AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011
6:00 p.m. - Convene Meeting – Conference Room 1 – Mashpee Town Hall
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Monday, May 23, 2011 Regular & Executive Sessions
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:00 Attorney Peter Epstein –Non-Profit Organizations
6:30 Public Comment
Gail Wilson – Suicide Prevention Coalition Community Outreach Program
6:40 Waterways Commission – Ken Bates – Discussion on a Town Marina
6:50 Town Clerk – Request to Accept Updated Voting Precincts due to 2010 Census
7:00 Cape Cod Commission – Update of Services
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
- Update on Mashpee Dog Park
OLD BUSINESS
- Annual Reappointments to Boards/ Committees
Committee Name Member
Affirmative Action Comm Carol Sherman
Affirmative Action Comm Marilyn Farren
Affirmative Action Comm Deborah Vaughn
Affirmative Action Comm Marianne Wray
Affirmative Action Comm Katherine Brown
Affordable Housing Comm Berkely Johnson, Jr.
Affordable Housing Comm Kalliope Egloff
Affordable Housing Comm Walter Abbot, Jr.
Affordable Housing Comm Fred Detschel
Affordable Housing Comm Alan Trebat
Affordable Housing Comm Carol Sherman
Affordable Housing Trust Tom O’Hara
Affordable Housing Trust John J. Cahalane
Affordable Housing Trust Michael R. Richardson
Affordable Housing Trust Wayne E. Taylor
Affordable Housing Trust Carol A. Sherman
Affordable Housing Trust Mary LeClair
Affordable Housing Trust Richard Halpern
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee Marilyn Farren
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee Maria Hortardis
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee Patricia Parolski
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee William Dundon
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee Beverly Wooldrige
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee Robert Wooldridge
American with Disabilities Act Committee Merton Sapers
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee Charles Maintanis
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee Carol Sherman
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee Joyce M. Mason
Appeals Board (Subdivision ZBA) Catherine Laurent
Appeals Board (Subdivision ZBA) Dennis Balzarini
Appeals, Zoning Board of Robert Nelson
Appeals, Zoning Board of John Dorsey
Appeals, Zoning Board of John Cahalane, Liaison
Assessors, Board of Paul Andrews
Assessors, Board of Michael Richardson, Liaison
Barnstable County Coastal Resources Comm (CRC) Al Wickel
Barnstable County Coastal Resources Comm (CRC) Perry Ellis
(Alternate)
Barnstable County Dredge Committee Perry Ellis
Barnstable County Dredge Committee – Alternate William R. Taylor, Jr.
Cape Cod Joint Transportation Catherine Laurent
Cape Cod Regional Solid Waste Contract Committee Catherine Laurent
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority Board Joyce M. Mason
Cape Cod Municipal Health Group Representative Joyce M. Mason
Cape Cod Municipal Health Group Representative Marilyn Farren
(Alternate)
Cape Light Compact Representative Thomas Mayo
Cemetery Commission Ernest Virgilio
Civil Defense Coordinator Ernest Virgilio
Community Advisory Council (CAC) of the Environmental Management Commission
Thomas Burns
Community Advisory Council (CAC) of the Environmental Management Commission
Mark A. Davini
Community Preservation Act Committee Richard Halpern
Community Preservation Act Committee Diane Rommelmeyer
Community Preservation Act Committee Ralph “Bud” Shaw
Community Preservation Act Committee Mary Waygan
Community Preservation Act Committee Evelyn L. Buschenfeldt
Community Preservation Act Committee Frank Lord
Community Preservation Act Committee Edward H. Larkin
Conservation Commission Brad Sweet
Conservation Commission John R. Rogers
Conservation Commission Leonard Pinaud
Conservation Commission Cass Costa
Conservation Commission Lou Seligowski
Conservation Commission Jeffrey Cross
Conservation Commission Michael Richardson, Liaison
Constable Jason Brooks
Constable John Dami
Constable Dean Read
Constable Richard J. Williams
Constable Michael Scirpoli
Constable Lyle Hasley
Constable Gerald J. Umina
Constable Scott E. Tompson
Council on Aging Jack Dorsey
Council on Aging Marijo Gorney
Council on Aging Jack Jordan
Council on Aging Wayne Taylor, Liaison
Design Review Committee George Peterson
Design Review Committee Tom Jalowy
Design Review Committee David Kooharian
Design Review Committee Robert Nelson
Economic Development Industrial Corporation Board of Directors (EDIC)
Mary LeClair
Robert Walsh
Robert Cobuzzi
Robyn Simmons
Carol Sherman, Liaison
Environmental Oversight Committee (EOC) John J. Cahalane
Richard York
George Peterson. Jr.
