08/22/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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*DRAFT#4* OCTOBER 21, 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant Article 31 (Draft#4) To see if the Town will vote to add the following words to the Mashpee Town Code Chapter 170, Section 17021 A: except as otherwise noted, and to replace chapter 1701 Section 9, Moorings with the following: A. After public notice and public hearing, the Board of Selectmen with input from the Harbormaster shall promulgate mooring rules and regulations. Notice shall be given at least two weeks prior to the public hearing by publication in newspaper of general circulation in the Town and by posting with the Town Clerk and posting in the Harbormasters office. B. These regulations shall define key terms and establish procedures for all waterways related uses including registration of moorings, assignment of mooring space, establishment and maintenance of a waiting list, inspection of moorings, specificat.io.ns for moorings, identification of moorings and assignment and collection of fees. C. Failure by the Board of Selectmen to promulgate.such rules and regulations or a legal declaration of their invalidity by a court of law shall not act to suspend or invalidate the effects of this article. D. After public notice and public hearing, the Board of Selectmen may amend or otherwise modify these rules and regulations. Notice shall be given at least two weeks prior`to the public hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town and by posting with the Town Clerk and posting at the Harbormastersoffice or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the:Department of Natural Resources Explanation: This article vvill.:aHow the. Board-of Se.le.ctmen make Mooring Regulations without changing the Mashpee Town Code. The Board of Selectmen.recommends..approval of Article 31 by a vote of 4-0 The Finance-Committee recommends.approval of Article 31 by'a vote of x-X Article 32 (Draft:#4) To see if the Town%will.vote to exclude current town employees from serving on Elected Town Boards. Submitted by Petition Explanation:Town employees who.hold elected positions on any Mashpee Town Board can be conflicted when making decisions regarding issues that are pertinent to their jobs or their co-workers. This article would exclude any person currently employed by the town of Mashpee from seeking election to any Mashpee Town Board. The Board of Selectmen does not recommend approval of Article 32 by a vote of 4-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 32 by a vote of x-X THIS CONCLUDES THE BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 30