AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, JULY 24, 2006
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting - Conference Room 1
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Monday, July 10, 2006 Regular and Executive Sessions
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
6:40 Mashpee Housing Authority – Joint Appointment
Senior Housing Modification – Asher’s Path
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
1) Habitat for Humanity – Letter of Support
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1) Certification and Confirmation of Appointment Process – Police Department
2) Acceptance of Resignation – Design Review Committee
3) Recommendation for Appointment –
- Americans w/ Disabilities Act Committee
- Planning & Construction Committee
- Mashpee Nitrogen Control Advisory Committee (Precinct One)
4) Recommendation for Bid Acceptance – Kennel Boarding Services
MMR ISSUES
BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE UPDATE
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
July 24, 2006
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 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1
MINUTES:
Monday, July 10, 2006 Regular and Executive Sessions:
Motion made by Selectman Cook to approve the Regular and Executive Session minutes of Monday, July 10, 2006 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Selectman Myers absent for vote.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Comment: None at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
Certification and Confirmation of Appointment Process – Police Department:
Rodney Collins, Chief of Police was in attendance to recommend the Board certify and confirm the appointment of Michael A. Assad, Jr. to the position of Police Officer, Police Unit A at Step 1. Mr. Assad, a Mashpee resident was highly recommended for appointment. All requirements regarding posting in accordance with the Town’s Hiring Certification have been met.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to confirm and certify the appointment of Michael A. Assad, Jr. to the position of Police Officer as recommended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Selectman Myers absent for vote.
Acceptance of Resignation – Design Review Committee:
Walter Yarosh submitted correspondence to the Selectmen in a memorandum dated July 13, 2006 resigning from the Design Review Committee.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to accept with regret, the resignation of Walter Yarosh from the Design Review Committee.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Selectman Myers absent for vote.
It was agreed a certificate of appreciation would be given to Mr. Yarosh for his many years of dedicated service to the Town of Mashpee.
Recommendation for Appointment:
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee:
The above appointment was deferred to the next meeting to obtain a letter of interest from the respective candidate.
Planning & Construction Committee:
Sheldon Gilbert submitted an application to the Selectmen dated June 15, 2006 requesting consideration to serve on the Planning & Construction Committee to fill the present vacancy.
Motion made by Selectman Cook to appoint Sheldon Gilbert to the Planning & Construction Committee.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Selectman Myers absent for vote.
Mashpee Nitrogen Control Advisory Committee (Precinct One)
Correspondence was received from Ted Theis dated July 7, 2006 expressing interest to serve on the Nitrogen Control Advisory Committee as the representative of Precinct One.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to appoint Ted Theis to the Mashpee Nitrogen Control Advisory Committee.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Selectman Myers absent for vote.
Recommendation for Bid Acceptance – Kennel Boarding Services:
The Selectmen were in receipt of one proposal in response to advertisement soliciting bids for Kennel Boarding Services. It was recommended the Board approve Year #1 of the contract to the Animal Inn, Inc. of Forestdale.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to award Year #1 of the Kennel Boarding Services Contract to the Animal Inn, Inc. as recommended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Selectman Myers absent for vote.
COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE:
Habitat for Humanity – Letter of Support:
Motion made by Selectman Green to place the above topic on the Selectmen’s agenda.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Selectman Myers absent for vote.
Late-filed correspondence was received from Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod requesting the Board remit a letter of support to allow the non-profit agency to participate in the Local Initiative Program (LIP) for the construction of a home located at 562 Cotuit Road, Mashpee.
Motion made by Selectman Green to submit a letter of support to allow Habitat for Humanity to participate in the Local Initiative Program as referenced.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Selectman Myers absent for vote.
6:40 p.m. Selectman Myers present.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Mashpee Housing Authority:
Senior Housing Modification – Asher’s Path:
Leila Botsford, Mashpee Housing Authority was in attendance to discuss her memorandum of July 13, 2006 relative to the housing authority’s development of senior housing at property located at the corner of Asher’s Path and Falmouth Road/Route 28.
It was disclosed the Housing Authority met with the Board of Selectmen in January 2002 regarding this matter. An informal agreement was made requesting that a 100’ buffer zone be maintained in its natural state around the perimeter of the property with the exception of the entrances.
Correspondence was received from the Design Review Committee with respect to this regard. The Design Review at their meeting of July 13, 2006 requested the 100’ buffer zone be reduced to 75’ long Falmouth Road/Route 28 and to 50’ for the rest of the property. An exception would be made to the entrance to allow some areas to remain as green grass for recreational purposes and to clear and landscape the area in front of the building to offer more visibility. The front clearing would be selectively pruned to maintain approximately 15’ of vegetation in its natural state.
Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Bob Nelson was in attendance and presented plans of the Asher’s path comprehensive permit application for discussion purposes. It was noted the ZBA is supportive of the buffer zone reduction to allow for additional landscape, increased recreational use and additional on-site parking.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Design Review Committee to reduce the Senior Housing Development buffer zone as referenced.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Mashpee Housing Authority:
Joint Appointment:
The Board of Selectmen met in joint convention with members of the Mashpee Housing Authority for the purpose of appointing a member to the Housing Authority to fill the present vacancy. In attendance were Housing Authority members Richard Halpern, David Harsch and Dan Homeyer.
Motion made by Mr. Halpern to appoint E. Stuart Peoples to the Mashpee Housing Authority.
Motion seconded by Mr. Harsch.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Motion made by Selectman Cook to appoint E. Stuart Peoples to the Mashpee Housing Authority.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Cook, yes
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Myers, yes
Selectman Green, yes
Mr. Halpern, yes Mr. Harsch, yes
Mr. Homeyer, yes Opposed, none
VOTE: Unanimous. 8-0.
BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE UPDATE:
The Blue Ribbon Committee at their last meeting met with the Planning Board regarding articles for the October Town Meeting warrant.
Educational programs regarding the impact of nitrogen were also discussed. The focus on education regarding this concern will be discussed with the School Committee at a future meeting. It was noted the educational brochure will soon be posted on the Town’s website.
A report regarding storm water and run-off compiled by engineer Charles Rowley will be distributed to the committee and discussed with Catherine Laurent, the Assistant DPW Director at the next meeting.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to adjourn at 7:01 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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