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September 12, 2022
19 recorded votes, 7 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 and Executive Session minutes of Monday, August 22, 2022 as presented
To approve the Regular and Executive Session minutes of Monday, August 22, 2022 as presented
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 Cotton to approve the Regular and Executive Session minutes of Monday, August 22, 2022 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, y�" Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none I.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
Approve the Special Event Application and Temporary Sign Permit Application of Heroes in Transition for the RUCK411IT as presented
To approve the Special Event Application and Temporary Sign Permit Application of Heroes in Transition for the RUCK411IT as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Special Event Application and Temporary Sign Permit Application of Heroes in Transition for the RUCK411IT 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: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Approve the Special Event Application and Temporary Sign Permit to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to hold the Truth & Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day with the Town Manager acting under the authority...
To approve the Special Event Application and Temporary Sign Permit to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to hold the Truth & Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day with the Town Manager acting under the authority of the Select Board as referenced
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the Special Event Application and Temporary Sign Permit to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to hold the Truth & Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day with the Town Manager acting under the authority of the Select Board as referenced. 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)
Proclaim the month of September 2022 as National Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Mashpee
To proclaim the month of September 2022 as National Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Mashpee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to proclaim the month of September 2022 as National Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Mashpee. 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)
Accept the Resignation of Marijo Gorney from the Council on Aging with regret sending a letter of appreciation to Ms. Gorney for her service
To accept the Resignation of Marijo Gorney from the Council on Aging with regret sending a letter of appreciation to Ms. Gorney for her service
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept the Resignation of Marijo Gorney from the Council on Aging with regret sending a letter of appreciation to Ms. Gorney for her service. 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)
Remove Article 16 as recommended
To remove Article 16 as recommended
The town's text of these minutes reads "VOTE: Unanimous. 4-4."; with four members present, all four voting yes in the roll call and "Opposed, none", this is read as 4-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to remove Article 16 as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-4. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Sherman)
Amend original Article 10 to add language to the exceptions in §174.67.1 as per the Town Planner's memo
To amend original Article 10 to add language to the exceptions in §174.67.1 as per the Town Planner's memo
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to amend original Article 10 to add language to the exceptions in §174.67.1 as per the Town Planner's memo. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: 4-0. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, (0).” (Motion: Cotton, second: Sherman)
Delay Article 10 to the May Town Meeting
To delay Article 10 to the May Town Meeting
Yes: O'Hara, ShermanNo: Cotton, Weeden
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to delay Article 10 to the May Town Meeting. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 2-2. Motion does not carry. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, no Selectman Cotton, no Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, (2).” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Approve Article 10 with the removal of §174.67 "Prohibitions" and §174.67.1 "Exceptions
To approve Article 10 with the removal of §174.67 "Prohibitions" and §174.67.1 "Exceptions"
Yes: Cotton, Sherman, WeedenNo: O'Hara
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve Article 10 with the removal of §174.67 "Prohibitions" and §174.67.1 "Exceptions". Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: 3-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Cotton, second: Sherman)
Include and recommend Article 10 with the following amendments: removal of §174.67 "Prohibitions" and §174.67.1 "Exceptions
To include and recommend Article 10 with the following amendments: removal of §174.67 "Prohibitions" and §174.67.1 "Exceptions"
Yes: Cotton, Sherman, WeedenNo: O'Hara
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to include and recommend Article 10 with the following amendments: removal of §174.67 "Prohibitions" and §174.67.1 "Exceptions". Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 3-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Include and recommend Article 7 with language as amended by Town Counsel
To include and recommend Article 7 with language as amended by Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to include and recommend Article 7 with language as amended by Town Counsel. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. Unanimous. -0..” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Joint vote with another board; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The minutes give only the combined count for both boards, not how each Select Board member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion seconded Selectman Cott Unanimous. -. Roll Call Vote: Selectman, ,,;,SelectmanO'Hara, Selectman > ,° r , yes Opposed, none.”
(the minutes do not state the motion)
The roll call in the town's text does not list Carol Sherman, who was on the attendance line, and no count can be read. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion seconded y Selectman Cotton. V Unanimous. - . Roll Call e: Selectman Weeden, yes SelectmanCotton, yes Select O'Hara, yes Selectman e , yes Opposed, none.”
Include and recommend Article 14 with language as amended by Town Counsel, and the addition of definitions
To include and recommend Article 14 with language as amended by Town Counsel, and the addition of definitions
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to include and recommend Article 14 with language as amended by Town Counsel, and the addition of definitions. 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)
Remove Article 15 as recommended
To remove Article 15 as recommended
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to remove Article 15 as recommended. 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)
Remove Article 17 as recommended
To remove Article 17 as recommended
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to remove Article 17 as recommended. 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)
Approve and execute the October 17, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as amended
To approve and execute the October 17, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as amended
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and execute the October 17, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as amended. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Sherman, yes ADDITIONAL TOPICS Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Convene in Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. for the purpose of discussing strategy regarding negotiations with nonunion personnel relative to the Personnel Administration Plan and with the following...
The Board convene in Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. for the purpose of discussing strategy regarding negotiations with nonunion personnel relative to the Personnel Administration Plan and with the following collective bargaining units, where an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town: Mashpee Permanent Fire Fighters Association, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 2519 MASS. C.O.P., Local 324, Unit A - Patrol Officers and Detectives; MASS. C.O.P., Local 320, Unit B - Sergeants; MASS. C.O.P., Local 477, Administrator's Unit C - Police Lieutenants Laborer's International Union of North America (LIUNA), MASS Public Employee's Local 1249, Administrator's Unit A - Administrators; Laborer's International Union of North America (LRTNA), MASS Public Employee's Local 1249, Administrator's Unit B - Administrators; Service Employees International Union (SEIU), AFL-CIO Local 888, Public Works Unit A; Service Employees International Union (SEIU), AFL-CIO Local 888, Public Works Unit B; Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 888, Clerical/Library/Dispatchers Chapter
From the minutes
“Selectman Cotton moved that the Board convene in Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. for the purpose of discussing strategy regarding negotiations with nonunion personnel relative to the Personnel Administration Plan and with the following collective bargaining units, where an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town: Mashpee Permanent Fire Fighters Association, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 2519 MASS. C.O.P., Local 324, Unit A - Patrol Officers and Detectives; MASS. C.O.P., Local 320, Unit B - Sergeants; MASS. C.O.P., Local 477, Administrator's Unit C - Police Lieutenants Laborer's International Union of North America (LIUNA), MASS Public Employee's Local 1249, Administrator's Unit A - Administrators; Laborer's International Union of North America (LRTNA), MASS Public Employee's Local 1249, Administrator's Unit B - Administrators; Service Employees International Union (SEIU), AFL-CIO Local 888, Public Works Unit A; Service Employees International Union (SEIU), AFL-CIO Local 888, Public Works Unit B; Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 888, Clerical/Library/Dispatchers Chapter The Motion was seconded by Selectman O'Hara. from which the Board will not reconvene in O en Session. 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)
Adjourn at 9:20 p.m
To adjourn at 9:20 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. 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)
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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