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Mashpee Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

November 21, 2022

10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The attendance line lists "Selectman Carol A. Weeden"; this is Carol A. Sherman, who is named in the roll calls.

Present: Thomas O'Hara, John Cotton, Carol Sherman, David Weeden, Michaela Wyman-Colombo

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the Regular and Executive Session Minutes of Monday, November 7, 2022 as presented

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 5–0

To approve the Regular and Executive Session Minutes of Monday, November 7, 2022 as presented

The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but the roll call reads: David Weeden 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, November 7, 2022 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the Public Hearing

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Implement the residential exemption

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To implement the residential exemption

Yes: Cotton, Sherman, Weeden, Wyman-ColomboNo: O'Hara

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to implement the residential exemption. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: Cotton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a Factor of "1" for all Classes of property with No discount for Open Space, No Small Commercial Exemption and a Residential Exemption percentage of 5%

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a Factor of "1" for all Classes of property with No discount for Open Space, No Small Commercial Exemption and a Residential Exemption percentage of 5%

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a Factor of "1" for all Classes of property with No discount for Open Space, No Small Commercial Exemption and a Residential Exemption percentage of 5%. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Accept the recommendation of the Town Manager to table the matter associated to the Mashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the recommendation of the Town Manager to table the matter associated to the Mashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to accept the recommendation of the Town Manager to table the matter associated to the Mashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Accept with regret the resignation of Brian Baumgaertel from the Board of Health sending a well written letter to Mr. Baumgaertel for his service

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · 5–0

To accept with regret the resignation of Brian Baumgaertel from the Board of Health sending a well written letter to Mr. Baumgaertel for his service

The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but the roll call reads: David Weeden yes, Thomas O'Hara yes, Carol Sherman yes, Michaela Wyman-Colombo yes. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept with regret the resignation of Brian Baumgaertel from the Board of Health sending a well written letter to Mr. Baumgaertel for his service. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Accept the resignation from Arden Cadrin from the Barnstable County Home Consortium with regret

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the resignation from Arden Cadrin from the Barnstable County Home Consortium with regret

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to accept the resignation from Arden Cadrin from the Barnstable County Home Consortium with regret. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: O'Hara, second: Sherman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Appoint Edward Raposa to the Board of Health as a Member -At Large with a term to expire; June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Edward Raposa to the Board of Health as a Member -At Large with a term to expire; June 30, 2024

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Edward Raposa to the Board of Health as a Member -At Large with a term to expire; June 30, 2024. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the Select Board Meeting Schedule from January to June 2023 as presented

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Select Board Meeting Schedule from January to June 2023 as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Select Board Meeting Schedule from January to June 2023 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Adjourn at 9:07 p.m

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 9:07 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to adjourn at 9:07 p.m. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

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