AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2013
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting – Waquoit Meeting Room – Mashpee Town Hall
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
To honor our troops who have died in defending our country, and all those serving our country in the armed forces.
MINUTES
August 5, 2013 – Regular and Executive Session
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
6:40 Triathlon Update
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
- October Town Meeting Warrant Review – Draft #3
Housing Assistance Program
Planning Board/Planner
NEW BUSINESS
- Acceptance of Truck Bid Recommendation
- Environmental Oversight Committee – Update on Fertilizer Law
- Mashpee TV – Appointment to Board of Directors
- Conservation Commission – Associate Member Appointment
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
(This space is reserve for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed.)
LIAISON REPORTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
Present: Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Richardson, Selectman O’Hara,
Selectman Taylor, Selectman Sherman
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Assistant Town Manager Tom Mayo
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Cahalane at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Waquoit Meeting Room
MINUTES:
Monday, August 5, 2013 Regular & Executive Sessions:
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the Regular and Executive Session minutes of Monday, August 5, 2013 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Public Comment:
The Board of Selectmen publically recognized Joyce Mason, Town Manager in appreciation for her thirty years of service to the Town of Mashpee. For the past eleven years, Mrs. Mason has served as the Town Manager. The Board of Selectmen indicated that she has been responsive acting in the best interest of the Town, and has excelled in the management of Town finances.
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Triathlon Update:
Bill Burnett, Managing Director of Streamline Events was in attendance to update the Board on the first annual Hero Triathlon scheduled to be held in the Town of Mashpee on September 8th. The Olympic distance triathlon will encompass the jurisdiction of Mashpee, Falmouth and the MMR in individual run & relay, swim and cycling. Proceeds from the hero themed event will support Veterans and athletes who are physically challenged.
Gus Frederick, Recreation Director was also present for discussion purposes. It was noted there has been clear communication with the communities involved in the event and the public safety plan is now in place. The triathlon is scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. Several hundred athletes and spectators are anticipated to attend.
To minimalize impact to the communities, volunteers are needed. Outreach is being conducted with the local businesses, and the Mashpee Chamber has been assisting with the coordination of the activities. Off-site parking will be available at the County Fairgrounds. The start of the triathlon is located at the John’s Pond Recreational site location. Mr. Burnett requested approval to use the John’s Pond venue on September 7th for the set-up of bicycle racks, fencing and other necessities for registration until Sunday the 8th at 1:00 p.m. for the clean-up following the race event. The Board of Selectmen agreed to allow the organizers of the triathlon to begin set up at 5:00 p.m., the day before the race, and until 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 8th as referenced.
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE:
Community Picnic – Fireworks:
After several weather related delays, the annual Mashpee Community Picnic is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. at the Mashpee High School. Fireworks are planned to begin at dusk.
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
OLD BUSINESS:
October Town Meeting Warrant Review – Draft #3:
The Board of Selectmen reviewed and acted upon Draft #3 of the October 21, 2013 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as follows;
Article #1: To appropriate and transfer from the various Road Project
Accounts; $752,074.26 to the DPW Road/Parking Lot Reconstruction Account. It was disclosed that remaining bond proceeds would be used for projects proposed under the Capital Improvement Program. The prioritized project is the reconstruction of the Quashnet School parking lot for the estimated sum of $500,000. Additional projects would be brought forward by the DPW Director to the Board of Selectmen for approval. Projects identified include the neighborhoods of Situate/Oregon Road, the Clipper Ship Village and Cotuit Corners, roads accepted by the Town approximately twenty years ago in need of drainage improvements. It was noted that under MGL, bond proceeds cannot be used to pay down debt obligations.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve of Article #1 as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Article #2: To fund a cost of living adjustment, $41,500 to settle the Administrator’s Contract, Units A, B, C effective July 1, 2013.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve of Article #2 as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
October Town Meeting Warrant Review – Draft #3: (continued)
Article #3: To fund a cost of living adjustment, $26,850 for the settlement of the SEIU, Local 888, AFL CIO Public Works Unit effective July 1, 2013.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve of Article #3 as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Article #4: To fund a cost of living adjustment, $20,500 to settle the SEIU, Local 888, AFL CIO, Clerical Unit effective July 1, 2013.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve of Article #4 as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Article #5: To fund a cost of living adjustment, $23,585 to settle the Personnel Administrative Plan (PAP), Appendix B and Appendix C employees and the Plumbing & Wire Inspectors effective July 1, 2013.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve of Article #5 as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
October Town Meeting Warrant Review – Draft #3: (continued)
Article #6: To hire & equip (1) full-time Police Officer, $43,737 to the Patrolman Salaries Account to allow the Chief of Police to assign an officer to accomplish School Resource Officer duties.
Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve of Article #6 as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Article #7: To fund the repair and protection of the parking lot at South Cape Beach, $265,000 due to storm damage. It was noted the Town may receive reimbursement from the State to repair and protect the parking lot from the damage incurred most recently by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Protective measures include dune construction along the seaward side of the parking lot.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve of Article #7 as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
October Town Meeting Warrant Review – Draft #3: (continued)
Article 8: To appropriate the 10% Reserves, $146,200 per category and Budgeted Reserve, $1,023,543 of the Community Preservation Fund for FY2014.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve of Article #8 as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Article #9: To complete the Community Park Re-development project, $115,000 in CPA funding. Phase II includes handicap restroom facilities located at the Archives building with a separate egress for community use.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve of Article #9 as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
October Town Meeting Warrant Review – Draft #3: (continued)
Article #10: To appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund Budgeted Reserve, $650,000 to conduct the Great River Boat Ramp Improvement Project by reconstructing the ramp and landing, the pier and attached floating docks. The new pier would be handicap accessible and constructed of durable, light-weight maintenance free aluminum to emit light to promote eelgrass and shellfish habitat.
The project which requires engineering and design also includes the reconstruction and enlargement of the parking lot with improved drainage and bio-retention to prevent discharge into the waterways.
Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works indicated this is the primary ramp used by the Town, and it is the only boat ramp on the Waquoit side of the bay. The multi-project replaces the existing ramp and float structure. The project includes the reconstruction of the existing parking lot and the expansion of the parking lot to double its current size. It was noted the project was presented to the Community Preservation Committee in a three-year phased approach. It was deemed most cost effective to consider this project as a one-time expense. Handicap accessibility to the ramp is also an added advantage to the project.
The Board of Selectmen related concern with respect to the Land Bank debt, and the expenditure of this amount of funding for a one-time project when monies could be fairly spent on all Town ramps versus one Town ramp.
In concern to adhering to debt obligations related to the Land Bank, it was disclosed the Town Manager and Town Accountant are scheduled to meet with the Community Preservation Committee at their September meeting to review a five-year plan of finances to ensure the Town’s Land Bank debt commitment is met by 2020 in the event the Town would elect to eliminate the 3% surcharge. It is anticipated the CPC Chair will recommend the CPC defer spending from its Budgeted Reserve for one to two years to safeguard expenditures. Under law, the Town is not able to reject the surcharge until the debt obligation is met.
Two-thirds of the projected budget is anticipated to be expended on parking and road improvements. The cost of the ramp reconstruction is $215,000. With Town Meeting approval in October, the project in its entirety is expected to be completed before the onset of the 2014 boating season.
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
October Town Meeting Warrant Review – Draft #3: (continued)
Article #10: (continued)
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to recommend Article #10, the $650,000 Great River Boat Ramp Improvement Project to the October Town Meeting.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: 1-4. Motion does not carry.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, no Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, no Selectman Taylor, no
Selectman Sherman, no Opposed, (4)
Article #11: To fund the John’s Pond Beach Improvement Project, $326,000 in CPA funding. The project will improve the recreational facilities by reconstructing and enlarging the parking area which will accommodate a storage building with permanent restroom facilities, and allow for the purchase of playground equipment and the construction of a picnic pavilion. Site furnishings include benches, picnic tables, grills and bicycle racks.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve of Article #11 as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
October Town Meeting Warrant Review – Draft #3: (continued)
Article #12: To fund the continuation of the Housing Assistance Program, $200,000 in Community Preservation funding for the remaining two years of the program that is administered by the Mashpee Housing Authority.
Leila Botsford and Carol Mitchell of the Housing Authority were in attendance to review statistics and expense reports relative to the Housing Assistance Program funded by the CPA program in May of 2012, a grant award of $100,000 per year, $300,000 for the three-year period.
Ms. Botsford indicated that under the program guidelines, the Housing Authority is required to update the Community Preservation on the program activity every six months. At the last meeting, the Housing Authority was encouraged by the CPC to apply for additional funding. The Housing Assistance Program has currently completed its first year.
Assistance is granted on several factors which include; income eligibility, need, the length of assistance needed, and the ability to become self-sufficient. Each application is reviewed on a bi-annual basis.
