AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2006
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting - Conference Room 1
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Monday, June 5, 2006 Regular and Executive Sessions
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
6:40 Police Chief – Speed Limit Jobs Fishing
6:50 Assistant DPW Director – Curbside Collection of Solid Waste
7:00 Public Hearing – Road Conversion – Wintergreen
7:10 Public Hearing – Road Conversion – Meadowbrook
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
1) FDIC Agreements – Falmouth Road Property
NEW BUSINESS
1) Recommendations for Reappointment– Boards and Committees
2) Recommendation for Appointments – EDIC
3) Approval of Year-End Transfers
4) Approval of FMLA Leave
5) Request of Town Manager – Vacation BuyBack
6) Fire Permit Request – Wilson Grove Beach
MMR ISSUES
BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE UPDATE
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
June 19, 2006
Present: Selectman Taylor, Selectman Cook, Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Myers
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Assistant Town Manager Rene Read
Absent: Selectman Green
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Taylor at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1
MINUTES:
Monday, June 5, 2006 Regular and Executive Sessions:
Motion made by Selectman Cook to approve the Regular and
Executive Session minutes of Monday, June 5, 2006 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Comment:
Joyce Mason, Town Manager welcomed Rene Read, the newly appointed Assistant Town Manager to the Town of Mashpee.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Police Chief – Speed Limit Jobs Fishing:
Rodney Collins, Chief of Police appeared before the Board to seek the Selectmen’s approval to reduce the speed limit on Jobs Fishing Road. Chief Collins recommended the 30 mph speed limit be reduced to 25 mph. Under MGL, Chapter 90, Section 18, the Board of Selectmen have the authority to adopt speed regulations and post applicable signage.
Correspondence was received from Douglas Storrs, Mashpee Commons Limited Partnership dated June 15, 2006 recommending the endorsement of the 25 mph speed limit. It was also noted that a petition was received from the area senior citizens requesting reduced speed limits
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to accept the recommendation of the Police Chief to set the speed limit of Jobs Fishing Road to 25 mph as referenced.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Assistant DPW Director – Curbside Collection of Solid Waste:
Catherine Laurent, Assistant Director was present to discuss the matter of curbside collection of solid waste with members of the Board of Selectmen. An estimate was provided to the Board based upon bids the Town of Sandwich received in 2001 for curbside collection by a private hauler. The level of service as proposed in the Town of Sandwich RFP, weekly collection of trash and biweekly collection of recyclables is assumed for the Town of Mashpee in this review.
The curbside collection estimate is $1,269,540 for fiscal year 2007. The estimated cost is $135 per household, a total of 9,404 households. The figure does not include other collection costs. Ms. Laurent noted that additional costs to the Town for solid waste disposal remain unchanged. This includes the Town’s share of the operational costs for the Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station, the rail transportation to SEMASS and the tipping fees at SEMASS. The cost proposal in total is $1,874,492.
A memorandum from the Assistant Director dated June 13, 2006 addressed additional considerations. In addition, the full Board reviewed comments from Selectman Myers via email regarding this concern. The Selectmen agreed to continue to explore the issue, and re-visit the matter of curbside
collection in approximately one month. It was agreed that pricing information would be obtained from the Town of Falmouth, and an RFP would be considered at the next review.
OLD BUSINESS:
FDIC Agreements – Falmouth Road Property:
Correspondence was received from Town Counsel dated June 12, 2006 relative to the settlement agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
Motion made by Selectman Myers to approve the Settlement Agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) with the Town of Mashpee for property described as 950 and 966 Falmouth Road, Mashpee dated June 12, 2006.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recommendation for Reappointment – Boards and Committees:
The Board of Selectmen was in receipt of the Annual Reappointment list from Kathleen Moore; Administrative Assistant dated June 15, 2006. Included in the packet was a list of vacancies and letters of interest.
It was disclosed Arthur Weinstein, Council on Aging did not submit a letter of interest for reappointment.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to accept the Annual Reappointment list as presented with the exception of Arthur Weinstein, Council on Aging.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
It was agreed, additional reappointments not listed would appear on the upcoming Selectmen’s agenda.
Recommendation for Appointments – EDIC:
Joyce Mason, Town Manager and Selectman Theresa Cook interviewed seven candidates eligible for the Board of Trustees to the Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC). A memorandum dated June 15, 2006 listed five recommended candidates for appointment.
Motion made by Selectman Cook to appoint;
Joseph Noonan Industrial/Commercial Dev. 3 yrs.
Robert Cobuzzi Finances 3 yrs.
Richard Dalton Real Estate/Financing 1 yr.
Jim Wills Real Estate 1 yr.
Martin Harper Industrial/Commercial Dev. 2 yrs.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
In accordance with the Town Charter, it was disclosed Selectman Cook is unable to serve as a voting member of the EDIC Board of Trustees.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to appoint Selectman Theresa Cook to the EDIC Board as a liaison member.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0.
Selectman Cook abstained.
