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12 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> November 2, 2020 <br /> Discussion and Approval of Payment to Cabot Risk Strategies LLC from the Injured on Duty Fund: <br /> The Board of Selectmen was requested to authorize payment to Cabot Risk Strategies, LLC in the amount of <br /> $1,000 a deductible payment claim to derive from the Injured on Duty Fund. <br /> Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve payment to Cabot Risk Strategies, LLC in the amount of <br /> $1,000 as referenced. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb. <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 /> Update from Town Manager regarding Pickleball Courts: <br /> In an effort to mitigate the neighborhood complaint regarding the noise emanating from the Pickleball Courts <br /> on Ashumet Road, a soundproofing firm was contracted to take readings of the courts and the sound wall <br /> (barrier fence). The evaluation is proposed to test the effectiveness of the barrier, review weak areas, and <br /> propose solutions to increase its effectiveness. <br /> Results have revealed the barrier does reduce the noise from the pickleball courts to the neighboring homes. <br /> However, there is a lot of noise bouncing off a shed and within tree line where the fence did not have a barrier. <br /> To mitigate the noise it was suggested that all gaps be blocked, and to make the barrier fence taller and add <br /> absorption to the courts. <br /> As an option a roof could be installed to further mute the noise. A feasibility study would determine the most <br /> suitable covering for the pickleball courts for sound control. It was agreed the budget for the pickleball courts <br /> would be reviewed and considered to fund the $30,000 study. It was suggested that a local firm be consulted <br /> to obtain a cost estimate. The Board of Selectmen agreed to review this matter at the next meeting. The CPC <br /> may be consulted for additional funding. <br /> Discussion of Comcast Contract Negotiations: <br /> To better prepare for negotiations relative to the Comcast Cable Television renewal due to expire in August of <br /> 2021, the Town Manager presented the 2011 contract to the Selectmen for review. Advance review will give <br /> ample time to further discuss the terms and conditions of the contract and any questions that may arise. <br /> Discussion and Approval of Appointment of a Selectmen Representative to the Mashpee Commons <br /> Development Agreement Negotiating Team: <br /> Motion made by Selectman Sherman to nominate Selectman John J. Cotton as the Selectmen <br /> Representative to the Mashpee Commons Development Agreement Negotiating Team. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb. <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 />