MassVoter.com← Mashpee Select BoardMashpee Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
September 11, 2018
23 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Carol Sherman, John Cahalane, Andrew Gottlieb, Thomas O'Hara, John Cotton
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Special Event Application of the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod to include the Temporary Sign Permit Application and waiver of tent permit fee
To approve the Special Event Application of the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod to include the Temporary Sign Permit Application and waiver of tent permit fee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Special Event Application of the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod to include the Temporary Sign Permit Application and waiver of tent permit fee. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cahalane, second: O'Hara)
Adopt the new committee membership as referenced, and Policy No. 79 as presented
To adopt the new committee membership as referenced, and Policy No. 79 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to adopt the new committee membership as referenced, and Policy No. 79 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Gottlieb)
Create a 1501h Anniversary Committee, and advertise for (7) Members, deferring the appointment process for approximately one month to obtain letters of interest
To create a 1501h Anniversary Committee, and advertise for (7) Members, deferring the appointment process for approximately one month to obtain letters of interest
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to create a 1501h Anniversary Committee, and advertise for (7) Members, deferring the appointment process for approximately one month to obtain letters of interest. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Include Article #10 on the warrant
To include Article #10 on the warrant. In the event Article#9 passes, the Board of Selectmen recommend Indefinite Postponement of Article#10
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to include Article #10 on the warrant. In the event Article#9 passes, the Board of Selectmen recommend Indefinite Postponement of Article#10. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: O'Hara)
'include and support Article #11 on the warrant
To 'include and support Article #11 on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to 'include and support Article #11 on the warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: O'Hara)
Remove Article 412 from the warrant for additional review
To remove Article 412 from the warrant for additional review
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to remove Article 412 from the warrant for additional review. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cahalane, second: O'Hara)
Remove Article#13 from the warrant for additional review
To remove Article#13 from the warrant for additional review
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to remove Article#13 from the warrant for additional review. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: O'Hara)
Substitute Article 915 with the new draft Article #15 from the Board of Selectmen in its entirety, to be sponsored by the Board of Selectmen
To substitute Article 915 with the new draft Article #15 from the Board of Selectmen in its entirety, to be sponsored by the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to substitute Article 915 with the new draft Article #15 from the Board of Selectmen in its entirety, to be sponsored by the Board of Selectmen. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: O'Hara)
Approve and recommend Article#16 on the warrant
To approve and recommend Article#16 on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve and recommend Article#16 on the warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Cali Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cahalane, second: O'Hara)
Remove Article #17 from the warrant
To remove Article #17 from the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to remove Article #17 from the warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: O'Hara)
Include and recommend Article 418 on the warrant pending recommendation from Town Counsel
To include and recommend Article 418 on the warrant pending recommendation from Town Counsel
Yes: Cotton, Gottlieb, O'Hara, ShermanAbstained: Cahalane
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to include and recommend Article 418 on the warrant pending recommendation from Town Counsel. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane, abstained Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Include and support Article 919 on the warrant, requesting Town Counsel review the issues raised by the Planning Board
To include and support Article 919 on the warrant, requesting Town Counsel review the issues raised by the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to include and support Article 919 on the warrant, requesting Town Counsel review the issues raised by the Planning Board. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Include and support Article#20 as prepared on the warrant
To include and support Article#20 as prepared on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to include and support Article#20 as prepared on the warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Include and support Article#21 on the warrant
To include and support Article#21 on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to include and support Article#21 on the warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Remove Article#22 from the warrant
To remove Article#22 from the warrant
Yes: Cahalane, Cotton, O'HaraNo: Gottlieb, Sherman
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cabalane to remove Article#22 from the warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 3-2. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, no Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Gottlieb, no Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, (2).” (Motion: Cahalane, second: O'Hara)
Not support Article #23 on the warrant
To not support Article #23 on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to not support Article #23 on the warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: O'Hara)
Include the HOME Rule Petition Article on the October warrant
To include the HOME Rule Petition Article on the October warrant
Yes: Cotton, Gottlieb, O'Hara, ShermanAbstained: Cahalane
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to include the HOME Rule Petition Article on the October warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane, abstained Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Recommend approval of the HOME Rule Petition Article on the October warrant
To recommend approval of the HOME Rule Petition Article on the October warrant
Yes: Cotton, Gottlieb, O'Hara, ShermanAbstained: Cahalane
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to recommend approval of the HOME Rule Petition Article on the October warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, abstained Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Remove the proposed Shellfish funding article from the warrant
To remove the proposed Shellfish funding article from the warrant
Yes: Cahalane, Cotton, O'Hara, ShermanNo: Gottlieb
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to remove the proposed Shellfish funding article from the warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb, no Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Cahalane, second: O'Hara)
Add the proposed Cell Tower Article on the agenda
To add the proposed Cell Tower Article on the agenda
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to add the proposed Cell Tower Article on the agenda. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cahalane, second: O'Hara)
Include and support the proposed Cell Tower Article on the warrant
To include and support the proposed Cell Tower Article on the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to include and support the proposed Cell Tower Article on the warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Approve and execute the October 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant as discussed
To approve and execute the October 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant as discussed
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve and execute the October 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant as discussed. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Adjourn at 7:30 p.m. The Board will enter into Executive Session for the purpose of; Discussing Strategy with Respect to Litigation in the Matter of Littlefield v
To adjourn at 7:30 p.m. The Board will enter into Executive Session for the purpose of; Discussing Strategy with Respect to Litigation in the Matter of Littlefield v. U.S. Department of the Interior and Related Federal Land in Trust Proceedings with Respect to Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Real Property, Where an Open Meeting may have a Detrimental Effect on the Litigating Position of the Town €G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3)) The Board will not reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. The Board will enter into Executive Session for the purpose of; Discussing Strategy with Respect to Litigation in the Matter of Littlefield v. U.S. Department of the Interior and Related Federal Land in Trust Proceedings with Respect to Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Real Property, Where an Open Meeting may have a Detrimental Effect on the Litigating Position of the Town €G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3)) The Board will not reconvene in Open Session. Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cahalane)
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