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2 Board of Selectmen Minutes January 27, 2020 Present: Selectman Andrew R. Gottlieb, Selectman John J. Cotton, Selectman Thomas F. O'Hara, Selectman Carol A. Sherman, Selectman David W. Weeden 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 Monday January 6 2020 Regular Session&Executive Session: Monday December 2, 2019 Executive Session: Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Regular & Executive Session minutes of Monday, January 6, 2020 and the Executive Session minutes of Monday, December 2, 2019 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden, abstained Opposed, none APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Comment: On the matter of wastewater Gregory McKelvey urged the Board of Selectmen to look at all aspects including controlled development, and projects of critical value to invest in the town to provide for what is essentially needed spending wisely for the benefit of the taxpayer. In other business Mr. McKelvey indicated he is supportive of the FORWARD program regional and supportive affordable housing for those with Autism. Mr. McKelvey indicated he is affected by this disability on the homefront, and asked the Board to open their hearts to support this program. Eight units are proposed to be developed to ease the critical need for those who are aging out of the special education system capped at 22 years. Although the Department of Development Services selects the residents based on need, one person from Mashpee or possibly eight persons from Mashpee may possibly reside at the facility located in the Town of Dennis. Discussion and Approval of a Special Event & Temporary Sign Permit: Annual Lovin' Life 5K; SaturdayMay, 30 2020; 9 am— 12 Noon: LIFE Inc. Matt West: Matt West was in attendance representing the LIFE, Inc. Community Center requesting approval of the annual Lovin' Life 5k fundraiser scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Approximately 250-300 participants are anticipated to attend the run/walk. All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the Special Olympics Program. The race is planned to begin at Commercial Street and circle around the Industrial Park. The route continues down Mercantile Road turning right on Great Neck Road South to the LIFE Community Center.