AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2005
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting - Conference Room 1
MINUTES
Acceptance of the following:
Monday, November 7, 2005 Regular and Executive Sessions
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
1) Holiday Schedule
NEW BUSINESS
1) Certification and Confirmation of Promotion Process – Town Accountant
2) Request for Contract Extension – Fire Dispatch System
3) Approval and Execution of All Necessary Documentation for Purchase of Mashpee Place
4) Approval of Pole Relocations (2) – Verizon Petition No. 05-029 – Orchard Road
MMR ISSUES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen
Minutes
November 21, 2005
Present: Selectman Green, Selectman Taylor, Selectman Myers,
Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Cook
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Green at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1.
MINUTES:
Monday, November 7, 2005 Regular and Executive Sessions:
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the Regular and
Executive Session minutes of Monday, November 7, 2005 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Selectman Cahalane abstained.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Comment: None at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE:
Bylaw Review – Compliance Issues:
The Selectmen requested Town Counsel conduct review of Town bylaws pertaining to compliance and enforcement of illegal parking. In particular, the Board requested legal review of Cotuit Corners, Main Street and areas along Route 130.
Forum Cancellation:
It was announced the forum of November 29th between Tribal Council members and the Board of Selectmen has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts with two Tribal members. Another date is being sought to schedule the forum relative to the federal recognition process.
OLD BUSINESS:
Holiday Schedule:
The Selectmen were requested to reconsider the Town Manager’s previous recommendation to close all municipal buildings with the exception of public safety operations on Friday, November 25, 2005. The day after Thanksgiving is a recognized holiday with all of the unions with the exception of the Administrators’ Unit. It was noted the Fire Unit through contract negotiations has funds within budget for this purpose.
Discussion followed with respect to the request and the use of public funds for a holiday not negotiated.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to not reconsider the request to close all municipal buildings. Town Hall is to remain open on Friday, November 25, 2005.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries.
Selectman Cahalane in opposition.
NEW BUSINESS:
Certification and Confirmation of Promotion Process – Town Accountant:
The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Hiring Certification for Dawn Thayer to serve as Town Accountant. Ms. Thayer has been the Acting Town Accountant since December 2004. Prior to this position, she served as Assistant Town Accountant under the direction of Diane Rommelmeyer.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to certify and confirm the appointment of Dawn Thayer as Town Accountant.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Request for Contract Extension – Fire Dispatch System:
The Selectmen were requested to approve the contract extension for primary Fire Department dispatch services with the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Department through June 30, 2006. Funds exist within the budget for said purpose.
Motion made by Selectman Cook to approve the Agreement between the Town of Mashpee and the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Department for the cooperative operation of a primary fire department dispatch system from July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Approval and Execution of All Necessary Documentation for Purchase of Mashpee Place:
The Board reviewed the Memorandum of Agreement previously approved by the Selectmen between the Cape Cod Commission and the Town for the purchase of the Mashpee Place property.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute all supplemental documents and other documents related to the purchase of the Mashpee Place property to effectuate said purchase.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Approval of Pole Relocations (2) – Verizon Petition No. 05-029 – Orchard Road:
A Public Hearing was conducted on Verizon Petition No. 05-029 for the relocation of two poles on Orchard Road for the Town and State road widening project.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to accept the results of the Public Hearing Verizon Petition No. 05-029 for the relocation of two poles on Orchard Road.
Motion seconded by Selectman Cook.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to adjourn at 6:45 p.m.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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