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4 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> June 15, 2015 <br /> MINUTES: <br /> Monday, June 1, 2015 —Regular Session and Executive Session: <br /> Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the Regular and Executive Session <br /> minutes of Monday,June 1, 2015 as presented. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Sherman,yes <br /> Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none <br /> APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS: <br /> Public Comment: None at this time. <br /> Massachusetts Aquaculture Association Presentation to the Town: Aquaculture Stewardship <br /> Award: <br /> Chris Sherman was in attendance on behalf of the Massachusetts Aquaculture Association to <br /> present a new shellfish industry honor recognizing the Town of Mashpee with the first annual <br /> Aquaculture Stewardship Award. Mr. Sherman acknowledged Joyce Mason, the Town <br /> Manager and Richard York, Mashpee's Shellfish Constable for contributions in support of <br /> permitting for local shell fishermen. The Massachusetts Aquaculture Association promotes the <br /> continued development of fish farming and improved conditions effecting aquaculture in <br /> Massachusetts. <br /> COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE: <br /> It was noted the Board of Selectmen received criticism from Ron Beatty with regards to a <br /> potential Open Meeting Law violation on March 23, 2015. As a result, the Attorney General's <br /> Office conducted an assessment, and it was disclosed the Town of Mashpee did in fact comply <br /> with the Open Meeting Law. The analysis conducted by the State resulted in a commendation <br /> from the Attorney General's Office to the Town of Mashpee as all of the requested information <br /> was readily made available, and communicated on the Town's official website. <br /> With regards to a comment made at the last meeting regarding South Cape Beach and the matter <br /> of handicap accessibility, it was announced the Town of Maslipee has authorized the purchase of <br /> a portable boardwalk/mat to provide a level surface for handicap persons and devices. And <br /> further, the large boulders impeding the entrance have been removed. <br />