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11 Mashpee Select Board Minutes July 11, 2022 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Interviews mDiscussion and Possible wApJ royal of„the Followin m,for.Apppintment to the Sewer Commission: (continued) Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Chad Smith to the Sewer Commission; term to be designated, with preference for the longest remaining term. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none An interview was conducted with Phyllis Sprout a resident since 1974. Over the years Ms. Sprout has seen the degradation of the Mashpee waters. Ms. Sprout although she is not well versed in this field is concerned with water quality and its issues and would take the approach to be fair, efficient and effective while serving on the Sewer Commission. When asked of the potential expansion of the scope of Phase II to include the remediation of the impaired lakes and ponds Ms. Sprout indicated that currently she does not have the borderline to make a decision between Phase I and Phase II. Although her background is not technical Ms. Sprout indicated that it is important to move forward quickly and efficiently. There was concern that Ms. Sprout has been vocal in the past on global climate science which may affect the focus of the Sewer Commission. The difference of opinion may hinder the objective of the commission which has already lagged for the past 30 years. However, representing the interest of the residents and having a difference of opinion is also a favorable attribute for membership to this board. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Phyllis Sprout to the Sewer Commission; for a term to be determined. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 3-2. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb, no Selectman Weeden, no Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, (2) F. Thomas Fudala the former Town Planner and Sewer Commission member serving as previous Chair offered comment on his full experience and expertise for membership to the Sewer Commission. Although experience is favored Mr. Fudala was noted to have differences of opinion on this issue and with members of the commission. When asked of the Phase II approach to sewering in the lakes and pond areas Mr. Fudala did not give a key indication that he is supportive of this approach. There was concern regarding interaction with others including neighboring towns as it pertains to moving the matter of clean water forward.