08/31/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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*DRAFT#4 OCTOBER 19, 2020 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING* PLEASE NOTE THAT ARTICLE NUMBERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRIOR TO EXECUTION Article 9 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer the sum of ««« from revenue available for appropriation to fund the Service Employees International Union (SEIU),AFL-CIO Local 888, Public Works Unit B; effective July 1, 2020, with said funds to be distributed to various salary line items by the Town Accountant, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Explanation: This article will fund the negotiated adjustments to the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), AFL-CIO Local 888,, Public Works Unit B for Fiscal Year 2021. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 9 by a vote of*HOLD* The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 9 by a vote of Group#3(Consent Calendar Articles 10-12) Article 10 To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following Mashpee General Bylaw: Chapter 127 §127.1 Plastic Bottles A. The purchase by the Town of Mashpee of water or any other beverage in single-use plastic bottles,of any size, is prohibited and the sale of water or any beverage in single-use plastic containers is prohibited on town property. B. Any Town department when engaged in publ-ic health and safety operations shall be exempt from this Bylaw. C. in the event of a declaration (by Emergency Management Director,or other duly-authorized Town, Commonwealth,or United States official)of an emergency affecting the availability and/or quality of drinking water for Mashpee residents the Town shall be exempt from this Bylaw for a period of seven (7) calendar days after such declaration. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Explanation: Plastic bottles are a by-product of the fossil fuel industry; they do not biodegrade and can last forever.Their production emits toxic waste into the air, and chemicals from plastic can leach into our beverages. After plastics are discarded, they pollute the air via incineration, contaminate groundwater through landfills, as well as harm to our oceans, beaches, roadways, and wildlife. Recycling is of little help and does not eliminate or reduce our dependence on plastic.The hazardous effects of plastics are far more costly than indicated by price.They affect our immediate and long-term well-being. The rationale for this Municipal Plastic Bottle Ban rests on-the assumption that government is established to protect the welfare of the people it governs. Plastic bottles are made of non-renewable fuels., leach chemicals into consumables and never biodegrade. Plastic bottles impact environmental health and longevity of other species who may ingest plastics as food. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 11 by a vote of 4-1 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 11 by a vote of 4