AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
6:30 p.m. - Convene Meeting – Mashpee Town Hall
MINUTES
Acceptance of the following:
Monday, September 13, 2004 Regular Session
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
6:40 Request for Authorization to Expend Funds – Library Building Committee
6:55 Joint Appointment – Library Board of Trustees
7:05 Mashpee Wampanoag Rod & Gun Club – Request for Additional Dates for Special Permit
7:15 Fire Chief
- Certification of Appointment Process
- Fee Schedule
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
1) Notification of Additional Aid
OLD BUSINESS
1) Traffic Study, Old Barnstable Road and Route 151 – Signal Operations
NEW BUSINESS
1) Certification of Appointment Process – Group Leader – Kids Klub
2) Certification of Appointment Process – Site Coordinator – Before School
3) Recommendation for Appointment – Americans with Disabilities Act
4) Acceptance of Resignation – Open Space Committee
5) Request of the Board of Appeals – Main Street
6) Request for Approval of Change Order #005 (Credit)
MMR ISSUES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen Minutes
September 27, 2004
Present: Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Green, Selectman Taylor,
Selectman Marsters, Selectman Myers
Town Manager Joyce Mason
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Cahalane at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1.
MINUTES:
Monday, September 13, 2004 Regular Session:
Motion made by Selectman Myers to approve the Regular Session
minutes of Monday, September 13, 2004 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Selectman Marsters abstained.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Comment: None at this time.
Fire Chief – Certification of Appointment Process:
George Baker, Fire Chief was present to request the Selectmen certify the
Fire Department hiring process in regards to (2) conditional job offers. The two candidates; Joseph Cogswell and Bradley Smith successfully completed all phases of the departments hiring process, the requirements of the Town of Mashpee and the requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for appointment.
Motion made by Selectman Marsters to certify the Firefighter/EMT hiring process and the appointments of Joseph Cogswell and Bradley Smith as recommended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Fire Chief – Fee Schedule:
The Selectmen received a proposed fee schedule submitted by the Fire Chief relative to plans review, permits and inspections. The revision to the fee schedule was presented in a memorandum to the Board dated September 20, 2004. It has been seven years since the fee schedule has been updated.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the fee schedule associated to plans review, permits, and inspections as proposed by the Fire Department effective in 30 – 45 days to allow for adequate public notice.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Selectman Marsters abstained.
Request to Expend Funds – Library Building Committee:
Library Building Committee representatives were present to request the Selectmen grant authorization to expend up to $30,000, of previously approved funds for architectural services.
It was noted that the deadline for filing a letter of intent for state grant funding is October 20, 2004. An architect must be selected by this date to meet grant requirements for the procurement of designer services.
Motion made by Selectman Marsters to grant authorization to expend up to $30,000 for architectural services as outlined.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Joint Appointment – Library Board of Trustees:
The Board of Selectmen met in joint convention with members of the Library Board of Trustees for the purpose of appointing a member to fill the unexpired term of Library Trustee. Nancy Soderburg was the recommended candidate for appointment.
Motion made by Library Board of Trustees member Ann MacDonald Dailey to appoint Nancy Soderburg to the Library Board of Trustees.
Motion seconded by Library Trustee member Dianna Smith.
Roll Call Vote to certify the appointment:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Green, yes
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Marsters, yes
Selectman Myers, yes
Library Board of Trustees:
Nancy Stafford, yes Heather Lakatos, yes
Carol D’Este, yes David Burton, yes
Ann MacDonald Dailey, yes Dianna Smith, yes
VOTE: Unanimous. 11-0.
Mashpee Wampanoag Rod & Gun Club – Request for Additional Dates for Special Permit:
Martin Hendricks, President of the Mashpee Wampanoag Rod & Gun Club was present to request the Selectmen change the monthly liquor license date of October 30th to the 9th, and request approval of (2) additional single liquor sales dates on October 2nd, and October 16th, 2004 for benefit functions.
Motion made by Selectman Marsters to approve the request of the Mashpee Rod & Gun Club for a change of date for the sale of liquor from October 30th to October 9th, and approve the special additional one-day liquor license on the dates of October 2nd and October 16, 2004.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE:
Notification of Additional Aid:
Late filed correspondence as reviewed regarding additional aid to be awarded from the Department of Revenue in the amount of $54,000.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to send a letter of acceptance to the applicable state agency accepting the one time aid as disclosed that is intended to be certified for the FY06 budget.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Traffic Study, Old Barnstable Road and Route 151 – Signal Operations:
For informational purposes, the Selectmen reviewed correspondence from Greg Taylor; Director of Public Works dated August 24, 2004 relative to the contract for traffic engineering services to evaluate signal operations at the intersection of Route 151/Old Barnstable Road.
NEW BUSINESS:
Certification of Appointment Process – Group Leader – Kids Klub:
Shirley Jackson was the recommended candidate appointed by the Town Manager to the position of Group Leader to the Kids Klub. The position is offered at Step 1 of the PAP pay scale beginning September 13, 2004 through June 24, 2005. All posting requirements have been met.
Motion made by Selectman Marsters to certify the appointment of Shirley Jackson as Group Leader to the Kids Klub.
Motion seconded by Selectman Myers.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Certification of Appointment Process – Site Coordinator – Before School:
Mashpee resident Shera Turner was the appointed candidate to the position of Site Coordinator to the Kids Klub Before School Program. Her appointment is offered at Step 1 of the intended pay scale from September 13, 2004 through June 24, 2005. All hiring practices have been met for the Selectmen’s certification.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to certify the appointment of Shera Turner as Site Coordinator to the Kids Klub Before School Program.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Selectman Taylor abstained.
Certification of Appointment Process – Consideration to Amend Charter:
It was agreed that the Selectmen would consider amending the Town Charter to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to certify the hiring process of new town employees on behalf of the full Board with the exception of key positions. The Town Manager was directed to bring forth a list of positions for the Selectmen’s review and consideration.
Recommendation for Appointment – Americans with Disabilities Act:
Committee:
Richard Stevens, the newly appointed Building Inspector was the recommended candidate for appointment to the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee to fill the vacancy created by Russell Wheeler. Correspondence was received from the Personnel Administrator dated September 14, 2004 with respect to this regard.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to appoint Richard Stevens to the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee (ADA).
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Acceptance of Resignation – Open Space Committee:
Correspondence was received from David Leveille dated September 17, 2004 resigning from the Open Space Committee effective September 22, 2004.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to accept with regret, the resignation of David Leveille from the Open Space Committee.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Request of Board of Appeals – Main Street:
A memorandum from the Board of Appeals dated September 14, 2004 requested the Selectmen impose a no parking and tow zone area on both sides of Main Street stretching 800’ either way from Echo Road.
Motion made by Selectman Marsters to impose a no parking and tow zone on both sides of Echo Road and Main Street stretching 800’ in either direction from Echo Road as recommended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Selectman Green went on record to state that the Town should address other areas as potential no parking areas. It was agreed that the Police and Fire Departments and Department of Public Works would be consulted with respect to this regard.
Request for Approval of Change Order #005 (Credit)
Senior Center Change Order #005, a credit in the amount of $858.93 was presented to the Selectmen for review and approval.
Motion made by Selectman Marsters to approve Change Order #005, a credit to the Mashpee Senior Center project as outlined.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Myers to adjourn at 7:25 p.m.
The Board will enter into Executive Session at this time for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations and strategy with respect to collective bargaining. The Board will not reconvene in Open Session.
Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote: John, yes Chuck, yes
Wayne, yes Ken, yes
Don, yes Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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