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Mashpee Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

January 27, 2020

11 recorded votes, 2 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 & Executive Session minutes of Monday, January 6, 2020 and the Executive Session minutes of Monday, December 2, 2019 as presented

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the Regular & Executive Session minutes of Monday, January 6, 2020 and the Executive Session minutes of Monday, December 2, 2019 as presented

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

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Regular & Executive Session minutes of Monday, January 6, 2020 and the Executive Session minutes of Monday, December 2, 2019 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden, abstained Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

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

Approve the Special Event Application and Temporary Sign Permit for the Annual Lovin' Life 5k on Saturday, May 30, 2020 as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Special Event Application and Temporary Sign Permit for the Annual Lovin' Life 5k on Saturday, May 30, 2020 as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the Special Event Application and Temporary Sign Permit for the Annual Lovin' Life 5k on Saturday, May 30, 2020 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 3 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the Public Hearing

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to close the Public Hearing. 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 6 (PDF)

Deny the New Shellfish Aquaculture License (Shellfish Grant) application of Thomas F. Smith, Great River Oyster Company, 226 Monomoscoy Road, Mashpee

Minutes, page 6

DenyPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To deny the New Shellfish Aquaculture License (Shellfish Grant) application of Thomas F. Smith, Great River Oyster Company, 226 Monomoscoy Road, Mashpee

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to deny the New Shellfish Aquaculture License (Shellfish Grant) application of Thomas F. Smith, Great River Oyster Company, 226 Monomoscoy Road, Mashpee. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. 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: Cotton, second: Sherman)

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

Accept and endorse the Quitclaim Deed for the Conservation Commission for the purposes of protection as part of the Nitrogen Loading Aggregate Credit program

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept and endorse the Quitclaim Deed for the Conservation Commission for the purposes of protection as part of the Nitrogen Loading Aggregate Credit program

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept and endorse the Quitclaim Deed for the Conservation Commission for the purposes of protection as part of the Nitrogen Loading Aggregate Credit program. 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)

Approve and institute the Building Fee Increase as of May 1, 2020 as outlined in the referenced memorandum of January 13,2020, posting and duly advertising the increase for public awareness

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve and institute the Building Fee Increase as of May 1, 2020 as outlined in the referenced memorandum of January 13,2020, posting and duly advertising the increase for public awareness

Yes: Cotton, Gottlieb, Sherman, WeedenAbstained: O'Hara

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and institute the Building Fee Increase as of May 1, 2020 as outlined in the referenced memorandum of January 13,2020, posting and duly advertising the increase for public awareness. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, abstained Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)

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

Authorize the Town Manager to bring forth a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen of individuals to be considered for the working group in the near future

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Manager to bring forth a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen of individuals to be considered for the working group in the near future

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to authorize the Town Manager to bring forth a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen of individuals to be considered for the working group in the near future. 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 10 (PDF)

Support the article proposed for Borrowing Authorization to complete the design of both the Wastewater Treatment Facility and Sewer Collection system for Phase I; Town Meeting Article and Ballot...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support the article proposed for Borrowing Authorization to complete the design of both the Wastewater Treatment Facility and Sewer Collection system for Phase I; Town Meeting Article and Ballot Question to authorize the Debt Exclusion

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to support the article proposed for Borrowing Authorization to complete the design of both the Wastewater Treatment Facility and Sewer Collection system for Phase I; Town Meeting Article and Ballot Question to authorize the Debt Exclusion. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

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

Approve the proposed article and ballot question to reduce the Community Preservation Act surcharge from 3% to 2%

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the proposed article and ballot question to reduce the Community Preservation Act surcharge from 3% to 2%

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the proposed article and ballot question to reduce the Community Preservation Act surcharge from 3% to 2%. 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: Cotton, second: Weeden)

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

Approve the proposed article and ballot question to create the WIIF, a surcharge of 2% on the annual assessed property tax

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the proposed article and ballot question to create the WIIF, a surcharge of 2% on the annual assessed property tax

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the proposed article and ballot question to create the WIIF, a surcharge of 2% on the annual assessed property tax. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. 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: Weeden, second: Sherman)

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

Adjourn at 8:30 p.m

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 8:30 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. 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: Cotton, second: Sherman)

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

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