AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2005
6:30 P.M. – Convene Meeting – Conference Room 1
MINUTES
Acceptance of the Following:
Monday, November 15, 2004 Regular & Executive Sessions
Monday, December 6, 2004 Regular Session
Wednesday, December 8, 2004 Regular & Executive Sessions
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
6:40 Council on Aging Director
- Tax Abatement Program
- Fundraising Update
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONCE
1) Community Septic Management Program
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1) Certification of Appointment Process – Police Chief
2) Recommendation for Appointment – Human Services Committee
3) Acceptance of Resignation
- Plumbing/Gas Inspector
- Minivan Bus Driver
- Conservation Commission
4) Acceptance of Resignation from Boards & Committees – Assistant Town Manager
5) Review and Execution of Agreement – WBNERR/South Cape Salt Marsh Restoration Project
6) Request for Approval – Change Order #10 Senior Center
7) Bylaw Review Committee – Public Hearing
MMR ISSUES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
January 3, 2005
Present: Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Green,
Selectman Taylor, Selectmen Myers
Town Manager, Joyce Mason
Absent: Selectman Marsters
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Cahalane at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1.
MINUTES:
Monday, November 15, 2004 Regular and Executive Sessions:
Motion made by Selectman Myers to approve the Regular and
Executive Session minutes of Monday, November 15, 2004 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0.
Selectman Taylor abstained.
Monday, December 6, 2004 Regular Session:
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, December 6, 2004 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0.
Selectman Myers abstained.
Wednesday, December 8, 2004 Regular and Executive Sessions:
Motion made by Selectman Myers to approve the Regular and Executive Session minutes of Wednesday, December 8, 2004 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0.
Selectman Cahalane abstained.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Comment: None at this time.
Council on Aging Director – Tax Abatement Program:
James Long, Council on Aging Director was present to request the Selectmen continue to support the Town’s real estate tax abatement program which rewards seniors who devote a specific number of volunteer hours in providing many needed Town services.
Correspondence was received from the Council on Aging dated November 19, 2004 recommending approval. The Selectmen were requested to increase the abatement by at least $100, from $500 to $600. It was noted that the Town adopted statute allows a maximum of $750 per abatement. Twenty-eight out of thirty seniors participated in the program last year.
Motion made by Selectman Green to approve the Tax Abatement Program for senior’s with an increase of $100 as requested.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Council on Aging – Fundraising Update:
Correspondence was received from the Friends of the Mashpee Senior Center dated November 14, 2004 relative to a pledge received from the Mashpee Women’s Club. The Selectmen were requested to accept the pledge of $10,000, and approve the naming rights to the lounge in the new Senior Center after the Women’s Club. The offer would be acknowledged with a plaque.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to accept the pledge of the Mashpee Women’s Club in the amount of $10,000, and approve the naming rights of the lounge at the Mashpee Senior Center after the Mashpee Women’s Club.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Green to adjourn at 6:37 p.m.
The Board will enter into Executive Session at this time for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter. The Board will reconvene in Open Session after discussion.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Green, yes
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Marsters, absent
Selectman Myers, yes Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
Meeting re-convened: 7:01 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE:
Community Septic Management Program:
Correspondence was received from the Town of Eastham dated December 10, 2004 relative to their vote to request the County to administer the Community Septic Management Program on behalf of the Town of Eastham.
It was noted that recent legislation allows Barnstable County to borrow money from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust and assess betterments.
There is no negative impact to the Town of Mashpee. It was agreed that continued priority would be given to low and moderate income residents.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to sent a letter of support to the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment in similar fashion to the Town of Eastham letter regarding the administration of the Community Septic Management Program.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Certification of Appointment Process – Police Chief:
The Board of Selectmen reviewed the appointment process for the position of Chief of Police. It was noted that all posting and department hiring policies have been met. The background verification check has also been completed.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to confirm and certify the appointment of Rodney C. Collins to the position of Chief of Police for the Town of Mashpee. The Hiring Certification is in accordance with the Town Charter that applicable due diligence has been followed in this process.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recommendation for Appointment – Human Services Committee:
Correspondence was received from the Human Services Committee dated November 12, 2004 recommending the appointment of Beth Johnson to fill the vacancy created by Orin Evans.
Motion made by Selectman Green to appoint Elizabeth Johnson to the Human Services Committee as recommended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Acceptance of Resignation – Plumbing/Gas Inspector:
The Selectmen were in receipt of a letter of resignation from Leo Jolly from the position of Plumbing and Gas Inspector effective December 10, 2004.
Motion made by Selectman Green to accept the resignation of Leo P. Jolly, Jr. as Plumbing and Gas Inspector for the Town of Mashpee with regret.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Acceptance of Resignation – Minivan Bus Driver:
Tom Miller submitted a letter of resignation dated November 15, 2004 resigning from the position of minivan bus driver.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to accept the resignation of Tom Miller as Minivan Bus Driver.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Acceptance of Resignation – Conservation Commission:
Correspondence was received from Stephanie Jones dated December 30, 2004 resigning from the Conservation Commission.
Motion made by Selectman Green to accept with regret, the resignation of Stephanie Jones from the Conservation Commission.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Acceptance of Resignation from Boards & Committees – Assistant Town Manager:
James Marr, former Assistant Town Manager submitted his resignation from the following Boards and Committees:
American Disabilities Act Committee
Cable and Advanced Technology Advisory Board
Cape Light Compact Board
Site Plan Review Committee
Special Events Committee
Wind Energy Group Committee
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority Board
Motion made by Selectman Myers to accept the resignation of James Marr from the above referenced Town Boards and Committees.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Review and Execution of Agreement – WBNERR/South Cape Salt Marsh Restoration Project:
Correspondence was received from the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR) dated December 8, 2004 relative to the Memorandum of Agreement for the South Cape Salt Marsh Restoration Project.
WBNERR has agreed that project related work will not require closure of the South Cape Beach Road during the “beach season” of May through September.
Motion made by Selectman Green to approve and execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation/Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve regarding the South Cape Beach Salt Marsh Restoration Project, and authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute said agreement on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Request for Approval – Change Order #10 Senior Center:
Change Order #10, to provide a cost for changing the exterior fence from cedar to PVC was presented to the Selectmen for approval.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve Senior Center Change Order #10 in the amount of $443.83 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE:
Tickler File Request:
The Selectmen agreed to work on the Charter to make it more efficient. Department Heads will be requested to comment on this matter. Town Counsel will also be consulted with respect to this regard. Board members were requested to attempt to recruit citizens for appointment to the Municipal Building Committee.
It was agreed that the Board would develop policy regarding the appointment of elected officials prior to their expired terms.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bylaw Review Committee – Public Hearing:
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to place the above topic on the Selectmen’s agenda.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Selectman Taylor and Selectman Myers evoked the rule of necessity to vote on the following motion.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to designate the Bylaw Review Committee to conduct a Public Hearing on the Bylaw Review on Tuesday, January 11, 2005.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Ajournment:
Motion made by Selectman Green to adjourn at 7:15 p.m.
The Board will enter into Executive Session at this time for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations. The Board will not reconvene in open session.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Green, yes
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Marsters, absent
Selectman Myers, yes Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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