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Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> July 8, 2019 <br /> Town Clerk Deborah Dami: <br /> Discussion and Approval to Call a Special Election- Mashpee Town Charter Article 3 Section 3-1 (h) <br /> With the recent passing of Selectman John J. Cahalane, a vacancy was created on the Board of <br /> Selectmen. Deborah Dami, Town Clerk recommended the Board call a Special Election on October <br /> 1, 2019 to fill the remainder of Selectman John J. Cahalane's term which was due to expire on May <br /> 19, 2020. With the Board of Selectmen's approval, the process would open on July 9, 2019 and close <br /> on August 13, 2019. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Cotton to establish a Special Town Election on October 1, 2019 to <br /> fill(1)vacancy on the Board of Selectmen. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Opposed, none <br /> Discussion and Approval of a Change of Town Polling Place: <br /> The Board of Selectmen discussed with the Town Clerk,the possible change of the Town Polling <br /> Place. Discussion followed with respect to the continued utilization of The Christ the King Church as <br /> the Town Polling location. It was noted the use of the Church was initially proposed as a temporary <br /> location for this purpose. Voting is deemed a civic activity that is held at a public place. Candidates <br /> for election should also have the opportunity to meet and greet voters at the election. <br /> Recently, Town Manager Rodney C. Collins received written communication regarding the use of <br /> The Christ the King Church as a polling location. The use of the Quashnet School and Council on <br /> Aging was considered. Deborah Dami, Town Cleric made note of the safety and security required for <br /> the children if the election was to be held at the school. Parking and handicap accessibility is a <br /> concern especially for Presidential Elections. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Cotton to authorize and direct the Town Manager to review options <br /> to Change the Town Polling Place and return with a recommendation at the next Board of <br /> Selectmen Meeting. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. <br /> VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, no <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Opposed, (1) <br /> Deborah Dami reminded the Board of Selectmen that a change in the polling place would require <br /> notification to all registered voters. If the polling place is amended, it was recommended notification <br /> be inserted in the annual census to represent a cost savings. <br /> 8 <br />