MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
COMMUNITY CENTER
TUESDAY MAY 6, 2008
6:00 PM
SELECTMEN PRESENT: Cole, Marsland, Wilkins
OTHERS PRESENT: Town Administrator James Merriam, Asst. Town Administrator Nan Balmer, Finance Director David Ryan
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 6:22 PM by Chairman Wilkins
Appointment
On a motion by Mr. Marsland seconded by Dr. Cole, the board voted to re-appoint Larry Ballantine as Harwich’s representative to the Wastewater Protection Collaborative. The vote was 3-0-0.
Meeting: 5/27/08
On a motion by Mr. Marsland seconded by Dr. Cole, the Board voted to hold a meeting on Tuesday May 27, 2008. The vote was 3-0-0.
Mr. Merriam said the Board would vote to sign the contract for the new Police Station the first meeting after the election. There will also be a discussion of “lessons learned” from town meeting.
Town Administrator’s Report
Mr. Merriam reported:
· The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative awarded the Town a $40,000 grant for a Wind Feasibility Study.
· The Water Department received an award as one of 8 top water systems in the state.
· The Golf Director will proceed to hire Golf Instructors. The Golf Committee will proceed with the idea of a License Agreement for Golf Instruction.
· The Golf Committee will hold a hearing on May 12th regarding a $50 fee for members to use the practice facility.
· The Town Administrator briefed the Board on a dog hearing.
· The HTA’s temporary sign case before the Zoning Board of Appeals was withdrawn. The sign by-law will be referred to the Planning Board for review.
· The HVAC report on Town Hall includes high costs and will require a phased funding approach.
· Recreation Director Jeff Carter announced his resignation. There is an interim management plan for the department in place for the summer.
Article 41
Dana DeCosta recommended a committee undertake planning for the Article #41 project to design multi-purpose recreation fields. Board members expressed concern that volunteers will not have the engineering expertise to create the project plan.
On a motion by Mr. Marsland, seconded by Dr. Cole the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 PM. The vote was 5-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted
Nan Balmer, Assistant Town Administrator
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