The program encompasses housing assistance in one or more of the following areas; on-going, short term rental assistance (12-24 months), one-time assistance for first/last/security deposits, one-time emergency assistance for rent, mortgage assistance for short term (1-3 months), and down-payment assistance for first-time homebuyers.
It was disclosed that most of the recipients, approximately 90% receive housing assistance for on-going, short term rental assistance (12-24 months). Many of the recipients have been receiving funding for nearly two years. It was disclosed there is no repayment in the rental assistance program. Those who participate in the one-time assistance for deposits, and emergency support are required to pay back fees borrowed. Upon review, it was agreed the Town Accountant would be consulted regarding the appropriation of returned funding to determine if the monies would be returned to the housing assistance program or to the originated CPC funding source.
With the infancy of the 2012 housing assistance plan and lack of details relative to the history and performance of the program, the Board agreed to remove the article from the October warrant.
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
October Town Meeting Warrant Review – Draft #3: (continued)
Article #12: To fund the continuation of the Housing Assistance Program, $200,000 in Community Preservation Funding for the remaining two years of the program administered by the Mashpee Housing Authority.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to remove Article #12 from the October Town Meeting warrant.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Article #13: To fund the re-build and rehabilitation of the Boys & Girls Club outdoor basketball court, $17,800 through the Community Preservation Fund.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve of Article #13 as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
October Town Meeting Warrant Review – Draft #3: (continued)
Article #14: To fund the re-build and rehabilitation of the Boys & Girls Club HVAC system, $21,000 through the Community Preservation fund.
In concern to the funding of the above referenced CPC article, the Board of Selectmen at their August 5th meeting requested an additional opinion from Town Counsel relative to the funding of this project through the Community Preservation fund. Based on Town Counsel’s opinion of August 6, 2013, the Board took the following action;
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to remove Article #14 from the October Town Meeting warrant.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Article #15: To appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund, $114,490 to continue the Shellfish Propagation/Estuary Project 2014. This is a continuation of the project started in May of 2013 to restore shellfish populations and reduce eutrophication in the estuaries.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve of Article #15 as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
October Town Meeting Warrant Review – Draft #3: (continued)
Article #16: To provide $33,000 in funding for the Sewer Commission Administrator position through June 2014.
At their last meeting, the Board of Selectmen met with the Sewer Administrator to review the Water Quality Management Plan and matters associated to the transfer of the sewer jurisdiction to the Mashpee Water District. With little progress, and after review, it was agreed the part-time position would not be funded at this time.
Motion made by Selectman Sherman to remove Article #16 from the October Town Meeting warrant.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Article #17: To create the Library Revolving Account, $20,000 in order to receive and disburse funds generated through services supported by the revolving fund such as purchasing supplies and library materials and program expenses. The Town Manager recommended the Board consider creating the Revolving Account with $15,000 as with the Council on Aging Revolving Account. Currently, the Library takes in an estimated $18,000 in revenue.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to amend Article #17; to create the Library Revolving Account for FY2014 at $15,000 as recommended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
October Town Meeting Warrant Review – Draft #3: (continued)
Article #18: To give the Board of Selectmen or other authorized officer the flexibility to enter into supply or service contracts for a period of up to five years rather than the three years currently allowed under Town Bylaws.
The Town Manager recommended the language in the Article be amended as follows: to remove: be entered into for terms of five years, to read: up to five years.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to amend Article #18; with the language of; up to five years, as recommended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Article #19: To authorize the Board of Selectmen to transfer title of two parcels of land identified as 108 Orchard Road and 68 Strawberry Avenue, previously taken by the Town for non-payment of taxes, to persons or agencies through the RFP process that would construct affordable homes or apartments.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve Article #19 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
October Town Meeting Warrant Review – Draft #3: (continued)
Article #20: To transfer a parcel of land identified as 147 Lovell’s Lane to the care and custody of the Conservation Commission.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve Article #20 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Article #21: To accept the layout of Market Street to Job’s Fishing Road, as a private way open to public travel and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire an easement securing the rights of public travel, and to authorize the Town Manager to apply for State grants or funding including the MassWorks Infrastructure Program grant to defray costs and expenses associated to the design and construction of said way.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve Article #21 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
October Town Meeting Warrant Review – Draft #3: (continued)
Tom Fudala, the Town Planner was in attendance to review the following articles with the Board of Selectmen.
