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Mashpee Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

July 13, 2020

10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the Regular and Executive Session minutes of Monday, June 29,2020 as presented

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Regular and Executive Session minutes of Monday, June 29,2020 as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Regular and Executive Session minutes of Monday, June 29,2020 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)

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

Accept the resignation of Dale R. McKay with regrets sending a letter of appreciation to Mr. McKay for his service to the Town of Mashpee

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the resignation of Dale R. McKay with regrets sending a letter of appreciation to Mr. McKay for his service to the Town of Mashpee

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to accept the resignation of Dale R. McKay with regrets sending a letter of appreciation to Mr. McKay for his service to the Town of Mashpee. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Sherman)

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

Accept the resignation of Lynne Waterman from the Mashpee Inclusion and Diversity Committee effective July 7,2020 with regret sending a letter of appreciation to Ms. Waterman for her service to...

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the resignation of Lynne Waterman from the Mashpee Inclusion and Diversity Committee effective July 7,2020 with regret sending a letter of appreciation to Ms. Waterman for her service to this committee

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept the resignation of Lynne Waterman from the Mashpee Inclusion and Diversity Committee effective July 7,2020 with regret sending a letter of appreciation to Ms. Waterman for her service to this committee. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)

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

Accept the resignations from Walter"Bud" Abbott and Berkley Johnson from the Affordable Housing Committee with regrets sending a letter of appreciation to the individuals for their dedication and...

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the resignations from Walter"Bud" Abbott and Berkley Johnson from the Affordable Housing Committee with regrets sending a letter of appreciation to the individuals for their dedication and service to the Town of Mashpee

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept the resignations from Walter"Bud" Abbott and Berkley Johnson from the Affordable Housing Committee with regrets sending a letter of appreciation to the individuals for their dedication and service to the Town of Mashpee. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)

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

Appoint Melinda Baker and Noelle Pina to the Affordable Housing Committee as Members-at-Large with terms to expire on June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Melinda Baker and Noelle Pina to the Affordable Housing Committee as Members-at-Large with terms to expire on June 30, 2021

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to appoint Melinda Baker and Noelle Pina to the Affordable Housing Committee as Members-at-Large with terms to expire on June 30, 2021. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Weeden, second: O'Hara)

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

Certify the Hiring Process for the appointment of Todd Bazarewsky and Kristian O'Berg to the position of full-time police officer(s)

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To certify the Hiring Process for the appointment of Todd Bazarewsky and Kristian O'Berg to the position of full-time police officer(s)

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to certify the Hiring Process for the appointment of Todd Bazarewsky and Kristian O'Berg to the position of full-time police officer(s). Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: O'Hara)

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

Approve the End of Year Appropriation Transfer in the amount of $1,600 from the Town Clerk F/T Clerical Salary Account to the Elections Overtime Wages Account

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the End of Year Appropriation Transfer in the amount of $1,600 from the Town Clerk F/T Clerical Salary Account to the Elections Overtime Wages Account

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the End of Year Appropriation Transfer in the amount of $1,600 from the Town Clerk F/T Clerical Salary Account to the Elections Overtime Wages Account. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: O'Hara)

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

Approve Verizon New England, Inc. and NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Petition/Plan 9MA2020-19 to relocated (1) JO pole 1/39 as referenced

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Verizon New England, Inc. and NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Petition/Plan 9MA2020-19 to relocated (1) JO pole 1/39 as referenced

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve Verizon New England, Inc. and NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Petition/Plan 9MA2020-19 to relocated (1) JO pole 1/39 as referenced. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: O'Hara)

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

Adopt the Town Manager's 2020-2021 Goals and Objectives as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt the Town Manager's 2020-2021 Goals and Objectives as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to adopt the Town Manager's 2020-2021 Goals and Objectives as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Sherman)

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

Adjourn Open Session at 7:16 p.m. for the purpose of; Strategy Discussion Relative to Pending Litigation Regarding Gooseberry Island: Matthew Haney, Trustee of Gooseberry Island Trust and SN Trust vs

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn Open Session at 7:16 p.m. for the purpose of; Strategy Discussion Relative to Pending Litigation Regarding Gooseberry Island: Matthew Haney, Trustee of Gooseberry Island Trust and SN Trust vs. Zoning Board of Appeals and Town of Mashpee: Barnstable Superior Court CA 91972CV00012, Pursuant to M.G.L., C. 30A, §21 (a) (3),with the Chair Declaring that an Open Meeting may have a Detrimental Effect on the Litigating Position of the Town. The Board will not reconvene In Open Session upon the conclusion of Executive Session

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to adjourn Open Session at 7:16 p.m. for the purpose of; Strategy Discussion Relative to Pending Litigation Regarding Gooseberry Island: Matthew Haney, Trustee of Gooseberry Island Trust and SN Trust vs. Zoning Board of Appeals and Town of Mashpee: Barnstable Superior Court CA 91972CV00012, Pursuant to M.G.L., C. 30A, §21 (a) (3),with the Chair Declaring that an Open Meeting may have a Detrimental Effect on the Litigating Position of the Town. The Board will not reconvene In Open Session upon the conclusion of Executive Session. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Sherman)

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

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