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October 24, 2023 Select Board Minutes (APPROVED November 13, 2023) 3 <br /> Mashpee Select Board <br /> Minutes Special Meeting <br /> October 24, 2023 <br /> Town Manager Collins stated his concern if the December 1 deadlines are missed,so he would prefer a new <br /> election date rather than the uncertainty of the timing of the legislative action. <br /> Ms. Wyman-Colombo reminded the Board that if the deadlines are missed the 0% financing could be <br /> forfeited. <br /> Town Counsel Costello stated that he is recommending the legislative action and restated that the defect <br /> is very minor in nature. Rep. Viera said that he could not guarantee passage of the legislative action by <br /> December 1, but felt it would happen by then. <br /> It was also pointed out that if the date changes all notices must be posted in the newspaper, etc right away <br /> to be in compliance. <br /> Carol Sherman asked the Town Manager what his opinion is to which his response was that he likes to <br /> control things so he recommends changing the election date. Town Counsel was asked his opinion again <br /> and he stated that none of the discussion changes his recommendation to go the legislative route. <br /> C uestions Comments from the Public on the Above A ends Item onl <br /> Andrew Gottlieb:The election should be changed to November 28, 2023 that gives time to complete all by <br /> the December 1, 2023 date and be in compliance with all posting dates and notification to the public. This <br /> gives enough time for GHD to complete the plans and action can be taken at the May 2024 Town Meeting <br /> on the next phase of the wastewater project. The Town will maintain control. <br /> Motion made by Ms. Wyman-Colombo to reset the Special Election date from Tuesday, November 7, <br /> 2023 to Tuesday, November 28, 2023 <br /> Motion seconded by Ms. Sherman. <br /> VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Mr. Cotton, yes Mr. O'Hara, yes Ms. Sherman, yes <br /> Mr. Weeden,yes Ms. Wyman-Colombo,yes <br /> ADDITIONAL TOPICS <br /> (This space is reserved for topics that the Chair did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed) <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion made by Ms. Sherman to adjourn at 4:15 pm. <br /> Motion seconded by Ms. Wyman-Colombo. <br /> VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Mr. Cotton, yes Mr. O'Hara, yes Ms. Sherman, yes <br /> Mr. Weeden, yes Ms. Wyman-Colombo, yes <br /> Respectfully Submitt(,A, <br /> Theresa M. Cook <br /> Substitute Select Board Recording Secretary <br />