AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
6:30 p.m. – Convene Meeting – Waquoit Meeting Room – Mashpee Town Hall
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Monday, August 25, 2014 – Regular Session
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
- Review of October Town Meeting Warrant – Draft #2
- Nomination to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
NEW BUSINESS
- Recommendation for Appointment – Council on Aging
- Request for Approval – Chamber of Commerce/Road Race-October 11, 2014
- Request for One-Day Liquor License – Kiwanis/Oktoberfest
- Proclamation – Suicide Prevention Week
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
(This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed.)
LIAISON REPORTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
- Contract Settlements: Administrators; A, B & C
DPW
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
Present: Selectman Taylor, Selectman Richardson, Selectman Sherman,
Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Gottlieb
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Assistant Town Manager Tom Mayo
Meeting Called to Order by Vice-Chairman Richardson at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Waquoit Meeting Room
MINUTES:
Monday, August 25, 2014 – Regular Session:
The minutes were amended on page 8 to correct the motion to read: Motion made by Selectman Cahalane.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the minutes of Monday, August 25, 2014 as corrected.
Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, absent for vote Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE:
Job’s Fishing Road – Closure Plan:
It is the intention of Mashpee Commons, LLP to close Job’s Fishing Road, a private road from September 17, 2014 to September 24, 2014 to allow for road construction. The road will be closed to all traffic with the exception of local traffic from the First Citizens’ bank to Homeyer Village. The Police and Fire Chiefs’ were noted to be in support of the temporary road closure for construction purposes.
Cape Wastewater Management Meeting:
It was noted that a letter from the Cape Cod Commission to MEPA in support of the Town’s Watershed Nitrogen Management Plan and its consistency with the merger of the 208 Plan gave a positive signal at a joint hearing held last month.
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE:
Mashpee TV:
The new Mashpee TV Director Peter Zawadski is currently focusing on improved
programming, operations and training. The Selectmen agreed to invite the new station manager to an upcoming meeting to discuss program developments.
OLD BUSINESS:
Nomination to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO):
Correspondence was received from Glenn Cannon; Technical Services Director of the Cape Cod Commission dated August 14, 2014 relative to the process for electing a Selectman to serve on the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning organization. The MPO is a regional body made up of state, regional and local officials, who direct, oversee and approve of regional transportation plans and studies, and make regional federal transportation funding decisions.
A Selectman is elected to a three-year term within four sub-regions. Sub-Region A represents the Towns of Bourne, Falmouth, Mashpee and Sandwich. Selectman Richardson held the appointment last term. It was noted that MPO members may select an alternate Selectman to act in their absence.
Nominations submitted by mail must be received no later than Friday, September 12, 2014. Nominations will be accepted by the MPO at the September 15, 2014 meeting. At the last Selectmen’s Meeting, Selectman Gottlieb offered to take on the assignment.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to nominate Selectman Gottlieb to the MPO Representing Sub-Region A with Selectman Richardson to serve as the alternate member.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, absent for vote Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
Recommendation for Appointment – Council on Aging:
At their meeting of July 9, 2014, the Council on Aging voted to recommend the appointment of C. Ernest Cornelssen to fill the current vacancy. A letter of interest and resume from Mr. Cornelssen dated July 20, 2014 was included in the Selectmen’s informational packet for review. Irv Goldberg, Chair of the Council of Aging was in attendance recommending the appointment to fill the open seat.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to appoint C. Ernest Cornelssen to the Council on Aging as recommended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, absent for vote Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Request for Approval – Chamber of Commerce/Road Race – October 11, 2014:
Correspondence was received from the Chamber of Commerce relative to the Dunkin Donuts Shipyard Pumpkinhead Pub Run, a 10k road race, a 5k walk or run and free kids fit run scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014.
The race is planned to begin at the Mashpee Library green in Mashpee Commons at 9:30 a.m. at the site of the annual Oktoberfest. Proceeds of this race will benefit the Mashpee Chamber High School Scholarship Fund and the non-profit LIFE organization which supports independent living for adults with disabilities within its condominium communities on Cape Cod.
The Special Events application has been signed off by regulatory officials. In the absence of the Chamber Director, the Town Manager recommended approval of the road race fundraiser.
Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the Chamber of Commerce/Road Race on October 11, 2014 as requested.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, absent for vote Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
NEW BUSINESS:
Request for One-Day Liquor License – Kiwanis/Oktoberfest:
A Special Events application was before the Board from the Kiwanis Club of Mashpee, Inc. in conjunction with the VFW to share a tent to serve beer and wine from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the annual Mashpee Oktoberfest to be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 in Mashpee Commons, Mashpee.
Theresa Cook was in attendance on behalf of the Kiwanis Club requesting approval of the yearly event. It was noted this is an annual event, and all preparations will remain the same as in past years. The rain date is October 12, 2014.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the request of the Mashpee Kiwanis Club for a One-Day Liquor License; wine and malt on Saturday, October 11, 2014 with a rain date of Sunday, October 12, 2014 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, absent for vote Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Proclamation – Suicide Prevention Week:
September 8, 2014 marks the start of the 40th Annual National Suicide Prevention Week. A Proclamation was before the Board to acknowledge this public health issue. (Enclosed in Official Town Clerk’s copy of minutes)
Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to designate the Week of September 8 through 14, 2014 as “Suicide Prevention Week” in the Town of Mashpee.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, absent for vote Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
LIAISON REPORTS:
Special Events: The monthly “Business After Hours” event sponsored by the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to be held at Cape Cod Coffee Roasters.
EDIC: It was reported the pending sale of the 2.6 acre parcel on Industrial Drive did not materialize at this time. The next scheduled meeting is September 15th.
EOC: The Environmental Oversight Committee is working diligently to educate the public on the importance of passing the Nitrogen Management bylaw at the October Town Meeting.
Schools/Mashpee TV: Plans are moving forward to enhance the School Channel as Mashpee TV staff are working at the high school to evaluate the equipment and programming needs.
WWC: It was announced that 2 vacancies exist on the Waterways Commission.
Mashpee Cares: The Mashpee Cares is currently finalizing their mission and vision statements for presentation to the Board of Selectmen.
CCWPC: With the passing of the Environmental Bond bill, funds are expected to be received to provide for the re-alignment of Wills Work Road. Additional funding is anticipated to be secured for long-term wastewater monitoring including water quality reporting. The State is supportive and is expected to assist towns in the mitigation of funds for alternative technology methods which includes shellfish aquaculture for nitrogen removal. With regards to the TMDL compliance, the State also has the authority to credit individual towns for alternate technology and adaptive management approaches. As noted, the Section 208 Water Quality Plan submitted by the Cape Cod Commission to address excessive nitrogen from entering Cape Cod embayments is a part of the decision tool. Eligibility is guided by the 208 Plan and its existence. With regards to cost assumptions, there is a minimum spending floor for low interest rates including 0% interest loans and the State statute also provides for
loan forgiveness up to 25% of the loan.
In discussing the benefits of shellfish aquaculture, it was noted the oyster reef program in the Town of Wellfleet has proved successful in removing nitrogen, and providing a base habitat for oysters to spawn. The value of this approach is also a beneficial model to provide strong water quality data.
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
6:50 p.m. Selectman Taylor present.
OLD BUSINESS:
Review of October Town Meeting Warrant:
The Board of Selectmen reviewed draft #2 of the October 20, 2014 Annual Town Meeting warrant dated September 8, 2014. The following action was determined;
Article #1: To pay FY2014 Bills.
Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to support Article #1 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Article #2: To fund Firefighters Union Contract settlement;
July 1, 2012 & July 1, 2013.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #2 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Article #3: With approval of Article #2, this article funds the shortfall in the
Firefighter Salary Account for FY15.
Motion made by Selectman Sherman to support Article #3 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
OLD BUSINESS:
Review of October Town Meeting Warrant: (continued)
Article #4: To fund a cost of living adjustment for FY15 to employees
classified under the Personnel Administrative Plan including Plumbing & Wire Inspectors effective July 1, 2014.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #4 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Article #5: To fund year-one of a three-year contract with DPW effective July 1, 2014.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #5 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Article #6: To fund year-one of a three-year contract with Administrators Units A, B & C effective July 1, 2014.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #6 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
Review of October Town Meeting Warrant: (continued)
Article #7: To transfer funds from Waterways Improvement Fund Account to the Waterways Maintenance Account for necessary equipment, repairs & maintenance.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #7 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Recommendation to review the budget of this account for next fiscal year.