Edwin (Ted) Theis
Hazardous Waste Coordinator George W. Baker, Jr.
Health, Board of Lucy Burton
Health, Board of John Cahalane, Liaison
Historic District Commission Earl Mills
Michael Robbins
Human Rights Commission
Town Advisory Council Gail Wilson
Human Services Committee John Cahalane
Human Services Committee Mary Scanlan
Human Services Committee Violet Larkin
Human Services Committee Augustus Frederick
Human Services Committee James Long
Human Services Committee Veronica Warden
Human Services Committee Ruth Elias
Human Services Committee Janice Walford
Human Services Committee Elinore Glener
Recreation Advisory Council Carol Sherman
Recreation Advisory Council Kathy Stanley
Recreation Advisory Council Lorraine C. Murphy
Recreation Advisory Council Liz Hendricks
Recreation Advisory Council Carol Mitchell
Mashpee Wakeby Lake Mgmt Barbara Nichols
Mashpee Wakeby Lake Mgmt William Taylor, Jr.
Mashpee Wakeby Lake Mgmt George G. Bingham
MMR Representative Michael Richardson
Nitrogen Management Plan Community Advisory Comm Ted Theis
Nitrogen Management Plan Community Advisory Comm Evelyn L. Buschenfeldt
Nitrogen Management Plan Community Advisory Comm Kevin F. Harrington
Planning & Construction Committee Irving Goldberg
Planning & Construction Committee Janice Mills
Planning & Construction Committee Joseph Brait
Planning & Construction Committee Patricia Parolski
Recycling Committee Charles Gasior
Recycling Committee Sheldon Gilbert
Recycling Committee June Levy
Recycling Committee Marion Baker
Recycling Committee Glen Harrington
Senior Management Board (SMB) George F. Green, Jr.
Sewer Commission Ralph Marcelli
Sewer Commission Joseph N. Lyons
Shellfish Commission Perry F. Ellis
Shellfish Commission Shawn Hendricks
Shellfish Commission John Guerriere
Shellfish Commission William Holmes
Shellfish Commission Peter Thomas
South Cape Beach Advisory Committee Frank K. Connelly
South Cape Beach Advisory Committee William Martiros
South Cape Beach Advisory Committee Jeralyn Smith
South Cape Beach Advisory Committee Lance Lambros
South Cape Beach Advisory Committee Augustus Frederick
South Cape Beach Advisory Committee Lewis Newell
South Cape Beach Advisory Committee Steven Pinard
South Cape Beach Advisory Committee Robert Lancaster
South Cape Beach Advisory Committee J. Michael Cardeiro
South Cape Beach Advisory Committee Carey Murphy
South Cape Beach Advisory Committee Wayne Taylor, Liaison
Special Events Committee Augustus Frederick
Special Events Committee Conni Baker
Special Events Committee Marjorie Phillips
Special Events Committee Edwin Theis
Special Events Committee Mark Lawrence
Special Events Committee Carol Mitchell
Special Events Committee Carol Sherman, Liaison
Streetlight Committee Rodney C. Collins
Streetlight Committee Catherine Laurent
Town Advisory Council (Human Rights Commission) Gail Wilson
Tree Warden Martin Hendricks
Waquoit Bay Research Representative William R. Taylor, Jr.
