1/27/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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9 Board of Selectmen Minutes January 27, 2020 Discussion and Approval of Restated and Amended Agreement Between the Town of Mashpee and Mashpee Commons LP for the Treatment and Disposal of Wastewater: The above referenced topic was deferred to the next meeting to await input from Mashpee Commons, LP on the amended and existing Agreement for the Treatment and Disposal of Wastewater. Discussion and Approval of Quitclaim Deed for 424 Whitings Road: The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Quitclaim Deed presented to the Conservation Commission for conservation purposes. The open space directly abuts existing state owned conservation land(Quashnet River Woodlands) and is a valuable wildlife corridor. The land is comprised of 44,157 square feet. The Conservation Commission at their January 9, 2020 meeting voted to endorse and execute the quitclaim deed to allow for the permanent protection of open space as part of the Nitrogen Loading Aggregate Credit program. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to accept and endorse the Quitclaim Deed for the Conservation Commission for the purposes of protection as part of the Nitrogen Loading Aggregate Credit program. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none Discussion and Approval of Revised Building Permit Fees: Building Inspector Charles Maintainis: Charles Maintains, Building Inspector was in attendance to recommend the Board consider increasing the fees for Building/Plumbing/Gas and Electrical permits. Mr. Maintainis indicated the same fees have been in place for the past 15 years. The increase is recommended to maintain the requirements to staff the building department, to be more productive and most importantly to maintain life safety. Additional monies earmarked to the Building Department will allow the department to be self-sufficient. Funds would support the purchase of smart phones, tablets, reference materials and other needed equipment. The proposed Building Fee increase was outlined in a memorandum addressed to the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen dated January 13, 2020. The objective is to remain in the median with like communities. Town Manager Rodney C. Collins indicated he is supportive of the new Building Department fee structure. It was disclosed the tools required of the Building Department to conduct their daily work is adequately funded. For the record, Selectman Thomas F. O'Hara indicated he is a licensed building contractor in the Town of Mashpee. The majority of his work is conducted in the Town of Mashpee. Selectman O'Hara indicated he is supportive of the fee increase. It was agreed the Building Fee Increase would take effect on May 1, 2020. The proposal will be duly advertised for public notice in the local paper and on the Town's website.