John Cotton

“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to add Jessie "Little Doe" Baird to the Committee for the Prevention of Violence Against Women & Children as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Cotton, second: Weeden)

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“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to include and recommend the appropriation to the Injured-on Duty Fund. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman)

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“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to include and support engineering/permitting/dredging for navigational purposes. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman)

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“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to vote to authorize the Human Services Department to implement a Housing Assistance Program as outlined in Draft H of the Housing Assistance Proposal with an initial authorization not to exceed $75,000, and further, the Trust establishes the program grant details and eligibility parameters and authorizes the Human Services Department to refine and modify implementation procedures consistent with the limits of the parameters to assure fair, timely and efficient implementation of the program. And further, it is required the program adhere to the reporting that was expected of the Mashpee Housing Authority to inform the Affordable Housing Trust of the program within the limits of confidentiality. Motion seconded by Mr. Richardson. VOTE: Unanimous. 7-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Mr. Richardson,yes Mr. Isbitz,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb)

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“Motion made by Mr. Richardson to terminate the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and Mashpee Housing Authority for the administration of the Housing Assistance Program II, sending a letter of disappointment for their decision to end this program. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 7-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Mr. Isbitz,yes Mr. Richardson,yes Opposed, none.” (second: O'Hara)

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“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to authorize the Town Manager on behalf of the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust to solicit proposals for the provisions of service related to the Mashpee Housing Assistance Program II for the benefit of Mashpee residents offering short term rental assistance, mortgage assistance for short term and to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic for Calendar Year 2021 for an amount not to exceed $75,000 (total value of contract). Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 7-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Mr. Isbitz,yes Mr. Richardson,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: O'Hara)

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“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a Tax Rate Factor of 111" for all classes of property with no discount for Open Space, no Residential Exemption and no Small Commercial Exemption. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 3-2. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb, no Selectman Weeden, no Opposed, (2).” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)

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“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to adopt the Ban on the Sale of Alcohol Nips (50 mil) (50 milliliter (ml) container), and further Ban the Sale of Alcohol Nips in Containers of up to 100 mil in size, as a Condition of any New, Renewed and/or Transferred License for Establishments Licensed pursuant to G.L. c. 138, §15 based on Considerations of Public Health, Welfare and Safety. The Ban is applicable with the License Renewals for 2021,with an effective date of July 1,2021. If there is no serious issue of good faith to develop a solution, the ban will take effect. In the event a solution is developed there is time for the Board of Selectmen to re-consider an amendment to the license condition. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Motion carries. 4-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Sherman)

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“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb that the Select Board support the passage of Article 20 as it now appears on the October Town Meeting warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Sherman)

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“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to support Article 410 for placement on the October Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Sherman)

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