9/28/2015 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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10 Selectman Cotton, yes Opposed, none Board of Selectmen Minutes September 28, 2015 NEW BUSINESS: Acceptance of resignations from the Mash ee Human Services Committee - Janice Walford Ruth Elias Elinor Glener Mar Scanlan: The Board of Selectmen was in receipt of a letter of resignation collectively from Janice Walford, Elinor Glener, Ruth Elias, and Mary Scanlon dated August 23, 2015 resigning from the Mashpee Human Services Committee effective immediately. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept the resignations of Janice Walford,Elinor Glener, Ruth Elias and Mary Scanlon from the Mashpee Human Services Committee with regret, sending letters of appreciation to all four members resigning. 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 Discussion of Holiday Lights at the Mashpee Rotary—Chris Ball: Mashpee Pops Committee member Chris Ball was in attendance to discuss the holiday lighting at the Mashpee Rotary, a function sponsored by the Mashpee Pops Committee. Mr. Ball indicated that it costs approximately $30,000 per year to install the display which includes bulb replacement, labor, the bucket truck and removal and storage fees. All work is done by an outside contracting firm. It has become costly for the Mashpee Pops Committee and it is the intention of the Pops Committee to discontinue assuming costs associated to the display of the holiday lighting at this location. If the Town of Mashpee was to take responsibility of this project,the Pops would continue funding the display for one more season. This would allow the Department of Public Works to gain knowledge and train in terms of installing the lighting and labourequirements. It was noted the Town of Mashpee absorbs all costs associated to electricity. The Board of Selectmen agreed the holiday lighting display at the Mashpee Rotary is spectacular and a major attraction during the winter season. If the DPW were to assume this function, it was recommended the lighting be installed during the week prior to Thanksgiving to eliminate overtime costs. It is estimated the installation process requires eight men per day for a three-day period. Selectman Gottlieb recommended the Board defer approval until the next meeting to obtain additional information regarding costs associated to labor, equipment and storage, and to allow for input from the Director of Public Works. It was agreed the Town Manager would follow up on the specifics with Mr. Ball, and the matter would be scheduled as an agenda topic of discussion on Monday.