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16 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: David Weeden, John Cotton, Thomas O'Hara, Carol Sherman, Michaela Wyman-Colombo
Absent: None
Approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday; December 19, 2022 as presented
To approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday; December 19, 2022 as presented
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, Wyman-ColomboAbstained: Sherman, Weeden
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday; December 19, 2022 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0-2. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, abstained Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, abstained Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of Monday; December 19, 2022 as presented
To approve the Executive Session minutes of Monday; December 19, 2022 as presented
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, Wyman-ColomboAbstained: Sherman, Weeden
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Executive Session minutes of Monday; December 19, 2022 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0-2. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, abstained Selectman Sherman, abstained APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Comment: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to close the Public Hearing. 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)
Approve the Retail Alcoholic Beverages License Amendment Application of QVCC, Inc. d/b/a Quashnet Valley Country Club, 309 Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee for a Change of Manager to Dawn Tormey
To approve the Retail Alcoholic Beverages License Amendment Application of QVCC, Inc. d/b/a Quashnet Valley Country Club, 309 Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee for a Change of Manager to Dawn Tormey
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Retail Alcoholic Beverages License Amendment Application of QVCC, Inc. d/b/a Quashnet Valley Country Club, 309 Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee for a Change of Manager to Dawn Tormey. 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)
Accept and approve Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Petition #MA 2022-31 for (1) Joint Owned pole as presented
To accept and approve Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Petition #MA 2022-31 for (1) Joint Owned pole as presented
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept and approve Verizon New England, Inc. and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Petition #MA 2022-31 for (1) Joint Owned pole 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)
Approve the estimated Seasonal Population of 36,825 persons as projected by the Town Planner
To approve the estimated Seasonal Population of 36,825 persons as projected by the Town Planner
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the estimated Seasonal Population of 36,825 persons as projected by the Town Planner. 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)
Table the Disc Golf project to the Select Board meeting on January 23, 2023
To table the Disc Golf project to the Select Board meeting on January 23, 2023
“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to table the Disc Golf project to the Select Board meeting on January 23, 2023. 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: Wyman-Colombo, second: Cotton)
Accept with regret, the resignation of Dawn M. Thayer from the Community Preservation Committee effective February 13, 2023
To accept with regret, the resignation of Dawn M. Thayer from the Community Preservation Committee effective February 13, 2023
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept with regret, the resignation of Dawn M. Thayer from the Community Preservation Committee effective February 13, 2023. 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)
Accept the resignation of Virginia McIntyre from the Council on Aging Board with regret
To accept the resignation of Virginia McIntyre from the Council on Aging Board with regret
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept the resignation of Virginia McIntyre from the Council on Aging Board with regret. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. 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: Wyman-Colombo)
Accept the resignation of Joseph Brait from the Planning & Construction Committee with regret
To accept the resignation of Joseph Brait from the Planning & Construction Committee with regret
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept the resignation of Joseph Brait from the Planning & Construction Committee with regret. 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)
Approve the transmission of the letter to the Town of Sandwich as drafted
To approve the transmission of the letter to the Town of Sandwich as drafted
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the transmission of the letter to the Town of Sandwich as drafted. 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)
Approve the transmission of the letter as drafted to the Town of Sandwich with the edits as recommended by Selectman Wyman -Colombo
To approve the transmission of the letter as drafted to the Town of Sandwich with the edits as recommended by Selectman Wyman -Colombo
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the transmission of the letter as drafted to the Town of Sandwich with the edits as recommended by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. 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: Wyman-Colombo)
Appoint Selectman Wyman -Colombo to the Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund Board
To appoint Selectman Wyman -Colombo to the Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund Board
Yes: Cotton, Sherman, Weeden, Wyman-ColomboNo: O'Hara
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Selectman Wyman -Colombo to the Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund Board. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 4-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Appoint Selectman Wyman -Colombo as Mashpee's representative in accordance with the Intermunicipal Agreement for the Popponesset Watershed
To appoint Selectman Wyman -Colombo as Mashpee's representative in accordance with the Intermunicipal Agreement for the Popponesset Watershed
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Selectman Wyman -Colombo as Mashpee's representative in accordance with the Intermunicipal Agreement for the Popponesset Watershed. 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)
Send a letter of support to the Town Manager of the Town of Sandwich for the Special Legislation as described
To send a letter of support to the Town Manager of the Town of Sandwich for the Special Legislation as described
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to send a letter of support to the Town Manager of the Town of Sandwich for the Special Legislation as described. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Sherman, yes TOWN MANAGER UPDATES Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Adjourn at 8:50 p.m
To adjourn at 8:50 p.m
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. 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)
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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