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for Mashpee Commons or any other developer, and suggested the Planning Board submit two <br /> placeholders,the proposed Article and Mashpee Commons' Form-Based Code. If proposed to the <br /> Board of Selectmen by July 9, Selectman Cotton indicated that the Planning Board could amend or <br /> request to withdraw, if due diligence could not be met. Chairman Waygan stated that she had received <br /> an email from the Town Manager noting that the Board of Selectmen were in control. The Chair <br /> further stated that they had not received the memo regarding the deadline for Planning Board Articles <br /> to be submitted to the Board of Selectmen, adding that although the deadline was listed in Public <br /> documents,there was new staff. The Chair agreed that the Board of Selectmen was in control of the <br /> Warrant, and that it was their purview to make changes,but it was not in the purview of the Planning <br /> Board to make changes after July 9. The Chair stated that the Planning Board was not in receipt of any <br /> communication from the Board of Selectmen to allow the Planning Board to be full partners. The <br /> Chair also stated that she was made aware about meetings occurring between Town staff, Selectmen <br /> and Mashpee Commons, from Mashpee Commons, and that the Planning Board had not received <br /> reports about those meetings. Selectmen Cotton referenced the Article drafted by Mr. Fudala, noting <br /> that he had been in attendance at the meetings when he was Town Planner. Chairman Waygan <br /> confirmed that when Mr. Fudala met with Mashpee Commons, he provided reports to the Planning <br /> Board. Selectman Cotton concluded by stating that they were one Mashpee, all elected officials, and it <br /> was unfair to make accusations about working behind the scenes. Mr. Balzarini apologized, stating <br /> that he made the statement about the Board of Selectmen based on what was learned at the last <br /> Planning Board meeting with Mashpee Commons, suggesting that communications needed to be <br /> improved. <br /> Town Manager, Rodney Collins, referenced the aforementioned email, stating that it had been taken <br /> out of context. Mr. Collins indicated that,his intent was not to be disrespectful of the Board and <br /> encouraged the public to read the email in its entirety. Mr. Collins stated that the email was focused on <br /> the Open Meeting Law and the fact that the Board of Selectmen did not control the process but that it <br /> controlled the warrant. Mr. Collins fixther stated that no one ever suggested to eliminate or <br /> circumvent the Planning Board from the process. Mr. Collins stated that the deadline,by Charter, was <br /> July 9. Mr. Balzarini suggested that the Town could have waited another year to consider the issue and <br /> the Chair added that there was no plan from the Town suggesting that they consider it at the following <br /> Town Meeting. Mr. Collins stated that he had heard from many, including the Planning Board,that <br /> Mashpee Commons had done development right and had been a great partner to the Town of Mashpee, <br /> noting that he was perplexed why they had taken on an adversarial role with Mashpee Commons. Mr. <br /> Collins understood that the Planning Board had concerns and that it was up'to people to listen to those <br /> concerns and inquired whether it made sense to collaborate and cooperate. The Chair and Mr. <br /> Balzarini expressed frustration that they were not included in the meetings or provided with summaries <br /> of the meetings. The Chair responded that the Planning Board had attempted to keep the process open, <br /> noting that when Mashpee Commons by Design first began, two members of the Board were invited to <br /> meet behind closed doors with Mashpee Commons, and,then invited individually to meet, a clear <br /> violation of Open Meeting Law. Mr. Collins disagreed but Chairman Waygan responded that it was <br /> true. Mr. Collins stated that Mashpee Commons reached out to Town officials with their vision to <br /> expand, adding that there may be financial challenges in 2023 and 2024, and a need to expand revenue. <br /> Mr. Collins felt that Mashpee Commons offered a reasonable concept and people were invited to share <br /> their feedback. There was no violation of Open Meeting Law. The Chair stated that these were Town <br /> meetings on Town property,but there were invitations for Planning Board members to meet with <br /> 6 <br />