BOARD OF SELECTMEN REGULAR SESSION
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012
Selectmen Present: FinCom Members Present: Also Present:
John Cahalane Christopher Avis Joyce Mason, Town Manager
Michael Richardson Charles Gasior Tom Mayo, Asst. Town Manager
Carol Sherman Mark Davini
Tom O’Hara Oskar Klenert
Robert Chalker
Absent: Absent:
Wayne Taylor James Condon
George Schmidt
Selectman Richardson called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved and seconded that the minutes from the 2/27/12 Board of Selectmen’s meeting be approved as presented. The motion was unanimously approved.
It was moved and seconded that the minutes from the 3/05/12 Board of Selectmen’s meeting be approved as presented. The motion was unanimously approved.
PRESENTATION TO MASHPEE FALCONS FOOTBALL TEAM
Mashpee High School and Middle School Athletic Director Michael Horne introduced himself to the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Horne introduced the Mashpee football coaches and team captains to the audience. Mr. Horne acknowledged the Board of Selectmen and thanked them for their ongoing support of the athletic programs at the Mashpee High School and Middle School. Mr. Horne also thanked Selectman Wayne Taylor, who has served as the football team’s official timer and score keeper since the very beginning of the Mashpee High School. The numerous team trophies awarded during the past year were displayed by the members of the football team. A trophy was presented by the Board of Selectmen to Mr. Horne in appreciation for his continuing support of the school athletic program. Mr. Horne
presented a photograph of the Mashpee Falcons Football Team to the Board of Selectmen.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
PUBLIC HEARING-JOINT MEETING WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee Chairman Christopher Avis called the meeting to order at 6:40 PM.
Town Manager Joyce Mason stated that the meeting agenda included a review of the May Town Meeting Warrant and the budget within that warrant.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
Special Town Meeting warrant Articles #1,2,3,4,5 were recommended for approval by the Board of Selectmen by a vote of 4-0-1.
Article # 6 to fund the deficit in the Snow & Ice Account was removed from the Warrant, as there is no deficit.
Article #7 was not recommended by the Board of Selectmen by a vote of 3-2. John Cahalane and Carol Sherman voted no.
Article #8 was on hold. Tom O’Hara made a motion to recommend approval of Article 8. Carol Sherman seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Article #9 was recommended for approval by the Board of Selectmen by a vote of 4-0-1.
Article #10 was recommended for approval by the Board of Selectmen by a vote of 4-0-1.
Articles #11, 12,13 were recommended for approval by the Board of Selectmen by a vote of 4-0-1.
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
Article #1 was recommended for approval by the Board of Selectmen by a vote of 4-0-1.
Article #2 , Operating Budget – on hold. John Cahalane made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of the Operating Budget for FY2013. Carol Sherman seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote of 4-0-1.
Article #3 – Capital Improvement budget -on hold.
Article #4 – on hold
Articles #5,6,7,8,9,10 were recommended for approval by the Board of Selectmen by a vote of 4-0-1..
Article #11 – on hold. John Cahalane made a motion that the Board of Selectmen continue the hold on Article 11. Carol Sherman seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Article #12 – on hold. John Cahalane made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of article 12. Carol Sherman seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Article #13 approved by the Board of Selectmen by a vote of 4-0-1 (one member absent).
Article #14 – recommended for approval by the Board of Selectmen by a vote of 4-0-1.
Article #15 on hold. John Cahalane made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 15. Tom O’Hara seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Articles #16, 17,18, 19 were recommended for approval by the Board of Selectmen.
Article #20. Ken Bates introduced himself to the Board, and spoke in favor of the article. John Cahalane made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 20. Tom O’Hara seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Article #21 on hold. John Cahalane made a motion that the Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 21. Carol Sherman seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Article #22 – approved by the Board of Selectmen by a vote of 4-0-1.
Article #23 – approved by the Board of Selectmen by a vote of 4-0-1, with the deletion of the following two parcels of land: Map 83, Block 33A, 39 Spinnaker Drive; and Map 42, Block 223, Rear Back Road.
