AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting - Conference Room 1
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Monday, February 4, 2008 Regular and Executive Sessions
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
1) Cape Wind Proposal
2) Additional Language for Omnibus Budget & Ballot Question
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1) Review and Execution of Special Town Meeting Warrant
2) Review and Ratification of Personal Services Contract – Personnel Administrator
3) Review and Ratification of Personal Services Contract – Fire Chief
4) Recommendation for Appointment – Board of Health
LIAISON REPORTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
March 3, 2008
Present: Selectman Cook, Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Myers,
Selectman Green, Selectman Taylor
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Assistant Town Manager René Read
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Cook at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1
MINUTES:
Monday, February 4, 2008 Regular and Executive Sessions:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Regular and
Executive Session minutes of Monday, February 4, 2008 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Selectman Myers abstained.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Comment: None at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE:
Cape Wind Proposal:
Selectman Green urged residents of the Town of Mashpee who voted against the Cape Wind proposal to attend an important meeting in the Town of Yarmouth at the Mattacheese Middle School on March 10th at 6:00 p.m. Minerals Management Service is sponsoring a public hearing on the Cape Wind Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The statement reveals that it is possible the electricity costs of the Cape Wind project will cost up to 300% more than current electric pricing.
Additional Language for Omnibus Budget and Ballot Question:
Motion made by Selectman Green to place the above topic on the Selectmen’s agenda.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Correspondence was received from the School Committee dated February 28, 2008 relative to their intention to bring their budget request of $21,134,185 to the voters of the Town of Mashpee at the May Town Meeting for their review and approval.
In light of the recent letter sent by the School Committee advising the Board of their intent to move their budget request on town meeting floor, the Board motioned as follows:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to recommend the Board of Selectmen vote to include language in the motion for the omnibus budget article that would make the difference between the Town Manager’s recommendation and the School Departments request contingent upon passage of a Proposition 2 ½ override vote permitting the Town to assess an additional $906,533 in real estate and personal property taxes for Fiscal Year 2009, and for said purpose the Board vote to add to the May Annual Election Warrant the following ballot question:
Shall the Town of Mashpee be allowed to assess an additional $906,533 in real estate and personal property taxes for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and eight for the purposes of funding the School Departments Operating Budget?
Yes_____
No______
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Review and Execution of Special Town Meeting Warrant:
The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Special Town Meeting Warrant of Monday, April 7, 2008. Two articles are contained on the warrant.
Article 1 would authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.
Article 2 would authorize the Board of Selectmen to convey, grant, and/or release to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe the Town’s title, rights, or interest in certain parcels or real property as described on the warrant.
As of 3:00 p.m. last Friday, the deadline for the submission of petition articles there were no petition articles received.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve and execute the Special Town Meeting Warrant of Monday, April 7, 2008 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Review and Ratification of Personal Services Contract – Personnel Administrator:
The Board of Selectmen reviewed the proposed contract extension of Marilyn Farren; Personnel Administrator dated February 21, 2008.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to approve and ratify the Personal Services Contract for Marilyn Farren Personnel Administrator effective November 1, 2007.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Review and Ratification of Personal Services Contract – Fire Chief:
The proposed contract extension of Fire Chief George Baker dated February 21, 2008 was reviewed by the Board of Selectmen.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to approve and ratify the Personal Services Contract for George Baker Fire Chief as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recommendation for Appointment – Board of Health:
A letter of interest was received from Burton Kaplan dated December 13, 2007 for membership to the Board of Health. Mr. Kaplan was in attendance as indicative of his interest in the appointment.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to appoint Burton Kaplan to the Board of Health.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to adjourn at 6:37 p.m.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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