09/13/2021 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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2 Board of Selectmen Minutes September 13, 2021 Present: Selectman Carol A. Sherman, Selectman David W. Weeden, Selectman Andrew R. Gottlieb, Selectman John J. Cotton, Selectman Thomas F. O'Hara Town Manager Rodney C. Collins Assistant Town Manager Wayne E. Taylor Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Sherman at 6:30 p.m. Mashpee Town Hall, Waquoit Meeting Room MINUTES Monday August 23 2021 Regular and Executive Sessions-, Monday, August 30, 2021 Regular Session: Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the Regular & Executive Session minutes of Monday,August 23,2021 and Regular Session minutes of Monday, August 30, 2021 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed,none APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Comment: Ed Larkin of Kettle Lane made comment on Article 1 of the October 18, 2021 Annual Town Meeting warrant relative to the proposed change of name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board. The article is proposed to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court for an amendment to the Mashpee Home Rule Charter for the name change. After consultation with the Attorney General's Office,Mr. Larkin recommended the Board consider a simple addendum to the article to allow the citizens of the Town of Mashpee the opportunity to ratify the Special Act if it is endorsed by a Ballot Question vote. It was explained that this action would stay true to the Town Charter and for transparency it is something that should be done for the Town within the Town by its voters. Lynne Barbee a resident of Surf Drive graciously recognized Andrew McManus, Conservation Agent who attended a recent homeowners association meeting. The presentation made by Mr. McManus was informative and responsive.