AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting – Waquoit Meeting Room– Mashpee Town Hall
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Monday, January 28, 2013 Regular Session
Monday, February 4, 2013 Regular Session
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
6:40 Joint Appointment – Planning Board – Associate Member
6:50 Julie Wake, Housing Assistance Corporation – The Big Fix Event
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
- May 6, 2013 Special & Annual Town Meeting Warrant – Draft #1
- Mashpee Town Charter Review Committee – Letters of Interest
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
- Request from DPW Director to Deficit Spend – Snow & Ice
- Request to Fill Vacancy – DPW – Truck Driver
- Request to Fill Vacancy – DPW – Facilities Maintenance Worker
- Recommendation for Appointment – School Committee Representative to the Planning & Construction Committee
- Execution of State Primary Warrant
- Execution of Annual Town Election Warrant
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
- Discussion relative to Petition Article – Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station
LIAISON REPORT
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
February 25, 2013
Present: Selectman Richardson, Selectman Sherman, Selectman Taylor,
Selectman Cahalane, Selectman O’Hara
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Assistant Town Manager Tom Mayo
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Richardson at 6:30 p.m. Town Hall, Waquoit Meeting Room
MINUTES:
Monday, January 28, 2013 Regular Session:
The minutes were amended on page 4 under Communications & Correspondence; topic Schools: To replace the name; Selectman O’Hara with Selectman Sherman.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the minutes of Monday, January 28, 2013 as amended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Sherman, yes
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
Monday, February 4, 2013 Regular Session:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the minutes of Monday, February 4, 2013 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Sherman, yes
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Public Comment:
The Board of Selectmen expressed appreciation to the Department of Public Works and to Selectmen members Wayne Taylor and Carol Sherman for their assistance and attentiveness in response to the recent winter storm last Saturday.
Discussion relative to Petition Article – Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station:
In other matters, Arlene Williamson spoke in concern to a possible nuclear accident at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) in Plymouth, MA. The PNPS was re-licensed last May to operate for an additional twenty years. Ms. Williams indicated that is twenty years longer than it was built to operate.
In concern of a possible major radiological accident, Ms. Williamson stated that she is leading a petition with Maxine Wolfset to place a non-binding public opinion advisory question on the Mashpee Spring 2013 ballot. The petition would show support for the safety of Mashpee residents in the event of a major nuclear accident. To reassure the safety of Mashpee and its visitors the petition requests the PNPS be shut down.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to place the above topic on the Selectmen’s agenda.
Motions seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Sherman, yes
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
Discussion followed with respect to the ballot question request and the requirement to obtain the minimum amount of signatories.
It was noted the proponents of the above referenced matter have also submitted a petition article for the May 2013 Town Meeting warrant. Since the article is presented in petition form, it is automatically printed on the warrant.
Enclosure: Petition for Non-binding Advisory Question/Memo 2/6/13
Brochure: U.S. Nuclear Power after Fukushima
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Joint Appointment – Planning Board – Associate Member:
The Board of Selectmen met in joint convention with members of the Planning Board for the purpose of appointing an Associate Member to the Planning Board.
In attendance were Planning Board members Mary Waygan, Dennis Balzarini and David Kooharian.
Mrs. Waygan, Chair of the Planning Board indicated the Planning Board voted unanimously to endorse the application of Joseph Cummings to serve as Associate Member. For additional review was a letter of interest from Mr. Cummings dated January 21, 2013 relative to volunteering for the associate position.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to appoint Joseph P. Cummings to the Planning Board to serve as an Associate Member.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 8-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Sherman, yes
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes
Mrs. Waygan, yes Mr. Balzarini, yes
Mr. Kooharian, yes Opposed, none
Mr. Cummings a resident of the Town of Mashpee was in attendance to meet with the Board of Selectmen. He is a retired engineer by profession.
NEW BUSINESS:
Request from DPW Director to Deficit Spend – Snow & Ice:
As a result of a busy winter season, the Director of Public Works was in attendance to request the Selectmen allow the DPW to deficit spend the Snow & Ice Budget. Prior to the blizzard, the budget had a balance of approximately $50,000. With response to the past winter storm, the budget is anticipated to exceed $100,000.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to authorize the DPW Director to deficit spend the Snow & Ice budget for snow and ice expenditures.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Sherman, yes
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
Request to Fill Vacancy – Truck Driver:
A Position Vacancy Request for DPW Truck Driver was before the Selectmen for approval. Work as a truck driver varies seasonally, at other times, the employee would perform the same functions as the Maintainer I position. Special requirements include possessing a valid Class A Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License. The date of the vacancy is March 18, 2013.
Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Position Vacancy Request for DPW Truck Driver; full-time as referenced.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Sherman, yes
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
NEW BUSINESS:
Request to Fill Vacancy – DPW – Facilities Maintenance Worker:
The DPW has requested to fill the position of Facilities Maintenance Worker as soon as possible. A Position Vacancy Request was presented to the Selectmen for approval of the full-time position. The date of the vacancy is March 1, 2013.
Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Position Vacancy Request for a DPW Facilities Maintenance Worker as referenced.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Sherman, yes
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Julie Wake, Housing Assistance Corporation – The Big Fix Event:
Julie Wake, Director of Marketing and Public Relations to the Housing Assistance Corporation was in attendance to discuss the fourth annual Big Fix event proposed to be held in the Town of Mashpee this year.
