Board of Selectmen
Minutes
May 24, 2004
Present: Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Green, Selectman Taylor
Selectman Myers
Town Administrator Joyce Mason
Assistant Town Administrator James Marr
Absent: Selectman Marsters
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Cahalane at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1.
MINUTES:
Monday, May 10, 2004 Regular and Executive Sessions:
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the Regular and Executive Session minutes of Monday, May 10, 2004 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Comment: None at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE:
Annual Reappointments:
The Selectmen agreed to accept the recommendation of Town Counsel and defer approval of the annual reappointments for additional clarification purposes.
Acceptance of Resignation – Police Department:
Correspondence was received from Richard Grim dated May 3, 2004 notifying the Selectmen of his resignation effective May 21, 2004.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the resignation of Richard H. Grim from the Mashpee Police Department effective May 21, 2004 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE:
Acceptance of Resignation – Police Department:
The Selectmen were in receipt of a letter of resignation from Michael Brown dated May 18, 2004.
Motion made by Selectman Green to accept the resignation of Michael A. Brown from the Mashpee Police Department effective May 18, 2004.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Acceptance of Resignation – Planning Board Member:
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to place the above topic on the Selectmen’s agenda.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Don Myers, newly appointed Selectman requested the Board approve his resignation from the Planning Board effective immediately.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to accept the resignation of Don Myers from the Planning Board effective May 24, 2004.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0.
Selectman Myers abstained.
NEW BUSINESS:
Request to Fill Vacancy – Library – Circulation Assistant:
The Library submitted a vacancy request to the Board of Selectmen to employ the services of a circulation assistant full-time, 32 hours per week.
Town Counsel has recommended the Selectmen to place on hold, newly awarded appointing authorities under the auspice of the Town Charter until July 1, 2004. The Board was requested to develop policy to certify that all hiring practices will be followed by the following appointing authorities, the Library Trustees, Town Clerk, Police and Fire Chiefs.
NEW BUSINESS:
Request to Fill Vacancy – Library – Circulation Assistant: (continued)
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to accept the recommendation of Town Counsel, and place on hold, newly awarded appointing authorities until July 1, 2004. The Selectmen will develop policy to certify that all hiring practices shall be followed in accordance with Town bylaws.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Recommendation for Appointment – Board Secretary Alternate:
Correspondence was received from the Personnel Administrator dated May 18, 2004 recommending the re-appointment of Teresa Pearson as an Alternate Board Secretary. The position is funded under the current budget.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to re-appoint Teresa Pearson to the position of Board Secretary Alternate as recommended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Recommendation for Appointment – Cultural Council:
Ann Whitlow, Chairman of the Cultural Council remitted communication to the Selectmen recommending the appointment of Shirley Conrad to replace James Long whose six year tenure is completed.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to appoint Shirley Conrad to the Cultural Council for a three-year term to expire May, 2007.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Hearing – Request to Place Sign on Town Property – MY DOLLS:
Selectman Cahalane opened the Public Hearing on the application of MY DOLLS, Florine Cragwell, Owner, 67 Lovell’s Lane, Mashpee for permission to place a sign on Town property.
James Marr, Assistant Town Administrator read aloud the Public Hearing notice as published. Florine Cragwell was present to discuss the permit application to place a sign at the corner of Route 130 and Lovell’s Lane that would conform to Town specifications. A sign has been at the subject site location for eleven years, but was removed on September 3, 2003.
A photo of the intended sign was distributed to the Selectmen for review.
Being no comment, the Board motioned to close the Public Hearing.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to close the Public Hearing.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the application of MY DOLLS, Florine Cragwell, Owner, 67 Lovell’s Lane, Mashpee for permission to place a sign on Town property pending notification to the Design Review Committee, and notification of an insurance waiver whereby the Town would be named as an additional insured on the applicant’s property insurance, and pending approval of the DPW of the intended sign and its location.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Letter of Interest – Cape Light Compact Alternate:
Correspondence was received from Arnold Wallenstein dated May 3, 2004 requesting consideration for appointment to the Cape Light Compact for the Town of Mashpee.
The Selectmen agreed to meet with the referenced individual at the next scheduled meeting.
Recommendation for Bid Acceptance – Guardrails:
The Director of Public Works remitted communication to the Selectmen dated May 11, 2004 recommending the Board approve the bid for Guard Rails to Steidler Construction, Inc. of Bellingham, MA.
Motion made by Selectman Green to accept the recommendation of the DPW Director and award the DPW bid for Guard Rails to Steidler Construction, Inc. as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Hearing – Application for Annual Retail Package Store
Wine & Malt License – FRESCH & HOLSUM’S:
Selectman Cahalane opened the Public Hearing on the application of Frank P. Papsadore, d/b/a Fresch & Holsum’s, Annual Package Store Wine and Malt License, 39 Nathan Ellis Highway, North Market Street, Mashpee.
James Marr, Assistant Town Administrator read aloud the Public Hearing notice as published. Frank P. Papsadore, Manager was present to discuss the license application with the Board of Selectmen.
It was noted that Fresch & Holsum’s intends to sell all natural foods including all natural organic wine and beer at the subject site location. The primary focus of the business is to sell prepared organic and natural foods.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Hearing – Application for Annual Retail Package Store
Wine & Malt License – FRESCH & HOLSUM’S: (continued)
Mr. Papsadore indicated that he has submitted notice to the abutters and intends to open the establishment on June 26, 2004. He was requested to present a copy of his birth certificate or passport and a copy of his signed lease to to complete the requirements associated to the application process.
