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0 <br />Mashpee Select Board <br />Minutes <br />May 2, 2022 <br />CONVENE JOINT MEETING WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE <br />The Finance Committee called their meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. <br />Finance Committee members in attendance include; Jeffrey Pettengill, Gregory McKelvey, Darlene <br />Furbush, John Miller, Mike Richardson, and Patrick Brady. <br />Review Discussion and Possible Action on Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants with the <br />Finance Committee and the Town Moderator: <br />The Select Board took action on the warrant articles lacking recommendations. It was noted the <br />Finance Committee took action on outstanding articles at their last meeting. <br />Article #29 through Article #32: Petition Articles related to a new Solar Energy Systems Overlay <br />District. <br />Discussion followed with respect to the articles as proposed that would require the clear cutting of <br />trees, impact wildlife and habitat to create the ground -mounted solar systems overlay. The concept <br />was debated as this type of project has benefits which would bring revenue to the Town and offset <br />electricity costs to the elderly and those with low income. <br />Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to oppose Petition Article #29 through #32. <br />Motion to oppose was seconded by Selectman Weeden. <br />VOTE: 2-3. Motion does not carry. <br />Roll Call Vote: <br />Selectman Sherman, no Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes <br />Selectman Cotton, no Selectman O'Hara, no Opposed, (3) <br />Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve and recommend Petition Article #29 through #32. <br />Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. <br />VOTE: 3-2. Motion carries. <br />Roll Call Vote: <br />Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, no Selectman Gottlieb, no <br />Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, (2) <br />