MassVoter.com← Mashpee Select BoardMashpee Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 20, 2023
10 recorded votes, 1 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
Authorize the Town Manager to send letters of support for the multi -use path connection as a rail with trail as referenced
To authorize the Town Manager to send letters of support for the multi -use path connection as a rail with trail as referenced
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to authorize the Town Manager to send letters of support for the multi -use path connection as a rail with trail as referenced. 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)
Deny the Abatement of Betterment Assessment on property located at 21 Cedar Street, Mashpee
To deny the Abatement of Betterment Assessment on property located at 21 Cedar Street, Mashpee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to deny the Abatement of Betterment Assessment on property located at 21 Cedar Street, Mashpee. 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)
Approve the Temporary Sign Permit for the Annual Mashpee Firefighters Annual Homeless for the Holidays event as presented
To approve the Temporary Sign Permit for the Annual Mashpee Firefighters Annual Homeless for the Holidays event as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the Temporary Sign Permit for the Annual Mashpee Firefighters Annual Homeless for the Holidays event as presented. 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 Temporary Sign Permit application of Mashpee Youth Baseball and Softball as presented working out the additional details with the Town Manager in accordance with Town Policy No. 037
To approve the Temporary Sign Permit application of Mashpee Youth Baseball and Softball as presented working out the additional details with the Town Manager in accordance with Town Policy No. 037
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Temporary Sign Permit application of Mashpee Youth Baseball and Softball as presented working out the additional details with the Town Manager in accordance with Town Policy No. 037. 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)
Re -appoint Robert Tomaino, Harbormaster to the Barnstable County Dredge Advisory Committee effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026
To re -appoint Robert Tomaino, Harbormaster to the Barnstable County Dredge Advisory Committee effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to re -appoint Robert Tomaino, Harbormaster to the Barnstable County Dredge Advisory Committee effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026. 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: Weeden, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Accept the resignation of Nina Cocomazzi from the Cultural Council with regret
To accept the resignation of Nina Cocomazzi from the Cultural Council with regret
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept the resignation of Nina Cocomazzi from the Cultural Council 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 Alexandra Zollo to the Environmental Oversight Committee for a term to expire; June 30, 2024
To appoint Alexandra Zollo to the Environmental Oversight Committee for a term to expire; June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to appoint Alexandra Zollo to the Environmental Oversight Committee for a term to expire; June 30, 2024. 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: Weeden, second: O'Hara)
Authorize the Town Manager to organize the formation of a Community Development Block Grant working/ad hoc group
To authorize the Town Manager to organize the formation of a Community Development Block Grant working/ad hoc group
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to authorize the Town Manager to organize the formation of a Community Development Block Grant working/ad hoc group. 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: O'Hara, second: Sherman)
Approve the Annual Organization Day on Friday; December 15, 2023 as referenced
To approve the Annual Organization Day on Friday; December 15, 2023 as referenced
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Annual Organization Day on Friday; December 15, 2023 as referenced. 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)
Enter into Executive Session at 7:21 p.m. to discuss the disposition and value of real property (35 Lake Avenue (Parcel 28-2-0); 409 Main Street (Parcel 36-80-0); 415 Main Street (28-3-0); 0...
To enter into Executive Session at 7:21 p.m. to discuss the disposition and value of real property (35 Lake Avenue (Parcel 28-2-0); 409 Main Street (Parcel 36-80-0); 415 Main Street (28-3-0); 0 Meetinghouse Road (Parcel 68-13B); and 0 Falmouth Road (Parcels 68-14 and 68-16)) Pursuant to G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (6) and c.30B, §16, the Chair having declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. From which, the Board will not reconvene in Open Session
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, ShermanNo: Weeden, Wyman-Colombo
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to enter into Executive Session at 7:21 p.m. to discuss the disposition and value of real property (35 Lake Avenue (Parcel 28-2-0); 409 Main Street (Parcel 36-80-0); 415 Main Street (28-3-0); 0 Meetinghouse Road (Parcel 68-13B); and 0 Falmouth Road (Parcels 68-14 and 68-16)) Pursuant to G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (6) and c.30B, §16, the Chair having declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. From which, the Board will not reconvene in Open Session. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. Town Counsel Patrick J. Costello, participating remotely was asked if there is appropriate cause to enter into Executive Session. The response was affirmative. VOTE: 3-2. Motion carries Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Weeden, no Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, no Opposed, (2).” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
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