Being no comment, the Board motioned to close the Public Hearing.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to close the Public Hearing.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve to application of Frank P. Papsadore, d/b/a Fresch & Holsum’s, Annual Package Store Wine and Malt License 39 Nathan Ellis Highway, North Market Street, Mashpee pending receipt of a copy of Mr. Papsadore’s birth certificate or passport, and a copy of a signed lease at the subject site location.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Friends of the Mashpee Senior Center:
The Friends of the Mashpee Senior Center were present to request the Selectmen approve the naming of rooms in the new Mashpee Senior Center.
Roche Bros. Supermarkets has pledged $50,000. It is requested that the largest room in the Senior Center, the multi-purpose room bear the name Roche Bros. Supermarkets.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the name of the multi-purpose room, Roche Bros. Supermarkets in appreciation for their sponsorship and support for the Mashpee Senior Center.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Friends of the Mashpee Senior Center: (continued)
The Friends of the Mashpee Senior Center requested the Selectmen approve the naming of the Kitchen, Mashpee Commons in appreciation to the donation of $25,000 from Mashpee Commons Limited Partnership.
Motion made by Selectman Green to approve the name of the Kitchen located at the new Senior Center, Mashpee Commons in appreciation to their generous donation and support for the Senior Center.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
The Mashpee Men’s Club has donated over $10,000 and has requested the naming of the conference/card room in the new senior center.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to approve the name of the Conference/Card Room, The Mashpee Men’s Club in appreciation to their generous donation and support for the new Senior Center.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
In other business, the Selectmen were requested to approve placing the Town Seal on the Mashpee Coverlet fundraiser to assist with the furnishing of the new Senior Center. A design for the coverlet was presented to the Selectmen for review and consideration. Details of the fundraiser proposal were presented to the Selectmen in a memorandum dated April 26, 2004.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to approve usage of the Mashpee Town Seal on the Mashpee Coverlet as referenced.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recommendation for Bid Acceptance – Food & Drink Concessions at Town Beaches:
Three companies responded to the request for proposals for the operation of concessions at the Town beaches. This year’s bid was again combined for South Cape Beach and Attaquin/John’s Pond Parks. The Director of Leisure Services detailed the bid response in a memorandum to the Selectmen dated May 19, 2004.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the bid of Hyannis Ice Cream in the amount of $4,763 for the operation of concessions at the Town Beaches as recommended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Request to Waive Fees – Mashpee Housing Authority:
Correspondence was received from the Mashpee Housing Authority dated April 30, 2004 requesting the Town waive all fees associated to the building of their first affordable housing units located on the corner of Baltic Avenue and Falmouth Road, Mashpee.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to waive all Town Fees associated to the Mashpee Housing Authority for their affordable housing units as requested.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Acceptance of Resignation – Local Inspector:
Correspondence was received from Richard Anderson dated May 12, 2004 resigning from the position of Assistant Building Inspector effective May 14, 2004.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the resignation of Richard Anderson as Assistant Building Inspector effective May 14, 2004.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Acceptance of Resignation – Waterways Commission:
Herbert Silver, Waterways Commission submitted his resignation to the Selectmen dated April 29, 2004.
Motion made by Selectman Green to accept with regret, the resignation of Herbert Silver from the Waterways Commission.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
The Town Administrator was requested to remit a letter of appreciation to Mr. Silver for his dedication to the Town of Mashpee.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Corporal Tyminski – NE Regional Homeland Security Center Feasibility Study Presentation:
Corporal Tyminski gave a presentation to the Selectmen regarding the Massachusetts Military Reservation (MMR), an established joint military training base as an ideal Northeast Regional Center for Homeland Defense and Homeland Security Training.
An informational brochure relative to the need for a regional center and the funding initiative relative to the feasibility study for the center at the MMR were distributed to the Selectmen during the informational session.
The two phase approach considers continued training plus joint military/civilian exercises, and to build a joint operations urban training center that would include an indoor small arms training facility. (enclosed)
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Cape Cod Commission – Sharon Rooney:
Sharon Rooney, Cape Cod Commission staff member discussed the MMR Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) Problem/Issues statement that was approved by the JLUS Policy Committee and provides background information on the JLUS process, ongoing military operations and goals for the study.
Town Clerk – Proposed House Numbering Policy:
Deborah Dami, Town Clerk was present to discuss the House Numbering Policy proposed for the Town of Mashpee. It was noted that a policy is necessary in the review of all house numbers within the boundaries of Mashpee by the Town Clerk, Mashpee Triad and the Mashpee Police Department.
A draft policy was presented to the Selectmen for review and approval. The Police and Fire Chief’s in addition to David Vierra of the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Department have reviewed the policy without objection.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the House Numbering Policy as submitted by the Town Clerk in accordance with MGL 148, Section 59 and the Town Bylaw.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Green to adjourn at 7:57 p.m. The Board will enter into Executive Session at this time for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. The Board will not reconvene in Open Session.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Roll Call Vote: John, yes Chuck, yes
Wayne, yes Ken, absent
Don, yes Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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