Minutes
Board of Selectmen
Wednesday, January 9, 2008 – 2:30 p.m.
Work Session
Location: Eastham Town Hall – Earle Mountain Hearing Room
Present: Martin F. McDonald, Vice Chair
David W. Schropfer, Clerk
Kenelm N. Collins
Carol F. Martin
Sheila Vanderhoef, Town Administrator
Absent: Linda S. Burt, Chair
Selectman McDonald called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m.
Selectman Martin made a motion to open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting from January 9, 2008 until February 11, 2008. The motion was seconded by Selectman Collins and so voted 4-0.
Budget Discussion
The Board identified the specific areas they would like to discuss more in depth. These are the Police, Fire, Dispatching, Public Works and Natural Resources Departments; Employee Health Insurance and Retirement; and the Elementary School. Selectman Schropfer then suggested analyzing the budget line by line. Department heads will come in as needed to answer any questions. Ms. Vanderhoef informed the Board that she has met with department heads individually and has already asked them to review their budgets for overall cuts.
Selectman Schropfer voiced concern regarding the impact of the increased budget on Eastham taxpayers. Ms. Vanderhoef responded that the projected increase will be approximately 40 cents per thousand.
North Eastham Village Center (NEVC)
Selectman McDonald informed the Board that the Sheraton Four Points Hotel has indicated an interest in the NEVC project and is willing to discuss joint infrastructure development with the Town. Selectman Martin added that the residents may decide not to vote to move the Library to the Purcell Property and suggested the possibility of a senior citizen complex instead. Michael Cole, Critical Planning Committee, informed the Board that their projected plans indicate that all existing buildings will stay and no demolition of current buildings will take place.
Mr. Cole indicated that an informal timeline for development of the NEVC project includes review by the Cape Cod Commission (CCC), who will be identifying and quantifying infrastructure needs for the project. The work of the CCC will be completed anytime between now and June.
Selectman Schropfer voiced concern over finding tenants for new commercial properties. He added that the Board only has control over how the Purcell Property is developed.
Selectman Schropfer made a motion to go into Executive Session at 4:00 for the purpose of negotiations and personnel issues and not to return to Public Session. The motion was seconded by Selectman Martin. Selectman McDonald, yes; Selectman Schropfer, yes; Selectman Collins, yes; Selectman Martin, yes.
Respectfully Submitted,
Krystal M. Boyd
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