AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2006
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting - Conference Room 1
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Monday, March 13, 2006 Regular Session
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
6:40 Public Hearing – Seasonal Liquor License Renewal
Acceptance of Seasonal Population Report
7:30 Lynda Wadsworth – MMR Update
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
1) Division of Marine Fisheries – Herring Moratorium
OLD BUSINESS
1) Review & Execution of Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants
NEW BUSINESS
1) Execution of Local Election Warrant
2) Appointment of Cape Cod Wastewater Collaborative Representative
3) Approval of Pole Relocations – Verizon Petitions No. 06-01 and 06-02
MMR ISSUES
BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE UPDATE
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
March 27, 2006
Present: Selectman Green, Selectman Taylor, Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Cook
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Absent: Selectman Myers
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Green at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1.
MINUTES:
Monday, March 13, 2006 Regular Session:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Regular Session
minutes of Monday, March 13, 2006 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Comment:
Brad Caffyn distributed information to the Selectmen regarding a new
federal transportation law that authorizes funds to make bicycling safer, more convenient, and more fun for all Americans. The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act – A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) authorizes federal spending on bike paths, trails, and related programs through September 2009.
Mr. Caffyn suggested the Town consider bike paths on the north section of Mashpee in the area of South Sandwich Road and Cotuit Road that would connect to the public schools.
COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE:
Division of Marine Fisheries – Herring Moratorium:
Correspondence was received from the Division of Marine Fisheries dated March 7, 2006 and March 15, 2006 encouraging local authorities to continue their previous level of support for the monitoring and management of river herring (alewife and bluebacks), despite the current state-wide prohibition on harvest, possession and sale. Oversight of local runs will help to reduce illegal harvest during this time of anticipated re-building and restoration.
The matter was taken under advisement at this time. The issue of the management of the gate and related enforcement at the herring run was discussed and would be re-evaluated by the Board of Selectmen at a later date.
Letter of Appreciation – Chief of Police:
It was noted that Police Chief Rodney Collins was recognized in a recent Mashpee Enterprise letter to the editor regarding his response and action to the recent bomb threats at the Mashpee High School. The Selectmen spoke in high regard to both the Chief of Police and Fire Chief. It was agreed a letter of appreciation would be remitted to the respective Chief’s and to the School Principal and the Superintendent of Schools for their efforts and support during this highly sensitive matter.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Hearing – Seasonal Liquor License Renewal:
Selectman Cook stepped down for the above referenced agenda topic.
The Board of Selectmen acting as the Licensing Authority for the Town of Mashpee opened the Public Hearing on the renewal of all seasonal liquor licenses. The Hearing notice was read aloud in accordance to posting requirements.
Correspondence was received from Kathleen Moore; Acting Assistant Town Manager dated March 23, 2006 with respect to this regard. There are currently no violations with the Building and Fire Departments. Inspections are in the process of being scheduled.
It was noted that the Country Store and Bob’s Seafood Café have been contacted regarding outstanding tax bills. The balance due to the Town is anticipated to be paid in full on or before the date of April 1, 2006.
The Selectmen opened the Hearing to solicit comment.
Antoinette Lambert, the County Store at Popponesset indicated that an inspection was conducted on this date.
Being no further comment, the Board motioned to close the Public Hearing.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to close the Public Hearing.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0.
Selectman Cook absent.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to renew the following Package Store License – All Alcohol; Morning Glories Food, Inc. d/b/a Country Store at Popponesset.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0.
Selectman Cook absent.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to renew the following Seasonal Restaurant Licenses – All Alcohol;
Azzaro Mashpee, Inc. d/b/a Cooke’s
Raw Bar, Inc. d/b/a Popponesset Marketplace
L.N.R.R. Corp, Marketplace Café d/b/a Bob’s Seafood Café
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0.