The Big Fix is a community service event coordinated by the Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC). The event is tentatively planned to be held on Saturday, September 28, 2013. The Big Fix is intended to make home and landscaping improvements that will enhance the comfort, safety, and quality of life for seniors, disabled persons and veterans. In the program, community volunteers are engaged to perform small home repairs, cleaning and landscaping work at the selected homes. Assistance is based on income, repair needs and HAC’s ability to meet the requests. The goal of HAC is to serve 7 to 10 households in the Mashpee community.
It was agreed the Town Manager would coordinate and serve as the main point of contact for this endeavor. It was determined that an advisory group would be formed to assist with the identification of those in need and to introduce the program to the intended participants. Several organizations including several Town Departments were given thought when considering the composition of the advisory group and the potential avenues for volunteerism. The initial list included the Chief of Police, the Council on Aging, Elder Services, the Board of Health, School Councilors, the Wampanoag Tribe, the Mashpee Veterans Post, and several Affordable Housing groups within the Town of Mashpee.
Ms. Wake also requested the Town consider granting access to the landfill and waiving disposal fees associated to the Big Fix Event. Other items of consideration include promotional support, sponsorship, and review of the Town volunteer infrastructure.
Last year, the Big Fix was held in the Town of Dennis. Ten houses were enhanced with a group of 195 volunteers.
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE:
May 6, 2013 Special & Annual Town Meeting Warrant – Draft #1:
The Board of Selectmen received Draft #1 of the Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants dated May 6, 2013. It was agreed the warrants would be reviewed in detail at the next scheduled Selectmen’s Meeting.
It was agreed the petition article relative to the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station was received timely and would be placed on the warrant.
Of importance is the review of the Medical Marijuana By-law and the article proposed to establish a temporary moratorium on treatment centers.
The Selectmen requested the Town Planner discuss the Planning Board articles, in particular the article proposed to relocate public rights to travel on a portion of a private way within the Willowbend development, known as Simon’s Road to allow for a modification to Willowbend’s development plan.
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE:
Affordable Housing Trust Meeting:
It was agreed the Affordable Housing Trust (AHT) would meet at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013. The AHT is comprised of the five member Board of Selectmen and representation from the Mashpee Housing Authority, Finance Committee, Affordable Housing Committee and EDIC, members with expertise in housing, real estate development and finance.
It was agreed an agenda topic would be the Feasibility Study proposed on town-owned land located at 209 Old Barnstable Road. A grant has been applied for through the MA Housing Partnership to conduct the study. As a contingency, the project was recommended by the Community Preservation Committee for approval at the May 2013 Special Town Meeting.
It was noted that an approval letter may be forthcoming for the grant funding award.
Mashpee Town Charter Review Committee – Letters of Interest:
Additional letters of interest were submitted to serve on the Charter Review Committee. Letters of interest were received from Selectman Tom O’Hara dated February 15, 2013 and via email from R. P. Noonan dated February 5, 2013, John Kowalski dated February 18, 2013 and Richard Jodka dated February 21, 2013.
The question was asked if the Charter Review Committee was publicly advertised to gain interest, and if the public received adequate notice to submit their letters of interest. The Charter Review Committee is anticipated to be established after the May 2013 Town Election.
Eagle Scout Fundraiser:
Selectman Sherman and Selectman Taylor attended the recent Eagle Scout Fundraiser held at the Children’s Museum.
Tribal Council Election:
The Board of Selectmen publicly congratulated Cedric Cromwell on his re-election as Chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recommendation for Appointment – School Committee Representative to the Planning & Construction Committee:
It was announced that David Bloomfield was elected by the School Committee on February 15, 2013 to assist as their representative to the Planning & Construction Committee. It was noted that under the mandates of the Charter, the Selectmen’s appointment is not a requirement.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to appoint David Bloomfield to the Planning & Construction Committee.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Sherman, yes
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
Execution of State Primary Warrant:
Execution of Annual Town Election Warrant:
Correspondence was received from Deborah Dami, Town Clerk dated February 19, 2013 relative to endorsing the State Primary and Annual Town Election Warrants to be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Quashnet School.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve and execute the State Primary Warrant and the Annual Town Election Warrant of Tuesday, April 30, 2013.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Sherman, yes
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
LIAISON REPORTS:
Special Events Application: A letter of interest was recently received for use of the Community Park to host a Farmer’s Market. It was noted that this is one of the intended uses for the Community Park in the re-establishment project. The individual will be requested to complete a special events application which would require the Selectmen’s formal approval.
Schools:It was announced the Board of Selectmen Chairman will serve on the School Superintendent Search Committee.
Community Preservation Committee: At their last meeting, the CPC Committee met with Richard York, the Shellfish Constable to review his application to restore shellfish populations and reduce eutrophication in the estuaries by seeding oysters and quahogs. The presentation was very informative and the Community Preservation Committee voted to move forward with the project at the May Special Town Meeting.
Sewer Commission: It was agreed that Paul Gobell, the Sewer Administrator would be invited to attend an upcoming Selectmen’s meeting to review matters associated to a possible approach to sewering with the MMR if a connection were to become available.
EDIC: The new EDIC guide booklet has been published. The RFP for the sale of the EDIC property located in the Industrial Park is also in the advertisement process.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman O’Hara to adjourn at 7:17 p.m.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Sherman, yes
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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