AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting – Conference Room 1 – Mashpee Town Hall
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Monday, December 19, 2011 Regular Session
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
6:40 Public Hearing – Application for Transfer of Entertainment License from Bistro Three Six LLC to Vera Corp., d/b/a Bistro 36
6:45 Sewer Administrator – Update
6:55 Waterways Commission – Mashpee River Dredging
7:10 Patty Daley – Regional Grant Application
7:20 Affordable Housing Committee Update
7:30 EDIC RFP
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
- DHCD – Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe
OLD BUSINESS
- Habitat for Humanity – Revised Land Disposition Agreement
NEW BUSINESS
- Transfer Station Fee Proposal
- Certification and Confirmation of Hiring Process – 3 Police Officers
- Request to Fill Vacancy – Circulation Assistant – Library
- Request to Fill Vacancy – Reference Librarian
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
(This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed)
LIAISON REPORTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
January 9, 2012
Present: Selectman Taylor, Selectman Richardson, Selectman Sherman,
Selectman Cahalane, Selectman O’Hara
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Assistant Town Manager Tom Mayo
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Taylor at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1
MINUTES:
Monday, December 19, 2011 Regular Session:
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the Regular Session
Minutes of Monday, December 19, 2011 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Public Comment:
Merrill Blum Executive Director of the Nam Vets Association of the Cape and Islands indicated that a planned Veterans Center is proposed at the former Doreen Grace Brain Center in the New Seabury section of the Town of Mashpee. It was announced that Richard Grace has expressed an interest in transferring the center to the Nam Vets Association in honor of his late father Richard Grace who served as a Marine during World War II.
The goal of the planned Veterans Center is to help Veterans transition in a wellness concentration concept which would provide treatment for individuals as well as their families. Counseling, case management and wellness such as yoga, Reiki, meditation and art therapy are proposed. Mr. Blum stated it is hopeful the transfer would be completed by the end of the month and the center would be open in the spring.
New Seabury resident Read McCaffrey indicated the New Seabury community was not aware of the proposed transfer of the Doreen Grace Brain Center to the Nam Vets Association. Presently, the residents of New Seabury are attempting to digest the details.
New Seabury is noted to be a unique community with approximately 2000 homeowners who enjoy uninterrupted quiet enjoyment of their property in a private environment. Present areas of concern include; the lack of parking, public transportation, zoning laws within New Seabury required in certain categories, and technical reviews with respect to the transition of the subject property that are not a part of the original plan for New Seabury.
As a result of zoning and the special permit issued to New Seabury for commercial buildings, the Town of Mashpee is not required to hold hearings or approve any modifications.
Mr. McCaffrey stated he is respectful of the Veteran’s work and their successes, and it is his sincere wish the Nam Vets Association considers another location for their center.
Dick Corey, Executive Director of the Cape & Islands Veterans Action Committee spoke in support of the proposed facility. Mr. Corey indicated the building is available and it was offered to the Nam Vets Association. In his opinion, no activities would occur outside the facility, and 3,000 people would not be driving to the center on a daily occasion. When asked about the successful Veterans Center in Hyannis, Mr. Corey indicated that it would require additional space and costs to expand the facility.
As a Marine Corp Veteran Mr. Corey indicated there are many Vets with post-traumatic stress disorders, and we all need to understand this emotional disorder and be willing to take care of our Veterans.
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Public Haring – Application for Transfer of Entertainment License from Bistro Three Six LLC to Vera Corp., d//b/a Bistro 36:
Selectman Taylor stepped down for the above referenced hearing. Selectman Richardson presided and opened the hearing on the application of Vera Corp., d/b/a Bistro 36, George Gossios, Proposed Manager, for a transfer of an Entertainment License from Bistro Three Six, LLA, d/b/a Bistro 36 Barbara Hatzmann, Manager. Entertainment to include: recorded music daily; live music to be held Wednesday through Saturday between 8 pm and 12 am; amplification system. Premise located at 36 South Street, South Cape Village, Mashpee.
