5/4/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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2 Board of Selectmen Minutes May 4, 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 This is a virtual/remote meeting with all parties acknowledging attendance. It was disclosed the Board of Selectmen would be adding an item to the agenda not reasonably anticipated to be discussed regarding the Waste Disposal Agreement. MINUTES Monday April 27 2020 Regular Session: Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, April 27, 2020 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. 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 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Comment: Karen Fairband asked about the fee schedule related to the short term rental registration fees. It was noted this topic would be discussed on the Selectmen's agenda and the Town Manager or Assistant Town Manager would further explain the costs when they are adopted by the Board of Selectmen. As a result of the situation the citizens are facings with the COVID matter Ms. Fairbanks indicated that additional fees are onerous and recommended the fees be suspended for the term of one year. OLD BUSINESS Update Discussion and Possible Action Relative to COVID-19: Town Manager Rodney C. Collins updated the Board of Selectmen on matters associated to the COVID-19 virus. To date,the total case count is 42 with (1) reported death. Effective May 6, 2020, the Governor has issued an order requiring face coverings indoors and in outside public areas, maintaining a social distance of 6' unless exempted due to medical conditions or DPH guidance.