Waterways Commission Paul Zammito
Waterways Commission Steve Pinard
Waterways Commission William R. Taylor, Jr.
Waterways Commission Perry Ellis
Waterways Commission Mike Richardson, Liaison
NEW BUSINESS
- Recommendation for Award of Bid – Landfill Monitoring Contract
- Recommendation from the DPW Director – No Parking on Bowdoin Road
- Recommendation from the DPW Director – No Parking on Great Neck Road South
- Recommendation for Appointment – EDIC – Government Representative
- Recommendation for Appointment – Cape Light Compact – Mashpee Representative
- Recommendation for Appointment – Special Events Committee
- Recommendation for Appointments– Design Review Committee (2)
- Recommendation for Appointment – Mashpee Cultural Council
- Renewal of Barnstable County HOME Consortium Mutual Cooperation Agreement
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
(This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed)
LIAISON REPORTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
- Contract Negotiations – Strategy
Administrator’s Unit
Clerical Unit
Public Works Unit
Fire
Police
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
June 6, 2011
Present: Selectman Taylor, Selectman Richardson, Selectman Sherman,
Selectman Cahalane, Selectman O’Hara
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Taylor at 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1
MINUTES:
Monday, May 23, 2011 Regular & Executive Sessions:
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the Regular and
Executive Session minutes of Monday, May 23, 2011 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, absent for vote
Opposed, none
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Attorney Peter Epstein – Non-Profit Organizations:
With the upcoming closure of the Comcast studio in the Town of Mashpee, the Board of Selectmen met with Boston Attorney Peter Epstein to review matters relative to organizing an independent non-profit corporation to provide public, education and government access programming in the Town of Mashpee.
It was noted the Town in agreement with Comcast would have up to twelve months after the date of July 1st to organize a non-profit corporation and locate space for a new studio if the Town choses to do so. Three options under consideration when providing access include the development of a non-profit, or the Town acting as the access provider, or perhaps utilizing the option to designate one of the surrounding towns to assist and/or provide the access.
Mr. Epstein referenced his memorandum of June 6, 2011 included in the Selectmen’s packet when reviewing the basic process of organizing a non-profit corporation. Mr. Epstein indicated that it is important to remember that a non-profit corporation would be independent of the Town itself.
Attorney Epstein reviewed the projected capital funding with respect to cable related PEG access.
Upon review, the matter was taken under advisement at this time.
Selectman O’Hara present: 6:25 p.m.
Public Comment: None at this time.
Gail Wilson – Suicide Prevention Coalition Community Outreach Program:
Gail Wilson, Mashpee’s Human Services Director was in attendance with representatives from the Department of Mental Health to request the Town allow an organized outreach in the Mashpee community on behalf of suicide prevention.
It was explained the Department of Mental Health began the outreach program in the Town of Falmouth targeting middle aged men. As a result of present economic conditions and depression, there is a need for mental health services.
It was disclosed an estimated six million men in the United States have a depressive disorder. With proper help and treatment, the vast majority of men with depression can be helped.
Massachusetts has one of the lowest suicide rates in the country. However, on the Cape and the Islands there are six suicides for every homicide. The mission of the Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition is to increase suicide awareness and prevention. With suicide rates 1 ½ times higher than the state average on Cape Cod and the Islands, suicide prevention is a top public health priority.
It was noted the outreach conducted in the Town of Falmouth resulted in positive feedback. Over 80 businesses received brochures, and contact information relative to human services and emergency services. The effort is purely preventative.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to endorse the Suicide Prevention Coalition Community Outreach Program in the Town of Mashpee.
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
It was agreed the Suicide Prevention Coalition would meet with the Board of Selectmen upon completion of the outreach program to further review this matter.
