06/06/2022 SELECT BOARD Minutes (2)

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Mashpee Select Board Minutes June 6, 2022 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Department of Pub&,.Works Director Catherine Laurent: Discussion and Approval of the Following w Reconsideration of Extension of License to Gotta Do Contracting;, Shared Use Yard Waste Area at Transfer Station: (continued) John Smith an abutter of the Transfer Station voiced concern to the exposure stating the value of his property would diminish as a result of this operation. There are no sidewalks in the area. Many residents are elderly and there is liability with respect to the heavy equipment. Mr. Smith indicated the neighborhood is not meant for this type of operation, and this business is not going to reduce their workload. If the operation existed before he made the decision to purchase a home,Mr. Smith stated he would not have chosen this area. Town Manager Rodney C. Collins indicated the problem was identified over a year ago and it has been addressed. The contractor was agreeable to reduce the issue of noise control by ceasing grinding operations. The timeframe of activities is also more restrictive. This yard waste area has always accepted waste from sticker holders. As a result of the pandemic business was slower than usual and Mr. Smith may not have realized this when he purchased his property. For clarity it was noted that operations ceased during the pandemic. Mr. Gregory operates and oversees property in Mashpee and in Marstons Mills. The vehicles used by Gotta Do include two semis to operate the trash collection and a 10-wheeler that hauls soil. The Town also hauls materials with DPW vehicles. Unanticipated storm events may require additional vehicles to process materials. An abundance of material can range from 7-10 trips per day. Regular trips are dependent upon the time of year from 3 to 4 times per day to 1 or 2 times per week. There have been no other complaints. This is a service to benefit Mashpee residents. Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve a One-Year Extension of License to Gotta Do Contracting for the Operation of the Transfer Station with new conditions to reduce the allowable use of the property as identified. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,no Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Opposed, (1)