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Mashpee Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

January 27, 2025

14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Thomas O'Hara, John Cotton, Carol Sherman, David Weeden, Michaela Wyman-Colombo

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday; January 6,2025 as presented

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday; January 6,2025 as presented

From the minutes

“Motion ruade by Selectinan Weeden to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday; January 6,2025 as presented. Niotion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. 11 vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyntan-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Cotton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Maaat Iby Selectman 'eerie m to appoint.Andrew Gottlieb to the Capital Improvement Program Cominittee as a Member At-Large

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Maaat Iby Selectman 'eerie m to appoint.Andrew Gottlieb to the Capital Improvement Program Cominittee as a Member At-Large

From the minutes

“Motion maaat Iby Selectman 'eerie m to appoint.Andrew Gottlieb to the Capital Improvement Program Cominittee as a Member At-Large. NIotion seconded by Selectman Wflara. VOTE,: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote- Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wynian-Colonibo,yes Selectman. Cotton,yes Selectman 011ara,yes Opposed, none.” (second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the Public Hearing

From the minutes

“Motion made lby Selectman Cotton to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman OHara. VOT E: 5-0. Unanimous. iinnllOall Vote. Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

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

M ade by Selectman " eeden to estallfrlish a new Mashpee Freshwater:bonds C"c Drinmittee,and. advertise for membership

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

M ade by Selectman " eeden to estallfrlish a new Mashpee Freshwater:bonds C"c Drinmittee,and. advertise for membership

From the minutes

“Motion m ade by Selectman " eeden to estallfrlish a new Mashpee Freshwater:bonds C"c Drinmittee,and. advertise for membership. Motion seconded by Selectman yin n-C olo bo. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. l , ll C:"allVote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeder,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes apposed, none.”

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

Accept the resignation of Doreen Lawrence from the Affordable Housing Committee with regret

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the resignation of Doreen Lawrence from the Affordable Housing Committee with regret

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to accept the resignation of Doreen Lawrence from the Affordable Housing Committee with regret. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0.Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

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

Accept the resignation of Winnie Johnson-Graham from the Cultural Council sending a letter of regret

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the resignation of Winnie Johnson-Graham from the Cultural Council sending a letter of regret

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to accept the resignation of Winnie Johnson-Graham from the Cultural Council sending a letter of regret. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

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

Appoint Dianne Brace to the Cultural Council as a Member At-Large

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Dianne Brace to the Cultural Council as a Member At-Large

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to appoint Dianne Brace to the Cultural Council as a Member At-Large. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman-Colombo. VOTE: 5-0.Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Weeden, second: Wyman-Colombo)

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

Appoint Todd Cipriani as Election Warden

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Todd Cipriani as Election Warden

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to appoint Todd Cipriani as Election Warden. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

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

Appoint Carol Araujo to the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group as an Alternate Board Member

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Carol Araujo to the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group as an Alternate Board Member

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Wyman-Colombo to appoint Carol Araujo to the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group as an Alternate Board Member. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo, yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed,none.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: Cotton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Certify the Hiring Process for Hannah Tamash as Public Safety Dispatcher

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To certify the Hiring Process for Hannah Tamash as Public Safety Dispatcher

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to certify the Hiring Process for Hannah Tamash as Public Safety Dispatcher. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the Temporary Sign Permit of Boston Interiors for the Annual Tent Sale as presented

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Temporary Sign Permit of Boston Interiors for the Annual Tent Sale as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Wyman-Colombo to approve the Temporary Sign Permit of Boston Interiors for the Annual Tent Sale as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the Annual Lovin Life 5k Race on April 26,2025 as presented

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Annual Lovin Life 5k Race on April 26,2025 as presented

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Annual Lovin Life 5k Race on April 26,2025 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed,none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Change all Select Board Policies as recommended

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To change all Select Board Policies as recommended

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to change all Select Board Policies as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn at 7:00 p.m

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 7:00 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed,none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: O'Hara)

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

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