AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2011
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting – Conference Room 1 – Mashpee Town Hall
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Monday, November 7, 2011 Regular Session
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
Applicants for Capital Improvement Committee:
6:40 Theresa Cook
6:45 Daniel McGarry
6:50 Public Hearing – Application for Transfer of Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License – Transfer from Bistro Three Six LLC to Vera Corp., George Gossios, Manager
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
- Mashpee Wakeby Lake Management Committee Discussion
NEW BUSINESS
- Recommendation for Extension of Fuel Contract – Noonan
- Recommendation for Contract Extension – Trash & Recycling Collection
- Recommendation for Contract Extension – Rental of Portable Toilets
- Americans with Disabilities Act Committee Membership
- Certification & Confirmation of Appointment Process – Sewer Administrator
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
(This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed)
LIAISON REPORTS
- Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) Update
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
November 21, 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, November 7, 2011 Regular Session:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, November 7, 2011 as presented.
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
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Public Comment: None at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recommendation for Extension of Fuel Contract – Noonan:
Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works was in attendance to recommend the Selectmen award a four month contract beginning July 1st to Noonan Brothers Petroleum, Inc. for the purchase of gasoline and diesel. The contract expired on October 31st, and included the option to extend for two 4-month periods. New bids will be solicited in the spring for fiscal year 2013.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to extend the contract with Noonan Brothers Petroleum, Inc. for the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel for the remainder of FY12 as recommended.
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 Contract Extension – Trash & Recycling Collection:
It was recommended the Board exercise the option to extend the annual Trash & Recycling Collection bid and Rental of Portable Toilets for the remainder of calendar year 2012. New bids will be solicited in CY13. Correspondence included in the Selectmen’s packet from the DPW Director dated November 16, 2011 outlined the annual bid recommendations.
Motion made by Selectman Sherman to extend the annual contract for Trash & Recycling to Allied Waste for CY12 as recommended.
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
NEW BUSINESS:
Recommendation for Contract Extension – Rental of Portable Toilets:
Motion made by Selectman O’Hara to extend the annual contract for the Rental of Portable Toilets to Bouse House for CY12 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
OLD BUSINESS:
Mashpee Wakeby Lake Management Committee Discussion:
Barbara Nichols, a member of the Mashpee Wakeby Lake Management Committee was present to update the Selectmen on recent committee activities. In concern towards the high water levels and subsequent erosion of the shoreline, the Mashpee Wakeby Lake Management Committee was formed in 1996.
The lake level is monitored and reported to the Conservation Department on a bi-weekly basis as is the height of the stream below the dam and the sand build-up downstream from the fish way. The MWLM Committee is also involved in the tracking of bass tournaments. Issues and recommendations to be addressed are reported to the Harbormaster and/or Police Department. Presently, the MWLM Committee has recommended the boating rules be posted in Portuguese.
A bi-annual newsletter is printed by the Mashpee Wakeby Lake Management Committee to promote sound environmental practices, and educate the public on safe boating procedures and to encourage awareness of invasive plant species. For informational purposes, the newsletter is also posted on the Town’s website.
The Board of Selectmen expressed appreciation to the Mashpee Wakeby Lake Management Committee for their update. It is hopeful in the future the Town will have representation on all of Mashpee’s lakes and ponds. Options to gain public interest were briefly reviewed. It was suggested the Harbormaster may be the catalyst to chair and/or attend association meetings to seek interest and representation for a future lake and pond reporting group. At this time, the matter was taken under advisement.
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Applicants for Capital Improvement Committee:
The Board of Selectmen received two letters of interest in response to advertisement to fill the Capital Improvement Committee vacancy for a member-at-large. The following candidates were interviewed;
Terrie Cook, a former member of the Board of Selectmen and representative to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee met with the Selectmen to discuss her interest in serving on the committee in the upcoming budget cycle.
Mrs. Cook indicated she served the CIP as the Selectmen’s liaison, and found the experience gratifying. However, with the increased response to the vacancy, Mrs. Cook indicated it is time for a fresh pair of eyes, and stated at this time she did not wish to be considered for the position. Prior to stepping down from the CIP, Mrs. Cook made note of the most recent achievement of the CIP, the $1.5 million dollar bond earmarked for infrastructure improvements. Mrs. Cook indicated it is satisfying to see many of the capital projects that have been discussed over the past few years come to fruition.
In response, the Board of Selectmen expressed appreciation to Mrs. Cook for her dedicated service to the Town of Mashpee.
Daniel McGarry, a former educator and Verizon manager and engineer indicated he also served on the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Stoughton for twelve years in addition to serving as a member of the New Seabury Homeowners Association Board of Directors.
Mr. McGarry indicated it is important to be proactive in the budget process and to develop strategic capital budget planning for now and in the future years.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to appoint Daniel McGarry to the Capital Improvement Program Committee.
