Board of Selectmen
Minutes
July 12, 2004
Present: Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Green,
Selectman Taylor, Selectman Myers
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Assistant Town Administrator Jim Marr
Absent: Selectman Marsters
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Cahalane at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1.
MINUTES:
Monday, June 7, 2004 Regular Session:
Motion made by Selectman Myers to approve the Regular Session
minutes of Monday, June 7, 2004 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0.
Selectman Green abstained.
Monday, June 28, 2004 Regular and Executive Sessions:
Motion made by Selectman Green to approve the Regular and
Executive Session minutes as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Comment: None at this time.
OLD BUSINESS:
Annual Reappointments:
An amended list of annual reappointments was presented to the Board of Selectmen for review and approval.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the amended list of annual reappointments as revised on July 12, 2004.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Annual Reappointments: (continued)
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to certify the annual reappointment list as amended and approved by the Town Manager on July 12, 2004.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Request for Approval - Wellness Mini-Grant:
Deputy Chief of Police Al Todino was present to request the Selectmen approve the application for a “Wellness at Work” mini grant being offered by the MA Office of Health and Human Services. The grant requiring no matching funds would assist the department to replace aging physical fitness equipment.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the Police Department’s application for a wellness mini grant as referenced.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Willowbend Deeds:
Correspondence was received from Town Counsel, Patrick Costello dated July 8, 2004 with respect to the Willowbend Land Swap documents. The land swap deeds and deed of easement were approved by Town Meeting votes, Article 32 of the Warrant for May 2001, and Article 12 of the Warrant for October 2002.
Motion made by Selectman Green to approve and execute the Willowbend Land Swap Deeds and Deed of Easement as referenced.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Board of Library Trustees – Recommendation for Appointment:
David Burton, Chairman of the Board of Library Trustees was present to recommend the Selectmen certify Susan Cannavo for the position of Circulation Assistant.
It was noted that five candidates were interviewed for the full-time, thirty-two hour per week position. Enclosed for the Selectmen’s review was the Hiring Certification for the final candidate submitted by the Personnel Director.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to certify the recommendation of the Board of Library Trustees to appoint Susan Cannavo to the position of Circulation Assistant.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Friends of Mashpee Public Library – Request for One Day Liquor License:
Ted Nadolny, Vice-President of the Friends of the Mashpee Library was present to request the Board approve a one-day liquor license for the Library’s fundraising auction on July 24, 2004. The event will be held at Captain Bellamy’s Meeting Hall at the Popponesset Marketplace.
The non-profit entity would serve beer and wine only during the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to grant a one-day liquor license to the Friends of the Mashpee Library with the condition that liability coverage be required for the one-day event, Ted Nadolny manager of license to remain on site during the hours of the sale of liquor.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
It was agreed that in the future, all one-day liquor license requests would be required to obtain liability insurance.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Friends of the Mashpee Public Library – Request for One Day Liquor License: (continued)
Motion made by Selectman Green to waive the standard $25 fee associated to the one-day event for the Friends of the Mashpee Public Library, a non-profit entity.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recommendation for Appointment – Bylaw Review Committee:
Correspondence was received from Juan Bacigalupi resigning from the Bylaw Review Committee as a result of his inability to serve adequately.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to accept the resignation of Juan Bacigalupi from the Bylaw Review Committee.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
It was noted that Ruth Maney, a former member of the Charter Commission may be interested in serving on the committee. The Selectmen agreed to defer appointment to obtain a letter interest. The Board is also expected to receive a recommendation for a member at large to be appointed to the Bylaw Review Committee at the next meeting.
Execution of Orders of Taking:
Seabrook Village and Algonquin Avenue:
Motion made by Selectman Green to approve and execute the Orders of Taking associated to Seabrook Village and Algonquin Avenue.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
The Order of Taking relative to the easement for the bike path on Great Neck Road South was not approved at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
Change Order #3 Request – New Senior Center:
Change Order #3 relative to the upgrade of equipment required by NStar Electric was presented to the Board for approval. Funds exist within budget for the $3,789 change order request.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to approve Senior Center Change Order #3 in the amount of $3,789 dated June 29, 2004.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Recess: 6:50 p.m. Meeting Resumed: 7:00 p.m.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Planning Board – Joint Appointment:
Selectman Myers stepped down for the above referenced appointment.
The Board of Selectmen met in joint convention with members of the Planning Board for the purpose of appointing a full member to the Planning Board.
Three letters of interest were received in response to the notice of vacancy.
The Planning Board recommended the appointment of associate member John Halachis to fill the unexpired Planning Board term ending in May, 2005.
Motion made by Ms. Kane to appoint John Halachis as a full member of the Planning Board.
Motion seconded by Mr. Balzarini.
VOTE: Unanimous. 7-0.
Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Green, yes
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Marsters, absent
Selectman Myers, abstained
Ms. Kane, yes Mr. Balzarini, yes
Mr. Nolan, yes Ms. Gourney, yes
Motion made by Selectman Green to post advertisement for an associate member of the Planning Board.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Recess: 7:05 p.m. Meeting Resumed: 7:10 p.m.
WBNERR – Request to Place Gate on Town Property:
Brendan Annett, WBNERR was present to request the Selectmen’s approval to install a gate on land partially owned by the Town of Mashpee for the purpose of access management for the North Quashnet Woodlands parcel.
The proposed gate would restrict unauthorized car/truck access while enabling emergency and management vehicle access to conservation land owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Orenda Wildlife Land Trust.
Fire Chief George Baker was in attendance, and discussed methods and annual maintenance procedures to maintain open and wide roadways for fire vehicles. Recommendations included naming intended gates that would be brightly colored and signage to notify vehicles of gated areas for his fire road management proposal.
The installation of the gate is part of a plan to restrict unauthorized vehicle access and frequent illegal dumping. It was noted that the Orenda Wildlife Trust has recently installed gates to restrict access to the North Quashnet Woodland parcel from the north.
It was noted that the steel gate would be installed with a Knox box for emergency access on Great Hay Road, north of the intersection with William Mingo Road.
Discussion followed with respect to illegal dumping and all terrain vehicle (ATV) use. It was suggested that additional pathways and parking areas be established for the public prior to the installation of the fence.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to table the request of WBNERR to install a gate on Town property to further review the comprehensive plan for gate management to the meeting of August 2, 2004.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Mr. Annett noted that the gate is available for installation.
OLD BUSINESS:
Police Chief Search:
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to place the above topic on the Selectmen’s agenda.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
The Town Manager recommended the following make-up of the Police Chief Search Committee:
Town Manager – Joyce Mason
Personnel Director – Marilyn Farren
Citizen-At-Large – James Vaccaro
A Sitting Police Chief or Retired Police Chief
Ms. Mason indicated that she intends to move forward immediately with the advertisement process to conduct a national search.
Adjournment:
Due to lack of a full quorum, the Selectmen agreed to defer Executive Session at this time.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to adjourn at 8:12 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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