12/13/1993 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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I BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page MINUTES MONDA ' D CBMB R 131 1993 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: On behalf of the Mashpee Taxpayers Association, Al Polsi presented an updated chart of Mashpeets tax base -to the Board. It was noted that the Executive Secretary and members of the Board of selectmen► Board of Assessors, Finance Committee and Superintendent submitted input into the tax base chart. The Finance Committee will -continue to update the chart as presented. It was noted that it will be discussed at the Finance Conn ittee l meeting of December 15, 19930 -Mr. Polsi recommended to,maintain an additional chart to include funds such as pension, reserve and free cash to complete the package of figures and impacts 7:15 p,. Public Dearing: Liquor License Renewals: Selectman vacea o opened the Public Hearing for the purpose of discussing the renewal of all annual liquor licenses in the Town of Mashpee. For the purpose of maintaining a quorum, Selectman vaocaro 41 indicated that the Board -will evoke the rule of necessity. Under normal circumstancesf selectmanMills, an abutter of Zachary's Pub would step down when this establishment is being discussed. Selectman vac aro f a member of New Seabury Country Club would normally step down when this establishment is being discussed. Maureen Paxton, a rei-ent of Juniper Drive, Mashpee expressed concerns to the renewal of the annual liquor license of Zachary'sPub.. The exotic dancing is vulgar and degrading to our "Town indicated Ms. Paxton. It'ses a negative example to our youth& e need to present our Town in a good healthy way and not .in. a manner that is obscene related Nis. Paxton. At the request of the Board of Selectmen, the Mashpee Police Department conducted surveillance on the establishment indicated Selectman vaccaro . The Mashpee Police Department concluded that the establishment has violated Chapter 1381 section 12B. It was noted that the October Town Meeting accepted the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 1, Section 12B. Under this provision, the license is restricted to conform to restrictions pertaining to dancing and attire.