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2 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> July 9, 2018 <br /> Present: Selectman Carol A. Sherman, Selectman John J. Cahalane, Selectman Andrew R. Gottlieb <br /> Selectman Thomas F. O'Hara, Selectman John J. Cotton <br /> Town Manager Rodney C. Collins <br /> Assistant Town Manager Wayne E. Taylor <br /> Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Sherman at 6:30 p.m. <br /> Mashpee Town Hall, Waquoit Meeting Room <br /> MINUTES <br /> Monday, June 18, 2018 Regular Session: <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, <br /> June 18, 2018 as presented. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes <br /> Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none <br /> APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS <br /> Public Comment: <br /> Susan Dangle a resident of 762 Cotuit Road voiced concern regarding the safety of Mashpee-Wakeby Pond. <br /> Recently a swan was intentionally struck by a boat and over the 4"' of July, a child was injured by a boat. The <br /> neighbors are outraged by the incidents that have occurred on the lake this year and during the past few years. <br /> Ms. Dangle indicated there has been a wanton disregard for the rules on the lake. Although the Harbormaster's <br /> boat is moored on Mashpee-Wakeby, the boat has only been seen twice on patrol during the recent holiday. <br /> There is no patrolling if the boat is moored and this is a clear sign there is little policing of the waters. Ms. <br /> Dangle stated that on Friday afternoons and on the weekends, it is a free for all, and more patrolling would be <br /> appreciated. <br /> A resident of 750 Cotuit Road also related concern with regards to the lack of patrolling on Mashpee-Wakeby. <br /> It was suggested a larger presence of enforcement as well as boat inspections on shore may alleviate the <br /> types of boating incidents that have been occurring. <br /> David Sampson of 14 Cove Road, Sandwich stated the action brought forth by the Town Management was <br /> worthwhile and boaters are now acting more responsibly. Mr. Sampson indicated the users want all to enjoy <br /> the lake safely and it would be favorable to see the Harbormaster boat patrolling in the water. This brings a <br /> high sense of awareness when a boat is on patrol. <br />