Article #22: To amend the Zoning Bylaw to clarify the intent of Subsection 174-45.B which deals with wastewater treatment requirements for Motels, Hotels, Hospitals, Infirmaries, Nursing Homes, Convalescent Homes, Congregate Care or Assisted Living Facilities and Similar Uses.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve Article #22 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Article #23: To amend the Zoning Bylaw to allow a Congregate Care or Assisted Living Facility of two stories or less, but no other uses, to have a first floor area of up to 50,000 gross square feet in the C-3 district, and a minimum of 50’ of wooded buffer along all property lines, and set aside 50% of the site as undisturbed open space in its natural state.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve Article #23 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
October Town Meeting Warrant Review – Draft #3: (continued)
Article #24: To amend the Open Space Incentive Development Bylaw and the Commercial Center Bylaw to require that 10% of the housing units be affordable, with an additional housing unit allowed for each of such affordable units created. This would bring those bylaws into conformity with the current affordable housing requirements of the cluster subdivision bylaw.
Motion made by Selectman O’Hara to approve Article #24 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Article #25: To amend the Zoning Bylaw re: Medical Marijuana Treatment Center. Typo; Subsection F: second sentence to read fifty (50) feet of any entrance.
Motion made by Selectman O’Hara to approve Article #25 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
The Board of Selectmen will conduct their final review and approval of the October 21, 2013 warrant at their September 9, 2013 meeting.
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
NEW BUSINESS:
Acceptance of Truck Bid Recommendation:
Five bids were received in response to the RFB for the purchase of (2) 1-ton pick-up trucks and (2) small dump trucks. As a result of the bids, it is the recommendation of the DPW Director to award a contract with Interstate Ford of Hartford, CT for (2) 2014 Ford F350 pick-up trucks and (2) Ford F550 dump trucks in the amount of $131,226.00. The bid price includes the trade-in of five DPW vehicles.
Motion made by Selectman Sherman to award the bid for the DPW Trucks as referenced to Interstate Ford in the amount of $131,226.00
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Environmental Oversight Committee – Update on Fertilizer Law:
Environmental Oversight Committee (EOC) member Michael Talbot was in attendance to request the Selectmen give support to accept the Cape Cod Commissions nomination of July 25, 2013 to propose a Cape-wide Fertilizer Management District of Critical Planning Concern.
The EOC at their last meeting voted unanimously to endorse the DCPC nomination. The self-nominated DCPC will facilitate the development of fertilizer management regulations in furtherance of water resource protection. Regulating fertilizer application is a cost effective and easy-implemented method to address the broader nitrogen issues on Cape Cod. Fertilizer management regulations could help to protect, maintain and repair Cape Cod’s water quality.
Mr. Talbot indicated the he plans on attending the public hearing on August 21st to consider the proposed Cape-wide DCPC for fertilizer management. It was noted there would not be any impact to building permits with the proposed moratorium.
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
NEW BUSINESS:
Environmental Oversight Committee – Update on Fertilizer Law: (continued)
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to endorse the proposed Cape-wide Fertilizer Management District of Critical Planning Concern (DCPC).
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Mashpee TV – Appointment to Board of Directors:
Correspondence was received from James Vaccaro; Mashpee TV dated August 13, 2013 relative to the election of the Board of Directors. As per the bylaws of the Mashpee Community Media Center, Inc., five additional members of the Board of Directors have been elected.
The newly elected members are; Patrick Brady, Esq., Robert Cobuzzi, John Fulone, Trish Keliinui, and Mary Le Clair. One vacancy exists on the Board of Directors to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen.
It was agreed the Mashpee Cable and Advanced Technology Board (MCAT) would be consulted regarding possible membership.
The official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2013.
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
NEW BUSINESS:
Conservation Commission – Associate Member Appointment:
At their meeting of July 25, 2013, the Conservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend the appointment of Louis J. DiMeo as an Associate Member.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to appoint Louis J. DiMeo as an Associate Member of the Conservation Commission.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
LIAISON REPORTS:
Town & Schools: The bi-monthly meeting between the Town and the Schools was held on this date. The highlight of the open discussion involved the future of the Mashpee schools.
EOC: At their last meeting, the Environmental Oversight Committee reviewed the proposed Fertilizer Management DCPC with Michael Talbot.
Special Events: The annual Community Picnic/Fireworks is scheduled to be held at the Mashpee High School tomorrow evening.
Selectman Sherman and Selectmen Taylor attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at South Cape Beach last week for the new handicap accessible boardwalk.
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 19, 2013
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to adjourn at 7:43 p.m.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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