AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2005
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting - Conference Room 1
MINUTES
Acceptance of the following:
Monday, February 28, 2005 Regular Session
Monday, March 7, 2005 Regular Session
Monday, March 21, 2005 Regular Session
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
6:40 Cape Light Compact Status Update
7:00 Public Hearing – Seasonal Liquor License Renewals
Acceptance of Seasonal Population Report
7:10 Public Hearing – L.N.R.R. Corporation, d/b/a Marketplace Café/
Application for Transfer of Stock
7:20 Public Hearing – Raw Bar, Inc./ Application for Transfer of Stock
7:30 Mashpee Triad – Request for Signs
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
1) Execution of Special Town Meeting Warrant
NEW BUSINESS
1) Recommendation for Bid Acceptance – Electrician Services
2) Recommendation for Bid Acceptance – DPW Annual Bids
3) Acceptance of Retirement – DPW
4) Recommendation for Reappointment – Board of Registrars
5) Execution of Local Election Warrant
6) Approval of Betterment Assessments
- Seabrook Village
- Algonquin Avenue
MMR ISSUES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
March 28, 2005
Present: Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Green,
Selectman Taylor, Selectman Marsters
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Finance Director Judith Hunter
Absent: Selectman Myers
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Cahalane at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1.
MINUTES:
Monday, February 28, 2005 Regular Session:
Motion made by Selectman Green to approve the Regular Session
minutes of Monday, February 28, 2005 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0.
Selectman Marsters abstained.
Monday, March 7, 2005 Regular Session:
Motion made by Selectman Green to approve the Regular Session
minutes of Monday, March 7, 2005 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Monday, March 21, 2005 Regular Session:
The above referenced minutes were deferred for quorum purposes.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Comment:
Don Megathlin, Talanian Realty Trust indicated that the Cape Cod Commission is scheduled to grant final approval to Phase II of the South Cape Village project on March 31, 2005. There is no change to the intended program from the November submission.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Cape Light Compact Status Update:
Representatives from the Cape Light Compact gave a visual overview of the status of the Cape Light Compact. The information may be obtained by reviewing their website: www.capelightcompact.com.
OLD BUSINESS:
Execution of Special Town Meeting Warrant:
The Board of Selectmen conducted final review of the Special Town Meeting warrant of Monday, May 2, 2005. In particular, Article #3, the one-time transfer of appropriated funds to allow the Police Department to purchase, repair and/or replace several items, including police building infrastructure items and essential police equipment that have fallen into disrepair or obsolescence.
The transfer of funds from the salaries account to the police expense account that is anticipated to carry surplus due to vacancies was detailed by Rodney Collins, Chief of Police. An outline of the utilization of said funds was described in a memorandum addressed to the Selectmen dated March 14, 2005.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve and execute the Special Town Meeting Warrant of Monday, May 2, 2005 as printed.
Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recommendation for Bid Acceptance – Electrician Services:
Correspondence was received from Catherine Laurent; Assistant DPW Director dated March 21, 2005 regarding the award of contract for the annual bid for electrician’s services.
As noted, the Town’s current contract for this service has been declared null and void due to the contractor’s inability to serve.
Motion made by Selectman Green to terminate the contract between the Town of Mashpee and Peckham Electric.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Based upon bid results, the DPW has recommended the Town award the contract for electrician’s services to Reilly Electrical Contractors, Inc. of South Easton, MA.
Motion made by Selectman Marsters to accept the bid of Reilly Electrical Contractors, Inc. effective April 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 as recommended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Recommendation for Bid Acceptance – DPW Annual Bids:
Gregory Taylor, Director of Public Works presented a list of annual contract bids dated March 22, 2005 to the Selectmen for approval.
Motion made by Selectman Marsters to award the contracts for the (14) Annual DPW Bid items as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Hearing – Seasonal Liquor License Renewals:
The Board of Selectmen opened the Public Hearing on the renewal of All
Seasonal Liquor Licenses in the Town of Mashpee. The hearing notice was read aloud according to the public hearing notice.
The following (4) establishments have applied for renewal:
Morning Glories Food, Inc. d/b/a Country Store at Popponesset
L.N.R.R. Corporation d/b/a Marketplace Café
Raw Bar, Incorporated d/b/a Raw Bar
Azzaro Mashpee, Inc. d/b/a Cookes
For disclosure, it was noted that the Marketplace Café has an outstanding tax bill and two safety and code violations. Morning Glories Food, Inc. has three outstanding safety and code violations. Being no comment, the Board motioned to close the Public Hearing.
