AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2004
6:30 P.M. – Convene Meeting – Mashpee Town Hall
MINUTES
Approval of the following:
Monday, August 30, 2004 Regular Session
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS
6:30 Public Comment
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
1) Discussion of Warrant Articles
2) Frank Hicks Drive Realignment
3) Execution of State Election Warrant
4) Barnstable County Funds
5) Advisory Committee to Charter Committee
NEW BUSINESS
1) Union Contracts
MMR ISSUES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Selectmen Minutes
October 14, 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
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS:
Public Comment: None at this time.
Adjournment:
Executive Session – Union Contracts:
Motion made by Selectman Green to adjourn at 6:31 p.m.
The Board will enter into Executive Session at this time for the
purpose of discussing matters relative to contract negotiations.
The Board will reconvene in Open Session following discussion.
Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Green, yes
Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Marsters, yes
Selectman Myers, yes Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
Meeting re-convened: 7:11 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
Union Contracts:
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to place the above topic on the Selectmen’s agenda.
Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Motion made by Selectman Myers to ratify the votes taken in Executive Session relative to contract negotiations.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
MINUTES:
Monday, August 30, 2004 Regular Session:
Motion made by Selectman Marsters to approve the Regular Session
Minutes of Monday, August 30, 2004 as presented.
Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Discussion of Warrant Articles:
The Board of Selectmen discussed Article #12 of the October 18, 2004 Town Meeting warrant relative to an additional police officer position to accomplish School Resource Officer duties.
The Police and School Departments anticipated receiving a reimbursement of approximately $125,000 during a three-year award period to help defray the outlay to the town. Grant funding was not attained.
Deputy Police Chief Al Todino was present to discuss this matter with the Board of Selectmen. It was stated that the Police Department and School Department would contribute to fund the position that would commence on January 1, 2005.
OLD BUSINESS:
Discussion of Warrant Articles:
The Selectmen agreed to allow Article #12 to remain on the Town Meeting warrant as presented. The School Department would be requested to remit a memorandum to the Selectmen regarding their intention to fund the School Resource Officer position.
(Correspondence received on 10/15/04 from the School Committee indicated that they have voted to fund the sum of $11,738, which represents one half of the salary for the School Resource Officer for the remainder of FY05).
Frank Hicks Drive Realignment:
The final design for roadway improvements, landscaping and the signalization of Frank Hicks Drive and Jobs Fishing Road was presented to the Board of Selectmen for review and approval.
It was noted that the DPW, Police and Fire Departments gave input into the final design proposal brought forth by Mashpee Commons Limited Partnership.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the final design as brought forth by Mashpee Commons Limited Partnership for roadway improvements, landscaping and the signalization of Frank Hicks Drive and Jobs Fishing Road.
Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Execution of State Election Warrant:
The Board of Selectmen received for approval and signatures, the Warrant for the State Election to be held on November 2, 2004.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve and execute the Warrant for the State Election to the held on Tuesday, November 2, 2004.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Barnstable County Funds:
Correspondence was received from the Town Manager dated October 14, 2004 with respect to the use of County Funds. The Town Manager has recommended the Selectmen use the $24,000 in surplus funds to complete a salary compensation study including job descriptions, compensation and health benefits.
The study will aid in the recruitment and overall restructuring of Town Departments. The last study of this type was completed in 1995.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the use of County Funds for the purpose of completing a salary compensation study and health benefit package review as recommended.
Motion seconded by Selectman Green.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Advisory Committee to the Charter Committee:
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to place the above referenced topic on the Selectmen’s agenda.
Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
In accordance with the provisions of the Town Charter, a special advisory committee is to be formed for the purpose of preparing a report of the Finance committee for FY05 & FY06. Membership would include a Board of Selectmen representative, two members of the Finance Committee and a member of the Planning Board.
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to appoint Selectman Don Myers to the Charter Committee Advisory Committee.
Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters.
VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.
Selectman Myers abstained.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Selectman Taylor to adjourn at 7:23 p.m.
Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters.
VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Secretary to the Board of Selectmen
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