MassVoter.com← Mashpee Select BoardMashpee Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 13, 2023
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Cotton, Thomas O'Hara, Carol Sherman, David Weeden, Michaela Wyman-Colombo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the above referenced Regular and Special Meeting minutes; deferring all Executive Session minutes
To approve the above referenced Regular and Special Meeting minutes; deferring all Executive Session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the above referenced Regular and Special Meeting minutes; deferring all Executive Session minutes. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Certify and confirm the Hiring Process of the Wastewater Superintendent, Jared Meader as presented
To certify and confirm the Hiring Process of the Wastewater Superintendent, Jared Meader as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to certify and confirm the Hiring Process of the Wastewater Superintendent, Jared Meader as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Post the speed limit to 20 mph on Pondview Drive, County Road, Dixon Drive, Holly Farm Drive, Winslow Drive, River Run and Renee's Circle
To post the speed limit to 20 mph on Pondview Drive, County Road, Dixon Drive, Holly Farm Drive, Winslow Drive, River Run and Renee's Circle
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to post the speed limit to 20 mph on Pondview Drive, County Road, Dixon Drive, Holly Farm Drive, Winslow Drive, River Run and Renee's Circle. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
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 no higher than 15%
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 no higher than 15%
Yes: Cotton, Sherman, Weeden, Wyman-ColomboNo: O'Hara
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 no higher than 15%. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a factor of 111" for all Classes of Property with No discount for Open Space, No Small Commercial Exemption and to retain a Residential Exemption of 5%
To move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a factor of 111" for all Classes of Property with No discount for Open Space, No Small Commercial Exemption and to retain a Residential Exemption of 5%
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, ShermanNo: Weeden, Wyman-Colombo
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a factor of 111" for all Classes of Property with No discount for Open Space, No Small Commercial Exemption and to retain a Residential Exemption of 5%. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 3-2. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, no Selectman Wyman -Colombo, no Opposed, (2).” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Accept the resignation of Virginia Scharfenberg from the Mashpee Community Garden Committee with deep regret
To accept the resignation of Virginia Scharfenberg from the Mashpee Community Garden Committee with deep regret
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept the resignation of Virginia Scharfenberg from the Mashpee Community Garden Committee with deep regret. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara, VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Accept the resignation of Merrill Blum from the Council on Aging with regret
To accept the resignation of Merrill Blum from the Council on Aging with regret
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept the resignation of Merrill Blum from the Council on Aging with regret. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Accept the resignation of Merrill Blum from the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee with regret
To accept the resignation of Merrill Blum from the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee with regret
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept the resignation of Merrill Blum from the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee with regret. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Appoint Christine Perrault to the Council on Aging for a term to expire; June 30, 2026
To appoint Christine Perrault to the Council on Aging for a term to expire; June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Christine Perrault to the Council on Aging for a term to expire; June 30, 2026. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Appoint Leonard Pocknett to the Historical Commission for a term to expire; June 30, 2024
To appoint Leonard Pocknett to the Historical Commission for a term to expire; June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to appoint Leonard Pocknett to the Historical Commission for a term to expire; June 30, 2024. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Sherman)
Approve the proposed Select Board Meeting Schedule from January through June, 2024 that is subject to change
To approve the proposed Select Board Meeting Schedule from January through June, 2024 that is subject to change
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the proposed Select Board Meeting Schedule from January through June, 2024 that is subject to change. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Adjourn at 8:25 p.m
To adjourn at 8:25 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
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