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November 16, 2020
16 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
Approve the minutes of Monday, November 2,2020 as amended
To approve the minutes of Monday, November 2,2020 as amended
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the minutes of Monday, November 2,2020 as amended. 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)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to close the Public Hearing. 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)
Move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a Tax Rate Factor of 111" for all classes of property with no discount for Open Space, no Residential Exemption and no Small Commercial Exemption
To move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a Tax Rate Factor of 111" for all classes of property with no discount for Open Space, no Residential Exemption and no Small Commercial Exemption
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, ShermanNo: Gottlieb, Weeden
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a Tax Rate Factor of 111" for all classes of property with no discount for Open Space, no Residential Exemption and no Small Commercial Exemption. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 3-2. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb, no Selectman Weeden, no Opposed, (2).” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Support the inclusion of a necessary article for the implementation of a Residential Exemption in FY2022
To support the inclusion of a necessary article for the implementation of a Residential Exemption in FY2022
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to support the inclusion of a necessary article for the implementation of a Residential Exemption in FY2022. 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)
Approve the Special Event and Fire Permit Application of Robert Weekes for a Birthday Party and bonfire on South Cape Beach as referenced
To approve the Special Event and Fire Permit Application of Robert Weekes for a Birthday Party and bonfire on South Cape Beach as referenced
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Special Event and Fire Permit Application of Robert Weekes for a Birthday Party and bonfire on South Cape Beach as referenced. 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)
Accept the resignation of Martin Bregman as Associate Member of the Conservation Commission effective October 29, 2020
To accept the resignation of Martin Bregman as Associate Member of the Conservation Commission effective October 29, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to accept the resignation of Martin Bregman as Associate Member of the Conservation Commission effective October 29, 2020. 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)
Accept the resignation of John Swartzbaugh from the Conservation Commission effective November 23, 2020
To accept the resignation of John Swartzbaugh from the Conservation Commission effective November 23, 2020
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to accept the resignation of John Swartzbaugh from the Conservation Commission effective November 23, 2020. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roil Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Sherman)
Appoint Wayne Taylor as the Selectmen's Representative to the MTV Board for a term to expire; May 21,2022
To appoint Wayne Taylor as the Selectmen's Representative to the MTV Board for a term to expire; May 21,2022
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to appoint Wayne Taylor as the Selectmen's Representative to the MTV Board for a term to expire; May 21,2022. 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)
Appoint Vernon Pocknett as Associate Member to the Shellfish Commission for a term to expire; June 30, 2021
To appoint Vernon Pocknett as Associate Member to the Shellfish Commission for a term to expire; June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Vernon Pocknett as Associate Member to the Shellfish Commission for a term to expire; June 30, 2021. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. 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: Weeden)
Approve Eversource Petition # 4103442 and Petition #4095406 as presented
To approve Eversource Petition # 4103442 and Petition #4095406 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve Eversource Petition # 4103442 and Petition #4095406 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)
Endorse the letter from the EOC to the Cape Cod Landscape Association on the Nitrogen Control Bylaw as presented
To endorse the letter from the EOC to the Cape Cod Landscape Association on the Nitrogen Control Bylaw as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to endorse the letter from the EOC to the Cape Cod Landscape Association on the Nitrogen Control Bylaw 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)
Endorse the REDO grant proposal as presented
To endorse the REDO grant proposal as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to endorse the REDO grant proposal 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)
Adopt the Board of Selectmen 2021 Meeting Schedule as referenced
To adopt the Board of Selectmen 2021 Meeting Schedule as referenced
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to adopt the Board of Selectmen 2021 Meeting Schedule as referenced. 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)
Add the above referenced topic to the agenda as it was not reasonably anticipated to be discussed
To add the above referenced topic to the agenda as it was not reasonably anticipated to be discussed
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to add the above referenced topic to the agenda as it was not reasonably anticipated to be discussed. 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)
Extend the authorization for the Vice-Chairman and/or Clerk to act as Board of Selectmen Signatory in the absence of the Chairman
To extend the authorization for the Vice-Chairman and/or Clerk to act as Board of Selectmen Signatory in the absence of the Chairman
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to extend the authorization for the Vice-Chairman and/or Clerk to act as Board of Selectmen Signatory in the absence of the Chairman. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. 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: Weeden)
Move that the Board convene in executive session at 8:02 p.m. to discuss strategy with respect to a Personal Services Contract for Police Captain Thomas Rose pursuant to M.G.L., C. 30A, §21 (a)...
To move that the Board convene in executive session at 8:02 p.m. to discuss strategy with respect to a Personal Services Contract for Police Captain Thomas Rose 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 bargaining position of the Town and the Chair so declares. The Board will reconvene in open session upon conclusion of the executive session
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to move that the Board convene in executive session at 8:02 p.m. to discuss strategy with respect to a Personal Services Contract for Police Captain Thomas Rose 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 bargaining position of the Town and the Chair so declares. The Board will reconvene in open session upon conclusion of the executive session. 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)
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