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January 22, 2024
13 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
Approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, January 8, 2024 as presented
To approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, January 8, 2024 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, January 8, 2024 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE:5-0. Unanimous. 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)
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:5-0. Unanimous. 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 application of Dune Brothers, LLC d/b/a Dune Brothers, 2 North Street, Nicholas Gillespie, Manager for a new Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License
To approve the application of Dune Brothers, LLC d/b/a Dune Brothers, 2 North Street, Nicholas Gillespie, Manager for a new Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License. Selectman Weeden motioned to amend the license to address the Select Board's concerns with regards to defining the entrance/egress along the handicap area outside
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the application of Dune Brothers, LLC d/b/a Dune Brothers, 2 North Street, Nicholas Gillespie, Manager for a new Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License. Selectman Weeden motioned to amend the license to address the Select Board's concerns with regards to defining the entrance/egress along the handicap area outside. Selectman Wyman -Colombo seconded the amendment. VOTE:5-0. Unanimous. 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)
Rescind the special Speed Regulation No. 309-A adopted on January 14,1972 to the statutory speed limit of 30 mph (thickly settled)
To rescind the special Speed Regulation No. 309-A adopted on January 14,1972 to the statutory speed limit of 30 mph (thickly settled)
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to rescind the special Speed Regulation No. 309-A adopted on January 14,1972 to the statutory speed limit of 30 mph (thickly settled). Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE:5-0. Unanimous. 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)
Approve the License Agreement between the Town of Mashpee and NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy at 380 Asher's Path - UG#10341/010-020, Mashpee, MA (WO#12451684 - Riser Pole #283/1.5)...
To approve the License Agreement between the Town of Mashpee and NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy at 380 Asher's Path - UG#10341/010-020, Mashpee, MA (WO#12451684 - Riser Pole #283/1.5) as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the License Agreement between the Town of Mashpee and NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy at 380 Asher's Path - UG#10341/010-020, Mashpee, MA (WO#12451684 - Riser Pole #283/1.5) as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE:5-0. Unanimous. 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)
Appoint Robin Callaghan as the Alternate Board Member to the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group
To appoint Robin Callaghan as the Alternate Board Member to the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Robin Callaghan as the Alternate Board Member to the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE:5-0. Unanimous. 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 the Hiring Process of Hugh Ahearn as Police Officer as presented
To certify the Hiring Process of Hugh Ahearn as Police Officer as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to certify the Hiring Process of Hugh Ahearn as Police Officer as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE:5-0. Unanimous. 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)
Adopt Select Board Policy No. 082 as amended
To adopt Select Board Policy No. 082 as amended
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to adopt Select Board Policy No. 082 as amended. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE:5-0. Unanimous. 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)
Appoint Elizabeth Kugell to the Council on Aging with a term to expire; June 30, 2026
To appoint Elizabeth Kugell to the Council on Aging with a term to expire; June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to appoint Elizabeth Kugell to the Council on Aging with a term to expire; June 30, 2026. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE:5-0. Unanimous. 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)
Appoint Judy MacDougall to the Community Preservation Committee as an At -Large Member for a term to expire; June 30, 2024
To appoint Judy MacDougall to the Community Preservation Committee as an At -Large Member for a term to expire; June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Judy MacDougall to the Community Preservation Committee as an At -Large Member for a term to expire; June 30, 2024. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE:5-0. Unanimous. 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 Ted Schmuhl to the Community Preservation Committee as an At -Large Member for a term to expire; June 30, 2024
To appoint Ted Schmuhl to the Community Preservation Committee as an At -Large Member for a term to expire; June 30, 2024
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, Weeden, Wyman-ColomboNo: Sherman
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to appoint Ted Schmuhl to the Community Preservation Committee as an At -Large Member for a term to expire; June 30, 2024. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, no Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: O'Hara)
Accept the resignation of Edmund Sarno from the Capital Improvement Program Committee with regret sending a letter of appreciation for his service
To accept the resignation of Edmund Sarno from the Capital Improvement Program Committee with regret sending a letter of appreciation for his service
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept the resignation of Edmund Sarno from the Capital Improvement Program Committee with regret sending a letter of appreciation for his service. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. 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 9:00 p.m
To adjourn at 9:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. 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)
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