8/8/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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M Board of Selectmen Minutes August 8, 2016 Presentation by 'town Counsel regarding the impact of recent Littlefield vs. U.S. Department of Interior decision: (continued) Based on consultation with special counsel, Town Counsel reconuuended the Town of Mashpee remain in status quo and fulfill obligations in a cooperative manner with respect to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Tribal Council. The Board was also encouraged to engage in a direct dialogue with Tribal Council regulatory officers. It was also recommended that first responders be ready to react to the emergency needs of the Tribe. There was concern with respect to first response and avoiding delays with respect to incidents that may occur on tribal lands. Town Counsel recommended the Town use protocol and abide by the language in the existing MOU. It was recommended the Town notify the Tribe as a courtesy of its intentions to provide first response on Tribal property by calling tribal police immediately and without delay in an emergency situation. Town Manager Rodney C. Collins recommended the Board follow procedure and communicate chair to chair regarding this concern. The Board of Selectmen was receptive of this recommendation. Town Counsel was authorized to draft a letter with respect to this matter on behalf of the Board of Selectmen Chair. It was also agreed the Town would remit a letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Secretary of the Interior requesting advice and clarity with respect to this regard. It was determined Town Counsel world also provide a draft letter on the Town's behalf. Presentation by Andrew McManus on proposed memorial site for former Conservation Department employee. Diane Lund: Conservation Agent Andrew McManus met with the Board of Selectmen to request consideration to place a small memorial on Town owned property in honor of former Town Hall employee Diana Lund who served as Secretary to the Conservation Department. The site location under consideration is in the John's Pond parking lot, a visible and accessible area. Michael Talbot a former member of the Conservation Commission was also present and is involved in the design plans for the memorial and planting. A commemorative boulder is intended to be engraved in recognition of Ms. Lund. Native landscaping will be incorporated into the design. Work associated to this project will be funded by private donations. The use of native plant material is an extension of the work the Town is conducting to promote ecological landscaping practices. With approval, work would commence this fall. Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to support the memorial for former employee Diana Lund at John's Pond as referenced. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. 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