AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2008
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting – Conference Room 1 – Mashpee Town Hall
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Monday, November 3, 2008 Regular Session
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
6:40 Public Hearing – Tax Classification
6:50 Leisure Services Director – Oktoberfest Financial Report
7:00 Joint Meeting – Planning Board – Land Use
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1) Recommendation for Bid Acceptance – Salt Bids
2) Recommendation for Appointment – Affirmative Action Committee
MMR ISSUES
ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
November 17, 2008
Present: Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Taylor, Selectman Cook,
Selectman Green
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Assistant Town Manager René Read
Absent: Selectman Myers
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Cahalane at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1
MINUTES:
Monday, November 3, 2008 Regular Session:
Motion mad by Selectman Cook to approve the Regular Session
minutes of Monday, November 3, 2008 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0.
Selectman Green abstained.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Comment: None at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE:
Recognition of MHS Sports:
The Board of Selectmen recognized the Mashpee High School football team for its success this season. The MHS Falcons were 9-0 heading into the South Shore League championship game against Abington, a team also with a 9-0 record. Despite the loss, there was a good showing of Mashpee fans at the playoffs. It was announced the cross country and soccer teams also performed exceptionally well this past year. The Selectmen agreed to annually recognize the high school teams for their achievements.
This year, the Selectmen decided to acknowledge the Mashpee fall sports program at their December 1st meeting. Michael Horne, the Athletic Director would be consulted with respect to this regard. It was noted the sportsmanship awards held yearly at the high school also honor the academic achievements of their athletes and make known the collective GPA of each team, an important recognition.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recommendation for Bid Acceptance – Salt Bids:
Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works was in attendance to recommend the Board award the Annual Salt Bid to Eastern Salt Company of North Chelmsford, MA, the low bid firm for the price of $74.70 per ton.
The figure represents a 12% increase from FY08 or $8.20 more per ton.
Motion made by Selectman Cook to award the contract for the purchase of salt to Eastern Salt Company for a price of $74.70 per ton as recommended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Recommendation for Appointment – Affirmative Action Committee:
The Selectmen were in receipt of a letter of interest from Paul M. Perry to serve on the Affirmative Action Committee. The Affirmative Action Committee voted to recommend his appointment.
Motion made by Selectman Cook to appoint Paul M. Perry to the Affirmative Action Committee as recommended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Hearing – Tax Classification:
Selectman Cahalane stepped down for the above referenced Hearing.
Selectman Taylor presided.
The Board of Selectmen opened the Public Hearing on whether the Town of Mashpee should implement the Classification Act. At the Hearing, the Selectmen would hear testimony as to what will be the Fiscal Year 2009 residential factor which will determine the share of taxes each classification of property will pay, what with be the open space factor, and whether there will be a residential exemption and/or a small business exemption.
The Hearing notice was read aloud in accordance to posting requirements. Jason Streebel, Director of Assessing was present for discussion purposes. Mr. Streebel distributed correspondence regarding this matter to the Selectmen at their last meeting to facilitate the Hearing. An additional worksheet distributed defined sample calculations of a shifting tax rate on average tax bills.
It was disclosed the Board of Assessors recommended a Tax Rate of 1 (status quo) with no small business exemption and no residential exemption. If the tax rate were shifted, a greater share of the tax burden would be placed upon commercial, industrial and personal property tax payers by increasing their tax rate while reducing the tax rate for residential properties. Being no comment, the Board motioned to close the Public Hearing.
Motion made by Selectman Cook to close the Public Hearing.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0.
Selectman Cahalane absent for vote.
Motion made by Selectman Green that the Town of Mashpee adopt a tax rate Factor of “1” for all classes of property with no discount for Open Space, no Residential Exemption and no Small Commercial Exemption.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0.
Selectman Cahalane absent for vote.
The tax rate is $6.99 per $1,000 valuation maintaining a Factor of 1.
The average single family home assessment if $496,500. The figure does not include the Water District tax rate of $.18 per $1,000 valuation or the Community Preservation Act 3% surcharge assessed on real estate.
New assessments will be available for review on the Town’s web site,
Leisure Services Director – Oktoberfest Financial Report:
Gus Frederick, Director of Leisure Services gave an overview of the Oktoberfest financial report. Revolving fund income and expenses were disclosed. Mr. Frederick requested the Selectmen approve the use of surplus funding to make advance payments to secure fireworks and advertisement to support the annual community picnic held in July, next fiscal year.