Selectman Cook absent.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Acceptance of Seasonal Population Report:
Correspondence was received from the Town Planner dated March 16, 2006 estimating the July 10, 2006 seasonal population for submission to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission as 30,529.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to accept the report as submitted by the Town Planner estimating the seasonal population July 10, 2006 as 30,529.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Review and Execution of Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants:
It was noted the Board of Selectmen at their last meeting voted to approve and execute the Special Town Meeting warrant of May 1, 2006.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to determine that all articles denied or not recommended contain the vote of the Board of Selectmen at the bottom of each Town Meeting warrant article.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
The Selectmen reviewed and acted upon the following articles:
Article #18: A bylaw to prohibit the feeding of waterfowl, submitted
by the Lake Management Committee
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to not recommended
Article #18.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: 3-1. Motion carries.
Selectman Cook in opposition.
Article #21: Petition Article to create part-time 19 hour Clerk/Receptionist – Council on Aging
The Selectmen agreed the above referenced article should have been managed through the regular budget process. It was noted an article was contained on the warrant, but it was removed as a result of the petition article.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to not recommended
Article #21. It was agreed an explanation would be given on Town Meeting floor.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Article #22: Petition Article to accept the layouts of Grant Breen Drive and Quashnet Woods Drive.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to recommend Article #22.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Article #23: Petition Article to accept the layouts of Melissa Avenue,
Jones Road, Lakewood Drive, Juniper Drive, Linden Road and Maple Street.
The Selectmen agreed to make a recommendation with respect to the above article on Town Meeting floor.
Article #24: Petition Article to prepare a plan laying out and defining Preakness Lane.
Motion made by Selectman Cook to recommend approval of
Article #24.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Article #25: Petition Article to prepare a plan laying out and defining
Notre Dame Lane.
Motion made by Selectman Cook to recommend approval of
Article #25.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Article #26: Petition Article to prepare a play laying out and defining
Horseshoe Bend Way.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to recommend approval of
Article #26.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Article #27: Petition Article to appropriate $350,000 of received Medicaid reimbursement funds to the School Department.
The article was withdrawn by the Petitioners.
Article #28: To appropriate $222,500 of any additionally appropriated Chapter 70 funds from the state to the School Department.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to not recommend Article #28. It was agreed an explanation would be given on Town Meeting floor.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: 3-1. Motion carries.
Selectman Cook opposed.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve and execute the Annual Town Meeting warrant of Monday, May 1, 2006 as amended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Execution of Local Election Warrant:
The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Warrant for the Local Election to be held on May 6, 2006. (enclosed)
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve and execute the Local Election Warrant to be held on Saturday, May 6, 2006.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Appointment of Cape Cod Wastewater Collaborative Representative:
After discussion, the Selectmen agreed to serve on the Barnstable County Wastewater Collaborative appointing one Selectman member and one Selectman to serve as an alternate member. The Cape Cod Wastewater Collaborative is comprised of representatives from the fifteen Cape towns.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to appoint Selectman John Cahalane to serve as the Selectmen’s representative to the Cape Cod Wastewater Collaborative and Selectman Wayne Taylor to serve as an alternate member.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Approval of Pole Relocations – Verizon Petitions No. 06-01 and 06-02:
The Board of Selectmen were requested to approve the above referenced Verizon Petitions that were held on March 15, 2006 for a joint pole relocation of Quashnet Road and a joint pole relocation on Lovell’s Lane.
Motion made by Selectman Cook to approve Verizon Petitions No. 06-01 and 06-02 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Recess: 7:07 p.m. – Meeting Re-convened: 7:15 p.m.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Lynda Wadsworth – MMR Update:
Lynda Wadsworth, Community Outreach Manager for the Environmental Readiness Center, Camp Edwards MMR was present with representatives to update the Selectmen on environmental program and military command activities at the base.
The State of the Reservation Report for Training Year 2005 was distributed. Highlights of activities in the reserve include water supply, natural resource programs, cultural resource programs, and military training and remediation programs. Additional information can be found at the Environmental & Readiness Center website: www.eandrc.org.
Kristina Curley, Impact Area Groundwater Study Program presented updated information to the Selectmen regarding activities on Camp Edwards. Further information can be obtained by visiting the website: www.groundwaterprogram.org.
Doug Karson, AFCEE Restoration Program reviewed detailed maps outlining the plumes and discussed action plans proposed for remediation. Additional information can be found on the website: www.MMR.org.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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