07/22/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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*DRAFT*Board of Selectmen Minutes June 17, 2019 NEW BUSINESS Discussion and Aroyal of Memorandum of Understandin between the Town of Mashme., Board of Selectmen and the Mashpee..Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners: (continued) Motion made by Selectman Sherman to authorize the Town Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding based on the Board of Selectmen Chair's comments, and amending the Ongoing-short term rental assistance to 12-18 months for new applicants. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes, Selectman Sherman,yes opposed, none Certification of Hirin Process Police Officers: Erik Simonsen Minor Elizondo Jesse white: Correspondence was received from the Chief of Police dated June 10, 2019 relative to the process certification for Entry Level Police Officer. Town Manager Rodney C. Collins reaffirmed that all policies and procedures relative,to the Hiring Process have been adhered to. It was recommended the Board certify and confirm the appointment of Erik Simonsen, Minor Elizondo and Jesse white to the position of full-time Police officer. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to certify and confirm the Hiring Process of Police officers Erik Simonsen,Minor Elizondo and Jesse white as full-time Police officers. Motion seconded by Selectman. Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes opposed, none Town Manager.- Public Record Reguests: For transparency Town Manager Rodney C. Collins informed the-Board of Selectmen there have been numerous requests from an individual, Matthew Haney regarding the history of the Gooseberry Island grant. A letter was' prepared by Town Manager Collins to address the public records requests. The letter of record has been sent to the individual seeking information. Mr. Haney submitted an email to Town Manager Collins dated June 17, 2019 stating the letter has resolved his issue with regards to'the public records requests. The matter was placed on the Selectmen's agenda to adhere to deadlines for posting not realizing the individual submitting the public records requests would be satisfied with the Town Manager's letter of response. The Board of Selectmen agreed that it is time consuming to respond to excessive requests. In the future, matters such as this should be placed on the Selectmen's Agenda, and if there is a complaint with the Town Manager's response,the Board of Selectmen would address this matter in an open forum.. 12