MassVoter.com← Mashpee Select BoardMashpee Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 25, 2022
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: David Weeden, John Cotton, Thomas O'Hara, Carol Sherman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Regular & Executive Session minutes of Monday, July 11, 2022 as presented
To approve the Regular & Executive Session minutes of Monday, July 11, 2022 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Regular & Executive Session minutes of Monday, July 11, 2022 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Approve Eversource Petition #7856849 to install cable and conduit as identified on Sturgis Lane with the Department of Public Works overseeing and inspecting the work
To approve Eversource Petition #7856849 to install cable and conduit as identified on Sturgis Lane with the Department of Public Works overseeing and inspecting the work
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve Eversource Petition #7856849 to install cable and conduit as identified on Sturgis Lane with the Department of Public Works overseeing and inspecting the work. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Approve the Special Event Applications as noted above
To approve the Special Event Applications as noted above
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but the roll call reads: John Cotton yes, David Weeden yes, Thomas O'Hara yes, Carol Sherman yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Special Event Applications as noted above. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Approve the Special Event Application for the Annual National Night Out as presented
To approve the Special Event Application for the Annual National Night Out as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the Special Event Application for the Annual National Night Out as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: O'Hara, second: Sherman)
Approve the Special Event Application and Temporary Sign Permit for the Historical Commission Preservation Award Ceremony commending all of the recipients
To approve the Special Event Application and Temporary Sign Permit for the Historical Commission Preservation Award Ceremony commending all of the recipients
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Special Event Application and Temporary Sign Permit for the Historical Commission Preservation Award Ceremony commending all of the recipients. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Approve the Special Event Application of the Mashpee Kiwanis Club granting a One Day Liquor License on October 1, 2022 with a rain date of October 2, 2022 to include a waiver of the $25 license fee
To approve the Special Event Application of the Mashpee Kiwanis Club granting a One Day Liquor License on October 1, 2022 with a rain date of October 2, 2022 to include a waiver of the $25 license fee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Special Event Application of the Mashpee Kiwanis Club granting a One Day Liquor License on October 1, 2022 with a rain date of October 2, 2022 to include a waiver of the $25 license fee. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
Defer the above referenced agenda topic to a future meeting
To defer the above referenced agenda topic to a future meeting
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to defer the above referenced agenda topic to a future meeting. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
Deny the Abatement of Betterment Assessment for 8 Leather Leaf Lane (Childs River East)
To deny the Abatement of Betterment Assessment for 8 Leather Leaf Lane (Childs River East)
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to deny the Abatement of Betterment Assessment for 8 Leather Leaf Lane (Childs River East). Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Weeden)
Approve the Change of Appointments of Chad Smith and Marjorie Claprood to the Conservation Commission as recommended
To approve the Change of Appointments of Chad Smith and Marjorie Claprood to the Conservation Commission as recommended
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Change of Appointments of Chad Smith and Marjorie Claprood to the Conservation Commission as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Reappoint Thomas O'Neill to the Conservation Commission; term to expire 2025
To reappoint Thomas O'Neill to the Conservation Commission; term to expire 2025
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to reappoint Thomas O'Neill to the Conservation Commission; term to expire 2025. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Table the Town Manager Goals for 2022-23 to the next meeting
To table the Town Manager Goals for 2022-23 to the next meeting
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to table the Town Manager Goals for 2022-23 to the next meeting. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Add the above referenced topic to the Select Board's agenda as an item not reasonably anticipated to be discussed
To add the above referenced topic to the Select Board's agenda as an item not reasonably anticipated to be discussed
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to add the above referenced topic to the Select Board's agenda as an item not reasonably anticipated to be discussed. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
Add to the agenda the Reorganization of the Select Board
To add to the agenda the Reorganization of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to add to the agenda the Reorganization of the Select Board. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Sherman)
Reorganize as follows; Selectman John J. Cotton - Chairman Selectman David W. Weeden - Vice Chairman Selectman Thomas F. O'Hara - Clerk
To Reorganize as follows; Selectman John J. Cotton - Chairman Selectman David W. Weeden - Vice Chairman Selectman Thomas F. O'Hara - Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to Reorganize as follows; Selectman John J. Cotton - Chairman Selectman David W. Weeden - Vice Chairman Selectman Thomas F. O'Hara - Clerk Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: O'Hara, second: Sherman)
Convene in executive session at 8:18 p.m. to discuss strategy with respect to threatened/ imminent litigation relative to claims of Wendy Williams pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), with the...
The Board convene in executive session at 8:18 p.m. to discuss strategy with respect to threatened/ imminent litigation relative to claims of Wendy Williams pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), with the Chair having declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Select Board and the Town. The Board of Selectmen will not reconvene in Open Session. Chair Cotton: I declare that an open meeting on these issues may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Town
From the minutes
“Selectman Sherman moved that the Board convene in executive session at 8:18 p.m. to discuss strategy with respect to threatened/ imminent litigation relative to claims of Wendy Williams pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), with the Chair having declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Select Board and the Town. The Board of Selectmen will not reconvene in Open Session. Chair Cotton: I declare that an open meeting on these issues may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the Town. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman)
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