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3 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> February 27, 2017 <br /> Public Comment: (continued) <br /> Ambur Butku a resident of Mashpee since 2011 has a son, an apprentice electrician graduate and other <br /> child enrolled at the technical school in the plumbing program. Mrs. Butku also has a daughter who <br /> plans to go to the technical school this year. Mrs. Butku stated the technical school a great option for <br /> the kids in Mashpee. The technical school promotes a trade and gives student the advantage to learn of <br /> the management of money and gain real-world experience. The class sizes are small and the teachers <br /> are excellent. Mrs. Butku stated that some parents cannot afford to send their children to college. <br /> Although her children have attended and are planning on attending the school, Mrs. Butku indicated <br /> she is supportive of all students who are attending the technical school and who did not have the ability <br /> to attend tonight's meeting. <br /> Shane Clark informed the Board she has two college age children who have attended the technical <br /> school. In her opinion, the school provides an enormous opportunity for children and it is an <br /> investment into the future of our children and it is an investment in the Town of Mashpee. <br /> Brenda Nailor spoke on behalf of the Comfort Man, a local business operating on Industrial Drive. It <br /> is a heating and ventilation business. A number of Cape Cod Technical School students have <br /> participated in the work-coop program. Mrs. Nailor stated the coop is very successful and it is a <br /> valuable experience for the students, and a blessing for her HVAC business. <br /> Robert Landry of 15 Starboard Lane indicated he has been a resident of Mashpee for the past 40 years. <br /> He has two sons. One son is attending the Harwich Technical School and is enrolled in the high <br /> honors program. His son's goal is to join the workforce in the IT trade in the area of cyber defense. <br /> Mr. Landry indicated his other son is an HVAC service technician. It was noted in the work-coop <br /> program students gain practical experience. Mr. Landry added that funding for the school is an <br /> investment in the future of our children. If the project is not funded the students will be at a <br /> disadvantage and miss opportunities to earn money. It is hopeful the Board of Selectmen will be <br /> supportive of this project. <br /> Katie McGee a Mashpee resident since 2010 and mother of six children indicated that not all children <br /> learn the same and it is important to have learning options. Mrs. McGee explained that every child is <br /> different and does not fit into one mold. And, in terms of education there is a need to invest for the <br /> payback for our children and for our future children who will benefit the Mashpee community in the <br /> long run. It was noted that over time the technical school has changed and the students are graduating <br /> with marketable skills, something Mrs. McGee did not get while attending high school. The technical <br /> school skills will give students the ability to give back into the community. <br /> With regards to the Transfer Station and the proposal to create an Enterprise Fund, Gregory McKelvey <br /> of 11 Menemsha Road recommended the Town consider raising the one time gate fees, and gradually <br /> take upon the task of the Enterprise system to operate the Transfer Station. <br />