5/16/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

Home Browse Search

VJ Board of Selectmen Minutes May 16, 2016 Review and Discussion of Estimated Electricitv/Maintenance Costs for Town -owned Streetlights on Private Roads: At their last meeting the Board of Selectmen reviewed the recommendation of the Streetlight Committee for residents or associations on private roads to pay for the cost on street lighting. Lights deemed necessary by the Chief of Police would be exempt for safety or other reasons. Cost estimates for Town -owned lights on private roads were reviewed as was the proposed billing which would include electricity and maintenance. On private roads there are 109 lights. At a cost of $30 per light the total cost is $3,270. With the conversion of the street lights from high pressure sodium to LED the cost has been reduced considerably. In recent years, the costs totaled approximately $70 per light. After a brief discussion, it was agreed this is a nominal amount of money, and public safety is the number one priority of the Town of Mashpee. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to assume payment for the 109 Town -owned Streetlights on Private Roads as listed by the Department of Public Works. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cahalan, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Opposed, none Mary Bradburv. Recreation Director: Mary Bradbury, Recreation Director invited members of the Board of Selectmen and community to attend an open house planned on May 25th at the new location of the Recreation Department at 530 Main Street adjacent to the Heritage Park Recreational facility. Ms. Bradbury also announced the events scheduled to be held at the Community Park and Town beaches this summer. It was noted that summer hires have been secured and the beaches will be fully staffed through Labor Day. The upcoming Triathlon at John's Pond will be held June 18 and 19, 2016. The closure shall be duly advertised. Ms. Bradbury also made note of the Memorial Day service scheduled to be held on Monday, May 30, 2016 at the Veteran's Garden starting at 10:00 a.m.