Motion made by Selectman Marsters to close the Public Hearing.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Motion made by Selectman Marsters to approve the renewal of the All Seasonal Liquor License of Morning Glories Food, Inc. d/b/a County Store at Popponesset dependent upon the correction of (2) safety and code violations before the date of May 1, 2005.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Motion made by Selectman Marsters to approve the renewal of L.N.R. R. Corporation d/b/a Marketplace Café contingent upon the
payment of outstanding taxes and the correction of (3) safety and code violations before the date of May 1, 2005.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Motion made by Selectman Green to renew the All Seasonal Liquor License of Azzaro Mashpee, Inc. d/b/a Cookes and Raw Bar, Incorporated d/b/a Raw Bar as submitted.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Acceptance of Seasonal Population Report:
Correspondence was received from the Town Planner dated February 7, 2005 regarding an estimate of “overnight” population for the Summer of 2005. The temporary increased resident population estimate is used to establish a quota of seasonal package goods stores.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to declare the estimated temporary increased resident population of the Town of Mashpee to be 30,530 as determined by the Town Planner.
Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Public Hearing – L.N.R.R. Corporation, d/b/a Marketplace Café/Application for Transfer of Stock:
The Board of Selectmen acting as the Licensing Authority for the Town of Mashpee opened the Public Hearing on the application of L.N.R.R. Corporation, d/b/a Marketplace Café, Kim E. Alarie, Manager, for a Transfer of Stock, from Robert L. Weekes to Robert L. Weekes, Catherine R. O’Mahoney, Kim Alarie.
The hearing notice was read aloud in accordance with posting requirements. Attorney Bob Clark was present on behalf of Attorney Gildea to review the license application. Kim Alarie was in attendance.
Mr. Clark indicated that it is a simple transfer of stock offered as an incentive to reward valuable employee’s who have worked for the corporation. There are no existing ethical problems. Being no comment, the Selectmen motioned to close the Public Hearing.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to close the Public Hearing.
Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the application of L.N.R.R. Corporation, d/b/a Marketplace Café, Kim E. Alarie, Manager, for a Transfer of Stock, from Robert L. Weekes to Robert L. Weekes, Catherine R. O’Mahoney, Kim Alarie.
Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Acceptance of Retirement – DPW:
Correspondence was received from Raymond Martini dated March 21, 2005 resigning from the DPW effective April 7, 2005.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to accept with regret, the resignation of Raymond Martini from the Department of Public Works effective April 7, 2005.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Recommendation for Reappointment – Board of Registrars:
Communication was submitted from the Town Clerk dated March 21, 2005 regarding the reappointment of Karen Walden as Registrar.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to reappoint Karen Walden as a Registrar of the Town of Mashpee as recommended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Execution of Local Election Warrant:
For the Selectmen’s approval, the Warrant for the Local Election of May 7, 2005 was presented by the Town Clerk.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve and execute the Local Election Warrant of May 7, 2005 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Approval of Betterment Assessments: Seabrook Village/Algonquin Avenue:
It was noted that Town Counsel is presently reviewing the above referenced betterment assessments.
Motion made by Selectman Green to defer approval of the Betterment Assessments as referenced.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Hearing – Raw Bar, Inc. Application for Transfer of Stock:
The Board of Selectmen opened the Public Hearing on the application of Raw Bar, Inc., Robert L. Weekes, Manager, for a Transfer of Stock from Robert L. Weekes, to Robert L. Weekes, Catherine R. O’Mahoney, Kim E. Alarie.
The Hearing notice as read aloud in accordance to posting procedures. Kim Alarie was in attendance. Attorney Bob Clark was present on behalf of Attorney Mark Gildea to discuss the license application with the Board of Selectmen.
The simple transfer to stock was noted to be an incentive to devoted employee’s of the Raw Bar establishment. There are no existing ethical problems associated to the transfer.
Being no comment, the Board motioned to close the Public Hearing.
Motion made by Selectman Green to close the Public Hearing.
Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Motion made by Selectman Green to approve the application of Raw Bar, Inc., d/b/a Robert L. Weekes, Manager, for a Transfer of Stock from Robert L. Weekes, to Robert L. Weekes, Catherine R. O’Mahoney, Kim E. Alarie.
Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Mashpee Triad – Request for Signs:
Triad, a joint venture between the Barnstable County Sheriff, the Mashpee Police Department, Alzheimer’s Services of Cape Cod and senior citizens of the Town of Mashpee is dedicated to the protection and well being of the senior population as well as all citizens of the Town of Mashpee.
Mashpee senior citizen, Roy Woodard was present to request the Selectmen permission to erect (5) signs at the following locations to promote a “Neighborhood Crime Watch”. A 24”x18” sign would be placed at the entrance locations on Route 28 (2), on Route 151, Route 130 and on Cotuit Road. Sponsorship for the signs has not yet been determined.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the placement and related Town of Mashpee sponsorship of (5) Mashpee Triad signs for an estimated sum of $250. The DPW Director will be requested to order and install the signs at the intended locations pending placement at specific site visibility lines.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to adjourn at 7:29 p.m.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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