MassVoter.com← Mashpee Select BoardMashpee Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 11, 2022
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Carol Sherman, David Weeden, Andrew Gottlieb, John Cotton, Thomas O'Hara
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, March 21, 2022 as presented
To approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, March 21, 2022 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, March 21, 2022 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cotton, yes APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Comment: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Accept the resignation of Michael Rapacz, Kenneth Dunn and Anne Malone sending letters of appreciation for their service with regret
To accept the resignation of Michael Rapacz, Kenneth Dunn and Anne Malone sending letters of appreciation for their service with regret
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to accept the resignation of Michael Rapacz, Kenneth Dunn and Anne Malone sending letters of appreciation for their service with regret. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: O'Hara)
Accept the resignation of Cassie Jackson from the Affordable Housing Committee
To accept the resignation of Cassie Jackson from the Affordable Housing Committee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to accept the resignation of Cassie Jackson from the Affordable Housing Committee. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: O'Hara)
Certify and confirm the appointment of Heidi McLauglin as Council on Aging Director consistent with Section 4-2(b) of the Town Charter
To certify and confirm the appointment of Heidi McLauglin as Council on Aging Director consistent with Section 4-2(b) of the Town Charter
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to certify and confirm the appointment of Heidi McLauglin as Council on Aging Director consistent with Section 4-2(b) of the Town Charter. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Accept the bid and award a contract to Grafton L. Briggs Landscaping, Inc. d/b/a Baker Monument, LLC in the amount of $194,200 for the Veterans Monument Wall contingent upon additional CPA funding...
To accept the bid and award a contract to Grafton L. Briggs Landscaping, Inc. d/b/a Baker Monument, LLC in the amount of $194,200 for the Veterans Monument Wall contingent upon additional CPA funding at the May Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to accept the bid and award a contract to Grafton L. Briggs Landscaping, Inc. d/b/a Baker Monument, LLC in the amount of $194,200 for the Veterans Monument Wall contingent upon additional CPA funding at the May Town Meeting. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Weeden)
Accept the bid and award a contract to Green Acres Landscape & Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $2,509,951 contingent upon funding at the May 2022 Special Town Meeting
To accept the bid and award a contract to Green Acres Landscape & Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $2,509,951 contingent upon funding at the May 2022 Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to accept the bid and award a contract to Green Acres Landscape & Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $2,509,951 contingent upon funding at the May 2022 Special Town Meeting. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
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 O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: O'Hara)
Approve the renewal application riled by Richard J. Cook, Jr. d/b/a Popponesset Oyster Company, LLC,19 Pem Way granting a 10-year extension of Shellfish Grant #006 authorizing floating gear for...
To approve the renewal application riled by Richard J. Cook, Jr. d/b/a Popponesset Oyster Company, LLC,19 Pem Way granting a 10-year extension of Shellfish Grant #006 authorizing floating gear for productive aquaculture purposes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the renewal application riled by Richard J. Cook, Jr. d/b/a Popponesset Oyster Company, LLC,19 Pem Way granting a 10-year extension of Shellfish Grant #006 authorizing floating gear for productive aquaculture purposes. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Authorize the Town Manager to work with the 102nd Intelligence Wing to post signage in the easement areas along the fence line up to 500' for safety
To authorize the Town Manager to work with the 102nd Intelligence Wing to post signage in the easement areas along the fence line up to 500' for safety
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to authorize the Town Manager to work with the 102nd Intelligence Wing to post signage in the easement areas along the fence line up to 500' for safety. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Add the above referenced topic to the Select Board's agenda
To add the above referenced topic to the Select Board's agenda
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, Sherman, WeedenAbstained: Gottlieb
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to add the above referenced topic to the Select Board's agenda. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, abstained Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Weeden)
Submit a letter of support to the grant funding submission to the Municipal Vulnerability Program as referenced authorizing the Town Manager to execute the document on behalf of the Town of Mashpee
To submit a letter of support to the grant funding submission to the Municipal Vulnerability Program as referenced authorizing the Town Manager to execute the document on behalf of the Town of Mashpee
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, Sherman, WeedenAbstained: Gottlieb
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to submit a letter of support to the grant funding submission to the Municipal Vulnerability Program as referenced authorizing the Town Manager to execute the document on behalf of the Town of Mashpee. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, abstained Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
Convene in executive session at 7:43 p.m. to discuss strategy with respect to a Personal Services Contract for Fire Chief John F. Phelan pursuant to M.G.L., C. 30A, §21 (a) (3), with the chair...
The Board convene in executive session at 7:43 p.m. to discuss strategy with respect to a Personal Services Contract for Fire Chief John F. Phelan 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
“Selectman Gottlieb moved that the Board convene in executive session at 7:43 p.m. to discuss strategy with respect to a Personal Services Contract for Fire Chief John F. Phelan 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. The motion was seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
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