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Mashpee Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

September 14, 2020

12 recorded votes, 1 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

Move that the Board convene in Executive Session at 6:06 p.m. pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a) (6) to consider the purchase, acquisition and/or value of real property, specifically...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To move that the Board convene in Executive Session at 6:06 p.m. pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a) (6) to consider the purchase, acquisition and/or value of real property, specifically Gooseberry Island, upon declaration by the Chairman that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, and from which the Board will reconvene in Open Session thereafter

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to move that the Board convene in Executive Session at 6:06 p.m. pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a) (6) to consider the purchase, acquisition and/or value of real property, specifically Gooseberry Island, upon declaration by the Chairman that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town, and from which the Board will reconvene in Open Session thereafter. 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)

Approve the Regular and Executive Session minutes of Monday, August 24,2020 and Monday,August 31,2020 as presented

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Regular and Executive Session minutes of Monday, August 24,2020 and Monday,August 31,2020 as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the Regular and Executive Session minutes of Monday, August 24,2020 and Monday,August 31,2020 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb. 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: O'Hara, second: Gottlieb)

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

Appoint Ernest S. Virgilio to the Board of Health as a Member-at-Large for a term to expire; June 30, 2022

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Ernest S. Virgilio to the Board of Health as a Member-at-Large for a term to expire; June 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Ernest S. Virgilio to the Board of Health as a Member-at-Large for a term to expire; June 30, 2022. 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)

Amend Article#5 of the October Town Meeting warrant to include an unpaid bill in the amount of$47.50 to the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To amend Article#5 of the October Town Meeting warrant to include an unpaid bill in the amount of$47.50 to the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to amend Article#5 of the October Town Meeting warrant to include an unpaid bill in the amount of$47.50 to the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod. 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 4 (PDF)

Support Article #5 for placement on the October Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support Article #5 for placement on the October Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to support Article #5 for placement on the October Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb. 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: Gottlieb)

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

Include the revision of Article 18 as identified for placement on the October Town Meeting Warrant and support its passage

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To include the revision of Article 18 as identified for placement on the October Town Meeting Warrant and support its passage

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to include the revision of Article 18 as identified for placement on the October Town Meeting Warrant and support its passage. 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 5 (PDF)

Amend the motion to adopt the language as prepared by Town Counsel as the recommended language for Article 20 of the October Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To amend the motion to adopt the language as prepared by Town Counsel as the recommended language for Article 20 of the October Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to amend the motion to adopt the language as prepared by Town Counsel as the recommended language for Article 20 of the October Town Meeting warrant. 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)

That the Select Board support the passage of Article 20 as it now appears on the October Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–1

That the Select Board support the passage of Article 20 as it now appears on the October Town Meeting warrant

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

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb that the Select Board support the passage of Article 20 as it now appears on the October Town Meeting warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Sherman)

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

Adopt the adjustment of language as recommended by Town Counsel associated to Article 17 of the October Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt the adjustment of language as recommended by Town Counsel associated to Article 17 of the October Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to adopt the adjustment of language as recommended by Town Counsel associated to Article 17 of the October Town Meeting Warrant. 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)

Execute the October 19, 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To execute the October 19, 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to execute the October 19, 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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)

Review and accept the Deeds as presented for the Acquisition of the Chop Chaque (Cranberry Lane) Bog parcels as presented

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To review and accept the Deeds as presented for the Acquisition of the Chop Chaque (Cranberry Lane) Bog parcels as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to review and accept the Deeds as presented for the Acquisition of the Chop Chaque (Cranberry Lane) Bog parcels as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. 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: Cotton)

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

Adjourn at 7:19 p.m

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 7:19 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to adjourn at 7:19 p.m. 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 9 (PDF)

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