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Mashpee Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

August 28, 2023

11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: John Cotton

Every vote, in order

Maintain the regular voting hours; 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the Special Election of November 7, 2023

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To maintain the regular voting hours; 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the Special Election of November 7, 2023

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to maintain the regular voting hours; 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the Special Election of November 7, 2023. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: O'Hara)

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

Include and recommend Article #2 with the last sentence deleted under Prohibitions

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To include and recommend Article #2 with the last sentence deleted under Prohibitions

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to include and recommend Article #2 with the last sentence deleted under Prohibitions. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Wyman-Colombo)

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

Include and recommend Article #4 eliminating the 40% calculation, requiring a minimum unit size of 350' sf. and a maximum unit size of 900' sf

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To include and recommend Article #4 eliminating the 40% calculation, requiring a minimum unit size of 350' sf. and a maximum unit size of 900' sf

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to include and recommend Article #4 eliminating the 40% calculation, requiring a minimum unit size of 350' sf. and a maximum unit size of 900' sf. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: O'Hara)

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

Include and recommend Article #5 adding language no less than 12 months provided there is a signed lease to be retained on file with the Building Department for monitoring and compliance

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To include and recommend Article #5 adding language no less than 12 months provided there is a signed lease to be retained on file with the Building Department for monitoring and compliance

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to include and recommend Article #5 adding language no less than 12 months provided there is a signed lease to be retained on file with the Building Department for monitoring and compliance. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: Weeden)

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

Include and recommend Article #6 as presented

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To include and recommend Article #6 as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to include and recommend Article #6 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Wyman-Colombo)

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

Approve and recommend Article #10 move forward to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve and recommend Article #10 move forward to Town Meeting. Selectman David W. Weeden stated he does not perceive he has a conflict of interest. A disclosure has been filed with the Office of the Town Clerk, and it is a matter of public record

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

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to approve and recommend Article #10 move forward to Town Meeting. Selectman David W. Weeden stated he does not perceive he has a conflict of interest. A disclosure has been filed with the Office of the Town Clerk, and it is a matter of public record. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTE: 3-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara, abstained Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: Weeden)

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

Approve and recommend Article #12

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 3–1

To approve and recommend Article #12

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

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to approve and recommend Article #12. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTE: 3-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: Weeden)

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

Include and recommend Article #1 as presented

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To include and recommend Article #1 as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to include and recommend Article #1 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Wyman-Colombo)

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

Take no action on Article #11

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To take no action on Article #11

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to take no action on Article #11. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Wyman-Colombo)

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

Approve and execute the October 16, 2023 October Town Meeting warrant as amended

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve and execute the October 16, 2023 October Town Meeting warrant as amended

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve and execute the October 16, 2023 October Town Meeting warrant as amended. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Wyman-Colombo)

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

Adjourn at 8:31 p.m

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn at 8:31 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to adjourn at 8:31 p.m. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: O'Hara)

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

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