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
NEW BUSINESS:
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee Membership:
Robert Wooldridge, Chair of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee was in attendance to recommend the Board approve the changes in the makeup of the Committee as follows;
Building Inspector (or Designee)
Human Resource Director (or Designee)
Superintendent of Schools (or Designee)
Town Manager – ADA Section 504 Compliance Officer and Coordinator (or Designee)
Three Members at large from the Community; preferably with disabilities or caregivers
One Alternate Member
For point of contact, Kathleen Moore, Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager was recommended for appointment as a full member of the ADA Committee.
Mr. Woolridge indicated the changes to the original makeup include the 3 members at large and 1 alternate preferably with disabilities or caregivers. And, in accordance with the Disability Rights Committee, the Building Inspector and Human Resource Director are designated for membership. The ADA Committee also specifically requested representation from the Schools. The previous representative was the former business manager. The present School representative is the Special Education Director.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to accept the makeup of the ADA Committee 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
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Public Hearing – Application for Transfer of Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License – Transfer from Bistro Three Six LLC to Vera Corp., George Gossios, Manager:
Selectman Taylor citing a conflict of interest stepped down for the above referenced Hearing. Selectman Richardson presided.
The Board of Selectmen opened the Public Hearing on the application of Vera Corp., d/b/a Bistro 36, George Gossios, Proposed Manager, for a transfer of an All Alcohol Restaurant License from Bistro Three Six, LLC, d/b/a Bistro 36, Barbara Hatzmann, Manager and application for a pledge of license. The subject premise is located at 36 South Street, South Cape Village.
The Hearing notice as publicized was read aloud into the record. George Gossios, Proposed Manager was in attendance with his counsel Harry Shuman to discuss the application with the Board of Selectmen.
Attorney Shuman indicated his client has had considerable experience in the restaurant business operating Captain Scott’s Seafood Restaurant in Falmouth and The Sandwich Taverna located in Forestdale. The applicant seeks to approve a transfer of license and pledge of license to Charles Talanian to secure his promissory note. The business is anticipated to remain the same with the exception of a new manager at the subject site location 36 South Street, Mashpee.
The Board opened the Hearing to solicit comment. Being none, the Board motioned to close the Public Hearing.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to close the Public Hearing.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, absent Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the transfer of the all alcohol restaurant license from Bistro 36 LLC d/b/a Bistro 36, Barbara Hatzmann, Manager to Vera Corp., d/b/a Bistro 36, George Gossios, Manager, with license to be pledged to the original mortgagee.
Motion seconded by Selectman O’Hara.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, absent Selectman Richardson, yes
Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none
NEW BUSINESS:
Certification & Confirmation of Appointment Process – Sewer Administrator:
The Hiring Certification for the contracted Sewer Commission Administrator was presented to the Board of Selectmen for review and approval. The final candidate Paul Gobell of Kingston, MA is anticipated to commence work on December 5, 2011. The Town is in compliance with all posting requirements. This is a one-year contracted position with possible renewal.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to certify and confirm the appointment of Paul Gobell as Sewer Commission Administrator.
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 Mr. Gobell would be invited to attend the Selectmen’s December 19th meeting to further discuss the aspects of this position.
LIASON REPORTS:
School: The School Committee has been invited to attend preliminary budget discussions. It is hopeful they will respond favorably.
Library: Benefit dinner scheduled for February. Volunteer training is moving forward.
Environmental Oversight Committee:The Conservation Agent is working towards revitalizing the Land Stewardship Program. And, of note, the Shellfish Warden is pleased the Town is producing its own oysters this season.
Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) Update:
It was reported the Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) is moving forward with the development of a Five-Year Business Plan in partnership with the Town of Falmouth after receiving grant funding through Direct Local Technical Assistance (DLTA). The funds $39,500 administered through the Cape Cod Commission have been awarded to the Community Opportunities Group, a planning and consulting firm that will be developing the Five-Year Plan for future economic development in the partnership communities.
The EDIC Board has been conducting joint meetings with the Town of Falmouth EDIC to review the draft of the Five-Year Business Plan. The Plan should be substantially complete by mid-January.
The EDIC has also been working diligently to prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a project labeled as “Town of Mashpee – Proposal for Assisted Living Housing Project”. The proposed Assisted Living Housing Project is anticipated to be developed on the 6.2 acre Commercial Street property. The assisted living facility project was selected by the EDIC for future development as it lies in close proximity to the Community Health Center. The EDIC is hopeful the concept will move forward to create job opportunities and to fill the gap for additional senior housing needs. With the Board of Selectmen’s approval, the RFP is expected to be advertised in January or February with the anticipation a developer would be selected prior to the May 2012 Town
Meeting.
Special Events Committee: Approximately 12 Mashpee High School seniors are expected to volunteer to serve Thanksgiving dinner this year. Many high school students have also volunteered to participate in and on the sidelines of the Mashpee Christmas Parade to be held on December 10th. This year’s theme is a “Green Christmas”.
Recycling: A Mashpee senior will be presenting a PowerPoint presentation to the Recycling Committee on the benefits of recycling.
Waterways/Shellfishing: The Selectmen have scheduled a meeting with Richard Cook on December 19th to discuss the proposed aquaculture farm.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Richardson to adjourn at 7:13 p.m.
The Board will enter into Executive Session at this time for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining pertaining to the SEIU Union, Local 888. 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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