The hearing notice was read aloud into the record. George Gossios, Manager was in attendance to discuss the Entertainment License request from Wednesday through Saturday with the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Gossios indicated the upscale restaurant desires to have a limited amount of entertainment for its patrons. It is estimated that 1-4 persons would play an instrument and sing at the subject establishment. It was noted the previous owner held the same entertainment license without incident.
Being no comment, the Board motioned to close the Public Hearing.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to close the Public Hearing.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, absent Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to grant an Entertainment License to Vera Corp., d/b/a Bistro 36, George Gossios, Manager to include; recorded music daily, live music to be held Wednesday through Saturday, 1-4 persons only between 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., amplification system.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, absent Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Sewer Administrator – Update:
Paul Gobell, the newly appointed Sewer Administrator introduced himself to the Board of Selectmen and gave a brief update on upcoming matters pertaining to sewer. Mr. Gobell indicated he intends to maintain an open line of communication with the Water District on all issues and is looking forward to working with the Town and District. Presently, Mr. Gobell is reviewing all of the options and updating himself on this challenging endeavor.
Waterways Commission – Mashpee River Dredging:
Ken Bates Waterways Commission Chair was before the Board to discuss the dredging of the Mashpee River Entrance, a project the Waterways Commission has spent many months reviewing. As the project was discussed, the Board of Selectmen indicated that the Mashpee River and Entrance should be dredged. The projected cost of the Mashpee River Entrance dredge is $1,000,000.
It was noted that $80,000 presently exists in the Waterways budget earmarked for engineering fees associated to permitting. It is expected that permitting approvals would take approximately two years. This time frame would allow the Waterways Commission to review alternative methods of disposing the sediment, and matters associated to the reduction of budgetary constraints. It was agreed the financial team and capital improvement program committee would reviewing funding matters associated to the full dredging proposal.
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Regional Grant Application:
The Board of Selectmen was requested to endorse the Community Innovation Challenge (CIC) grant to advance the Town’s customer service improvements online. There is a regional potential to receive up to $500,000 from the State to procure a regional permitting, licensing, and inspection solution tailored to a town’s needs while saving overhead and improving customer service options.
To date, ten Cape towns along with the SmarterCape Partnership which includes the Cape Cod Commission, OpenCape, the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Cape Cod Technology Council and Cape Cod Economic Development Council are in support of the regional grant application. The grant being offered by the Executive Office for Administration and Finance is due on January 17, 2012.
It was noted the new process would allow the Town of Mashpee to integrate new technology to streamline online permitting processes. The new process would not eliminate current employees.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to endorse the Community Innovation Challenge grant application 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 O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
Affordable Housing Committee Update:
The Board of Selectmen briefly reviewed the Affordable Housing & Planned Production Plan updated in June of 2011 with Walter Abbott, Chair of the Affordable Housing Committee. During this review, Town-owned land has been investigated as available for future affordable housing needs.
The five sites identified for affordable housing include; a site on Ashumet Road near the future Dog Park, 51 Mashpee Neck Road, 572 Bates Road,209 Old Barnstable Road, and 950 Falmouth Road, Mashpee. The site deemed most preferable for affordable housing is 950 Falmouth Road as a result of its close proximity to shopping centers, sidewalks and a bus stop. The property consists of three parcels; 2.49 acres, 3.26 acres and 7.08 acres.
Leila Botsford, Executive Director of the Mashpee Housing Authority voiced support for the project. Ms. Botsford indicated that Mashpee has a dire need for affordable family rental housing.
Paul Ruchinskas, Affordable Housing Specialist for the Cape Cod Commission also agreed that affordable family rental housing is the greatest need on Cape Cod at this time. Mr. Ruchinskas indicated that many towns use community preservation funds and/or obtain funding through the MA Housing Partnership to conduct feasibility studies. It was noted that mitigation funds presently held by the Cape Cod Commission cannot be used for the initial feasibility study. However, the use of CCC mitigation funding is permissible for the creation of three or more affordable housing units.
