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Mashpee Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

January 9, 2023

16 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday; December 19, 2022 as presented

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday; December 19, 2022 as presented

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Executive Session minutes of Monday; December 19, 2022 as presented

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To approve the Executive Session minutes of Monday; December 19, 2022 as presented

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the Public Hearing

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the estimated Seasonal Population of 36,825 persons as projected by the Town Planner

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the estimated Seasonal Population of 36,825 persons as projected by the Town Planner

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Table the Disc Golf project to the Select Board meeting on January 23, 2023

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To table the Disc Golf project to the Select Board meeting on January 23, 2023

From the minutes

“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)

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

Accept with regret, the resignation of Dawn M. Thayer from the Community Preservation Committee effective February 13, 2023

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept with regret, the resignation of Dawn M. Thayer from the Community Preservation Committee effective February 13, 2023

From the minutes

“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)

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

Accept the resignation of Virginia McIntyre from the Council on Aging Board with regret

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the resignation of Virginia McIntyre from the Council on Aging Board with regret

From the minutes

“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)

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

Accept the resignation of Joseph Brait from the Planning & Construction Committee with regret

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the resignation of Joseph Brait from the Planning & Construction Committee with regret

From the minutes

“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)

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

Approve the transmission of the letter to the Town of Sandwich as drafted

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the transmission of the letter to the Town of Sandwich as drafted

From the minutes

“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)

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

Approve the transmission of the letter as drafted to the Town of Sandwich with the edits as recommended by Selectman Wyman -Colombo

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the transmission of the letter as drafted to the Town of Sandwich with the edits as recommended by Selectman Wyman -Colombo

From the minutes

“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)

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

Appoint Selectman Wyman -Colombo to the Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund Board

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · 4–1

To appoint Selectman Wyman -Colombo to the Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund Board

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

From the minutes

“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)

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

Appoint Selectman Wyman -Colombo as Mashpee's representative in accordance with the Intermunicipal Agreement for the Popponesset Watershed

Minutes, page 13

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Selectman Wyman -Colombo as Mashpee's representative in accordance with the Intermunicipal Agreement for the Popponesset Watershed

From the minutes

“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)

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

Send a letter of support to the Town Manager of the Town of Sandwich for the Special Legislation as described

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To send a letter of support to the Town Manager of the Town of Sandwich for the Special Legislation as described

From the minutes

“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)

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

Adjourn at 8:50 p.m

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 8:50 p.m

From the minutes

“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)

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

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