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Mashpee Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

April 1, 2024

12 recorded votes, 3 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 following minutes; Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Joint Meeting with the Sewer Commission; Monday, March 11, 2024, Regular & Executive Sessions; and Monday, March 18, 2024, Regular Session...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the following minutes; Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Joint Meeting with the Sewer Commission; Monday, March 11, 2024, Regular & Executive Sessions; and Monday, March 18, 2024, Regular Session as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the following minutes; Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Joint Meeting with the Sewer Commission; Monday, March 11, 2024, Regular & Executive Sessions; and Monday, March 18, 2024, Regular Session as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. 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: Weeden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Annual Recreation Department Events with the amended dates as listed; Annual Events, Super Swim *Amended to June 15, 2024 from June 8, 2024, Memorial Day Ceremony; Mashpee Community...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Annual Recreation Department Events with the amended dates as listed; Annual Events, Super Swim *Amended to June 15, 2024 from June 8, 2024, Memorial Day Ceremony; Mashpee Community Park Gazebo, Monday, May 27, 2024 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m., Annual Fishing Derby; John's Pond, Saturday, June 1, 2024, 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m., Annual Super Swim; John's Pond, Saturday, June 8, 2024, 9 a.m. -12 Noon: Amended to June 15, 2024, Mashpee Fireworks Display and Community Picnic; Mashpee Middle -High School Athletic Field, Saturday, June 29, 2024 (Rain date June 30, 2024) 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: *Amended to Friday, June 28, 2024

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the Annual Recreation Department Events with the amended dates as listed; Annual Events, Super Swim *Amended to June 15, 2024 from June 8, 2024, Memorial Day Ceremony; Mashpee Community Park Gazebo, Monday, May 27, 2024 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m., Annual Fishing Derby; John's Pond, Saturday, June 1, 2024, 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m., Annual Super Swim; John's Pond, Saturday, June 8, 2024, 9 a.m. -12 Noon: Amended to June 15, 2024, Mashpee Fireworks Display and Community Picnic; Mashpee Middle -High School Athletic Field, Saturday, June 29, 2024 (Rain date June 30, 2024) 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: *Amended to Friday, June 28, 2024. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VO'1'E: 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Special Event Application of the Recreation Department to hold the first annual Santuit Town Landing Scoping Event as identified

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Special Event Application of the Recreation Department to hold the first annual Santuit Town Landing Scoping Event as identified

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the Special Event Application of the Recreation Department to hold the first annual Santuit Town Landing Scoping Event as identified. 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 Select -man Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Wyman-Colombo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Special Event Application for the Head of the Ponds Regatta as referenced

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Special Event Application for the Head of the Ponds Regatta as referenced

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the Special Event Application for the Head of the Ponds Regatta as referenced. Motion seconded- boy. 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)

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

Approve the Ruck4HIT Cape Cod 2024 event as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the Ruck4HIT Cape Cod 2024 event as presented

Joint vote with another board (the minutes give the combined count as 5-0); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. Part of the roll call cannot be read in the town's text of these minutes ("Selectman"). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the Ruck4HIT Cape Cod 2024 event as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman, yes- Selectman O'Hara, yes- ,SelectmawSherman, yes- Select- an Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Weeden, second: O'Hara)

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

Approve the Temporary Sign Permit Application for the Heroes in. 1 .1 1 ransition 1 uck4HU" event as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Temporary Sign Permit Application for the Heroes in. 1 .1 1 ransition 1 uck4HU" event as presented

From the minutes

“Motion inade by Selectman Sherman to approve the Temporary Sign Permit Application for the Heroes in. 1 .1 1 ransition 1 uck4HU" event as presented. Motion seconded by Select manm y Wan -Colombo VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. ii-0-11 Eall- Vote - Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman-Coloriirmbo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman)

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

Madie by S61ectman Wymain-Cotombo to a1pprove the Temporary Sign Applit,,'ation of the Native 1.11aind Conservancy as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Madie by S61ectman Wymain-Cotombo to a1pprove the Temporary Sign Applit,,'ation of the Native 1.11aind Conservancy as presented

Joint vote with another board (the minutes give the combined count as 5-0); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The roll call in the town's text does not list Carol Sherman, who was on the attendance line, and no count can be read. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“Motion madie by S61ectman Wymain-Cotombo to a1pprove the Temporary Sign Applit,,'ation of the Native 1.11aind Conservancy as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTF: 5-0. 1 " I'nanimous. F4071 i-i"'all Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara; yes Selft4mawShermaram, yes, Selectman Weeden, yes Selectinan Wynian-Collombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: Weeden)

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

Appoint Dwight Pfundstein to the Shellfish Commission as an Associate- meer withra-term -to expire June 30, 2#24

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Dwight Pfundstein to the Shellfish Commission as an Associate- meer withra-term -to expire June 30, 2#24

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Dwight Pfundstein to the Shellfish Commission as an Associate- meer withra-term -to expire June 30, 2#24. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectma,& Weeden, yes Selectman -Wyman -Colombo, yes- Opposed, none..” (Motion: Sherman, second: Weeden)

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

Approve the Early Voting In -Person at Town Hall beginning April 9, 2024 through May 3, 2024 from -30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as recommended

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Early Voting In -Person at Town Hall beginning April 9, 2024 through May 3, 2024 from -30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as recommended

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Early Voting In -Person at Town Hall beginning April 9, 2024 through May 3, 2024 from -30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectiiinan O'Hara. VOTE: 5 0. Unanimous. 1 4C.*jjVe*e- Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeders, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)

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

Maintain time regular ar voting hours of time May 11, 20,24 AnnualTown Election from 7:00 a.m. to -00 p.m

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To maintain time regular ar voting hours of time May 11, 20,24 AnnualTown Election from 7:00 a.m. to -00 p.m

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

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to maintain time regular ar voting hours of time May 11, 20,24 AnnualTown Election from 7:00 a.m. to -00 p.m. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTE: 4 1. Motion carries. 70i uu1lVote: Selectman Cotton, yes 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 8 (PDF)

Selectman Sliiierman to approve and execute time May 11, 2024 Annual Town Election Warrant as presented

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Sliiierman to approve and execute time May 11, 2024 Annual Town Election Warrant as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sliiierman to approve and execute time May 11, 2024 Annual Town Election Warrant as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman ymn.-C mlonabo. VOTE: -0. Unanimous. 1 t all vote - Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectiman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.”

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

Adjourn at 7:37 p.m

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 7:37 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to adjourn at 7:37 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)

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

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