Minutes
Board of Selectmen
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 – 2:30 p.m.
Work Session
Location: Eastham Town Hall – Timothy Smith Room
Present: Linda S. Burt, Chair
Martin F. McDonald, Vice Chair
David W. Schropfer, Clerk
Kenelm N. Collins
Carol F. Martin
Selectman Burt called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
Housing Trust Discussion
Ms. Vanderhoef presented the Board with information on the relative merits of establishing an affordable housing trust. Such trust can be voted to acquire Community Preservation funds. Selectman McDonald questioned if the trust will replace the Housing Task Force and Ms. Vanderhoef responded that it can if the Board so chooses. Selectman Martin questioned when and who will develop a housing plan for the town, and whether the trust could apply for grants. Ms. Vanderhoef noted that is something the trust can be charged to do.
Selectman Martin questioned if the Housing Authority would be willing to take on responsibilities of the trust. Ms. Vanderhoef informed the Board that the clientele for the Housing Authority is limited due to income limitations set by the state. The Authority is also limited to offering rental units only. Selectman Martin suggested getting Town Meeting approval to establish the trust, and then set up the charge.
Selectman McDonald responded that the town needs a vehicle for planning, siting and investigating for housing sites. Ms. Vanderhoef noted that she will have Town Counsel draft an article for the Board’s consideration.
The consensus of the Board is for the Town Administrator to provide the Board with a draft warrant article relating to a Housing Trust.
Unexpired Housing Authority Term
Selectman Schropfer made a motion to include the unexpired Eastham Housing Authority term of David Skiba which expires May, 2010 for the Eastham Housing Authority on the Annual Town Election Ballot. The motion was seconded by Selectman McDonald and so voted 5-0.
Private Wind Turbine By-law
Selectman McDonald informed the Board that the only changes to this draft are noise requirements and the fall zone area. Selectman Martin questioned if the noise requirement is identical to the commercial by-law. Selectman McDonald responded that it is the same. Selectman McDonald also suggested placing a clause in the article allowing turbines to serve more than one residence.
Selectman Martin made a motion to refer the Private Wind Turbine zoning by-law to the Planning Board for review, as presented. The motion was seconded by Selectman Schropfer and so voted 5-0.
Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan
Ms. Vanderhoef informed the Board that the plan was developed by a regional emergency planning committee. She added that the plan allows for the town to partner with other towns to access homeland security funds and manage any region-wide occurrences. Selectman Martin questioned who and where the central authority for emergencies of this scale are. Ms. Vanderhoef responded that Sean O’Brien, in the Barnstable County Health Department, is the central authority.
Selectman Schropfer made a motion to approve the Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan and sign the letter notifying the regional planning committee. The motion was seconded by Selectman Martin and so voted 5-0.
Windmill Green/Bandstand Usage Policy
Ms. Vanderhoef noted that the purpose of this policy is to cover all aspects of the windmill green. Selectman Martin noted that fees should be based on commercial or non-commercial enterprises, adding that a 501 (c) (3) non-profit should provide paperwork demonstrating such.
Adjournment
Selectman Martin made a motion at 3:45 to go into Executive Session for the purpose of litigation and contract negotiations, and not to return to public session. The motion was seconded by Selectman Schropfer. Selectman Burt, yes; Selectman McDonald, yes; Selectman Schropfer, yes; Selectman Collins, yes; Selectman Martin, yes.
Respectfully Submitted,
Krystal M. Boyd
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