderhoef, Town Administrator
Selectmen Burt reconvened the meeting from Monday, February 5, 2007 at 2:10 p.m. Those minutes are attached at the end of the February 5, 2007 minutes.
Selectman Burt called the Wednesday, February 7, 2007 Work Session to order at 2:30 p.m.
Information
Ms. Vanderhoef noted that the budget is up 10.3%, but without the debt is 6.4%. She noted that there was no change in the bottom line. She noted that the large increase was mainly due to the first payment on the Elementary School, noting that the increases have been fewer than 5%.
Goal Setting
Selectman Sandblom noted that the list should differentiate between current and long-term goals. Selectman McDonald noted that his list focuses on progress. Ms. Vanderhoef noted that as some items are related, they can be resolved together. She also noted that only policies may result, not specific action for certain items. Ms. Vanderhoef also noted that Mobil is trying to sell their property. Selectman Schropfer noted that they are only willing to give a ten-year guarantee on contamination. The Board and Ms. Vanderhoef began going over the list.
Town Water Supply
Town Wastewater Systems
Wind Turbine Project
Capital Building (i.e. Library and Council on Aging)
North Eastham Village Center
Potential Expansion or Opening up of Industrial Zoned Areas
Acquisition of Potential Properties for Housing, Open Space and General Municipal
Ms. Vanderhoef noted that Mobil is trying to sell their property. Selectman Schropfer noted that they are only willing to give a ten-year guarantee on contamination.
North Eastham Post Office Plans (2009)
Bracket Road Traffic Improvements
Evaluate Potential Sales of Town Property (Under 1 Acre for Disposal)
Tri-Town Septic Plans (Update from Joy periodically)
Gas Station Issues
Comcast Contract
Selectman Burt suggested getting Larry Greely in for a work session meeting to discuss the contract with Comacast.
Health Care (Cape Care)
Ms. Vanderhoef noted that every Cape citizen is entitled to this service. She noted that the State program is Commonwealth Care.
Regional Solid Waste Contract (Semass)
Selectman Schropfer would like to add Communications (Open Cape Concept), Shellfisheries (Hemmenway), and Departmental Fees. Ms. Vanderhoef noted that the Department Heads are currently working on the fees in preparation for a public hearing. Selectman McDonald noted that he would like to resolve the issue of commercial haulers at the Transfer Station. Ms. Vanderhoef noted that the Town of Mashpee only allows residents. Selectman Sandblom expresses concern about water running through the metal pile and into the ground. He suggested either a three-sided structure over the pile or using dumpsters, which may create a revenue source with scrap.
Selectman Burt noted that the Board should have a policy book with all their policies in it. Ms. Vanderhoef questioned if the ocean beach issue should be scheduled for another meeting. Selectman Sandblom noted that he has received an offer from an attorney in Boston to represent the Town at no cost to the Town.
Selectman Collins made a motion to go into executive session not to return to public session for the purpose of litigation. The motion was seconded by Selectman Sandblom. Selectman Burt, yes; Selectman Collins, yes; Selectman Sandblom, yes; Selectman McDonald, yes; Selectman Schropfer, yes.
Respectfully Submitted,
Krystal M. Boyd
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