MINUTES
Board of Selectmen
Wednesday, April 9, 2008– 2:30 p.m.
Work Session
Location: Timothy Smith Room-Eastham Town Hall
Present: Selectman Linda S. Burt, Chair; Selectman Martin F. McDonald, Vice Chair;
Selectman David W. Schropfer, Clerk; Selectman Kenelm N. Collins; Selectman Carol F. Martin
Sheila Vanderhoef, Town Administrator
Michael Ferreira, Assistant Town Administrator
Chairman Linda Burt called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
The Board of Selectman agreed to cancel the April 22, 2008 meeting due to the fact that Selectman Burt and Selectman Martin McDonald will not be in town that week. Instead, they agreed to schedule a meeting on Monday April 28, 2008, and possibly Wednesday April 30, 2008.
Mr. Michael Ferreira, Assistant Town Administrator, introduced the Board to Mr. Cornelius Andres, the Town’s new Superintendent of Public Works.
Ms. Gwen Pelletier, Town Moderator, was present to speak with the Board on procedures for the Annual Town Meeting. The Board discussed the procedures for speaking to an Article. Ms. Pelletier stated that if a Selectman wishes to clarify a point that someone has made, the Selectman will be allowed to speak if he/she states, “point of information,” and is notified by the moderator that he/she may speak. Ms. Pelletier emphasized that the point of information needs to be crucial and essential to the issue at hand.
Ms. Pelletier stated that Town Counsel has been consulted on the issue of modifying the amount of time that an individual may speak to an article, and that Town Counsel has authorized three minutes as the limit. In previous years, the time limit has been five minutes.
WORK SESSION
2008 Annual Town Meeting Warrant - Finalized/Signatures
The Board of Selectmen signed the 2008 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Massachusetts Highway Department Paving Project- Time Request
Police Lieutenant Kenneth Roderick was present to inform the Board about the Massachusetts Highway Department repaving project at the Orleans/Eastham rotary. He stated that it is scheduled to be done either April 14, 15, or 16. It will begin at 3:30 a.m. and be completed by 7:00 a.m. Selectman Kenelm Collins stated that Wild Care, located by the rotary, should be notified as well. Lieutenant Roderick said that he will notify them.
Request for Permission to use Windmill Green-Wedding on May 3, 2008
Mr. Mark Powers, Eastham Recreation Director, was present to speak to Mr. Mark Kinnane’s application to use the Windmill Green on May 3, 2008 for a wedding ceremony. The Board discussed whether or not to permit Mr. Kinnane to erect tents. The Board agreed that the tents should not be allowed.
Selectman David Schropfer motioned to approve Mr. Kinnane’s application for the use of the Windmill Green on May 3, 2008 with the stipulation that tents not be used.
The motion was seconded by Selectman McDonald and so voted 5-0.
Lower Cape Cod Community Development Corporation-Request for Letter of Support- Grant
The Lower Cape Cod Community Development Corporation requested a letter of support from the Board of Selectmen. The letter of support is to assist the CDC in securing grant funds for payment of staff and overhead for work pertaining to affordable housing. The Board discussed issues related to the letter of support and asked if CDC representatives could come speak with the Board at some point.
Selectman Collins motioned to approve that the Board sign the letter of support for the Lower Cape Cod Community Development Corporation. The motion was seconded by Selectman Carol Martin and so voted 5-0.
New Retiree Health Insurance Plans to be offered - Joan Plante, Treasurer
Joan Plante, Town Treasurer, was present to update the Board on the new retiree health insurance plans to be offered. She stated that the Town will be having open enrollment and a Health Fair on Thursday April 17, 2008.
Lobster Pool- Seasonal All Alcoholic Common Victualer Liquor License- Continued Discussion
Selectman Schropfer motioned to approve the Lobster Pool’s application for a Seasonal All Alcoholic Common Victualer Liquor License. The motion was seconded by Selectman Martin and so voted 5-0.
OTHER
Selectman Schropfer and Selectman Martin stated they will be attending the April 11, 2008 Selectmen’s and Councilor’s Association meeting.
Mr. Ferreira notified the Board that a free workshop sponsored by Safe Harbor is scheduled for April 12th at the Town Hall. Mr. Ferreira stated that Safe Harbor asked if they might put a sign in front of Town Hall notifying the public of the workshop. The Board stated that Safe Harbor cannot because the Town has issued a moratorium on signs until April 22, 2008. Selectman Burt said that the Board should discuss drafting a policy addressing the use of Town Hall facilities for use by outside organizations.
ADJOURNMENT
Selectman Schropfer motioned to adjourn the meeting at 3:28 p.m.
The motion was seconded by Selectman McDonald and so voted 5-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Shaw
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