7/12/2010 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Minutes July 12, 2010 NEW BUSINESS: Request of Su erintendent to Move Election Site: The Selectmen were in receipt of communication from Ann Bradshaw, Superintendent of Schools dated June 23 2010 requesting the Selectmen consider moving future elections to another site location beginning with the September 14, 2010 State Primary. Mrs. Bradshaw related concerns in her memorandum regarding student safety at the Quashnet School. Additional correspondence was received from the Town Clerk dated July 8., 2010 with regards to the possible relocation of the Election site. Deborah Dami,the Town Clerk was in attendance to address this matter with the Board of S.eleetmen. Mrs. L a i dieated that historically, towns throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have held heir elections in the schools. During her tenure as Town Clerk, Darm stated the safety of the Mashpee students has been maintained as a high priority. In her letter, Mrs. Rami outlined the issues and cost constaraits related to the relocation of the Election from the Quashnet School to the High School. Costs include voter notification, increased personnel,new signage, security and added police detail. Immediate concerns include the condition of the gymnasium floor after a large Election and the safety of the-poll workers during late evening hours. In an effort to work with the Schools to address their concerns, it was suggested that professional development days for teachers be scheduled'on Election Day. Motion made by selectman Richardson to thank the Superintendent of Schools for her .interest and concern,however,the Board of Selectmen have elected to continue with the use of the Quashnet School as the Torn s Election site location. Motion- seconded by Selectman Cahalane. VOTE: Unan imou . -o. Roll Call vote: Selectman Cook,yes selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Richardson,yes Selectman Taylor,yes Selectman Sherman,yes opposed, none