MINUTES
SELECTMEN’S MEETING
ROOM 2, COMMUNITY CENTER
MONDAY, MAY 7, 2007
6:00 P.M.
SELECTMEN PRESENT: Cole, Marsland, McManus, Piekarski, Wilkins
OTHERS PRESENT: Town Administrator James Merriam, David Ryan, Chief Remillard, Geoffrey Wiegman, and others.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Wilkins.
ACTION ITEMS
A. Amendments to motions for Town Meeting articles:
1. Article 76 ATM – Fund Reconstruction of Cove Rd., Old Post Rd. & Wayside Rd.
Mr. McManus moved to change their position to Indefinitely Postpone. Mr. Cole seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.
2. Article 15 STM – Amend Zoning By-Law – Board of Appeals Fees
3. Article 16 STM – Amend Zoning By-Law – Regulations for Wind Energy Systems
Mr. Merriam recommended that the Board leave their position on these two articles as is. The Board took no action.
4. Article 17 STM – Amend Zoning By-Law – Wind Energy System in IL District
5. Article 18 STM – Amend Zoning By-Law – Wind Energy System in Comm. Districts
6. Article 19 STM – Amend Zoning By-Law – Non Conforming Structures
7. Article 20 STM – Amend Zoning By-Law – Non Conforming Uses
Mr. Merriam noted that the Planning Board is amending these with additional language. He recommended that the Board withdraw their motions on Articles 17 and 20 and let the Planning Board make the motions. Mr. McManus moved Mr. Merriam’s recommendation and Mr. Marsland seconded the motion. Mr. Merriam reviewed the Planning Board’s motions. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Mr. McManus moved to change the Board’s positive vote to $18,000 from $25,000 on Article 56, Amend HEA Compensation Plan and Job Descriptions. Mr. Piekarski seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Mr. McManus suggested that the Board offer a motion on Article 9 STM, Medicare Extension Plans – Mandatory Transfer of Retirees, that it be referred back to the Board of Selectmen to compile a report indicating the cost and benefit to the Town retirees and current employees and that the Board be directed to bring a recommendation to the next Special Town Meeting or regular Town Meeting. Mr. Merriam recommended that the motion be to refer this article back to the Board of Selectmen for further study and report the benefits and cost to the Town for employees and retirees at the next scheduled Town Meeting. Mr. McManus moved Mr. Merriam’s recommended motion. Mr. Cole seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Marsland moved to Indefinitely Postpone Article 67 regarding house numbering. Mr. Piekarski seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.
B. Approve Budget Amendment #4
Mr. Merriam outlined Budget Amendment #4. Mr. Cole moved to approve Operating Budget Amendment #4. Mr. Marsland seconded the motion. Mr. McManus questioned why training and health insurance costs for Police Officers weren’t included and Mr. Merriam assured the Board that he can cover it in the budget. The motion carried by a 4-1-0 vote with Mr. Piekarski in opposition.
C. Award of Contract for Herring River Bog
Mr. Merriam outlined the rationale behind his recommendation to award the contract to Craig Williams. Mr. Marsland moved to accept Mr. Merriam’s recommendation. Mr. McManus seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.
D. Appoint School Building Needs Committee
Mr. McManus moved to appoint the School Building Needs Committee as follows: Carolyn Cragin, Gary Costin, Kevin Turner, Carla Blanchard, Steve Kot, Mary Clarke, Jack Brown, Leslie Flynn, Brenda Norcott, Dennis Hoye, Robert Larson, Tom Johnson, Terry Russell, Allin Thompson, Murray Johnson and Rocky Clark as alternate. Mr. Cole seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.
E. Approve acceptance of Federal Excess Property former Coast Guard 22’ Search and Rescue Boat
Mr. McManus moved to approve acceptance of the Federal Excess Property former Coast Guard 22’ Search and Rescue Boat. Mr. Marsland seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.
F. Nominate Barry A. Hemeon to Harwich Hall of Fame
Mr. McManus moved to add Barry A. Hemeon to the list of inductees to the Harwich Hall of Fame for 2007. Mr. Cole seconded the motion and the motion carried by a unanimous vote.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Steidel
Recording Secretary
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