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9 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> August 10, 2020 <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Discussion of a Proclamation of Support of the Town of Mashpee Police: (continued) <br /> It was agreed the police and fire department face a very challenging job, with a lot of expectations. To bring forth <br /> a proclamation in this climate may create a back-lash on the national level. <br /> As discussion continued it was recommended that appreciation be given to the Fire Department as well. <br /> It was suggested the Board be careful in bringing out a national conversation topic to Mashpee that may place the <br /> town in a difficult position. There has been no discussion regarding defunding the Police. <br /> Under the direction of Rodney C. Collins, the former Police Chief and the current Police Chief Scott Carline, the <br /> police are more engaged in the community. The department is professional and it is well run and well managed <br /> bringing forth a well-trained police department. It was recommended the proclamation be balanced to reinforce <br /> the mutual respect for the police department while maintaining the civil rights of all citizens. It should also <br /> maintain due process to make the community better and stronger by not placing one side against another. This is <br /> not the dominate feature of the Mashpee community. <br /> The Board of Selectmen agreed to move forward with a draft proclamation; starting with the police department. <br /> Selectman David W. Weeden voiced opposition to the proclamation. <br /> Discussion of an Alcohol Nip Ban: <br /> The Board of Selectmen re-visited a former discussion regarding the ban of alcohol nips in the Town of Mashpee <br /> due to unnecessary littering. It was agreed Town Counsel would be consulted regarding a draft of a bylaw <br /> provision that would be considered for inclusion in the October Town Meeting warrant. It was noted the deadline <br /> for approval of the warrant is September 14, 2020. <br /> As an option, the Board of Selectmen as the Licensing Authority could hold a public hearing on this matter to <br /> disclose the intent to regulate alcohol nips in the Town of Mashpee with the annual liquor license renewal. <br /> This action was noted to have moved forward in the City of Chelsea at their annual liquor license renewal process. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to schedule a Public Hearing on creating a rule to eliminate the <br /> Sale of Alcohol Nips based on the Chelsea model. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none <br />