8/8/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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12 Board of Selectmen Minutes August 8, 2016 Review and annroval of Draft #1 of October Town Meeting Warrant: (continued) Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve the placement of the Fire Department article on the October warrant to upgrade their dispatch system as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none Review and annroval of revisions to Board of Selectmen Policy 037, Placement of Temnorary Suns: At the last Selectmen's Meeting, the Board approved the request of Castleberry Fairs to place temporary signs announcing the Annual Mashpee Arts & Crafts Festival; 24 hours in advance of the event, two signs only, one on Route 28 and the other on Route 151, to be removed when the event concludes on August 7, 2016. The request was for location only for the annual fundraiser event sponsored by the Mashpee Public Library. In concern it was noted the applicant placed 22 signs on both private and public sites, and further, the signage was not removed after the event. In response to this concern a proposed policy, No.037 regarding Temporary Sign Placement was presented to the Board of Selectmen for review and approval. Discussion followed with respect to signage as it relates to zoning and enforcement. Bylaw amendments world be required if the Town was to impose penalties for illegal or improperly placed signage. It was agreed the Board of Selectmen would collectively investigate the Town's sign bylaws and matters associated to the full sign issue. Regarding enforcement, it was further agreed the Board would give clarity to the Town Manager with regards to authorizing a building official and/or town employee to be designated to remove improperly placed signs. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to adopt Policy No. 037 — Temporary Sign Placement as presented as an interim, and authorize the Town Manager to designate a Town employee of his selection to remove improperly placed signage. This matter is pending review of the temporary signage issue in its entirety. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none It was agreed the Board of Selectmen at their next meeting, would consider a draft article with respect to the placement of temporary signage for the October Town Meeting.