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M Mashpee Select Board Minutes January 10, 2022 LIAISON REPORTS Assembly of Delegates: The Assembly is working proactively on securing ARPA funding for the 15 Cape towns. The disbursement of federal funds was earmarked however, the allocation of monies has been unexpectedly altered. TOWN MANAGER UPDATES COVID Update: Over the past weekend 83 new cases have been reported. Retirements: The Town of Mashpee will be losing two longtime Department Heads within the next few months. ARPA Funding: The Town Administrators on Cape Cod are also seeking answers to the shift in the disbursement of American Rescue Plan Act funds anticipated for clean water and wastewater objectives. EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss Strategy with Respect to Pending Litigation in the Matter of Scannell, et al. v. Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals and Town of Mashpee, with the Chair Having Declared that an Open Meeting mqy Have a Detrimental Effect on the Litigating Position of the Town Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21 (a)(3): Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to move that the Board convene in executive session at 6:42 p.m. pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation in the matter of Scannell, et al. v. Mashpee Zoning Board of Appeals and Town of Mashpee, with the Chair having declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. The Board of Selectmen will not reconvene in Open Session. Chair Sherman so declared that an open meeting on these issues may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none Respectfully submitted, Kathleen M. Soares Secretary to the Select Board