AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2006
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting - Conference Room 1
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Monday, July 24, 2006 Regular Session
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
6:40 Paula Peters - 21st Century Task Force on the Cape Cod Commission
7:00 William Moncrief – USPS – Proposed Move of Mashpee Post Office
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
1) Cape Cod Free Clinic
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1) Local Election Warrant
2) Notice of Retirement – Animal Control Officer
3) Acceptance of Resignation – South Cape Beach Advisory Committee
4) Acceptance of Resignation – Conservation Commission
5) Recommendation for Appointment – Design Review Committee
6) Recommendation for Appointment – Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Members (2)
7) Recommendation for Appointment – Historical Commission
8) October Town Meeting Warrant Review
9) Review and Execution of Order of Taking – Grant Breen Drive and Quashnet Woods Drive
10) Review and Execution of Order of Taking – Melissa Avenue, Jones Road, Lakewood Drive, Juniper Drive, Linden Road and Maple Street
MMR ISSUES
BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE UPDATE
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 7, 2006
Present: Selectman Cook, Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Myers, Selectman Green
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Assistant Town Manager Renè Read
Absent: Selectman Taylor
Meeting Called to Order by Vice-Chairman Cook at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1
MINUTES:
Monday, July 24, 2006 Regular Session:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Regular Session
minutes of Monday, July 24, 2006 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Comment:
Mashpee-Wakeby Lake Management Committee members Barbara Nichols and William Marsters were in attendance to request the Selectmen provide assistance to manage the lake water levels.
Barbara Nichols, committee secretary presented an outline of the water levels from October 2004 to August of 2006. The goal of the committee is to maintain a level of 55.5 feet above sea level. The lake has been higher in every month of measurement with the exception of the level taken in August, 2005.
Marian Joseph, a resident of Pimlico Pond Road presented photos to the Selectmen detailing shoreline erosion that is caused by the high water level and wakes from boaters using the pond. Water quality was also a considerable concern as erosion adds to the nutrient loading.
William Marsters, Melissa Avenue related concern with respect to property loss. To date, approximately fifteen feet of his beach front is lost due to erosion. Mr. Marsters recommended that members of the Lake Management Committee be involved in the height level and management of the lake. The Selectmen were invited to review the damage and attend the committee’s next meeting on August 22, 2006.
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE:
Cape Cod Free Clinic:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to place the above topic on the Selectmen’s agenda.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Selectmen members recently attended a site plan review meeting regarding the Cape Cod Free Clinic. It was noted that Town Meeting action in October 2005 authorized the Selectmen to lease land or to sell all or a portion of two parcels, approximately 4.65 acres located between Route 28 and Commercial Street, just north of Madaket Place to an appropriate non-profit entity or entities, which may include the Cape Cod Free Clinic.
The Cape Cod Free Clinic & Community Health Center is presently moving forward to construct a new health care facility at the subject site location and is in need to lease the land as referenced in its entirety.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to grant the Town Manager the right to expand the Cape Cod Free Clinic project to encompass a portion of two parcels, approximately 4.65 acres as referenced.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Local Election Warrant:
The Warrant for the State Primary to be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 was presented to the Selectmen for approval.
Motion made by Selectman Green to approve and execute the Warrant for the September 19, 2006 State Primary on this date; Monday, August 7, 2006.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Notice of Retirement – Animal Control Officer:
Correspondence was received from June Daley on July 31, 2006 giving notice of her intent to retire form the position of Animal Control Officer on September 8, 2006.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to accept the retirement of June Daley as Animal Control Officer with regrets.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Acceptance of Resignation – South Cape Beach Advisory Committee:
The Selectmen were in receipt of a resignation from John W. Cramer, Jr. dated July 18, 2006 from the South Cape Beach State Park Advisory Committee effective July 18, 2006.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to accept with regret, the resignation of John W. Cramer, Jr. from the South Cape Beach State Park Advisory Committee.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Acceptance of Resignation – Conservation Commission:
Correspondence was received from Michael Talbot dated July 21, 2006 resigning from his position as commissioner on the Conservation Commission effective immediately.
