AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2012
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting – Conference Room 1 – Mashpee Town Hall
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Monday, July 23, 2012 Regular Session
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
7:00 Media Access Corporation – Update
7:15 School Committee – Request for Funding - Town Meeting Article
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
- Certification & Confirmation of Hiring Process – Police Officer
- Request for Town Meeting Article – Transfer of Funds for Waterways
- Request to Fill Vacancy – Maintainer – Department of Public Works
- Request to Fill Vacancy – Truck Driver – Department of Public Works
- Review of October 15, 2012 Town Meeting Warrant
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
(This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed)
LIAISON REPORTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
- Discussion of Purchase or Exchange of Real Property in Relation to Compact Executed By and Between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe on July 12, 2012
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 6, 2012
Present: Selectman Richardson, Selectman Sherman, Selectman Taylor,
Selectman Cahalane, Selectman O’Hara
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Richardson at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1
MINUTES:
Monday, July 23, 2012 Regular Session:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, July 23, 2012 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: None at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE:
Email Public Comment: Communication was received from Frank Horvitz via email requesting the Selectmen consider holding a mock town meeting for summer residents. It was noted the Board conducted this type of session in the past, and there was little interest. In support of this request, the Selectmen agreed to consider this type of forum next summer.
NEW BUSINESS:
Certification & Confirmation of Hiring Process – Police Officer:
Rodney Collins, Chief of Police was in attendance to recommend the Board certify and confirm the hiring of Michael Moulis to the Patrol Officers Unit at Step 1 of the intended pay scale. Mr. Moulis, a Veteran has satisfied all town policies and procedures related to his hiring.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to certify and confirm the appointment of Michael Moulis as Police Officer as recommended.
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 for Town Meeting Article – Transfer of Funds for Waterways:
At the request of the Town Manager, the Board of Selectmen agreed to defer the above referenced agenda topic at this time.
Request to Fill Vacancy – Maintainer – Department of Public Works:
The Board of Selectmen was requested to fill the vacancy in the DPW for the position of Maintainer at Step 1 of the intended pay scale. It was noted the new position has been authorized and funded.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the Position Vacancy Request for Maintainer to the DPW as referenced.
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
Request to Fill Vacancy – Truck Driver – Department of Public Works:
The Board of Selectmen was requested to approve the hiring of a truck driver as soon as possible to fill the current vacancy in the Department of Public Works.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the Position Vacancy Request for the position of Truck Driver to the DPW at Step 1 of the intended pay scale.
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:
School Committee – Request for Funding – Town Meeting Article:
Jose Franco, Chair of the Mashpee School Committee was before the Board to request permission to place an article on the October Town Meeting warrant to ask voters to appropriate an additional $336,264 in funding to the School Committee budget.
Mr. Franco indicated the School Committee missed the deadline for articles to be placed on the October warrant. The additional funding would allow the School Department to add additional positions reduced from the School budget.
Discussion followed with respect to the projected shortfall and the School budget allocation approved by the voters at the May Town Meeting. Generally, the Town does not place money articles on the October warrant. Upon review, it was agreed the School Department would defer their request to May of 2013. An article placed on the May Special Town Meeting is the appropriate method of apportioning funding if deemed necessary to cover a budget shortfall.
It was disclosed that articles for the May warrant must be submitted to the Office of the Board of Selectmen/Town Manager by the first Monday in February. For the October warrant, articles must be submitted by the first Monday in July.
Media Access Corporation – Update:
Jim Vaccaro and Brad Sweet were in attendance to update the Selectmen on the
progress of the Mashpee Media Access Corporation. With the closure of the Comcast contract, the Town will soon be operating its own corporation and studio in the Town of Mashpee.
Mr. Vaccaro indicated the subcommittee has been busy working on the start-up of the non-profit corporation establishing bylaws, an organization plan and most importantly, a job description for the new Executive Director. Presently, their goal is to employ the services of an Executive Director in mid-September. During the interim, broadcasting will most likely be conducted at the Town Hall until the new facility located at 168 Industrial Drive is ready and equipped.
The Town is expected to use all of the existing television equipment for broadcasting. The new website; www.mashpeetv.com is projected to be live next week. It was noted that Channel 17, Mashpee’s public access channel is expected to move the Channel 99 in September. This information will be posted on the new website and on Channel 18 for informational purposes. It was suggested that Channel 17 & Channel 18, the government channel be linked if possible.
NEW BUSINESS:
Review of October 15, 2012 Town Meeting Warrant:
Draft #1 of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant was included in the Selectmen’s informational packet for review. It was agreed the Board would interview applicable departments at their next meeting while conducting a thorough review of the document. In accordance with posting procedures, the Selectmen will formally approve the warrant at their September meeting.
LIAISON REPORTS:
EDIC: With the assistance of the Cape Cod Commission, the EDIC Board presented a draft of their Development Plan to the Board of Selectmen for comment. This matter is expected to be reviewed by the Selectmen at their next meeting.
Special Events: The Christmas Parade Committee is meeting bimonthly to prepare for the annual Town event. This year’s theme is entitled The Spirit of Giving. Each participating float will be required to register a charity. The Board of Selectmen will discuss the charity they wish to sponsor at an upcoming meeting.
In other business, the Special Events Committee has agreed to endorse a fundraiser to support the purchase of a sound system for the Mashpee Annual Picnic and Fireworks Eventand other Town related functions. The Board of Selectmen agreed to promote the Town of Mashpee and support the sale of a white license plate cover with the Mashpee “blue” color entitled: Mashpee, Gem of Cape Cod. The covers will be sold at the Sticker Office at the Town Hall for $5.00 each in support of this fundraising endeavor.
Library Trustees: The Friends of the Mashpee Public Library recently met with the Library Board of Trustees. It was reported there has been a “hub” of positive activity at the Library this summer. A comment was made regarding customer service which will be further reviewed by the liaison.
Prescription Return Program: A press release is pending as the Town awaits additional equipment for the upcoming Prescription Return Program. The site location and drop-off days will soon be announced.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to adjourn at 7:08 p.m.
The Board will enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase or exchange of real property in relation to the Compact executed by and between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe on July 12, 2012. The Board will not reconvene following discussion.
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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