Minutes
Board of Selectman
Wednesday June 6, 2007
Work Session- 2:30 p.m.
Eastham Town Hall-Earle Mountain Room
PRESENT:
Selectman Linda Burt, Chair
Selectman Martin McDonald, Vice Chair
Selectman Dave Schropfer, Clerk
Selectman Carol Martin
Selectman Kenelm Collins
Sheila Vanderhoef, Town Administrator
Selectman Burt called the meeting to order at 2:35 p.m.
I. PUBLIC/SELECTMAN’S INFORMATION
Ms. Vanderhoef stated that a petition was received on June 6, 2007 from Carol Smith signed by residents of Herring Rise Development to prohibit boats from being moored at Herring Pond. The Development is concerned about the incident of a boat being moored at Herring Pond and their concern that more boats could potentially be moored there.
Carol Smith and two other residents expressed concern that the moorings will devastate the pristine area, will be a safety hazard for swimmers, and also that many other people will want to moor their boats. She stated that the majority of residents of Herring Rise were in favor of boats not being moored at the pond.
Mr. Henry Lind, Natural Resources Director, stated that the Harbor Master is the delegated enforcer of the mooring regulations, and also noted that statue of regulations does not allow the Board of Selectman to decide this matter. Ms. Vanderhoef expressed that unless the town has a bylaw prohibiting mooring, it is allowed.
After further discussion, it was determined that the issue needs to go before the Conservation Commission and then will have to wait for the next town meeting for a vote. Mr. Lind said he will provide the Conservation Commission with an update on the issue at their next meeting.
II. WORK SESSION
1. Final Mooring and Mooring Permit Regulations
The Selectman had no issues with the Permit Regulation. A motion was deemed not necessary.
2. Proclamation- Affordable Housing Awareness Week, June 10, 2007 through June 16, 2007.
The Selectmen indicated that they would welcome more time to consider this matter. The event is scheduled for June 10, 2007. At this time they would like to review the scope of the Proclamation further.
3. Approval of use of Funds-Grant and Gift Fund
Selectman Schropfer made a motion to recommend authorizing the Underground Storage Tank Program grant fund match in order to remove the underground storage tank at the Natural Resources building. The motion was seconded by Selectman Martin and so voted 5-0.
On another matter, Selectman Collins stated he will speak with Samuel R. Erikson regarding Mr. Erickson’s application for a loan from the Timothy Smith Fund to help pay for college tuition and expenses.
4. Summer Salary Schedule
Selectman Schropfer made a motion to approve the 2007 summer salary increases as presented.
The motion was seconded by Selectman Collins and so voted 5-0.
5. Selectmen’s Goals
Ms. Vanderhoef asked each Selectman to indicate on the document entitled “Goals and Other Issues for 2007” which of the goals they feel are priorities and return the list back to her.
III. OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Vanderhoef asked the Selectmen to review the Comcast contract and to get back to her with any concerns before June 20, 2007. The conference call with Comcast is scheduled for June 25, 2007.
Ms. Vanderhoef stated that on June 20, 2007, Mr. Christopher Lovelock and Mr. Herbert France will come before the Board to discuss their findings regarding town-owned signs that are in disrepair.
Ms. Vanderhoef stated that there is an Ad Hoc Committee meeting scheduled for June 6, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. regarding the wind turbines.
The Board of Selectman agreed that Mr. Michael Cicalese should receive a response to his letter dated March 15, 2007 regarding his concerns with the Town’s proposal to establish a water supply and distribution system as discussed at the Annual Town Meeting.
The Board of Selectman agreed that The Walpole Board of Selectman should receive a response to their letter dated May 17, 2007 regarding the issue of Chapter 40B.
It was expressed that there should be a special town meeting in order to discuss the water management issue when the part-residents are able to attend and voice their concerns.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Selectman Collins made a motion to adjourn at 4:05 p.m.
The motion was seconded by Selectman Schropfer and so voted 5-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Shaw
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