Motion made by Selectman Green to accept with serious regrets, the resignation of Michael Talbot from the Conservation Commission. The Selectmen agreed to request Mr. Talbot to continue his involvement and service to the commission in some manner. Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Recommendation for Appointment – Design Review Committee:
Kathleen Eynon submitted a letter of interest dated July 28, 2006 for membership consideration to fill the present vacancy on the Design Review Committee. It was noted that Ms. Eynon is a Registered Architect.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to accept the appointment of Kathleen Eynon to the Design Review Committee.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Recommendation for Appointment – Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Members (2):
The Selectmen were in receipt of a letter of interest from George C. Bolton and Martin S. Gordon dated July 5, 2006 and June 28, 2006 to serve as Associate Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals. At the last ZBA meeting, the board voted to recommend the appointments.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to appoint George C. Bolton and Martin S. Gordon to the Zoning Board of Appeals as Associate Members for a term to expire June 30, 2008.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Recommendation for Appointment – Historical Commission:
Frank J. Lord was the recommended candidate for appointment to the Historical Commission. Correspondence was received from Lee Gurney, Chair dated August 3, 2006 with respect to this regard. A letter of interest from Mr. Lord dated July 30, 2006 was received in response to the vacancy.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to appoint Frank J. Lord to the Historical Commission for a term to expire; June 30, 2009.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Review and Execution of Order of Taking – Grant Breen Drive and Quashnet Woods Drive:
It was noted the layout was approved by a vote at the May 1, 2006 Annual Town Meeting.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve and execute the Order of Taking to lay out the public ways with the names Grant Breen Drive and Quashnet Woods Drive in their entirety.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Review and Execution of Order of Taking – Melissa Avenue, Jones Road, Lakewood Drive, Juniper Drive, Linden Road and Maple Street:
It was disclosed the layout for the above referenced roads were approved by a vote at the May 1, 2006 Annual Town Meeting.
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve and execute the Order of Taking to layout the public ways with the names Melissa Avenue, Jones Road, Lakewood Drive, Juniper Drive, Linden Road and Maple Street as described.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
William Moncrief – USPS – Proposed Move of Mashpee Post Office:
William Moncrief, Real Estate Specialist for the United States Postal Services was present to discuss a proposal to seek a new location for the Mashpee Post Office.
Mr. Moncrief indicated the owners of the present facility do not want to renew the lease at the present site location. The lease is due to expire in August of 2007. As a result, the USPS is reviewing options to deviate from the co-located carrier/retailer facility at Mashpee Commons. A site to house a new retail facility within a ¼ mile radius of the Mashpee Post Office is envisioned. A separate postal carrier annex facility would be located within a ten mile radius of the present building.
The process of advertisement that includes adequate time for public comment was discussed. The public was invited to send their comment letters to William Moncrief to the following address: 6 Griffin Road North Windsor, CT 06006-03000. His email address is: william.s.moncrief@usps.gov.
It was disclosed the USPS has preference to lease existing buildings and buildings of historic properties. The current staffing would be maintained in the postal facilities that are intended to meet within the framework of national standards. To date, the Town Planner has given input into the project proposal.
Paula Peters – 21st Century Task Force on the Cape Cod Commission:
Paula Peters, a member of the Barnstable County 21st Century Task Force met before the Board to gain input from the Selectmen on the Cape Cod Commission’s (CCC) actions. It was noted the Task Force, a nineteen member body is charged with the task of reviewing the CCC activities and formulating recommendations for improvement. The Task Force is holding a forum on August 10th in the Assembly of Delegates Chamber to review recommendations. A report is anticipated to be issued in late August or early September.
For the most part, the Selectmen were noted to be pleased with the work of the Cape Cod Commission. The original charge to oversee regional development has an excellent purpose. It was agreed the CCC should go back to its original mission to sustain growth in each Cape Town and focus less on regulatory review and less on technical expertise.
Also, Mashpee being unique and situated between major towns is not often recognized or compensated for the impacts. The mitigation impact from a regional planning perspective was used as an example. It was recommended the CCC work more closely with the towns across the board. With respect to technical expertise from the Cape Cod Commission, it was noted their assistance on issues such as traffic control have been extremely valuable to the Town.
It was agreed the CCC should be more helpful to locate funding sources and offer more technical expertise to assist with regional impact issues such as nitrogen loading on the waterways and sewage matters on a regional basis. The CCC should also advise the Town on the use of mitigation funds and how they can be better used. For an example, issues the Town is facing to alleviate traffic congestion and how mitigation funds could be used for affordable housing needs should be considered.
Additional comments can be sent to Ms. Peters at P.O. Box 28, Mashpee or by emailing Paula at paula@wampworx.com.
NEW BUSINESS:
October Town Meeting Warrant Review:
Due to lack of full quorum, the Selectmen agreed to defer review of the October Town Meeting Warrant to the next meeting. It was agreed any questions would be directed to the Town Manager. Department Heads if necessary would be in attendance at the next meeting to discuss their respective articles.
BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE UPDATE:
At their next meeting, the BRCC will review the storm water report from Charles Rowley.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to adjourn at 7:20 p.m.
The Board will enter into Executive Session at this time for the purpose of discussing a grievance and personnel matters. The Board will not reconvene in Open Session.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Taylor, absent Selectman Cook, yes
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Myers, yes
Selectman Green, yes Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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