7/13/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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4 Board of Selectmen Minutes July 13, 2020 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Discussion and Approval of Appointment to the Affordable Housing Committee: Members-at-Lame: Melinda Balser Noelle Pina (Terms Expire June 30, 2021): The Board of Selectmen was in receipt of(2) letters of interest from Melinda Balser and Noella Pina seeking appointment to the Affordable Housing Committee with resumes attached for the Selectmen review. The requirement to be interviewed prior to appointment was waived by the Board of Selectmen due to the ongoing pandemic. Selectman John J. Cotton acknowledged the integrity of the individuals seeking appointment. Motion made by Selectman Weeden to appoint Melinda Baker and Noelle Pina to the Affordable Housing Committee as Members-at-Large with terms to expire on June 30, 2021. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none OLD BUSINESS Update Discussion and Possible Action Relative to COVID-19: Town Manager Rodney C. Collins indicated the Town of Mashpee at present is holding firm with 62 reported cases to date. There are no recent confirmed cases. Unless there is an objection from the Board of Selectmen advisory committees will be allowed to conduct meetings at the Mashpee Town Hall using the same format as the Board of Selectmen requiring facial coverings and social distancing during the respective meetings. The public will be required to call-in to solicit comment. There was no objection as the Board approved policy at the last meeting relative to Operating Protocols during the ongoing State of Emergency. With safety improvements to be installed it is expected the Mashpee Town Hall would open soon by appointment only. The Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen Chair met with the School Superintendent and School Committee Chair last week to review the planning process associated to the opening of the schools. Meetings will be held regularly to review the progression of the safety measures. The Department of Public Works will provide assistance in this challenging process. Discussion and Approval of Change of Scope of Route 151 Corridor Improvement Project: Catherine Laurent: At the last meeting the Board of Selectmen reviewed the Route 151 Corridor Improvement Project including encroachments and change of scope. The Board of Selectmen authorized the issuance of a License to Enter and Use Real Property identified as Route 151 for the encroachments within the public highway. The Board also voted to authorize the reduction of the project limits associated to the Route 151 Corridor Improvement project, and to task the staff to further review funding alternatives to provide additional monies to meet the current and projected deficit to include the wastewater component; design and piping which may realize a cost savings.