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Mashpee Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

March 16, 2020

15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Includes a joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Votes there were taken together with the other board; only the Select Board members’ own roll-call votes are shown.

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, March 2, 2020 as presented

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, March 2, 2020 as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, March 2, 2020 as presented. 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: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Special Event Application of Racewire to include the One Day Liquor License and Temporary Sign Permit as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Special Event Application of Racewire to include the One Day Liquor License and Temporary Sign Permit as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Special Event Application of Racewire to include the One Day Liquor License and Temporary Sign Permit as presented. 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: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Mark Weissman to the Shellfish Commission as an Associate Member

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mark Weissman to the Shellfish Commission as an Associate Member

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to appoint Mark Weissman to the Shellfish Commission as an Associate Member. 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: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Re-appoint Ernest Virgilio as Mashpee's representative to the Cape Cod Commission for the three-year term effective April 25, 2020 through April 24, 2023

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To re-appoint Ernest Virgilio as Mashpee's representative to the Cape Cod Commission for the three-year term effective April 25, 2020 through April 24, 2023

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to re-appoint Ernest Virgilio as Mashpee's representative to the Cape Cod Commission for the three-year term effective April 25, 2020 through April 24, 2023. 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: O'Hara, second: Sherman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the placement of a Non-Binding Public Opinion Advisory Question on the May 19,2020 Election Ballot

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the placement of a Non-Binding Public Opinion Advisory Question on the May 19,2020 Election Ballot

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the placement of a Non-Binding Public Opinion Advisory Question on the May 19,2020 Election Ballot. 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)

Accept the Quitclaim Deed to acquire title to 36 properties by gift or otherwise in accordance with Article 13 of the May 6,2019 Town Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the Quitclaim Deed to acquire title to 36 properties by gift or otherwise in accordance with Article 13 of the May 6,2019 Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept the Quitclaim Deed to acquire title to 36 properties by gift or otherwise in accordance with Article 13 of the May 6,2019 Town Meeting. 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)

Include the Town Clerk Position Upgrade Article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To include the Town Clerk Position Upgrade Article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to include the Town Clerk Position Upgrade Article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. 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 7 (PDF)

Recommend the Town Clerk Position Upgrade Article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the Town Clerk Position Upgrade Article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to recommend the Town Clerk Position Upgrade Article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. 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)

Hold Article 1 of the STM Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To hold Article 1 of the STM Warrant

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to hold Article 1 of the STM Warrant. 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: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

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

Hold Article 9 of the STM Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To hold Article 9 of the STM Warrant

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectmen Sherman to hold Article 9 of the STM Warrant. 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 8 (PDF)

Fund the DNR budget as presented, and approve and recommend Article 2 of the ATM Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To fund the DNR budget as presented, and approve and recommend Article 2 of the ATM Warrant

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectmen Sherman to fund the DNR budget as presented, and approve and recommend Article 2 of the ATM Warrant. 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 8 (PDF)

Adopt the Declaration of Emergency as presented

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt the Declaration of Emergency as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to adopt the Declaration of Emergency 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 9 (PDF)

Adopt the Mashpee Coronavirus Response Plan

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt the Mashpee Coronavirus Response Plan

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to adopt the Mashpee Coronavirus Response Plan. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. The motion was amended to grant the Town Manager the authority to amend the procedures if deemed necessary. The amended motion was 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: O'Hara)

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

Adopt the Meeting Procedures as referenced, forwarding copies to the respective chairs of Town Boards and Committees

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt the Meeting Procedures as referenced, forwarding copies to the respective chairs of Town Boards and Committees

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to adopt the Meeting Procedures as referenced, forwarding copies to the respective chairs of Town Boards and Committees. 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: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

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

Adjourn at 7:29 p.m. I move that the Board convene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy regarding negotiations with nonunion personnel relative to the Personnel...

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 7:29 p.m. I move that the Board convene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy regarding negotiations with nonunion personnel relative to the Personnel Administration Plan and with the following collective bargaining units, where an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town: Mashpee Permanent Fire Fighters Association, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 2519 MASS. C.O.P., Local 324, Unit A-Patrol Officers and Detectives; MASS. C.O.P., Local 320, Unit B-Sergeants; Laborer's International Union of North America (LIUNA), MASS Public Employee's Local 1249, Administrator's Unit A-Administrators; Laborer's International Union of North America (LIUNA),MASS Public Employee's Local 1249, Administrator's Unit B -Administrators; MASS. C.O.P., Local 477, Administrator's Unit C-Police Lieutenants Service Employees International Union (SEIU), AFL-CIO Local 888, Public Works Unit A; Service Employees International Union (SEIU),AFL-CIO Local 888, Public Works Unit B; Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 888, Clerical/Library/Dispatchers Chapter from which the Board will reconvene in Open Session

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to adjourn at 7:29 p.m. I move that the Board convene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy regarding negotiations with nonunion personnel relative to the Personnel Administration Plan and with the following collective bargaining units, where an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town: Mashpee Permanent Fire Fighters Association, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 2519 MASS. C.O.P., Local 324, Unit A-Patrol Officers and Detectives; MASS. C.O.P., Local 320, Unit B-Sergeants; Laborer's International Union of North America (LIUNA), MASS Public Employee's Local 1249, Administrator's Unit A-Administrators; Laborer's International Union of North America (LIUNA),MASS Public Employee's Local 1249, Administrator's Unit B -Administrators; MASS. C.O.P., Local 477, Administrator's Unit C-Police Lieutenants Service Employees International Union (SEIU), AFL-CIO Local 888, Public Works Unit A; Service Employees International Union (SEIU),AFL-CIO Local 888, Public Works Unit B; Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 888, Clerical/Library/Dispatchers Chapter from which the Board will reconvene in Open Session. 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 12 (PDF)

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