1/26/2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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14 Board of Selectmen Minutes January 26, 2009 Water District—Coordination of Town and Water District Elections: Having a quorum, the Water District convened their meeting to discuss with the Selectmen,the coordination of the elections between the Town and Water District. In attendance was Tom Fudala and Perry Ellis with their counsel William Henchy and Deborah Dami,the Town Clerk. It was disclosed that Governor Patrick endorsed Legislation on January 10, 2009 to allow the change in the Water District election to co-inside with the Town election. However, it was not clear if the Water District ballot would be incorporated onto the Mashpee Annual Election ballot or be considered as a separate election ballot. Ms. Dami recommended both elections be placed on one ballot and be considered as a joint warrant to allow the Town Clerk to run the election. There would be no additional cost. The Water District would have the ability to separately announce and conduct their nomination process. The warrant when prepared would then be approved by both the Board of Selectmen and Board of Water District Commissioners. Upon discussion, (1)joint warrant for 2009 was considered and agreed upon by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Water District Commissioners. It was agreed that Town Counsel and counsel for the Water District would review the process as soon as possible and consider an Intermunicipal Agreement intended to establish the terms for the merger of the ballot. NEW BUSINESS: Certification of Hiring Process—Firefighter/Paramedic: George Baker, Fire Chief was in attendance to recommend the Board certify and confirm the appointment of Matthew Malone as Firefighter/Paramedic, at Step 1 effective February 1, 2009. Motion made by Selectman Cook to certify and confirm the appointment of Matthew Malone as Firefighter/Paramedic as recommended and pending a CORI background check Motion seconded by Selectman Myers. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.