Waterways Commission – Ken Bates – Discussion of a Town Marina:
Waterways Commission Chair Ken Bates was present to review a draft five-year plan for the Town of Mashpee to identify tasks and funding initiatives for future projects. Mr. Bates indicated the plan in its present state is projected. It has not been discussed fully with the Waterways Commission to date.
Of particular note was the discussion of a future Town Marina and the mutual benefits from this type of facility in the Town of Mashpee ranked #13 in boating in the State of Massachusetts.
The Board commended Mr. Bates for developing initiatives to raise capital and to identify tasks to improve the waterways. Mr. Bates is expected to meet before the Selectmen with a formal recommendation from the Waterways Commission.
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Town Clerk – Request to Accept Updated Voting Precincts due to 2010 Census:
Upon review of the 2010 Census, the Town Clerk was before the Board to request a Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Mashpee in 2011. To maintain equality, there are minor expansions to the existing precincts. It was noted the voters would be notified on the new delineations.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to accept the Town Clerk’s new border lines for the precinct delineations as presented.
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
Cape Cod Commission – Update of Services:
Cape Cod Commission representatives Paul Niedzwiecki and Patty Daley were in attendance to update the Selectmen on wind, wastewater and economic development. Ernest Virgilio, Mashpee’s representative to the Cape Cod Commission was also present.
Of note was the Cape-wide DCPC on wind turbines, the State-wide ocean DCPC and the pursuit of grant funding to correct street addresses.
Upon discussion, and in concern with the forthcoming sewer expansion project, the Board of Selectmen requested input with respect to regionalization, and the focus on shared regional watersheds. It was noted the Town of Mashpee is currently reviewing the use of satellite systems vs. one centralized system. Being an expensive and time consuming process, the Town is seeking guidance and cooperation with the Cape Cod Commission.
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE:
Update on Mashpee Dog Park:
To date, proponents for the Mashpee Dog Park have raised $12,100 and several fundraisers are planned. An email was included in the Selectmen’s packet from Nicole Merriman dated May 24, 2011 relative to phasing the project.
The Selectmen in support requested further detail and costs associated to phasing the Mashpee Dog Park project. It was agreed the matter will be placed on a future agenda for additional review.
Do Not Plow List:
In an effort to give homeowners and associations ample time to conduct required work to be removed from the Town’s Do Not Plow List, the matter is presently being reviewed and notice has been given. It was noted that approximately 45% of the roads on the Do Not Plow List have brush and overgrowth. Other roads on the list contain potholes and are deemed dangerous to traverse. It was agreed the Town would consider taking those roads deemed dangerous as a result of potholes in the matter of public safety. A separate public hearing would be considered for each community.
OLD BUSINESS:
Annual Reappointments to Boards/Committees:
With respect to the Annual Reappointments, The Town Manager reviewed the final draft with members of the Board of Selectmen. The list represents members whose terms shall expire on June 30, 2011. (enclosed in official BOS copy)
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the Annual Reappointments as submitted on the final draft.
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:
Recommendation for Award of Bid – Landfill Monitoring Contract:
Correspondence was received from Glen Harrington; Health Agent dated May 27, 2011 recommending Horsley & Witten as the FY2012 Landfill Monitoring Contract recipient. Justification for said recommendation was included in the informational packet.
Motion made by Selectman O’Hara to award the Landfill Monitoring Contract to Horsley & Witten as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectmen 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
Recommendation from the DPW Director – No Parking on Bowdoin Road:
Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works recommended the Board prohibit parking on both sides of Bowdoin Road for its entire length as vehicles and frequent tractor trailers parking along the road have contributed to the roads accelerated deterioration.
The DPW intends to reconstruct/repair a portion of Bowdoin Road, a distance of approximately 300’ within the next few weeks.
The Selectmen agreed to defer the matter to obtain additional input from the property owners to address the parking issues. It was agreed the business owners on Bowdoin Road would be invited to attend the next Selectmen’s Meeting to review this matter. The Town Manager would also research what is allowable in terms of parking on Bowdoin Road.