Article #8: To transfer funds from the Waterways Improvement Fund to the Waterways Comprehensive Permit Account for unforeseen engineering requirements during the comprehensive permit submittal.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #8 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Article #9: To participate in a qualified retiree drug program and receive reimbursement authorizing the deposit of funds directly to the other Post Employee Benefit Trust Fund.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #9 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
OLD BUSINESS:
Review of October Town Meeting Warrant: (continued)
Article #10: To appropriate funds to purchase and equip a light brush truck for the Fire Department; replaces out-of-service 1974 brush breaker.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #10 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Article #11: Annual article to set aside 10% of the estimated Community Preservation Funds as required for Open Space/Recreation, Historic Preservation and Affordable Housing purposes, and to set aside the FY15 Budgeted Reserve.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #11 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
OLD BUSINESS:
Review of October Town Meeting Warrant: (continued)
Article #12: A clean-up article to meet the requirements of reserving funds from the supplemental CPA FY2014 Trust Fund distribution; 10% for Historic and 10% for Affordable Housing purposes. For this appropriation, it is not a requirement to set aside the 10% reserves in Open Space/Recreation as the amount paid in debt for open space purposes in FY14 exceed the additional funds.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #12 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, no Opposed, (1)
Selectman Gottlieb indicated that he does not agree with the distribution of the reserves without consideration to include additional funding towards future open space purchases. Discussion followed with respect to utilizing funds to pay down Land Bank bonds even though a penalty may be imposed. It was noted the decision of the Community Preservation Committee to not allocate funding to the 10% Open Space/Recreation Reserves was based on information provided by the Town Accountant.
Article #13: Mashpee Nitrogen Control Bylaw
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to support Article #13 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
The Board agreed to remove the language: in violation of the Clean Water Act from the Explanation of this article. Selectman Gottlieb offered to assist with any language amendments related to the Explanation of the article.
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
OLD BUSINESS:
Review of October Town Meeting Warrant: (continued)
Article #14: To amend the Zoning bylaw with language relative to requiring an applicant to indicate if any portions of the site lie within areas mapped as high or moderate archeological sensitivity.
Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to support Article #14.
There was no second to the motion.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to not support Article #14.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: 3-1-1. Motion carries.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, abstained
Selectman Gottlieb, no Opposed, (1)
By a vote of 3-1-1, Article #14 remains on the warrant.
Article #15: To amend the affordable housing requirements of the Cluster Subdivision Zoning bylaw by restricting the issuance of occupancy permits for half of the residences in the development until the required affordable housing provisions have been met. This article also removes the provision that the affordable housing lots would become part of the open space after 3 years, the additional market-rate lots would be considered permanently unbuildable and part of the restricted open space.
Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to support Article #15 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, no
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, (1)
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
OLD BUSINESS:
Review of October Town Meeting Warrant: (continued)
Article #16: To amend the Zoning bylaw under Open Space Incentive Development (OSID) or Commercial Center zoning as it pertains to the transfer of development rights.
Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to support the bylaw as submitted.
There was no second to the motion.
After discussion, it was agreed the article as it is written is difficult to interpret and there were questions with regards to the conveyance of open space to the Conservation Commission.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to remove Article #16 from the October Town Meeting warrant.
Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
The following articles and related amendments pertain to the Home Rule Charter.
