AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2011
6:30 P.M. – Convene Meeting – Conference Room 1 – Mashpee Town Hall
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Monday, April 11, 2011 Regular Session
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
Solid Waste Presentation
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
- Recommendation for Installation of Traffic Signal – Lowell Road/Great Neck Road North
- Recommendation for Bid Acceptance – Food & Soft Drink Concessions for Town of Mashpee Beaches – Chef John
- Recommendation for Appointment – Affordable Housing Trust
- Request for Proposals for Solar Landfill Project
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
(This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonable anticipate would be discussed)
LIAISON REPORTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
No items anticipated at this time
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
April 25, 2011
Present: Selectman Cook, Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Richardson,
Selectman Taylor, Selectman Sherman
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Cook at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1
MINUTES:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, April 11, 2011 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cook, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Selectman Cook – Recognition:
Prior to the onset of the Selectmen’s Meeting, the Board recognized Selectman Theresa Cook for her dedicated service to the Town of Mashpee. In appreciation, the Board of Selectmen presented Ms. Cook with a plaque in her honor.
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Public Comment: None at this time.
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Solid Waste Presentation:
Selectman Michael Richardson presented an overview of the economic and environmental benefits of recycling to the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager and interested citizens for informational purposes as this matter will be before the voters at the May Election to determine the most favorable solid waste disposal option for the Town.
The PowerPoint presentation was part of the educational and informational campaign of the Recycling Committee to educate the voters with their decision to remain at Status Quo, opt for Curbside Collection or consider the Pay As You Throw Program.
Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works and Tom Mayo, the Town’s GIS Administration was in attendance for discussion purposes.
Presently, solid waste is brought to the Transfer Station and transported to the incinerator, and the Town uses the single stream recycling program. Under the status quo, residents purchase a permit (estimated to cost $173 in FY13) for use of unlimited trash disposal and recycling.
In the curbside collection option, estimated to cost $210 in FY13, a contractor would collect trash and recycling at each single family home. In this program, two 33 gallon barrels of trash and unlimited recycling is allowed.
Under the pay as you throw program, residents purchase an annual permit and pay for each bag of trash being disposed of. It is estimated the average cost would be $166 in FY13. This includes the permit fee and 1.2 - 30 gallon trash bags per week. Recycling is unlimited.
Upon review, it was agreed if the curbside collection option or the PAYT option is determined as the most favorable alternative for the Town, additional details regarding the intended program would be determined.
The goal of the Town and its Recycling Committee is to increase recycling participation and to decrease the amount of trash generated.
The PowerPoint presentation is included in the official copy of the minutes for additional review.
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE:
Water District Update:
Ken Marsters, Mashpee Water District Commissioner was in attendance to update the public on the recent meeting held at the Water District Office with the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, and Sewer Commission.
At the joint meeting it was agreed to transfer the responsibilities of the sewer to the Mashpee Water District. Presently, a memorandum of understanding is being developed between the Town and Water District to merge water and sewer.
To alleviate any concern, it was noted the action would require a vote of the taxpayers at Town Meeting to amend the Town Charter and related bylaw. The change would also require a ballot question, and further, a vote of the two boards, Selectmen and Water District. It is anticipated the Memorandum of Understanding would be developed for adoption at the October 2011 Town Meeting.
Mr. Marsters indicated that it is the intention of the Water District to develop a cost effective plan for sewering which would include public input and hopefully state funding. Preliminary studies will also include alternatives such as regionalization.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recommendation for Installation of Traffic Signal – Lowell Road/Great Neck Road North:
Last November, a public hearing was held to review the Great Neck Road North reconstruction project. At the meeting, the Lowell road intersection was discussed as to the need for a traffic signal. The site location has met at least three of the eight criteria identified by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the installation of a traffic signal. The design and construction of the project would add approximately $150,000 to the reconstruction project. Funds have been identified in the Chapter 90 road allotment.
The DPW Director recommended the Board approve the installation of a traffic signal at the Lowell Road intersection in conjunction with the Great Neck Road North reconstruction project. The project is anticipated to commence this fall with completion in approximately one year.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the Great Neck Road North reconstruction project with the installation of a signal at the intersection of Lowell Road, adding an additional $150,000 to the road reconstruction project as described.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cook, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Recommendation for Bid Acceptance – Food & Soft Drink Concessions for Town of Mashpee Beaches – Chef John:
Three bids were received in response to the invitation to bid for food and soft drink concession for the Town of Mashpee beaches which include; South Cape Beach, Attaquin Park and John’s Pond Park. In this case, the high bidder, Chef John Marcelli of Mashpee was the recommended bidder for approval.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to award the bid for the Food & Soft Drink Concessions at the Town Beaches to Chef John Marcelli d/b/a Johnny Wampanoag’s Inc. for the sum of $3500.
Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cook, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
NEW BUSINESS:
Recommendation for Appointment – Affordable Housing Trust:
Correspondence was received from Alan Trebat; Chair of the Affordable Housing Committee dated February 23, 2011 recommending the appointment of Berkeley Johnson as representative to the Affordable Housing Trust.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to appoint Berkeley Johnson as the Affordable Housing representative to the Affordable Housing Trust.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cook, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Request for Proposals for Solar Landfill Project:
Health Agent Glen Harrington was in attendance to recommend the Board approve the draft RFP for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system on the capped landfill.
The six acre site is expected to generate approximately 1,500,000 kwh of electricity or 57% of the Town government’s electrical use in 2010. Through the Power Purchase Agreement, the developer will fund the design, permitting, and installation of the system on the landfill.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to accept the Request for Proposals for the Solar Photovoltaic Project at the Mashpee Landfill as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cook, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
LIAISON REPORTS:
School Department:
A financial meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday to review bids related to SPED transportation.
CVEC Update:
The Cape & Vineyard Electrical Co-op (CVEC) has proposed to own and operate two wind turbines in the Town of Brewster industrial area.
Town Meeting:
The May Town Meeting is scheduled on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Mashpee High School.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to adjourn at 7:20 p.m.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cook, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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