Recommendation from the DPW Director – No Parking on Great Neck Road South:
Correspondence was received from the Director of Public Works dated June 2, 2011 recommending the Selectmen ban parking on the east side of Great Neck Road South for its entire length. Parking would continue to be allowed on the west or bike path side of the road.
Ms. Laurent explained that parking on both sides of the road impedes two-way traffic flow and travel by emergency vehicles. It was noted the Town’s safety officers made comment in support of this recommendation.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the recommendation of the DPW Director to prohibit parking on the east side of Great Neck Road South for its entire length.
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
Recommendation for Appointment – EDIC – Government Representative:
The Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (EDIC) have requested the appointment of Selectman Carol A. Sherman to serve as the Municipal Government representative member.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to appoint Selectman Sherman to serve as the Municipal Government representative of the EDIC.
Motion seconded by Selectman Richardson.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, abstained Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
Recommendation for Appointment – Cape Light Compact – Mashpee Representative:
A letter of interest was received from Tom Mayo dated May 17, 2011 to serve as Mashpee’s representative to the Cape Light Compact. Mr. Mayo is the Town’s GIS Administrator and also serves on the Mashpee Energy Committee.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to strongly support the appointment of Tom Mayo as Mashpee’s representative to the Cape Light Compact.
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
It was agreed that a letter of appreciation would be remitted to Mr. Mayo for his interest.
Recommendation for Appointment – Special Events Committee:
Gus Frederick Recreation Director remitted a letter of support dated May 25, 2011 for the appointment of Robert Mendes to the Special Events Committee.
Also in the Selectmen’s packet, was a letter of interest from Mr. Mendes dated May 11, 2011.
Motion made by Selectman O’Hara to appoint Robert Mendes to the Special Events Committee as recommended.
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 Appointments – Design Review Committee (2):
Two letters of interest were received for membership to the Design Review Committee. A letter of interest was received from Mary LeBlanc, a landscape designer dated May 27, 2011 and from Walter Yarosh, a local architect dated May 25, 2011.
Motion made by Selectman O’Hara to appoint Mary LeBlanc to the Design Review Committee.
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
Motion made by Selectman O’Hara to appoint Walter Yarosh to the Design Review Committee.
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
Recommendation for Appointment – Cultural Council:
Sarah Daley submitted a letter of intent to serve on the Mashpee Cultural Council dated May 24, 2011.
Motion made by Selectman O’Hara to appoint Sarah Daley to the Mashpee Cultural Council.
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
Renewal of Barnstable County HOME Consortium Mutual Cooperation Agreement:
Communication was received from the Barnstable County HOME Consortium dated May 16, 2011 notifying the Town of Mashpee their Agreement will automatically renew for an additional three years. The Consortium has received over $12.8 million in HOME funds and in the next three years it is anticipated the Cape will receive approximately $2 million in federal HOME funds.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to remain a HOME Consortium member and renew the Mutual Cooperation Agreement.
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
Solid Waste Management:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to add the topic; Solid Waste Management to the agenda.
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
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to rescind the Selectmen’s solid waste committee and the Board of Selectmen will oversee all possible alternates for Waste Disposal at the end of the contract ending in 2014. Also, the Board appoints John Cahalane and Tom O’Hara as the Board’s designees to investigate issues/options for Solid Waste Disposal.
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
LIAISON REPORTS:
Library: The volunteer training program has begun. Appreciation was given to Janet Trask for her assistance.
EOC: The Environmental Oversight Committee meets this Thursday.
EDIC:The next meeting of the EDIC is Tuesday opposed to Monday due to a scheduling conflict.
CPC: The Community Preservation Committee on Tuesday is anticipated to act on the letter of interest for membership. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen for appointment of an at-large member.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to adjourn at 7:50 p.m.
The Board will enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to contract negotiations as it relates to the Administrator’s Unit, Clerical Unit, Public Works Unit, Fire and Police.
The Board will not reconvene in Open Session.
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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