6/4/2018 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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3 Board of Selectman Minutes June 4, 2018 Present: Selectman Carol A. Sherman, Selectman John J. Cahalane, Selectman Andrew R. Gottlieb, Selectman Thomas F. O'Hara, Selectman John J. Cotton Town Manager Rodney C. Collins Assistant Town Manager Wayne E. Taylor Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Sherman at 6:30 p.m. Mashpee Town Hall, Waquoit Meeting Room MINUTES Monday, May 21 2018 Regular and Executive Sessions: Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the Regular and Executive Session minutes of Monday, May 21,2018 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Comment: Russell Kleecamp, a resident of Centerville discussed the incident on Mashpee-Wakeby Pond where a boater allegedly struck a swan intentionally. The swan was severely injured. In concern, Mr. Kleecamp stated this is very alarming and the person responsible for this action should be held accountable. Mr. Kleecamp indicated a member of the Fall River Bass Anglers is responsible for this action, and it is hopeful this incident would not negatively impact future bass tournaments on the lake. David Sampson, Chairman of the Sandwich Board of Selectmen also spoke on this matter. Mr. Sampson indicated he is very concerned and disappointed with respect to the deliberate action. Mr. Sampson is an abutter of Mashpee-Wakeby. Incidents such as this call the question to the level of disrespect for the lake on the part of the fishing groups operating at high rates of speed. Often animals get entangled in the fishing gear, and fishing debris is left along the shoreline and on private properties. Mr. Sampson recommended the Town consider additional policing during tournament events.