Articles # 24, 25, 26 were recommended for approval by the Board of Selectmen by a vote of 4-0-1.
Article #27 – on hold. Petitioner Don Myers presented the article to the Board. Joyce Mason recommended that the petitioner reinstate the article for the October Town Meeting, after the FY2013 operating budget is approved.
Article #28 – on hold. Petitioner Peter White presented the article to the meeting. John Cahalane made a motion that Article #28 be recommended for approval by the Board of Selectmen. Tom O’Hara seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
(Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles, cont’d)
Article #29 – on hold. Petitioner Peter White presented the article to the meeting. John Cahalane made a motion that the Board of Selectmen not recommend approval of Article #29. Tom O’Hara
seconded the motion. Carol Sherman and Tom O’Hara voted in favor of the motion. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-1, with one member absent. Michael Richardson voted no.
John Cahalane made a motion that the Board of Selectmen be substituted as the petitioner of any articles submitted by department heads. Tom O’Hara seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Public Hearing – FY 2013 Capital Improvement Program
Joyce Mason reviewed Annual Meeting Article 3 regarding appropriation and transfer from available funds $543,693 to various department Capital Accounts. Ms. Mason stated that the Capital Improvement budget is $543,693, of which $468,143 will be free cash.
John Cahalane made a motion to recommend approval of Article 3. Carol Sherman seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Carol Sherman made a motion to close the public hearing at 8:40 PM. John Cahalane seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Charles Gasior reviewed the Capital Improvement Program.
NEW BUSINESS
1) Request to fill 3 Vacancies - Temporary Laborer, DPW, and 6 Summer DPW
John Cahalane made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve recommendation of Town Meeting Article 11. Carol Sherman seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
2) Request to Fill 6 Vacancies: Summer DPW Custodians
John Cahalane made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve recommendation of Town Meeting Article 12. Carol Sherman seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
3) Recommendation for Reappointment: Board of Registrars
John Cahalane made a motion that the Board of Selectmen approve recommendation of the reappointment of the Board of Registrars. Carol Sherman seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
4) Notification from Mashpee Cable & Advanced Technology Committee
Tom Mayo reported on a MCAT meeting held on Friday, March 9th, where the first step was taken to establish an independent television programming operation in Mashpee. Mashpee residents James Vaccaro, Brad Sweet and Christopher Ball were named as the charter incorporators of the new venture. After papers of incorporation have been filed for approval, the three named individuals will focus efforts on recruiting a Board of Directors who will move the project forward to meet the August deadline when Comcast will no longer provide local programming for Mashpee. Joyce Mason stated that she had talked with Town Counsel today to see if there was Town Meeting action or further appropriations needed, and his response was in the negative. Ms. Mason stated that there may be a point where the Board of Selectmen
will need to meet with the new Board of Directors to enter into
(NEW BUSINESS, cont’d)
an agreement on how much money will be needed to pass through to the new corporation. John Cahalane and Tom O’Hara both stated their concerns that there had been a lack of communication
with the Board of Selectmen as the project moved forward. Joyce Mason stated that, going forward, the Board of Selectmen will be provided with a status report on the project, keeping them informed.
5) Take Back Program – Michael Richardson
Mike Richardson reported the approval of $5000 by the Finance Committee to support the installation of a secure Drop Off Box for unused/unwanted drugs, to be located at the Mashpee Police Station, to be available 24/7. The contents of the box will be incinerated on-site, thereby providing cost savings in transporting the substances off-Cape.
6. Liaison Reports
Library – Mike Richardson. Mike reported that a 14-year old, as part of his confirmation requirement doing community service, is spending two days a week at the library as a volunteer.
Mashpee Cares – Mike Richardson. Kickoff launch for the program was tonight. 65 people attended. Kiwanis has joined the Mashpee Cares effort.
School Board – Mike Richardson reported that the School Committee has agreed to try using MUNIS, to see if it works for them.
Environmental Review Committee – John Cahalane. No quorum at the meeting this week.
ADJOURNMENT
John Cahalane made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mike Richardson seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ina G. Schlobohm
Recording Secretary
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