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8 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> November 2, 2020 <br /> APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS <br /> Eversource Presentation on Projects in the Town of Mashpee: (continued) <br /> There was concern with regards to areas of archeological sensitivity, and the potential to impact ancient burials <br /> and homelands. This matter would be further addressed and verified to conform to environmental and <br /> archeological sensitivity. In the public roadways, all work would be conducted in the actual road layout. <br /> Discussion and Approval of Snow Plow Contractor Rates: Department of Public Works Director Catherine <br /> Laurent: <br /> Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works recommended the Board of Selectmen approve an increase to the <br /> FY2021 Snow Plow Contractor Rates to attract and maintain contractors. The rate increases for the 4WD <br /> vehicles was reflected in a memorandum to the Select Board dated October 28, 2020. <br /> Ms. Laurent indicated the rate increases will remain competitive with comparable towns and with MassDOT. <br /> The last rate increase was FY19. Failure to hire a sufficient number of contractors would delay the Town's <br /> response during and after a snow storm event. Approximately 20 contractors are hired each season. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to accept the recommendation of the DPW Director to increase the <br /> FY21 Snow Plow Contractor Rates as presented. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. <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 /> Discussion and Approval of Acceptance of the Following Resignations: <br /> Mashpee Community Garden Committee Members-at-Large: <br /> Irene Checkovich Pamela McCarthy, Anthony Oliver: <br /> The Board of Selectmen was in receipt of resignation letters from Irene Checkovich, Pamela McCarthy and <br /> Anthony Oliver from the Mashpee Community Garden Committee as members-at-large. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to accept the letters of resignation from Irene Checkovich, Pamela <br /> McCarthy and Anthony Oliver with appreciation for their service, and to the success of the Community <br /> Garden Committee. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. <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 />