AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, MAY 7, 2007
6:00 p.m. - Convene Meeting – Mashpee High School (Room B102)
MINUTES
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1) Proclamation – Citizen of the Year – James Kiley
2) Certificate – Municipal Employee of the Year – Catherine Laurent
3) Review & Approval of Deed/Tax Agreement for Asher’s Path Project
4) Special & Annual Town Meeting Warrants – Discussion of Motions
5) Old Indian Meetinghouse
MMR ISSUES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
May 7, 2007
Present: Selectman Taylor, Selectman Cook, Selectman Cahalane,
Selectman Myers, Selectman Green
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Assistant Town Manager Renè Read
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Taylor at 6:11 p.m.
Mashpee High School – Room B102
NEW BUSINESS:
Proclamation – Citizen of the Year – James Kiley:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the proclamation
naming James Kiley as Mashpee Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, and proclaim May 9, 2007 as James Kiley Day in Mashpee.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Certificate – Municipal Employee of the Year – Catherine Laurent:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to offer sincere congratulations
to Catherine Laurent for the distinguished honor of being named Municipal Employee of the Year.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Review and Approval of Deed/Tax Agreement for Asher’s Path Project:
The Selectmen reviewed the Asher’s Path final draft Release Deed and Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement as approved to form by Town Counsel, Patrick Costello.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve and execute the Release Deed – Asher’s Path Mashpee Housing Authority Affordable Housing Project and related Tax Agreement as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Special & Annual Town Meeting Warrants – Discussion of Motions:
The Board of Selectmen met prior to the Special and Annual Town Meeting for the purpose of discussing articles pertaining to the May 7, 2007 warrant. A brief discussion followed regarding amended motions.
Town Counsel, Patrick Costello was in attendance.
Old Indian Meetinghouse:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to place the above topic on the Selectmen’s agenda.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
The Old Indian Meetinghouse renovation project is before the Community Preservation Committee to seek CPA funding at the October 2007 Town Meeting to assist with the its restoration. The building, the oldest Indian Meetinghouse in the United States is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was noted the Tribal Council is also seeking additional grant funding initiatives to fund the restoration project proposal.
A pending matter regarding clear title of the subject property as it relates to grant funding and mandates of the MA Historic Commission was discussed. In an effort to assist the project and not impede the state funding process, the Selectmen agreed to list the Town of Mashpee as a co-applicant.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to authorize the Town of Mashpee to enter into an application with the Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribal Council to seek grant funding for the restoration of the Old Indian Meetinghouse.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Green to adjourn at 6:34 p.m.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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