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Mashpee Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

December 5, 2022

23 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: Carol Sherman

Every vote, in order

Selectman W Brian -Colombo tov mplement_the residential exem )tlon

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Selectman W Brian -Colombo tov mplement_the residential exem )tlon

The minutes give the count as 4-1-0, but the roll call reads: Thomas O'Hara no. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman W Brian -Colombo tov mplement_the residential exem )tlon. Motion seconded Se ectman Cotton. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll CallVot ................ e: SelectmanWWeeden„, yes Selectman Cotton, des Selectman O'Hara .no Selectman Sherman, fires Selectman Warman -Colombo, es Opposed, (1).”

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Table the minutes of November 21, 2022 to the next Select Board meeting

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To table the minutes of November 21, 2022 to the next Select Board meeting

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to table the minutes of November 21, 2022 to the next Select Board meeting. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: Cotton)

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Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the Public Hearing

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Wyman-Colombo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Package Store All Alcohol for 2023 as referenced above

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Package Store All Alcohol for 2023 as referenced above

The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but the roll call reads: David Weeden yes, John Cotton yes, Michaela Wyman-Colombo yes. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Package Store All Alcohol for 2023 as referenced above. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Package Store Wine & Malt for 2023 as referenced above

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Package Store Wine & Malt for 2023 as referenced above

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Package Store Wine & Malt for 2023 as referenced above. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Wyman-Colombo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Restaurant All Alcohol for 2023 as referenced above

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Restaurant All Alcohol for 2023 as referenced above

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Restaurant All Alcohol for 2023 as referenced above. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Restaurant Wine & Malt for 2023 as referenced above

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Restaurant Wine & Malt for 2023 as referenced above

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Restaurant Wine & Malt for 2023 as referenced above. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Commercial Club All Alcohol for 2023 as referenced above

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Commercial Club All Alcohol for 2023 as referenced above

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Commercial Club All Alcohol for 2023 as referenced above. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Farmer Brewery Pouring Malt Only for 2023 as referenced above

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Farmer Brewery Pouring Malt Only for 2023 as referenced above

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Farmer Brewery Pouring Malt Only for 2023 as referenced above. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: O'Hara, second: Cotton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Farmer Distillery Pouring for 2023 as referenced above

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Farmer Distillery Pouring for 2023 as referenced above

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Annual Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Entertainment License Renewals; Farmer Distillery Pouring for 2023 as referenced above. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing on the proposed Parking Ban on Bowdoin Road, Mashpee and take no action as recommended

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the Public Hearing on the proposed Parking Ban on Bowdoin Road, Mashpee and take no action as recommended

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to close the Public Hearing on the proposed Parking Ban on Bowdoin Road, Mashpee and take no action as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

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

Approve and execute the renewal of the Easement Agreement between the Town of Mashpee and Save Popponesset Bay, Inc. as presented

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve and execute the renewal of the Easement Agreement between the Town of Mashpee and Save Popponesset Bay, Inc. as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve and execute the renewal of the Easement Agreement between the Town of Mashpee and Save Popponesset Bay, Inc. 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 Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

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

Recommend the following contract be awarded for 2023; Trash/Recycling Services to Cavossa Disposal Corp

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend the following contract be awarded for 2023; Trash/Recycling Services to Cavossa Disposal Corp

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to recommend the following contract be awarded for 2023; Trash/Recycling Services to Cavossa Disposal Corp. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: O'Hara, second: Cotton)

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Recommend the following contracts be awarded for 2023; Rental of Portable Toilets to Pina Sajje Sanitation

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend the following contracts be awarded for 2023; Rental of Portable Toilets to Pina Sajje Sanitation

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to recommend the following contracts be awarded for 2023; Rental of Portable Toilets to Pina Sajje Sanitation Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Wyman-Colombo)

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

Approve the New Fee Schedule for the Use of Town Facilities effective January 1, 2023 as recommended

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the New Fee Schedule for the Use of Town Facilities effective January 1, 2023 as recommended

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the New Fee Schedule for the Use of Town Facilities effective January 1, 2023 as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: O'Hara, second: Wyman-Colombo)

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Approve the 1" Annual Polar Plunge on January 1, 2023 as referenced

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the 1" Annual Polar Plunge on January 1, 2023 as referenced

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the 1" Annual Polar Plunge on January 1, 2023 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 Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: O'Hara, second: Cotton)

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Waive the $100 Tent Fee for the Firefighters Annual "Homeless for the Holidays" event as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To waive the $100 Tent Fee for the Firefighters Annual "Homeless for the Holidays" event as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to waive the $100 Tent Fee for the Firefighters Annual "Homeless for the Holidays" event 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 Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: O'Hara, second: Cotton)

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Accept the resignation of Tom O'Neill from the Conservation Commission and Planning & Construction Committee as presented

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the resignation of Tom O'Neill from the Conservation Commission and Planning & Construction Committee as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to accept the resignation of Tom O'Neill from the Conservation Commission and Planning & Construction Committee 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 Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

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

Appoint John Livingston to the Board of Health for a term to expire; June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint John Livingston to the Board of Health for a term to expire; June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to appoint John Livingston to the Board of Health for a term to expire; June 30, 2023. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

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Appoint Janice Leone as Election Warden as recommended

Minutes, page 14

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Janice Leone as Election Warden as recommended

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to appoint Janice Leone as Election Warden as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Wyman-Colombo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Appoint Daphne Burt as Election Warden as recommended

Minutes, page 14

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Daphne Burt as Election Warden as recommended

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to appoint Daphne Burt as Election Warden as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Approve the closure of Town Offices for the annual organization day on December 21, 2022 as requested

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the closure of Town Offices for the annual organization day on December 21, 2022 as requested

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the closure of Town Offices for the annual organization day on December 21, 2022 as requested. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

That the Board convene in Executive Session at 7:38 p.m. for the purpose of discussing strategy regarding negotiations with nonunion personnel relative to the Personnel Administration Plan and...

Minutes, page 18

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Board convene in Executive Session at 7:38 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 (LIUNA), 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 which the Board will not reconvene in Open Session

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton that the Board convene in Executive Session at 7:38 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 (LIUNA), 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 which the Board will not reconvene in Open Session. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

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