1/25/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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8 Board of,Selectmen Minutes January 25, 2016 APPOINTMENTS &HEARINGS Mash ee Cares Update.Michael Richardson: (continued) Motion made by Selectman Sherman to support the#StateWithoutStigma Pledge as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed,none In closing, Mr. Richardson indicated the Mashpee Cares organization began in 2010. At the time,the main focus was on the health and well-being of Mashpee youth. After review of the many facets of health and well-being it was determined the committee would focus more on the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse outlined through education and media communication. The Mashpee Cares Committee is now more unified and is partnering with the Barnstable County Substance Abuse Council. A training program is planned on February 23,2016 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Mashpee Public Library with Mashpee Cares and representatives of Barnstable County. COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS Update on Holidays Lights at the Mashpee Rotary; It was announced the Mashpec Pops Committee has offered to donate$10,000 per year for the purpose of installing and dismantling the Holiday lighting display at the Mashpee Rotary. It was agreed this is a generous and reasonable offer from the Pops Committee. A special events line item for the donation will be considered to earmark funding for this purpose. After review, and discussion with the DPW Director it has been determined the Department of Public Works with training would assume this responsibility. It was agreed the true cost would be evaluated after the term of one year if the donation does not cover the costs associated to the installation and take-down of the lighting. In addition,the electricity costs assumed by the town and associated to the display of the lighting would be further reviewed.