7/21/1997 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Page 3 Board of Selectmen Minutes July 21, 1997 PUBLIC COMMENT.- Reverend OMMENT:Reverend Peltzer was present to request the Board grant an abatement on his property located in Cotuit Corners. Rev. Peltzer indicated that he did not reside on the property when it was assessed a betterment in 1994. Mr. Whritenour was requested by the Board to further review the Order of Taking procedure. It was noted that Cotuit Corners was a part of the road conversion made under the direction of the DPW Director. Reverend Peltzer was requested to complete an application for abatement. In other business,Dr.Petti suggested the Board consider a vehicle or format to allow non-voting taxpayers the opportunity to give input into governmental activities. It is the consensus of the Board to schedule an informational meeting for non-voting taxpayers as recommended next year during the summer months. Patricia Hicks requested that a rough draft of the Local Comprehensive Plan be made available to the public prior to the October Town Meeting. She related concerns with respect to an establishment located off Great Neck Road North. It was noted that all drafts to date are available in the office of the Planning Department and Board of Selectmen and will be made available in the Mashpee Library for public review. It was noted that a Historic District Study Committee will be proposed in October to preserve the historic character of the Indian Museum and Town Hall area of Mashpee. It was suggested to broaden the scope, and perhaps review all areas within town as potential historic districts. Motion made by Selectman Dinizio to move on the agenda, the discussion relative to the ,Jr/Sr High School. Motion seconded by Selectman Ma rste rs. v TE: Unanimous. 5-0. JR Sr HIGH SCHOOL: Approval of Phase II Technolo Paul Griffin, Chairman of the High School Building Committee was present to recommend the Board approve the Phase R Technology package for the high school in the amount of$452,506. (enclosed) Discussion followed with regards to the equipment purchases. It was noted that the School Committee endorsed the technology purchase. Motion made by Selectman Frye to approve the Phase II Technology package for the high school project in the amount of $452,505 as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters. YOTE; Unanimous. 5-0.