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August 22, 2022
28 recorded votes, 2 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 Session minutes of Monday; August 8, 2022 as presented
To approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday; August 8, 2022 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday; August 8, 2022 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: O'Hara, second: Cotton)
Accept the resignation of Ebony Steele from the Human Services Committee sending a letter of regret for her services to the Town of Mashpee
To accept the resignation of Ebony Steele from the Human Services Committee sending a letter of regret for her services to the Town of Mashpee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to accept the resignation of Ebony Steele from the Human Services Committee sending a letter of regret for her services to the Town of Mashpee. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
Move the Board vote to rescind the appointment of Gary Shuman to the Affordable Housing Committee, as approved and voted by the Board on July 11, 2022
To move the Board vote to rescind the appointment of Gary Shuman to the Affordable Housing Committee, as approved and voted by the Board on July 11, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to move the Board vote to rescind the appointment of Gary Shuman to the Affordable Housing Committee, as approved and voted by the Board on July 11, 2022. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
Approve the Special Event Application of the American Lung Association for the 38th Annual Autumn Escape Bike Trek Pass Through as identified
To approve the Special Event Application of the American Lung Association for the 38th Annual Autumn Escape Bike Trek Pass Through as identified
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the Special Event Application of the American Lung Association for the 38th Annual Autumn Escape Bike Trek Pass Through as identified. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: O'Hara, second: Sherman)
Approve the First Amendment to Lease Agreement on this date between the Town of Mashpee and Blue Sky Towers III, LLC, d/b/a BSTMA III, LLC as stipulated
To approve the First Amendment to Lease Agreement on this date between the Town of Mashpee and Blue Sky Towers III, LLC, d/b/a BSTMA III, LLC as stipulated
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the First Amendment to Lease Agreement on this date between the Town of Mashpee and Blue Sky Towers III, LLC, d/b/a BSTMA III, LLC as stipulated. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
Approve the First Amendment to Memorandum of Lease Agreement on this date between the Town of Mashpee and Blue Sky Towers III, LLC, d/b/a BSTMA III, LLC as stipulated
To approve the First Amendment to Memorandum of Lease Agreement on this date between the Town of Mashpee and Blue Sky Towers III, LLC, d/b/a BSTMA III, LLC as stipulated
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the First Amendment to Memorandum of Lease Agreement on this date between the Town of Mashpee and Blue Sky Towers III, LLC, d/b/a BSTMA III, LLC as stipulated. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
Approve the License between the Town of Mashpee and Eversource Energy to Enter and Use Real Property identified as 101 Red Brook Road, Mashpee
To approve the License between the Town of Mashpee and Eversource Energy to Enter and Use Real Property identified as 101 Red Brook Road, Mashpee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the License between the Town of Mashpee and Eversource Energy to Enter and Use Real Property identified as 101 Red Brook Road, Mashpee. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
Accept and approve the Town Manager Goals for 2022-23 as presented
To accept and approve the Town Manager Goals for 2022-23 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to accept and approve the Town Manager Goals for 2022-23 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
Include and recommend the Wastewater Stabilization Fund; $1,254,450 as amended
To include and recommend the Wastewater Stabilization Fund; $1,254,450 as amended
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to include and recommend the Wastewater Stabilization Fund; $1,254,450 as amended. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Include and recommend the Wastewater Infrastructure Investment Fund; $1,268,950 as amended
To include and recommend the Wastewater Infrastructure Investment Fund; $1,268,950 as amended
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to include and recommend the Wastewater Infrastructure Investment Fund; $1,268,950 as amended. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
Include and recommend the Planning Department appropriation of funds to cover a shortfall
To include and recommend the Planning Department appropriation of funds to cover a shortfall
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to include and recommend the Planning Department appropriation of funds to cover a shortfall. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Sherman)
Include and recommend the Fire Department appropriation of funds to cover a shortfall
To include and recommend the Fire Department appropriation of funds to cover a shortfall
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to include and recommend the Fire Department appropriation of funds to cover a shortfall. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: O'Hara, second: Cotton)
HOLD the Floodplain Zone Overlay Article to September 12, 2022
To HOLD the Floodplain Zone Overlay Article to September 12, 2022
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, ShermanNo: Weeden
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to HOLD the Floodplain Zone Overlay Article to September 12, 2022. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 3-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, no Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Include and recommend the Floodplain Management Definitions as revised by Town Counsel
To include and recommend the Floodplain Management Definitions as revised by Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to include and recommend the Floodplain Management Definitions as revised by Town Counsel. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Sherman)
Include and recommend the Stormwater Asset Management Plan Project; $100,000
To include and recommend the Stormwater Asset Management Plan Project; $100,000
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to include and recommend the Stormwater Asset Management Plan Project; $100,000. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Include and increase in hours at no additional cost
To include and increase in hours at no additional cost
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but the roll call reads: David Weeden yes, John Cotton yes, Carol Sherman yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to include and increase in hours at no additional cost. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: recommend the Library Circulation Supervisor Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Include and recommend the Horsepower Restrictions within Santuit Pond
To include and recommend the Horsepower Restrictions within Santuit Pond
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to include and recommend the Horsepower Restrictions within Santuit Pond. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Include and support the Mooring Regulations; Late Fee Structure to $100 as amended
To include and support the Mooring Regulations; Late Fee Structure to $100 as amended
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to include and support the Mooring Regulations; Late Fee Structure to $100 as amended. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
HOLD the above referenced article for language amendments
To HOLD the above referenced article for language amendments
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to HOLD the above referenced article for language amendments. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Withdraw the Nitrogen Control Bylaw article
To withdraw the Nitrogen Control Bylaw article
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to withdraw the Nitrogen Control Bylaw article. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
HOLD the Waterways Regulations for further review of a tiered structure for violations
To HOLD the Waterways Regulations for further review of a tiered structure for violations
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to HOLD the Waterways Regulations for further review of a tiered structure for violations. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Sherman)
Include and recommend the CPC Article
To include and recommend the CPC Article
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to include and recommend the CPC Article. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Include and recommend the Petition Article
To include and recommend the Petition Article
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to include and recommend the Petition Article. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Include and recommend the Wastewater Consultant Article
To include and recommend the Wastewater Consultant Article
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to include and recommend the Wastewater Consultant Article. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, absent for vote Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Include and recommend the Eversource Energy Article
To include and recommend the Eversource Energy Article
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to include and recommend the Eversource Energy Article. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Sherman)
Be discussed
To be discussed
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman anticipated to be discussed. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: to add (3) proposed articles to the warrant not reasonably Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Include and recommend the (3) Articles (that may be condensed) for consideration to be approved by the Planning Board
To include and recommend the (3) Articles (that may be condensed) for consideration to be approved by the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to include and recommend the (3) Articles (that may be condensed) for consideration to be approved by the Planning Board. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Sherman)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
From the minutes
“Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (second: Cotton)
From the Mashpee Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Laserfiche records archive (linked as “View Most Recent Minutes” on the town’s Select Board page). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Mashpee (Select Board page)
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