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VA Mashpee Select Board Minutes November 7, 2022 Present: Selectman David W. Weeden, Selectman John J. Cotton, Selectman Thomas F. O'Hara, Selectman Carol A. Sherman, Selectman Michaela A. Wyman-Columbo Town Manager Rodney C. Collins Assistant Town Manager Wayne E. Taylor Meeting Called to wOrder by Chairman Weeden at 6:53 p.m. Mashpee Town Hall, Waquoit Meeting Room MINUTES Monda r October w17 2022 Rlar SesWsion Minutes: Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Regular Session minutes of Monday, October 17, 2022 as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Sherman, yes APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Comment: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none Karen Faulkner of Asher's Path West read into the record the Select Board's Policy regarding the 1pponntment Policy for Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils appointed by the Select Board. Ms. Faulker made note of the Initial Interview Process and urged the Select Board to judge candidates on a merit -based principle, and recommendations made based on a consistent evaluation method that considers the candidate's qualifications and suitability. Lynne Barbee a resident of Surf Drive expressed appreciation to the Select Board by following process to correct a recent violation. Ms. Barbee spoke highly of the one she feels as the most qualified candidate for appointment to the Affordable Housing Committee. Rosa Whiting of Cutlass Lane asked the Select Board to take the concerns and interests of Mashpee into its best interest to select the best candidate for the appointment to the Affordable Housing Committee. Craig Mayen a resident of Old Colony Drive spoke on the proposed residential exemption and its consequences to renters. It is estimated that 1,200 renters live year round in Mashpee. With increases in utilities and other expenses, the impact of the exemption to those in the rental market would most likely be another hurdle to homeownership. Marcia Hecht of Hoopole Road voiced support for the most experienced Affordable Housing Committee candidate who has a proven record of success.