AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting – Conference Room 1 – Mashpee Town Hall
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Monday, March 26, 2012 Regular and Executive Sessions
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
6:40 Public Hearing – Application of Mashpee Commons for Entertainment License
- April 2012 through December 2012
7:00 AmeriCorps – Update
7:15 Housing Assistance Corporation – Great Cove Community a/k/a Breezy Acres
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
- Waterways Commission – Notice of Project Completion – Dredging Popponesset Approach Channel Permit #NAE-2006-4093
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
- Recommendation for Appointment – GIS Coordinator
- USA Kung Fu Academy – Permission to use Mashpee Community Park
- Recommendation for Award of FY13 Fuel Contract
- DPW - Position Vacancy Request – Truck Driver
- Assent of the Town of Mashpee
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
(This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed)
LIAISON REPORTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
- Contract Negotiations – DPW
- Contract Negotiations – Clerical
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
April 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, March 26, 2012 Regular and Executive Sessions:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Regular and
Executive Session minutes of Monday, March 26, 2012 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0-1.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, abstained Selectman Richardson, absent for vote
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Public Comment: None at this time.
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
AmeriCorps – Update:
Representatives from the AmeriCorps Cape Cod program announced that proposals are currently being received for group service projects this calendar service year. AmeriCorps Cape Cod is a full-time residential service program dedicated to addressing the natural resource management and disaster preparedness/response needs of Cape Cod and its communities.
Each year, the program recruits twenty-six educated and skilled members to participate in hands-on projects with public, non-profit and community based organizations. There is no cost to the community for AmeriCorps Cape Cod services.
This past year in Mashpee, AmeriCorps participated in the W.E.T. Fest with elementary level students. This educational project involved water-themed activities to teach students about the importance of water conservation. The AmeriCorps volunteers also assisted Richard York, the Shellfish Constable with various oyster and quahog propagation projects.
The Board of Selectmen expressed appreciation to the AmeriCorps volunteers for their support and dedication to the present and past group service projects.
6:35 p.m. Selectman Richardson present.
NEW BUSINESS:
USA Fung Fu Academy – Permission to Use Mashpee Community Park:
The Board of Selectmen met with Sifu Michael DiMaggio, owner of USA Kung Fu Academy of Mashpee to hear his request for permission to gather for World Tai Chi Day on Town property located at the Community Park on Route 130 and Great Neck Road North.
Sifu DiMaggio indicated that Tai Chi practioners, students, instructors and others would be gathering at various locations worldwide at 10:00 a.m. EST to celebrate and perform Tai Chi.
The event in Mashpee is entitled World Tai Chi Day/Mashpee, One World, One Breath is proposed to be held at the Mashpee Community Park from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on April 28, 2012. It was noted the actual Tai Chi form takes approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Sifu DiMaggio indicated it is hopeful the free event at the Mashpee Community Park would continue as a Tai Chi tradition in the Town of Mashpee.
It was noted the Special Events Application as submitted by Sifu DiMaggio was approved by applicable regulatory officials.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the request of Sifu Michael DiMaggio of the USA Kung Fu Academy of Mashpee to use the Community Park on April 28, 2012 as referenced.
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
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Public Hearing – Application of Mashpee Commons for Entertainment License;
April 2012 through December 2012:
The Board of Selectmen opened the Public Hearing on the application of Mashpee Commons Limited Partnership to provide entertainment to the public from April 2012 through December 31, 2012. Entertainment will take place at Mashpee Commons, Mashpee, MA.
The Hearing notice was read aloud to conform to posting requirements. Kate Watt, Marketing Director of Mashpee Commons, LLP was in attendance to discuss the annual application for an Entertainment License with members of the Board of Selectmen. The list of events includes the Night of 100 Wines, the Citizens Bank Summer Concert Series, Friday Live Music Nights, the Annual Oktoberfest and Seaside Lemans Race.
The Selectmen commented with regards to the Easter Egg Hunt at the Commons held this past weekend. It was disclosed the annual event was well publicized and as a result became overwhelming with over 500 attendees. It was noted the egg hunt was not well supervised, and the Town has received several complaints on this matter. In response, Ms. Watt indicated that Mashpee Commons may not sponsor this type of entertainment in the future. It was noted the Town Easter Egg Hunt held at the Mashpee Library later in the day was successful and well supervised with approximately 250 attendees.
Being no public comment, the Board motioned to close the Public Hearing.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to close the Public Hearing.
