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Review of council election process sought... CONTINUED FROM PAGE A:1 of governmentwasapproved in 1989, the original charter prescribedtwo councilorsfor each precinct. That meant a starting size of 18, two from each of the then-nine precincts. The 1990 census pushed the town 's population above 40,000 and required an additional two pre- cincts. Rather than move to a council of 22, which the charter would have required , the town coun- cil approved a charter amendment reducing pre- cinct representation to one councilor. That action was taken only after anon-bind- ing referendum supported the action. The council changed to its current size of 13in 2003, adding two members as a result of the 2000 Federal Census. Crocker said that charter amendments based on the committee 's report could be drafted in time for ballot questions in 2007. While the details of the committee are still being fleshed out, the item for next week's town council meeting says the nine- member committee would "review the powers and duties of the town council, the make-up of the council withregard to total number of members and the elec- toral process as it relates to members of the town council." Town Clerk Linda Hutch- enrider oversees the draw- ing of precinct lines. "I don't know what's going to happen in 2010," she said. Hutchennder said the only form of representation that gets entirely awayfrom population is an at-large model. Otherwise, she said, there will always need to be some calculation based on the number of people represented and voting for those who represent them in government. As detailed in the item, the committee , which would be appointed by the council president , would meet beginning Nov. 1 and file its report by Feb. 1, 2007. Hyannis Civic elects slate; will seek 500 new members By Paul Gauvin Pgauvin@barnstablepatriot.com PAUL GAUVIN PHOTO TAKING OVER - Tony Pelletier, left, conducts his first meeting as president of the Greater Hyannis Civic Association following his election at Tuesday's annual meeting. Looking on is Barbara Flinn, re-elected treasurer. There aren't any farmers on the Greater Hyannis CivicAs- sociation executiveboard,but the panel nonethelesspledged thisweek to goout inthe field to cultivate new members for what should be the town's largest village group - but is the smallest. After being elected presi- dent by acclamationTuesday, Tony Pelletier, a retired busi- nessman who has been active in town tax issues, fired up the 25 members present with the necessitytolaunch agrass roots membershipdrive andto take on more neighborhood issues. Pelletier compared member- shipfigure swithother villages, noting that most had around 200 compared to 50 for the Hyannis association and 1,200 for Osterville, one of the least populated but most pro-active villages. [See related story on Village Page, B:l] Hyannis is the town's most populous area at roughly 13,000, Pelletier said, and as suchexperiencesalikepropor- tion of problems such ascrime and traffic. "We thought of having one large event to recruit mem- bers," he said, but the execu- tive board decided on a grass roots neighborhood approach in order to get more feedback from people who actually experience the effects and po- tential effects - of the village's growth. Allen White, a South Street resident, said the association hasto become more proactive and not waste time on trivia. "Street gangsaresurfacing,we have overcrowding, we have carsparkingonlawns,"hesaid, issues that affect neighbor- hoods. "Wehave onlyahandful of people and no real cause. People will respond (to par- ticipation inthe organization) only if we do something." But Pelletier noted the as- sociation has tackled some major issues. It helped draft legislation that created the Hyannis Water Board and as- sured resident involvement in the system's development; it foughttomaintainMainStreet access to the town parking lot adjacent to Town Hall,library and JFK museum; it drafted the local comprehensive plan for the village; kept Ocean Street open to traffic and assured there would be side- walks there. "We've had other accomplishments," Pelletier said. "These are just a few." Former town councilor Gloria Rudman suggested changingthe group'sname to appeal to potential members in Hyannisport and West Hy- annisport. Members voted to add "Greater"to HyannisCivic Association. VictorSkende suggested the group try to recruit younger people, while school commit- teewoman Debra Dagwansaid there are many new people in the village who have no idea the association exists. This brought calls for more com- munication viae-mailand the local media, including public TV channels. Pelletier said he and mem- bers ofthe executiveboard are offeringto attend smallneigh- borhood gatherings called by any member in an effort to explain the importance of the association,getlocalfeedback and recruit new members to reach a goal of 500 members this year. The next meeting will be held Oct. 24 at the Hyannis EastElementary Schoolwhere staff from the town's new Growth Management De- partment will explain the department's role. Also elected Tuesday night were Deborah Krau,vicepresi- dent; Ralph Krau, executive secretary; Gloria Rudman, parliamentarian and executive committee members Joseph Chilli, Debra Dagwan,Roy Fo- gelgren,AllenGoddard,Joseph Hoffman and Paul Sullivan. TOWN NOTES Barnstable Fire District meets Monday Barnstable FireDistrictvot- ers will be asked to pony up $30,000 more for awater treat- ment project and change the way retirees receive health coverage at a special meeting Monday. The water project would add $30,000 to the $300,000 approved in 2005 to complete atreatment facilityfor Well#2. Superintendent Jon Erickson said the bids for the project camein 10percent higherthan planned. The change inretiree health coveragewouldshiftMedicare- eligibleretireesoffthedistrict's plan and onto the government program.Voterswillbe askedto adopt a provision of state law requiring such a shift. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the fire station on Route 6A. Ranta subject of documentary A documentary on Tais- to Ranta , the long-time Barnstable conservation agent and natural resourc- es director , will premiere Tuesday night as part of the Barnstable Association of Recreational Shellfishermen's monthly meeting. The documentary was pro- duced by Fred Dempsey,with the cooperation of Cape Cod Community Media Center Channel 17 and others. The meeting will be held at the West Barnstable Com- munity Building beginning at 7 p.m. Village Green gets green light The state Department of EnvironmentalProtectionhas made a"tentative determina- tion to issue" a sewer exten- sion to serve Village Green Apartments, the affordable housingdevelopmentplanned for the edge of Independence Park. Share your blood Hyannis-area blood drives will be held by the American Red Cross Oct. 5 and 20 at the Fraternal Lodge, 1989 Route 28 in Centerville, from 1to 6 p.m. both days. For an appointment, call 800-GIVE- LIFE. Votingrules and regs Did you skip the primary election,andisyourtown cen- sus still sitting on your desk? If so,you need to contact the town'clerk's office by Oct. 18 to makesureyou'reregistered to vote in the Nov. 7 general election. "The census/voter confir- mation form is not a form to be treated lightly and tossed away," Town Clerk Linda Hutchenrider stated in a press release. "It confirms your existence in the Town of Barnstable and keeps you active on the voter list if you are a registered voter." Call the office at 508-862- 4044 to update your status. •CapeLife SM <22> Money Market Plus Tiered-Rate Money Market Account* Earn a higher rate of interest,yet maintain total liquidityof your funds! 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