AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010
9:30 a.m. - Convene Emergency Meeting – Conference Room 1 – Mashpee Town Hall
MINUTES
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
- Declaration of State of Emergency due to Hurricane Earl
- Discussion of Hurricane Preparedness
- Discussion of Town Staff Schedule for the Day
LIAISON REPORTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 3, 2010
Present: Selectman Cook, Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Richardson,
Selectman Taylor, Selectman Sherman
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Cook at 9:30 a.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1
NEW BUSINESS:
Declaration of State of Emergency:
Joyce Mason opened discussion to declare a state of emergency for the town of Mashpee. This step is necessary to allow for possible federal/state damage/ storm expense reimbursements.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to declare a state of emergency for the Town of Mashpee. 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
Discussion Regarding Early Release of Employees:
The Governor has recommended all vehicles off the road by early afternoon. Selectman Richardson stated that his main concern is the safety of our employees. Selectman Cook asked if the Police & Fire Chiefs agree to early release. Joyce Mason stated that the Chiefs agree. Also the School Department is closed today.
Motion made by Selectman Richardson for early release of all non-emergency personnel at 2:00 p.m. today. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman.
VOTE: Motion passes – 4-1.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cook, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes
Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Taylor, no
Selectman Sherman, yes
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Cook to adjourn at 9:35 a.m.
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
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen A. Moore
Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen
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