09/09/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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2 Board of Selectmen Minutes September 9, 2019 Present: Selectman Andrew R. Gottlieb, Selectman John J. Cotton, Selectman Thomas F. O'Hara, Selectman Carol A. Sherman Town Manager Rodney C. Collins Assistant Town Manager Wayne E. Taylor Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Gottlieb at 6:30 p.m. Mashpee Town Hall, Waquoit Meeting Room MINUTES Mondaygust 12, 2019 Regular Session: Monday, August 19, 2019 Regular Session: Thursday, August 22, 2019 Regular Session: Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, August 12,2019, Monday, August 19,2019 and Thursday, August 22, 2019 as presented. 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 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Comment: Steven Peters discussed the matter of wastewater with the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Peters indicated he is appreciative of the Board of Selectmen moving forward with open conversation regarding water quality. He is supportive of the intent to allow interested parties and neighboring towns to participate in the process to determine the best solutions for the Town of Mashpee. However, at the last meeting, there were comments made by a Sewer Commissioner that prompted Mr. Peters to defend his character. Remarks at the meeting were made by Mr. Peters relative to the decline of home values, chemicals and odor control regarding the proposed siting of a wastewater treatment facility in the vicinity of the Ashers Path neighborhood. While watching the remainder of the meeting at home, Mr. Peters indicated he was appalled by the comments, and has the right to questions decisions. In his opinion, home values would decline if a treatment plant was located at the entrance to his neighborhood and actions for odor control and chemical use should be regulated and controlled. At the July Sewer Commission meeting on wastewater Mr. Peters stated there was no opportunity for comment on the operation aspect of the facility. It was only permissible to make reference to the design of the facility. Mr. Peters indicated he will continue to fight for clean water, and it is important for the Town to work with the community. It is hopeful that future meetings on wastewater will allow for reasonable joint conversations with the public. It was disclosed that special meetings are planned to be scheduled on the matter of wastewater and will be a topic of discussion at this meeting.