3/6/2017 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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5 Board of Selectmen Minutes March 6, 2017 NEW BUSINESS Approval of Verizon New England, Inc. and NStar Electric Company dba Eversource Energy Petition to place one new jointly owned Pole 218/16.5 on Great Oak Road: Petition 4MA2016-56 was received from Verizon New England, Inc. and NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to place (1)jointly owned pole on Great Oak Road to shorten the span between the existing poles and to maintain proper clearance due to new development off Great Oak Road. A Public Hearing was held on March 2, 2017 with direct abutters notified. It was advised the applicant would be required to obtain the proper permit through the Department of Public Works upon completion of the hearing. Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve Petition #MA2016-56 for Verizon New England, Inc. and NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to place (1) new jointly owned pole on Great Oak Road as referenced. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none Cape Light Compact update and discussion: As previously noted, the Cape Cod Light Compact and Barnstable County have agreed to sever their relationship as of June 30, 2017, and a new fiscal agent is thus required. The Compact has proposed to create an independent structure, a Joint Powers Entity that can serve as its own fiscal agent. Currently, the Towns of Brewster, Provincetown and Dennis have executed a Joint Powers Agreement to officially establish the Joint Powers Entity. It is advised that all 15 member Cape towns including the Vineyard participate in the JTE. Membership will continue to allow Mashpee residents and businesses to receive energy conservation program grants and to purchase power in the normal course. The approval is not binding as towns would have the ability to resign when provided written notice. In considering this matter, it was noted the Assembly of Delegates has a different perspective and there are questions regarding the ownership of properties and equipment that may be involved. It was agreed this matter would be further reviewed and defined at the next meeting.