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2 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> June 4, 2020 <br /> Present: Selectman Andrew R. Gottlieb, Selectman John J. Cotton, Selectman Thomas F. O'Hara, <br /> Selectman Carol A. Sherman, Selectman David W. Weeden <br /> Town Manager Rodney C. Collins <br /> Assistant Town Manager Wayne E. Taylor <br /> Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Gottlieb at 5:00 p.m. <br /> Mashpee Town Hall, Waquoit Meeting Room <br /> This is a remote/virtual meeting with all participants acknowledging attendance. <br /> APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS <br /> Public Comment: None at this time. <br /> COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE <br /> Chief of Police re: Mashpee Rotary Demonstration: <br /> Correspondence was received from Police Chief Scott Carline dated June 3, 3020 relative to the <br /> silent demonstration held at the Mashpee Rotary following the murder of George Floyd. Chief Carline <br /> condemns the actions and is deeply disturbed by the images which resulted in the death of Mr. Floyd. <br /> As protestors rally in support of Black Lives Matter, it is thankful the organizers and participants of this <br /> solemn event remained peaceful in expressing their anger and frustrations and are encouraged to <br /> support a positive change. <br /> It was recommended the Board of Selectmen take a formal leadership position on behalf of the Town of <br /> Mashpee in affirmation of the injustice and of the zero tolerance policy which includes measures of <br /> accountability. It was agreed this topic would be further addressed by the Board of Selectmen at a <br /> subsequent meeting. The Board is committed to continue discussions to improve upon this dire matter. <br /> Those who participated in the ritual were noted to have conducted themselves with great dignity at this <br /> ceremonial gathering. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> Update and Review of Financial Options: <br /> Town Manager Rodney C. Collins reviewed the highlights of conclusions provided by his <br /> Finance Team as referenced in the memorandums of May 12, 2020 and June 4, 2020 respectively as a <br /> result of the COVID-19 pandemic. <br /> Although there is concern the reduction in State Aid will reduce the revenue estimates currently <br /> anticipated to fund the FY21 budget, conservative budgeting has given the Town more flexibility. <br /> In the event of budget decreases it is recommended that additional Free Cash be used an as offset. <br /> The current and estimated balance of Free Cash with the use of funds for the upcoming Town Meeting <br /> articles is $3.5 million. <br />