Article #17: To give residents the option of receiving the Town Meeting Warrant and Town Report by electronic mail if requested.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #17 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
OLD BUSINESS:
Review of October Town Meeting Warrant: (continued)
Article #18: To increase the number of signatures of registered voters required to place a candidate on the ballot at a recall election. It is currently 25; the amendment shall not be less than fifty.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #18 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Article #19: To reduce the 20% requirement of the total number of voters participating in a recall election to 10%.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #19 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Article #20: The responsibility of reviewing the meeting minutes of all multi-member boards appointed by the Moderator shall be the Moderator or his/her designee.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #20 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
OLD BUSINESS:
Review of October Town Meeting Warrant: (continued)
Article 21: The bylaw review period would change from five years to ten years.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #21 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Article 22: The article would emphasize the Town Clerk as the official keeper of all meeting minutes and records of the Town, and clarifies votes taken by all multiple-member boards.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #22 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Article 23: The article will allow for the expansion of the Screening Committee for the position of Town Manager. The Board of Selectmen remain as the hiring authority.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to support Article #23 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
Review of October Town Meeting Warrant: (continued)
The following article was submitted by Petition;
Article 24: To authorize and empower the Board of Selectmen to prepare a plan laying out and defining Windsor Way, Saxony Drive, Victoria Circle, Tudor Terrace, and Sheffield Place transferring revenue for appropriation; $5,000 to the Windsor Way Roadways Account.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to support Article #24 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
An additional (4) draft articles were presented to the Board of Selectmen relative to the proposed Residential Tax Exemption. The articles as presented for the following;
To create the position of full-time Principal Clerk to the Assessing Department,
To create the part-time position of Clerk to the Treasurer/Tax Collector Department,
To appropriate and transfer revenue available for appropriation to the Overlay Surplus Account, and
To transfer from revenue available for appropriation to the IT Expense Account for software upgrades to the Assessing and Treasurer/Tax Collector Departments
The articles as referenced would act as a surrogate if the Town chose to proceed with the Residential Tax Exemption proposal. The articles if supported by the Board of Selectmen for placement on the warrant would give the citizens of the Town an opportunity to address the Board in public format and if voted favorably would allow the Town ample time to implement the tax exemption policy.
Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to include the (4) Residential Tax Exemption related articles on the Town Meeting warrant.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: 1-4. Motion does not carry.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, no Selectman Richardson, no
Selectman Sherman, no Selectman Cahalane, no
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, (4)
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to adjourn at 7:18 p.m.
The Board will enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations. The Board will resume to Open Session following discussion.
Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
IN THE MATTER OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
DATE: September 10, 2014
It is MOVED by: Selectman Cahalane
That this governmental body hold an Executive Session.
A Roll was Called (see attached Roll Call).
The Clerk of this Executive Session was designated as:
Selectman Sherman
A quorum being present and a Majority having voted to go into Executive Session, the Chair states that:
1. This meeting Convened in Open Session and
A. Notice and Posting of the Meeting was Given. OR (X)
B. The Meeting is an Emergency Meeting. ( )
2. After the Executive Session, the Meeting
A. Will Reconvene. (X) B. Will Not Reconvene.
( )
3. The Purpose or Purposes of this Executive Session are:
A. To deliberate upon matters involving Individuals where the Individuals involved have been notified in writing of the meeting and have not requested an open meeting, and regarding:
1. The Reputation and Character of the Individual. ( )
2. The Physical Condition and Mental Health of the Individual. ( )
3. The Discipline or Dismissal of a Public Officer,
Employee, Staff Member or Individual. ( )
4. A Complaint or Charge brought Against a Public
Officer, Employee, Staff Member or individual. ( )
B. To Deliberate upon Matters which, if done in Open Meeting, could Detrimentally Affect the Position of the City, and regarding:
1. Collective Bargaining. (X)
2. Strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining. ( )
3. Strategy with respect to Litigation ( )
4. The Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real
Property. ( )
C. To Deliberate Matters regarding:
1. The Deployment of Security Personnel Devices ( )
2. Allegations of Criminal Misconduct ( )
D. To Comply with the Provisions of a General Law or Special Law or
Federal Grant in Aid Requirement, the Specific Law being:
( )
4. All of the foregoing is hereby made part of the official Minutes of this Body. (X)
Meeting re-convened: 7:30 p.m.
Contract Settlements: Administrators A, B & C and DPW Unit:
It was announced the Town has reached a three-year contract settlement with the following units;
Laborers’ International Union of North America Units A & B – Local 1249; Administrators
Laborer’s International Union, Unit C – Lieutenants
Service Employees International Union, Local 888, CTW-CLC, DPW Unit
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to accept all three contract settlements as referenced.
Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Public Comment:
Doug Robertson, Ashumet Avenue was in attendance on behalf of the Briarwood Homeowners Association to discuss the matter of sidewalks along Route 151 to the Barnstable County Fairgrounds.
It was noted that it is the intent of the Town of Mashpee to provide sidewalks in this area to the Mashpee Town line. It is hopeful the Town of Falmouth connect with Mashpee to extend the sidewalk to the fairgrounds for safety purposes.
It was agreed the Town of Mashpee would submit a letter to the Town of Falmouth with respect to this regard and remit a copy to Mr. Robertson for the Briarwood Homeowners Association.
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 10, 2014
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to adjourn at 7:33 p.m.
Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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