1/23/2012 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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6 Board of Selectmen Minutes January 23, 2012 NEW BUSINESS: Request for Reserve Fund Transfer—Finance Committee: The Board of Selectmen reviewed the request of the Finance Committee for a Reserve Fund Transfer of$8,000 to the Finance Committee Expense Account for the printing and mailing of the May 2012 Town Meeting Warrant. It was noted the Town Manager intends to increase the Finance Committee budget in FYI 3 to alleviate the shortfall. Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to ratify the Reserve Fund Transfer of $8,000 to the Finance Committee Expense Account as referenced. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none Discussion re: Memorandum of Agreement for Maintenance & Repair of School Buildings and Grounds: Under the mandates of the Town Charter, the Department of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all Town buildings and grounds under the supervision of the Town Manager. In October of 2008, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) relative to the maintenance and repair of Mashpee School buildings and grounds was negotiated between Town and School officials and developed in joint collaboration with representing attorneys. However, the document was not executed by all parties. Currently, the School Department has an interest in obtaining an expert in negotiations to further review the MOU with Town officials. Due to the lack of communication with the School Department, it was unclear as to the reasoning for mediation as it relates to the components of the MOU that would require this type of service. It was disclosed the prior School Administration previously agreed to the MOU in principal, but for an unknown reason did not execute the document. In dealing with matters that involve the schools, it was noted there are frequent issues which often become difficult and time consuming when attempting to conduct daily business and maintenance activities.