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Mashpee Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting

March 25, 2019

27 recorded votes, 2 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 minutes of Monday, March 4,2019 and Monday, March 11,2019 as presented

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of Monday, March 4,2019 and Monday, March 11,2019 as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the minutes of Monday, March 4,2019 and Monday, March 11,2019 as presented. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the Public Hearing

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to close the Public Hearing. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the 2019 Seasonal Liquor License Renewals as requested

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2019 Seasonal Liquor License Renewals as requested

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the 2019 Seasonal Liquor License Renewals as requested. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the Public Hearing

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to close the Public Hearing. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the application of New Seabury Resources Management,Inc. d/b/a The Club at New Seabury for an Alteration of Premises as requested

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application of New Seabury Resources Management,Inc. d/b/a The Club at New Seabury for an Alteration of Premises as requested

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the application of New Seabury Resources Management,Inc. d/b/a The Club at New Seabury for an Alteration of Premises as requested. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the updated Management Plan for the Santuit Pond Preserve as requested

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the updated Management Plan for the Santuit Pond Preserve as requested

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the updated Management Plan for the Santuit Pond Preserve as requested. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Appoint Andrew McManus as Mashpee's official representative to the Santuit Pond Preserve Management Committee

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Andrew McManus as Mashpee's official representative to the Santuit Pond Preserve Management Committee

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to appoint Andrew McManus as Mashpee's official representative to the Santuit Pond Preserve Management Committee. 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: Cahalane, second: Gottlieb)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the Conservation Restriction for the three small islands on Mashpee Wakeby Pond as identified

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Conservation Restriction for the three small islands on Mashpee Wakeby Pond as identified

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the Conservation Restriction for the three small islands on Mashpee Wakeby Pond as identified. 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: Cahalane, second: Cotton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Favorably Vote on the Bond Issue as read into the record

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To favorably Vote on the Bond Issue as read into the record

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to favorably Vote on the Bond Issue as read into the record. 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: Cahalane, second: Cotton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Support the Agreement with the amendments to be re- drafted by Town Counsel and forwarded to the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Support the Agreement with the amendments to be re- drafted by Town Counsel and forwarded to the Board of Selectmen

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb support the Agreement with the amendments to be re- drafted by Town Counsel and forwarded to the Board of Selectmen. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Table the Amendment to the Community Host Agreement of August 26,2015, to bring forth a date certain

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To table the Amendment to the Community Host Agreement of August 26,2015, to bring forth a date certain

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to table the Amendment to the Community Host Agreement of August 26,2015, to bring forth a date certain. Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roil Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cahalane, second: Gottlieb)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Accept the resignation of Mary Gaffney from the Council on Aging with regret sending a letter of appreciation to Ms. Gaffney for her service to the Town of Mashpee

Minutes, page 14

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the resignation of Mary Gaffney from the Council on Aging with regret sending a letter of appreciation to Ms. Gaffney for her service to the Town of Mashpee

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to accept the resignation of Mary Gaffney from the Council on Aging with regret sending a letter of appreciation to Ms. Gaffney for her service to the Town of Mashpee. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Reappoint Ernest Virgilio to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term as requested

Minutes, page 15

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint Ernest Virgilio to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term as requested

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to reappoint Ernest Virgilio to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term as requested. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Support the request of Habitat for Humanity and waive the local permitting fees associated to the 56 Degrass Road affordable housing project

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the request of Habitat for Humanity and waive the local permitting fees associated to the 56 Degrass Road affordable housing project

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to support the request of Habitat for Humanity and waive the local permitting fees associated to the 56 Degrass Road affordable housing project. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Approve and recommend the article relative to the Additional 3% Local Sales Tax on the Sale or Transfer of Marijuana or Marijuana Products by a marijuana retailer operating within the Town of Mashpee

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and recommend the article relative to the Additional 3% Local Sales Tax on the Sale or Transfer of Marijuana or Marijuana Products by a marijuana retailer operating within the Town of Mashpee

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve and recommend the article relative to the Additional 3% Local Sales Tax on the Sale or Transfer of Marijuana or Marijuana Products by a marijuana retailer operating within the Town of Mashpee. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Approve and recommend the article relative to transferring from revenue available for appropriation/free cash; $50,000 to be expended under the direction of the Mashpee 150th Anniversary Committee...

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve and recommend the article relative to transferring from revenue available for appropriation/free cash; $50,000 to be expended under the direction of the Mashpee 150th Anniversary Committee with approval by the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of funding the Town of Mashpee's Sesquicentennial Celebration in 2020

Yes: Cahalane, Cotton, Gottlieb, ShermanNo: O'Hara

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve and recommend the article relative to transferring from revenue available for appropriation/free cash; $50,000 to be expended under the direction of the Mashpee 150th Anniversary Committee with approval by the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of funding the Town of Mashpee's Sesquicentennial Celebration in 2020. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Motion carries. 4-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Include and recommended the amended CIP article; School Athletic Facilities Master Plan and DNR Building Needs Analysis on the May Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To include and recommended the amended CIP article; School Athletic Facilities Master Plan and DNR Building Needs Analysis on the May Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to include and recommended the amended CIP article; School Athletic Facilities Master Plan and DNR Building Needs Analysis on the May Town Meeting 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Remove Article #20 from the Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To remove Article #20 from the Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to remove Article #20 from the Town Meeting 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Remove Article#14 from the Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To remove Article#14 from the Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to remove Article#14 from the Town Meeting warrant. 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: Sherman, second: Cahalane)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Ratify Article#30 as amended on the draft warrant

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To ratify Article#30 as amended on the draft warrant

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to ratify Article#30 as amended on the draft 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Rescind past action and remove Article#11 and Article#12 from the Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To rescind past action and remove Article#11 and Article#12 from the Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to rescind past action and remove Article#11 and Article#12 from the Town Meeting Warrant. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Support the passage of the article regarding the Additional 3% Local Option Tax on Marijuana as referenced

Minutes, page 18

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the passage of the article regarding the Additional 3% Local Option Tax on Marijuana as referenced

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to support the passage of the article regarding the Additional 3% Local Option Tax on Marijuana as referenced. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Support the passage of the article regarding the 150th Anniversary Celebration

Minutes, page 18

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To support the passage of the article regarding the 150th Anniversary Celebration

Yes: Cahalane, Cotton, Gottlieb, ShermanNo: O'Hara

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to support the passage of the article regarding the 150th Anniversary Celebration. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Motion carries. 4-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Approve and execute the Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants of Monday, May 6,2019 as amended

Minutes, page 18

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and execute the Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants of Monday, May 6,2019 as amended

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve and execute the Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants of Monday, May 6,2019 as amended. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Rescind the motion to approve and execute the Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants of Monday,May 6,2019 to support the amendment the Board of Health Article to reflect the new figures as...

Minutes, page 19

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To rescind the motion to approve and execute the Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants of Monday,May 6,2019 to support the amendment the Board of Health Article to reflect the new figures as identified

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to rescind the motion to approve and execute the Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants of Monday,May 6,2019 to support the amendment the Board of Health Article to reflect the new figures as identified. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Approve and re-execute the amended Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants of Monday, May 6,2019

Minutes, page 19

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and re-execute the amended Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants of Monday, May 6,2019

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve and re-execute the amended Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants of Monday, May 6,2019. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Adjourn at 8:20 p.m

Minutes, page 19

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 8:20 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

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