Joyce Mason, Town Manager recommended the ad hoc land-review committee re-address the tax taking properties to further identify possible locations for affordable housing needs. It was noted the 950 Falmouth Road property, tax taking property presently under control of the Treasurer is of high value and under consideration to be placed on the tax rolls. It was agreed the matter would be re-visited in early February.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to give full support to work-force housing, and affordable rental properties in the Town of Mashpee.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
EDIC RFP:
A draft Request for Proposal (RFP) labeled “Town of Mashpee – Proposal for Assisted Living Project” as prepared by the EDIC was presented to the Board of Selectmen for review.
It was agreed the Selectmen would form a working group comprised of the Town Manager Joyce Mason, two members of the Board of Selectmen, Selectman Richardson and Selectman O’Hara, and two members of the EDIC, Theresa Cook and Robert Walsh to further refine the RFP before it is presented to the full Board of Selectmen.
NEW BUSINESS:
Transfer Station Fee Proposal:
Correspondence was received from Catherine Laurent; Director of Public Works dated November 29, 2011 recommending the Board consider an increase in the Transfer Station 1stHousehold Permit from $90 to $120 in fiscal year 2013. The fee for the 2nd Household Permit would remain at $10.
The proposed fee would pay approximately 57% of the proposed FY13 budget (level funded). Without the increase, the current fee funds only 43% of the budget. The last fee increase was in FY11 when the fee was increased from $85 to $90. It was noted the $120 fee is comparable with surrounding communities.
Discussion followed with respect to the increase on the taxpayer at a time of economic constraints.
Motion made by Selectman O’Hara to approve the fee for the Transfer Station 1st Household Permit be increased in FY13 to $110.
Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-1.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, no
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, (1)
NEW BUSINESS:
Certification & Confirmation of Hiring Process – 3 Police Officers:
Rodney Collins, Chief of Police was in attendance to recommend the Board certify and confirm the hiring of (3) police officers who have satisfied all Town policies and procedures relative to their hiring. Correspondence included in the Selectmen’s informational packet was reviewed from Chief Collins dated December 21, 2011 with respect to this regard.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to certify and confirm the hiring of the following Police Officers in the Town of Mashpee at Step 1 of the intended pay scale;
Christopher Giuca
Brett Calhoun
Ryan Nardone
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
Request to Fill Vacancy – Circulation Assistant Library:
Request to Fill Vacancy – Reference Librarian:
Two non-standard part-time, 19 hour per week positions at the Mashpee Library were requested to be filled.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Position Vacancy Request for a part-time Circulation Assistant; 19 hours and a part-time Reference Librarian; 19 hours.
Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, no
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, (1)
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE:
DHCD – Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe:
Correspondence was received from the Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) dated December 20, 2011 regarding the review period of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s rental project on Meetinghouse Road, Mashpee. The Tribe has applied to DHCD under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program for preliminary approval. The project is a rental project with a total of 52 units, of which 52 (100%) are low income.
The review period for the Chapter 40B comprehensive permit comment ends 30 days from the date of the letter. Remarks from the Board of Selectmen shall be forwarded to the Town Manager for transmission to DHCD.
OLD BUSINESS:
Habitat for Humanity – Revised Land Disposition Agreement:
At the request of DHCD, the current Local Initiative Program (LIP) application has been resubmitted by Habitat for Humanity to reflect the change in scope from three parcels/houses on 6 Park Place Way, 9 Park Place Way and 10 Tri Town Circle to two parcels/houses on 6 and 9 Park Place Way. It was noted the Tri Town Circle site has been declared a wetland, and therefore not available for the building of an affordable home.
As a result, Habitat for Humanity has re-drafted the Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) to revise the scope in project to two parcels/houses as referenced. Approval of the LDA would also clean-up certain title issues involving #6 and #9 Park Place Way prior to the conveyance of the parcels to Habitat for Humanity.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve and execute the revised Land DispositionAgreement between the Town of Mashpee and Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc. as referenced.
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 O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
LIAISON REPORTS:
Mashpee Cares: The survey data regarding local issues is being compiled. Strategies are expected to be implemented in March. The next scheduled meeting is January 19th.
Schools: Budget information is being reviewed with the Finance Committee.
Representatives Vieira and Hunt attended the Super Bowl trophy presentation held at the Mashpee High School.
Library: A dinner is planned on February 24th in support of the Library.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to adjourn at 8:22 p.m.
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 O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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