It was noted a recommendation is forth coming from the Community Action Group regarding representatation for appointment. It was also agreed Rene Read, the newly appointed Assistant Town Manager would be considered for appointment at the next Selectmen’s Meeting.
Approval of Year – End Transfers:
The Town Manager presented a memorandum to the Selectmen dated June 13, 2006 relative to Year End Transfers. The Finance Committee at their June 13, 2006 meeting approved the transfers pending the Selectmen’s approval.
The following transfer requests were presented for the Selectmen’s approval:
$1,676.80 – Transfer from the Herring Warden Salaries Account to the Harbormaster Temp/Wage Account to cover Waterways Assistants for the remainder of the fiscal year.
$700.00 – Transfer from the Town Insurance Account to the Emergency Energy Account to cover Library energy costs.
$825.00 – Transfer from the Town Insurance Account to the Animal Control Full-Time Salary Account to cover COLA expenses not budgeted.
$1,000.00 – Transfer from the Planning Department Salary Account to the Planning Board Professional Account.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Year End Transfers as referenced and approved by the Finance Committee.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Approval of FMLA Leave:
Correspondence was received from the Personnel Administrator dated June 15, 2006 recommending Kathleen Cadoret, a full-time Principal Clerk in the Treasurer/Tax Collector’s Office be placed on Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) effective June 9, 2006.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the FMLA leave of Kathleen Cadoret as recommended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Request of Town Manager – Vacation Buyback:
The Selectmen were requested to approve the buy-back of the Town Manager’s ten (10) vacation days, a one-time request due to limited departmental staffing. The request was outlined in a memorandum dated June 13, 2006 to the Board of Selectmen.
Motion made by Selectman Cook to approve the Town Manager’s request to buy-back (10) vacation days.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Fire Permit Request – Wilson Grove Beach:
Brad Crosby was in attendance to request the Selectmen approve the annual fire permit request of the Wilson Grove Association, Popponesset Beach on the dates of July 3rd, 4th, 22nd, and August 12th and 26th in order to have a cooking fire to serve hotdogs and marshmallows to the residents of the private beach association.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Fire Permit request of the Wilson Grove Association as referenced.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Hearing – Road Conversion – Wintergreen:
The Board of Selectmen opened the Public Hearing on the private to public road conversion of Wintergreen Road, as shown on plans entitled Easement Taking and Layout Plan of Wintergreen Drive prepared by Eagle Surveying, Inc. dated December 21, 2005.
The Hearing notice was read aloud in accordance to posting procedures and requirements. The Director’s of the Public Works Department were in attendance to discuss the conversion with the Board and interested public.
It was disclosed, the maximum estimated cost to be borne by the 23 property owners is $3,187.05. Road conversion procedures require a second petition signed by 50% of the homeowners prior to placement on the Town Meeting warrant. The deadline for placement on the October 2006 warrant is 7/10/06.
The Selectmen opened the Hearing to solicit comment.
Michael Mullen, 9 Wintergreen Road asked about the betterment procedure. It was noted the actual cost of the intended betterment is not known until all work is completed. The construction cost would not exceed the betterment quotation. Mr. Mullen also asked about the existing new signage. It was noted that if the new signage conforms to compliance requirements, the new signs and posts would not have to be replaced.
Louis Falcone asked when the betterment process began and of the benefits to make the road a public way. It was disclosed a petition was received in October of 1995 containing 50% of the property owner’s signatures. Upon completion, the Town would be responsible for all maintenance on the road. Work in addition to snow plowing would include catch basin cleaning, crack filling, and pot hole repair, etc.
Being no further comment, the Board motioned to close the Public Hearing.
Motion made by Selectman Cook to close the Public Hearing.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Public Hearing – Road Conversion – Meadowbrook:
The Board of Selectmen opened the Public Hearing on the private to public road conversion of Meadowbrook Road as shown on plans entitled Easement Taking Plan of Seabrook Meadows Subdivision prepared by the
BSC Group, Inc., dated November 21, 2000.
The Hearing notice was read aloud in accordance to posting requirements.
It was disclosed the maximum betterment cost to be borne by 39 property owners is $711.18. The betterment process was reviewed with the interested homeowners.
The Selectmen opened the Hearing to solicit comment.
Leonard O’Leary, 6 Meadowbrook Road asked the DPW Director about work related to leaching catch basins and made note of a low area identified in the vicinity of 111 Meadowbrook Road. In response the Assistant DPW Director indicated that in all likelihood, a catch basin would be installed in the area of concern.
Judith Godin, 111 Meadowbrook Road disclosed that the leaching system from her existing Title V septic is located in the subject area. It was also noted that a transformer box is also situated at the site location. It was disclosed the Town of Mashpee would communicate with the area residents prior to the commencement of the intended work.
It was made known a second petition containing 50% of the homeowners is required before the date of July 10, 2006 for a Town Meeting article on the October warrant.
Motion made by Selectman Cook to close the Public Hearing.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to adjourn at 7:15 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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