AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting – Conference Room 1 – Mashpee Town Hall
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Monday, September 12, 2011 Regular & Executive Sessions
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
- Request from Town Clerk – Request for Ballot Question – Provide Photo ID on Election Day
- Request for One-Day Permit – Mashpee Wampanoag Rod & Gun Club – Oct 15th
Recommendation for Appointment – EDIC Member
Recommendation for Appointment – Mashpee Cultural Council
Recommendation for Appointment – Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority
Proclamation – National Domestic Violence Prevention Month
- Review and Approval of Request for Proposals – Purchase/ Lease Solar Powered Circulation Equipment - Santuit Pond
- Authorization to File Special Legislation – Mills Land Transfer
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
(This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed)
LIAISON REPORTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 26, 2011
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, September 12, 2011 Regular & Executive Sessions:
The minutes were amended on page 11 as follows: It was noted that it is anticipated that agreed upon surplus funds from the School Department if not used for the specific purpose would be returned to the General Fund,
and on page 17 under Recycling Committee; second sentence to read:
It is the recommendation of the Solid Waste Committee for the Board to take action to reduce solid waste and improve recycling.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the minutes of Monday, September 12, 2011 as amended.
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 Comment: None at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
Request from Town Clerk – Request for Ballot Question – Provide Photo ID on Election Day:
Deborah Dami, the Town Clerk was in attendance to request the Selectmen support a ballot question on the November 2012 election ballot that would require voters to provide a photo identification card on Election Day. Mrs. Dami also requested the Board send a letter to legislative officials in support of this endeavor.
The Board of Selectmen related concern with respect to creating a hardship for non-driving poll-goers. It was noted that presently, the cost to obtain an official state ID is $25. In response, Mrs. Dami indicated she would work with individuals who are unable to afford the cost for the photo identification.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the ballot question for the November 2012 election ballot as referenced, and remit a letter of support for this action to applicable legislative officials.
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
Request for One-Day Permit – Mashpee Wampanoag Rod & Gun Club – Oct 15th:
The Board of Selectmen reviewed the request of the Mashpee Wampanoag Rod & Gun Club to use their liquor license on the date of October 15, 2011.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the request of the Mashpee Wampanoag Rod & Gun Club to use their liquor license on October 15, 2011, granting the license two days prior and one day after to allow for delivery, set-up and removal.
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 Appointment – EDIC Member:
Correspondence was received from Theresa Cook, Chair of the EDIC dated September 12, 2011 recommending the appointment of Dino Mitrokostas to fill the present vacancy, and to bring the Board to a full voting quorum. A letter of interest from Mr. Mitrokostas was attached to the EDIC communication.
Motion made by Selectman Sherman to support the appointment of Dino Mitrokostas to the EDIC Board 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 Appointment – Mashpee Cultural Council:
The Selectmen were in receipt of a letter of interest from Bruce Taggart to serve on the Mashpee Cultural Council. Joyce Mason, a Cultural Council member recommended his appointment.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to accept the recommendation of the Town Manager and appoint Bruce Taggart to the Cultural Council.
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
Recommendation for Appointment – Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority:
Correspondence was received from the Town Manager dated September 22, 2011 recommending the appointment of Tom Mayo, the Assistant Town Manager as Mashpee’s voting representative to the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to appoint Tom Mayo to the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority as recommended.
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
Proclamation – Domestic Violence Awareness Month:
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to endorse the month of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and urge all residents to support the efforts to end and prevent domestic violence within the Town of Mashpee and across the Cape and Islands.
Motions 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
Review and Approval of Request for Proposals – Purchase/Lease Solar Powered Circulation Equipment – Santuit Pond:
The Board of Selectmen was requested to review and approve the RFP for the purchase or lease of solar-powered artificial circulation equipment proposed for Santuit Pond. Artificial circulation is being proposed to control and minimize the formation of algal blooms caused by a high concentration of phosphorus in the pond.
With the approval of the Board, bids may be obtained from September 28, 2011, and received until October 12, 2011, at which time all bids will be opened publicly.
It was noted Allen Waxman, a member of the Friends of Santuit Pond submitted a few comments to the draft Request for Proposal.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Request for Proposal as presented for the purchase or lease of solar-powered artificial circulation equipment for Santuit Pond.
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
Authorization to File Special Legislation – Mills Land Transfer:
The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Special Legislation proposed to complete the Mills Land transfer for a partial interest in the Mills property to the Town of Barnstable. All funds paid to Mashpee by Barnstable would be deposited in the Community Preservation Committee account from which the original purchase price was paid. The funds would be available for appropriation from the Community Preservation Open Space Reserves Account.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to authorize the filing of Special Legislation to complete the Mills Land Transfer as referenced.
Motions 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
LIAISON REPORTS:
Library:
It was reported the Friends of the Mashpee Public Library and Mashpee Library staff are maintaining their amicable relationship.
School:
The ad hoc committee comprised of two Board of Selectmen and two School Committee members are meeting regularly to discuss ongoing matters pertaining to the Town and Schools.
Recycling:
The Recycling Committee is continuing efforts to reduce waste and improve recycling.
LIAISON REPORTS:
EDIC:
The EDIC Board sponsored a joint meeting with the Town of Falmouth and the Community Opportunities Group to begin initial discussions pertaining to the Five-Year Business Plan for future economic development between the Partnership communities. The consultant is expected to meet with the Mashpee EDIC on October 4th to conduct an individual assessment. The Plan is expected to be completed by November 15th.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to adjourn at 6:39 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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