08/24/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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*DRAFT* BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES AUGUST 10, 2020* 10 Board of Selectmen Minutes August 10, 2020 NEW BUSINESS Discussion and Possible Action on Draft#2 of the October 19, 2020 Town Meetipg '��arrant: The Board of Selectmen reviewed Draft 42 of the October 19, 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant. To conform to the Selectmen's directive the articles were grouped-to facilitate review and approval and to lessen the time spent at town meeting. Discussion followed with regards to Article 412,proposed to fund costs and expenses related to the design of a public wastewater and stormwater collection system, and related facilities for the Route 151 corridor from Old Barnstable Road to the Falmouth town line. It was suggested the article be modified to be subject to a debt exclusion. Although the project is not expected to begin for 1.5 years there is a possibility that federal stimulus monies may become available next year for projects that are construction ready. It was agreed the Town would move forward taking an aggressive stance on this project from an eligibility standpoint. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to authorize the modification of the Sewer Project Design article to be subject to a debt exclusion and further, move forward with a Question on the November 3,2020 Election .Ballot asking voters to approve the debt exclusion or not. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. YOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. loll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none With regards to the grouping of articles there was a question as to why the Zoning Articles are not grouped. It was agreed that clarity would be obtained from Town Counsel. New Article—Custodial Support; Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to include a space holder on the October Town Meeting warrant to fund custodial support for the Mashpee Public Schools. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Sele'etman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Opposed, none The Board of Selectmen is expected to review and take action on the warrant at their next meeting. TOWN MANAGER UPDATES ...............11111,� 19 pandernic Town Manager recommended the Board. S, ecial Events: As with other events during the COVID cancel the annual Oktoberfest. The Board of Selectmen was receptive to the recommendation and agreed to inform the Recreation Director of the cancellation.