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
Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the application of Mashpee Commons Limited Partnership to provide entertainment to the public from April 2012 through December 31, 2012 at Mashpee Commons, Mashpee.
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
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE:
Waterways Commission – Notice of Project Completion – Dredging Popponesset Approach Channel Permit #NAE-2006-4093:
Correspondence was received from Ken Bates, Chair of the Waterways Commission via email dated March 31, 2012 advising the dredging project as referenced is complete, and the last section of pipe has been removed from the beach. The Board of Selectmen is expected to receive formal notification regarding project completion.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recommendation for Appointment – GIS Coordinator:
Joyce Mason, the Town Manager recommended the Board approve the Hiring Certification of Clayson Nicholson to the job position of GIS Coordinator at Step 1 of the intended pay scale. Mr. Nicholson has a solid education in Information Technology which includes a recent GIS Certification from Cape Cod Community College. Mr. Nicholson is a retired Air Force Communications Officer with over 25 years of experience implementing communications solutions at various levels.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve for hire, Clayson Nicholson to the position of GIS Coordinator pending a pre-employment exam.
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
Recommendation for Award of FY13 Fuel Contract:
Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works was in attendance to recommend the Board award the FY13 Fuel Contract to Noonan Brothers Petroleum, Inc. for the purchase of gasoline and diesel for a delivery price of $0.06 per gallon. Due to the fluctuation of fuel prices, the Town chose to bid the contract for delivery only.
The fuel price paid will be the posted reseller Tank Car Boston Low on the date of delivery, plus the delivery price, applicable taxes and environmental fees.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to award the FY13 Fuel Contract to Noonan Brothers Petroleum, Inc. for the purchase of gasoline and diesel for a delivery price of $0.06 per gallon.
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
NEW BUSINESS:
DPW – Position Vacancy Request – Truck Driver:
As a result of a recent vacancy, the DPW Director was before the Board to request approval of a Position Vacancy Request for a full-time Truck Driver at Step 1 of the intended pay scale.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the request of the DPW Director to advertise for the position of Truck Driver as referenced.
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
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Housing Assistance Corporation – Great Cove Community a/k/a Breezy Acres:
Adrienne Danner, Project Manager was in attendance to request assistance in obtaining mitigation funds currently held by the Cape Cod Commission for affordable housing to offset costs associated to the development of the Great Cove Community project previously known as the Breezy
Acres Expansion project located at 570 Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee.
Ms. Danner explained the cost to connect ten new units, and the six existing units to the wastewater facility at the Mashpee High School are estimated at $35,639 per unit.Ms. Danner on behalf of the Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) is requesting $50,000 or $5,000 each for the ten new units.
In addition to the $50,000 funding for the wastewater connection, Ms. Danner requested mitigation funding in the amount of $68,500 to install an automatic fire sprinkler system at the subject site after receiving a formal request from the Mashpee Fire Chief. The total funding request is $118,500.
It was disclosed the Town through its Community Preservation Committee appropriated $450,000 in 2007 for the Breezy Acres Expansion project. To date, approximately $150,000 has been expended.
Discussion followed with respect to the construction project. Ms. Danner indicated the project has not gone out to bid, and as a result, construction costs have not been fully detailed.
The Board of Selectmen agreed the fire suppression system is advisable, and should be a part of the construction project. As a result of current and available CPA funding, the Selectmen deferred the request until the project has advanced further, and concrete figures have been obtained with respect to actual project costs required to complete the affordable housing construction project.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Sherman to adjourn at 7:07 p.m.
The Board will enter into Executive Session at this time for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations pertaining to the DPW and Clerical Units.
The Board will reconvene in 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 O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
April 9, 2012
Meeting re-convened: 7:57 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
Contract Negotiations – DPW & Clerical:
Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Agreement between the Town of Mashpee and Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 888 AFL-CIO, and Agreement between the Town of Mashpee and SEIU, Local 888, AFL-CIO Mashpee Clerical Unit.
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
NEW BUSINESS:
Assent of the Town of Mashpee:
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to place the above referenced topic on the Selectmen’s agenda.
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
The Board of Selectmen were in receipt of a late-filed Assent associated to Donna’s Lane which required action prior to the next Selectmen’s Meeting. It was noted the document recommended by Town Counsel to form depicts the layout of Donna’s Lane as exact in accordance with the Land Court Plan.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to accept and recommend the Town file the Assent of the Town of Mashpee as referenced.
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
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to adjourn at 8:03 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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