Minutes
Board of Selectmen
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 – 2:00 p.m.
Work Session
Location: Eastham Town Hall – Earle Mountain Room
Present: Linda S. Burt, Chair
Martin F. McDonald, Vice Chair
David W. Schropfer, Clerk
Kenelm N. Collins
Carol F. Martin
Also: Sheila Vanderhoef, Town Administrator
Finance Committee
Eastham Elementary School Committee
Selectman Linda Burt called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m., then recused herself from discussion on the Elementary School Budget.
Eastham Elementary School Budget
Susan Helman, Eastham Elementary School Principal, presented the school’s budget to the Board. Ms. Helman noted that they would like to hire one more custodial staff member. Ms. Helman added that there have been increases in efficiency at the Elementary School in the following areas: wastewater, plumbing and electric consumption. She also noted that these budget figures are on target with the rest of the nation. Michael Gradone, Superintendent of Schools, added that they are required by law to provide the services needed for special education students to pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment Systems (MCAS) exam.
David Scheptyck informed the Board that the number of special education students has not increased, but the costs associated with special education have. Selectman David Schropfer suggested regionalization of special education. Ms. Helman noted that there currently is an integrated preschool program.
Budget Wrap-Up
Selectman Burt joined the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Sheila Vanderhoef noted that the Council on Aging is due to receive a van from the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority and suggested using their old one for the Assessing Department’s Data Collector, rather than purchase a new vehicle. Selectman Schropfer suggested a long term rental lease for the summer months until the Recreation and Beach Department’s truck is available.
Ms. Vanderhoef noted that everything that could be eliminated from the budget has been, excluding staff positions.
Selectman Kenelm Collins left the meeting at 4:10 p.m.
The consensus of the Board is to use the Board’s version of the proposed by-law on commercial wind turbines to facilitate discussion with the Ad-Hoc Committee to Develop a Commercial Wind Turbine By-law prior to Annual Town Meeting in May.
Selectman Schropfer made a motion to adjourn at 4:25 p.m. The motion was seconded by Selectman Martin McDonald and so voted 4-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Krystal M. Boyd
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