5/4/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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8 Board of Selectmen Minutes May 4, 2020 Discussion and Approval of a Bond Anticipation Note (BAN): Town Treasurer Craig Mayen: Craig Mayen, Treasurer/Tax Collector was in virtual attendance to recommend the Board approve the Bond Anticipation Note (BAN)to Newburyport Bank with paperwork to execute requiring a majority of signatures. A total of(4) bids were received for the Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) with a low bid submittal of 1.34% from the Newburyport Bank for the term of one year. The BAN in the amount of$430,000 will cover the existing BAN due on May 12, 2020. This includes new issuances for road projects and to complete the Quashnet School project. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the BAN in the amount of$430,000 as identified for the low bid of 1.34% from Newburyport Bank. 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 Senator Cyr's"Guidance to Cape & Islands Seasonal Community Town Manager Rodney Collins: Correspondence was received from Senator Julian Cyr via email dated April 30, 2020 regarding region-wide guidance to seasonal residents of Cape Cod,Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard effective May 18, 2020. The guidance is intended to be released publicly on May 1, 2020 to provide information to seasonal residents regarding the Governor's stay-at-home order and non- essential business closures that are in place through May 18, 2020. Towns are encouraged to post the guidance on their respective websites, and endorse this letter. The Cape & Islands Legislative Delegation has been leading an effort to convene healthcare, business, and local government across the Cape & Islands in anticipating how to respond to the expected population influx of seasonal residents. The goal is to have uniform information for seasonal residents coming from all entities of authority in the region, speaking on consistent message. The Board of Selectmen reviewed the email as well as the article which appeared in the Cape Cod Times newspaper dated April 1, 2020 stating that all town managers in the region, including Barnstable County officials have participated in the process. The Mashpee Board of Selectmen has been adhering to the mandates imposed by the Governor and did not take part in the regional guidance planning. Although communication is deemed the key, it was noted that many organizations were not included in the process prior to its public release. In charting unfamiliar waters with the COVID virus it was agreed that it is wise to use common sense and best judgement practices as actions may potentially affect others. Communication is far better than less.