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8 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> December 21, 2020 <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Discussion and Approval of Revision of Board of Selectmen Policy#007: <br /> "Closing of Town Hall During Winter Storms": <br /> To update protocols necessary when Town facilities close during winter storms, Policy 007 was revised to <br /> ensure equity and fairness. Town Manager Rodney C. Collins recommended approval of the revisions to <br /> the March 14, 2011 document. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to adopt amended Policy No. 007 Closing of Town Facilities <br /> During Winter Storms as recommended. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none <br /> LIAISON REPORTS <br /> County Dredge: Increases being proposed for the Barnstable County Dredge are currently under review <br /> by the Assembly of Delegates. <br /> TOWN MANAGER UPDATES <br /> Wastewater Project: Field investigations associated to Phase I of the Wastewater Treatment <br /> Facility and Collection System design are underway. Field design includes survey and soil borings within the <br /> road right-of-way. Survey work has started and soil borings will involve test holes approximately 6" in <br /> diameter at various locations within the road or the adjacent road shoulder. Work is scheduled to begin at <br /> the end of December and continue through March. GHD, Inc. the project engineers will be on site with the <br /> drilling contractor Desmond Well Drilling. Additional information on the Wastewater Plan may be found on <br /> the Town's website on the Sewer Commission webpage or by contacting the Department of Public Works. <br /> Transfer Station Hours: The Transfer Station will be closed on December 24, 25 and 31St. And on January 1, <br /> 2021. <br /> Police—Body Cameras: The Police Department has implemented the body camera initiative a one-year pilot <br /> program. <br /> Town Hall Closure: Town Hall will be closed tomorrow for the annual organizational day. <br /> Town Hall will also be closed on December 24 and 25, 2020. <br /> Human Services: Gail Wilson, Human Services Director is available for outreach to assist those in need. <br /> Additional support for the elderly is provided by the Council on Aging. Volunteer assistance will also be <br /> provided for those in isolation. Arrangements should be made through Human Services. <br /> Boys & Girls Club: The Polar Express motorcade was a huge success. Appreciation was given to those who <br /> contributed to this event. Of note was Jim Kiley, Rodney Collins, Joe Callahan,the staff members at the <br /> Boys & Girls Club, the Cotton family and residents and businesses who made this possible for the holiday <br /> viewing as well as the surprise visit from Santa. It is hopeful this would become an annual event. <br />