MINUTES
Board of Selectmen
Monday, January 7, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.
Regular Session
Location:
Earle Mountain Room-Eastham Town Hall
Present:
Selectman Linda S. Burt, Chair; Selectman Martin F. McDonald, Vice Chair; Selectman David W. Schropfer, Clerk; Selectman Carol F. Martin; Sheila Vanderhoef, Town Administrator; Michael Ferreira, Assistant Town Administrator
Absent:
Selectman Kenelm N. Collins
Chairman Linda Burt called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
There was nothing presented.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Appointment of Eastham’s Representative to the Barnstable County Home Consortium Advisory Council
Selectman David Schropfer made a motion to reappoint Mr. Bernie Kaplan as Eastham’s Representative to the Barnstable County Home Consortium Advisory Council for a term to expire on January 31, 2011. The motion was seconded by Selectman Carol Martin and so voted 4-0.
Amend Zoning By-Law, Demolition Delay Section – Elizabeth Sandler, Historical Commission
Mrs. Elizabeth Sandler was present to request that the Board of Selectmen consider the Historical Commission’s request to amend the Demolition Delay Section of the Zoning By-Laws. The Historical Commission is requesting that in Section 3-3.5 of the Zoning By-Law, the phrase “until 180 days” be replaced with “until 18 months.” This will mean that demolition permits will not be issued until 18 months after the date of the Historical Commission’s decision.
There was discussion amongst the Selectmen as to whether 18 months is too long a time and that there could potentially be problems with that timeframe.
Selectman Schropfer made a motion to forward the issue to the Planning Board with the recommendation that the demolition delay be extended to less than 18 months. The motion was seconded by Selectman Martin and so voted 4-0.
FY09 Administrator’s Draft Budget Presentation
Sheila Vanderhoef, Town Administrator, presented the draft of the FY09 budget. Present were Town Department Heads, members of the Finance Committee, and Susan Helman, Principal of Eastham Elementary School.
Mrs. Vanderhoef stated that the FY09 operating budget will be $19,061,287. She informed the Board as to last year’s expenses and the proposed spending for FY09. She stated that free cash is to be used to cover the overrun and that she does not recommend an override for FY09.
Mrs. Vanderhoef discussed the 5-year capital plan (2010 through 2014), and also informed the Board of issues that are to be on the May 2008 Town warrant.
Mrs. Vanderhoef asked the Board for their support of the budget presented.
Mrs. Vanderhoef introduced Town Department Heads. They in turn spoke about their respective departments. They all expressed their fondness for working with the Town. Town Department Heads present were: Diane Rommelmeyer, Kathy Gill, Richard Hedlund, Mark Foley, Glenn Olson, Henry Lind, Jane Crowley, Joan Plante, Martha Magane, Lillian Lamperti, Martin Mickle, Robert Varley, Mark Powers, Michael Ferreira, Frank DeFelice. Also in attendance was Principal Susan Helman.
The Board of Selectmen thanked the Department Heads for their hard work and expressed that it is a pleasure to work with all of the Town employees.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was nothing to report.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
There was nothing to report.
MINUTES
September 19, 2007 – Executive Session
Selectman Schropfer motioned to approve the minutes of the September 19, 2007 Executive Session.
The motion was seconded by Selectman Martin McDonald and so voted 4-0.
After the motion was made, Selectman Schropfer asked that an answer to an issue discussed at the September 19, 2007 Executive Session be more conclusive and should be discussed further.
October 22, 2007 – Regular Session
Selectman McDonald motioned to approve the minutes of the October 22, 2007 Regular Session.
The motion was seconded by Selectman Schropfer and so voted 4-0.
November 7, 2007 – Work Session
Selectman McDonald motioned to approve the minutes of the November 7, 2007 Work Session.
The motion was seconded by Selectman Schropfer and so voted 4-0.
December 5, 2007 – Work Session
Selectman Schropfer motioned to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2007 Work Session.
The motion was seconded by Selectman Martin and so voted 4-0.
December 17, 2007 – Regular Session
Selectman Schropfer asked that the discussion as to the Board’s reason for their decision regarding the Flex Bus be added to the December 17, 2007 minutes.
Selectman Schropfer motioned to approve the minutes of the December 17, 2007 Regular Session with an addition. The motion was seconded by Selectman McDonald and so voted 4-0.
December 19, 2007 – Regular Session
Selectman McDonald motioned to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2007 Regular Session.
The motion was seconded by Selectman Martin and so voted 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Selectman Martin made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
The motion was seconded by Selectman Schropfer and so voted 4-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Shaw
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