12/02/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

Home Browse Search

3 Board of Selectmen Minutes December 2, 2019 Public Comment: (continued) Terrie Ronack commented on pending litigation with Blue Sky Towers, a matter to be discussed by the Board of Selectmen in Executive Session. Ms. Ronack requested the Board of Selectmen cancel the lease as the project was poorly planned and it lies in a residential area, a great distance from the intended service area,New Seabury and in Popponesset. Ms. Ronack indicated that cancelling the lease would save public funds on legal fees and if the Red Brook Road site is no longer a viable option a new system could be designed for New Seabury and for the Popponesset area. Ms. Ronack indicated the termination of the lease would not encompass penalties or further liability. The company was also noted to be publicly threating to sue the Town of Mashpee. Mary Waygan, Chair of the Planning Board respectfully requested the Board of Selectmen not go into Executive without the Planning Board, the Special Permit granting authority. Ms. Waygan indicated the Planning Board has an extensive knowledgeable of the Blue Sky Towers project which is currently in open litigation. Although the Planning Board has not met as a board Ms. Waygan urged the Board to not hold an Executive Session on this matter. 150th Anniversary Committee Update: Chair Brian Hyde: Brian Hyde, Chair of the 150th Anniversary Committee was in attendance to give an overview of the planning efforts for the Mashpee Sesquicentennial Celebration after Memorial Day weekend in 2020. Several members of the 150th Anniversary Committee were in attendance to support plans for the Town's celebration of its 150th Anniversary. Through the Selectmen's sponsorship of an article,the sum of$50,000 was appropriated at the May 2019 Town Meeting to be expended under the direction of the Mashpee 150t Anniversary Committee with approval by the Board of Selectmen. Highlights of the celebration include the following; On Thursday, May 28, 2020 a Mashpee Leaders Reception is planned at the MHS cafeteria from 6-9 p.m. The evening is designed to bring the people of Mashpee together for informal conversation and to recognize those who have and are serving the community. Past leaders to recognize include government leaders, public safety officials, educators, environmentalists, Tribal leaders,business leaders, volunteers and athletes. The catered event would offer light refreshments. The evening would continue in the auditorium for speeches, stories and songs. A birthday party will follow with music provided by a jazz band. A formal ball is considered at the Willowbend Country Club on Friday evening.