Town of Eastham MA - Selectmen's Meeting Minutes 03/03/2008

Mr. Richard Sachetti, Manager-Eastham Quarters, LLC, was present to speak on the issue. This public hearing was a continuation on Mr. Sachetti’s application request for a new Annual All Alcoholic Common Victualer Hotel Liquor License. Mr. Sachetti currently has a seasonal hotel license to operate the Captains Quarters as a hotel, as the establishment is limited to seasonal use by zoning, he does not currently have a license to serve alcohol.

Also discussed was the issue of Mr. Sachetti running a restaurant on the premises, which he stated would only be open to the hotel patrons coming there for conferences.

After much discussion, whereby the Board voiced their concerns, the Board agreed that Mr. Sachetti needs to amend his application, changing it to a new seasonal All Alcoholic Common Victualer License, and inputting other information that was missing from the first application. Mr. Sachetti will then be put on a future agenda.

Selectman Schropfer motioned to deny Mr. Sachetti’s application request for a new Annual All Alcoholic Common Victualer Hotel Liquor License. Mr. Sachetti must amend his application, applying for a new seasonal All Alcoholic Common Victualer License, and inputting other information that was missing from the first application. The motion was seconded by Selectman Carol Martin and so voted 4-0.

Mr. Paul Niedzwiecki, Director- Cape Cod Commission and Joy Brookshire, Eastham’s Representative to the Cape Cod Commission, were present. Mr. Niedzwiecki updated the Board of Selectmen on the services that the Cape Cod Commission provides to Barnstable County and also the projects and issues that the Commission is currently working on. He spoke about the 21^st Century Task Force, the issue of regionalization, currently a hot topic on Cape Cod, and also gave an overview of the regional mapping project and its impact on future developments.

Mr. Ken Ainsworth, Chairman- Long Range Planning Committee was present to update the Board on the achievements of the Long Range Planning Committee and the issues currently being discussed by the Committee. He stated that progress has been made in wastewater management and affordable housing, but that much still needs to be accomplished. He spoke about Eastham’s demographics and workforce. He stated that the Committee is working on making their reports more workable documents. He added that the Committee has two empty spots and are looking for volunteers.

Ms. Kate Macaulay, Executive Director-Cape Cod Children’s Place, was present to discuss this Article with the Board. She stated that rather than have a yearly lease, the Children’s Place wishes to sign a long term lease with the Town. This will aid them in securing grant funding.

Mr. Sheptcyk noted that this money is a grant which the school applied for and is in the general fund. After a positive Town vote, the funds can be released to the school. The funds would only be available for the purposes of purchasing computers and other technology related hardware and software to be utilized by the students at the Eastham Elementary School.

The Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee discussed issues related to this Article. The Finance Committee stipulated that they would like a list of how the money is spent. The Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee were in agreement that after the money is appropriated to the school, the computers and other technology hardware should be bought as soon as possible.

Mr. Henry Curtis, Chairman-Community Preservation Committee and Mr. David Skiba, Clerk-Community Preservation Committee, Mr. Scott Van Ryswood, Chairman- Eastham Housing Authority, were present to discuss the Article. The money, if appropriated, will be utilized by the Housing Authority to acquire a property as a single or a two family affordable rental. Mr. Curtis stated the CPC still needs to vote on this and will do so at their March 7, 2008 meeting.

Mr. VanRyswood updated the Board on the status of rental units managed by the Eastham Housing Authority and answered questions regarding affordable housing percentages.

Selectman Martin stated that before a vote is taken on this issue the Board should have a discussion about a housing trust fund and that Mr. Curtis should be invited to attend. It was noted that a housing trust fund will be discussed at the Board of Selectmen’s March 9, 2008 meeting. Mr. Curtis said that he would be available.

Mr. Bernie Kaplan, Eastham’s representative to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium’s Advisory Council, was present and stated that the Consortium will be offering grant money the next fiscal year. He said that he would be happy to help Eastham apply to receive some of the money.

Mr. Henry Curtis, Chairman-CPC, and Mr. David Skiba, Clerk- CPC, and Mr. Scott VanRyswood, Chairman- Eastham Housing Authority, were present to discuss the Article. Mr. VanRyswood stated that the money would be utilized to replace up to ninety (90) windows on twelve (12) Housing Authority units. The old windows will be replaced with new vinyl windows. He stated that the Housing Authority receives no state or federal funding for these repairs.

Mr. Henry Curtis, Chairman-CPC, and Mr. David Skiba, Clerk-CPC, were present to discuss the Article. The funds will be utilized to replace windows at the Eastham Town Hall. The existing windows are not currently functional and are inefficient. The new windows will be accordance with a design that preserves the architectural integrity of the windows and building.

Mr. Henry Curtis, Chairman, CPC was present to discuss the Article. The funds will be utilized for the restoration of the Windmill. At this point the Committee only has one estimate for the period steel shaft. They are waiting for a complete estimate for all of the other repairs.

Mr. Henry Curtis, Chairman- CPC, and Mr. Bob Carlson, Chairman- Cemetary Commission, were present to discuss the Article. The funds will be utilized for the preservation and restoration of forty (40) historic grave markers at the Cove Burial Ground and Bridge Road Cemetary. Mr. Curtis stated that this is the first part of a three year plan and that next year 30-50 gravestones are proposed to be repaired.

Mr. Henry Curtis, Chairman- CPC, was present to discuss the Article. He stated that this amount is requested every year for the purpose of providing administrative expenses should the need arise.

Mr. Jim Fish from Nauset Together We Can, and Gail Hoffman from Human Services Board, were present to discuss the article. Mr. Fish explained that they are asking for the funds to finance operational costs relative to the Juice Bar. Mr. Fish stated that they are currently in the process of negotiating the use of a 2,500 square foot building in Orleans. They hope to have 1 full-time and 2 part-time employees. Mr. Fish stated that they had been asked to apply under Human Services this year, but that they were not ready. The Board of Selectmen insisted that they should go through Human Services next year.

The Board stated that they will vote on this issue. However, they noted that if Nauset Together We Can does not go through the process that has been established, the Board of Selectmen will not vote for it in the future.

Mr. Wallace Adams was present to discuss the article. The article is to see if the Town will vote to accept the private way known as Chipmunk Lane as a Town road. Mr. David Crary, Board of Highway Surveyors, said that the Board of Highway Surveyors rejected the request because the road does not meet the Town standards as set in 2003. He stated that the Board of Highway Surveyors stands by their decision. Mr. Adams questioned today’s road standards.

Selectman Schropfer motioned to accept with regret the resignation of Mr. David Skiba from the Housing Authority and the Community Preservation Committee. The motion was seconded by Selectman Martin McDonald and so voted 4-0.

It was noted that there are vacancies on some Town Committees and Boards. There are two vacancies on the Eastham Housing Authority, and one vacancy on the Community Preservation Committee.

Selectman Martin stated that she would like to have the consultant available to talk with the Board and Town residents. She also asked that the study be posted on the Town website.

Selectman Schropfer motioned to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2008 Regular Session. The motion was seconded by Selectman Martin and so voted 3-0-1. Selectman Burt abstained.

Selectman Martin motioned to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2008 Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Selectman Schropfer and so voted 3-0-1. Selectman Burt abstained.

Selectman Martin motioned to approve the amended minutes of the February 4, 2008 Regular Session. The motion was seconded by Selectman Schropfer and so voted 4-0.