The matter was taken under advisement. The Selectmen requested a detailed list of expenditures from the Leisure Services Revolving Account and Special Events Expense Account for additional review.
Joint Meeting – Planning Board – Land Use:
The Board of Selectmen met in joint convention with members of the Planning Board for the purpose of reviewing the Land Use Vision Map, a visual growth policy that would identify discrete areas for economic investment and growth, and areas where additional growth should be discouraged due to the presence of sensitive areas.
Planning Board members in attendance were Beverly Kane, Dennis Balzarini, Joseph Mullin, James Leonard, Thomas O’Hara and alternate member Mary Waygan.
Ms. Kane indicated the Planning Board endorses the Land Use Vision Map as it is presented.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
The Cape Cod Commission has been working with the Cape towns to create a Regional Land Use Vision Map for Cape Cod. The Regional Land Use Vision Map is being developed using information about sensitive resources, local planning knowledge, and existing patterns of development to identify discrete areas to focus growth and redevelopment efforts, and to identify resource protection areas that require additional planning or where significant change may not be appropriate. To date, (6) of the fifteen Cape towns have submitted their Vision Map to the Commission. The 10/30/08 draft Regional Policy Plan (RPP) has been forwarded to the Assembly of Delegates. The categories used to create the map include Economic Center, Industrial Service Trade Area, Village, Resource Protection
Area and Other.
The Town Planner and representatives from the Cape Cod Commission (CCC) and Massachusetts Military Reservation (MMR) met with the Board of Selectmen a few weeks ago to discuss the Vision Map for the Town of Mashpee as supported by the Planning Board. As a result of several inconsistencies, the Selectmen deferred their approval for additional review of this matter.
Ms. Kane indicated the Planning Board supported the use of the Vision Map as it is contained the Town’s Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP), under the Growth and Growth Management chapter. The plan was produced in 1998 with input from Town departments, the public and it was approved by the Cape Cod Commission. The Land Use Vision Map is noted to be a simplified approach to land use goals on a broad scale.
The Selectmen related concern with respect to the ten-year plan that is in need of updating prior to submission to the CCC as changes to the map must be approved by the Commission and Assembly of Delegates.
The Town of Yarmouth has submitted their Vision Map to the CCC and has recently submitted a list of planning board comments regarding the Regional Policy Plan. The Selectmen were in receipt of the list of concerns.
Following discussion of growth and areas designated as commercial and industrial, the Selectmen agreed that it is necessary to further review the 10-year Local Comprehensive Plan.
Douglas Storrs, Mashpee Commons Limited Partnership (MCLP) was in attendance and remitted communication to the Planning Board dated November 11, 2008 regarding the Vision Map and proposed boundaries for the Economic Center. In his letter, Mr. Storrs indicated the designation of the boundaries of the Economic Center are an important element of the Regional Policy Plan and only a portion of the Trout Pond parcel is designated within the Economic Center which places a significant constraint on MCLP. Mr. Storrs pointed out the Vision Map as currently provided shows the Economic Center boundary passing though the middle of the MCLP wastewater treatment plant which could adversely impact the expansion of the facility. Ms. Kane made note of the sensitivity of the Trout Pond parcel and added if
Mashpee were to have Trout Pond a part of the Economic Growth Center, standards would be diminished.
It was noted that following regional adoption of the Land Use Vision Map and local endorsement of a town’s component of the map, a town may seek to modify the Commission’s thresholds for review of Developments of Regional Impact. With regards to DRI thresholds, Sharon Rooney, Chief Planner for the Cape Cod Commission indicated that with a vote of the majority of the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board, the town can petition the CCC to reduce or erase the thresholds. The process allows for the Commission to hold a public hearing on any proposed DRI changes.
The Vision Map as it is presently outlined depicts the MMR as Other. Representation from the MMR indicated that the designation is not as accurate as the MMR would be in an Industrial Service Trade area, but for now, it would suffice for the MMR to be designated as Other. Local developer Steven Giatrellis related concern with respect to the designation of Industrial Service Trade areas on the Vision Map. Mr. Giatrellis stated that he owns industrial property that is not shown on the plan. Mr. Giatrellis stated the map should reflect what is actually built. Another developer expressed similar concern to the industrial boundaries of the plan as there is confusion with the Visionary Map in relation to the boundaries of the Zoning Map.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to adjourn at 7:50 p.m.
The Board will enter into Executive Session at this time for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations. The Board will not resume in Open Session.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Taylor, yes
Selectman Cook, yes Selectman Green, yes
Selectman Myers, absent Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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