MassVoter.com← Mashpee Select BoardMashpee Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 18, 2024
20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Cotton, Thomas O'Hara, Carol Sherman, Michaela Wyman-Colombo
Absent: David Weeden
Every vote, in order
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 Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve the following Seasonal Alcoholic Beverages and Entertainment License Renewals for 2024; Packs ge Store - All Alcohol: Mashpee Mart MPG Corporation Popponesset Fresh Market Restaurant - All...
To approve the following Seasonal Alcoholic Beverages and Entertainment License Renewals for 2024; Packs ge Store - All Alcohol: Mashpee Mart MPG Corporation Popponesset Fresh Market Restaurant - All Alcohol: Bob's Seafood Cafe Cooke's Seafood The Lure New Seabury Athletic Club and Pool Popponesset Inn The Raw Bar
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the following Seasonal Alcoholic Beverages and Entertainment License Renewals for 2024; Packs ge Store - All Alcohol: Mashpee Mart MPG Corporation Popponesset Fresh Market Restaurant - All Alcohol: Bob's Seafood Cafe Cooke's Seafood The Lure New Seabury Athletic Club and Pool Popponesset Inn The Raw Bar Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Approve the Temporary Sign Permit Application of Boston Interiors for their annual furniture sale as presented
To approve the Temporary Sign Permit Application of Boston Interiors for their annual furniture sale as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to approve the Temporary Sign Permit Application of Boston Interiors for their annual furniture sale as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: O'Hara)
Appoint Sarah Thornbrugh as a full-time Conservation Commissioner, Member at Large status with a term to expire; June 30, 2024
To appoint Sarah Thornbrugh as a full-time Conservation Commissioner, Member at Large status with a term to expire; June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Sarah Thornbrugh as a full-time Conservation Commissioner, Member at Large status with a term to expire; June 30, 2024. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve and recommend Article #6 as presented
To approve and recommend Article #6 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and recommend Article #6 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Approve and recommend Article #10 as presented, for a sum of money to be determined
To approve and recommend Article #10 as presented, for a sum of money to be determined
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and recommend Article #10 as presented, for a sum of money to be determined. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve and recommend Article #5 as presented
To approve and recommend Article #5 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and recommend Article #5 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Approve and recommend Article #6 as presented
To approve and recommend Article #6 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and recommend Article #6 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Approve and recommend Article #7 as presented
To approve and recommend Article #7 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and recommend Article #7 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve and recommend Article #8 as presented
To approve and recommend Article #8 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and recommend Article #8 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve and recommend Article #18 as presented
To approve and recommend Article #18 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and recommend Article #18 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve and recommend Article #32 as presented
To approve and recommend Article #32 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and recommend Article #32 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Not recommend Article #33
To not recommend Article #33
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to not recommend Article #33. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve and execute the May 6, 2024 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants
To approve and execute the May 6, 2024 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and execute the May 6, 2024 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Approve and recommend the May 11, 2024 Annual Town Election Ballot Question to authorize a debt exclusion for the expansion of the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) and Phase II Sewer...
To approve and recommend the May 11, 2024 Annual Town Election Ballot Question to authorize a debt exclusion for the expansion of the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) and Phase II Sewer Collection System
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to approve and recommend the May 11, 2024 Annual Town Election Ballot Question to authorize a debt exclusion for the expansion of the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) and Phase II Sewer Collection System. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: Sherman)
Approve and recommend the May 11, 2024 Town Election Ballot Question to authorize a debt exclusion for the DPW Masonry Wall Restoration project and the Police Station Design/Engineering project
To approve and recommend the May 11, 2024 Town Election Ballot Question to authorize a debt exclusion for the DPW Masonry Wall Restoration project and the Police Station Design/Engineering project
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and recommend the May 11, 2024 Town Election Ballot Question to authorize a debt exclusion for the DPW Masonry Wall Restoration project and the Police Station Design/Engineering project. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter of support for the proposed indoor pickleball facility for execution by the Select Board at their next meeting
To authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter of support for the proposed indoor pickleball facility for execution by the Select Board at their next meeting
Yes: O'Hara, Sherman, Wyman-ColomboAbstained: Cotton
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter of support for the proposed indoor pickleball facility for execution by the Select Board at their next meeting. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 3-0-1. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, abstained Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Place the above topic on the agenda as it was not reasonably anticipated to be discussed
To place the above topic on the agenda as it was not reasonably anticipated to be discussed
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to place the above topic on the agenda as it was not reasonably anticipated to be discussed. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Authorize the Town Manager to administer funds under a contingency to be established under the CDBG grant application
To authorize the Town Manager to administer funds under a contingency to be established under the CDBG grant application
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to authorize the Town Manager to administer funds under a contingency to be established under the CDBG grant application. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes LIAISON REPORTS Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Adjourn at 7:35 p.m
To adjourn at 7:35 p.m
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but the roll call reads: John Cotton yes, Thomas O'Hara yes, Carol Sherman yes, Michaela Wyman-Colombo yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to adjourn at 7:35 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 Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
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