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Mashpee Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

December 2, 2019

8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Andrew Gottlieb, John Cotton, Thomas O'Hara, Carol Sherman, David Weeden

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, November 18, 2019 as presented

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, November 18, 2019 as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, November 18, 2019 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: O'Hara, second: Cotton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Authorize Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative (CVEC) Round 5 PV/Storage Initiative to enter into a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement with Distributed Solar Development (DSD)for the installation of...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative (CVEC) Round 5 PV/Storage Initiative to enter into a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement with Distributed Solar Development (DSD)for the installation of the following; A solar canopy a the Mashpee Middle/High School with battery storage A solar canopy and roof-mounted system at the Quasnet School A solar canopy and roof-mounted system at the KC Coombs School

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to authorize Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative (CVEC) Round 5 PV/Storage Initiative to enter into a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement with Distributed Solar Development (DSD)for the installation of the following; A solar canopy a the Mashpee Middle/High School with battery storage A solar canopy and roof-mounted system at the Quasnet School A solar canopy and roof-mounted system at the KC Coombs School. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Weeden)

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

Extend the annual contracts with Cavossa Disposal for Trash/Recycling Services and Pina Sajje Sanitation for the Rental of Portable Toilets as recommended for FY2020

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To extend the annual contracts with Cavossa Disposal for Trash/Recycling Services and Pina Sajje Sanitation for the Rental of Portable Toilets as recommended for FY2020

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to extend the annual contracts with Cavossa Disposal for Trash/Recycling Services and Pina Sajje Sanitation for the Rental of Portable Toilets as recommended for FY2020. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Reject the price increase of$93.75 per ton from New Bedford Waste Services (NBWS) and authorize the Town Manager to work with Town Counsel to develop reasonable options for disposal as well as...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reject the price increase of$93.75 per ton from New Bedford Waste Services (NBWS) and authorize the Town Manager to work with Town Counsel to develop reasonable options for disposal as well as guidance to evaluate the alternatives

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to reject the price increase of$93.75 per ton from New Bedford Waste Services (NBWS) and authorize the Town Manager to work with Town Counsel to develop reasonable options for disposal as well as guidance to evaluate the alternatives. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)

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

Accept the Letter of Resignation from Laurel Almquist from the Board of Health with regret sending a letter of appreciation to Ms. Almquist for her dedicated service to the Town of Mashpee

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the Letter of Resignation from Laurel Almquist from the Board of Health with regret sending a letter of appreciation to Ms. Almquist for her dedicated service to the Town of Mashpee

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept the Letter of Resignation from Laurel Almquist from the Board of Health with regret sending a letter of appreciation to Ms. Almquist for her dedicated service to the Town of Mashpee. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)

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

Certify and confirm the Hiring Process relative to the appointment of Nicholas Trioli as Firefighter/EMT as recommended

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To certify and confirm the Hiring Process relative to the appointment of Nicholas Trioli as Firefighter/EMT as recommended

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to certify and confirm the Hiring Process relative to the appointment of Nicholas Trioli as Firefighter/EMT as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)

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

Adjourn at 8:03 p.m. The Board will convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation in the matter of Blue Sky Towers II, LLC v

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · 4–1

To adjourn at 8:03 p.m. The Board will convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation in the matter of Blue Sky Towers II, LLC v. Town of Mashpee et al.,with the chair declaring that an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. The Board will not reconvene in open session upon conclusion of the executive session

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

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to adjourn at 8:03 p.m. The Board will convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation in the matter of Blue Sky Towers II, LLC v. Town of Mashpee et al.,with the chair declaring that an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. The Board will not reconvene in open session upon conclusion of the executive session. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden, no Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)

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

Adjourn at 8:49 p.m

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 8:49 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to adjourn at 8:49 p.m. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)

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

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