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5 Mashpee Select Board Minutes March 13, 2023 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS _.ww....�i .__.g.:. Discussion .on ... w...,,, .. w. _ _ ... o ___._wwww...ww _w_._www....,.....a w.. _ .__ ad Fah from the Mashm Public. Hearin :wDiscussionw and Relative to the Removal„ of Mohamad ...._we.._....._ m Fand M ._M.M Community Garden Advisory r Committee (Pursuant to Mash1jee Charter $pction 7-9 : (continued) At the Public Hearing John Carter and Lynne Harris were in attendance representing the Mashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee. Mohamad Fand was in attendance with Marjorie Hecht and Lynne Barbee. Town Manager Rodney C. Collins serving as mediator opened discussions. John Carter attested his testimony would be true and accurate to the best of his knowledge. Mr. Carter indicated he was not prepared to give a speech or testimony. The letter referenced as Exhibit No. 6 dated August 8, 2022 from Virginia Scharfenberg to Mohamad Fand discusses the main complaints and the reason this all began. Mr. Carter stated he was present and had knowledge of Exhibits 6-12, he attended all the meetings and received copies and reviewed all paperwork with the exception of Exhibits 13-15. Mr. Carter indicated he read the proposed regulations and he believes they are all true and accurate. When asked why the MCGAC felt the removal of Mr. Fand was necessary Mr. Carter indicated he began to realize his (Mr. Fand) participation was detrimental to any of the goals the committee tried to do. The decision was unanimous amongst the board members, discussed, voted upon and Mr. Fand had the opportunity to hear all the concerns. At one meeting,1W. Fand left before the onset of the discussion. It (the topic) was on the agenda of August 17, 2023 and he (Mr. Fand) left the meeting. Exhibit No. 11— MCGAC Minutes of August 17, 2023. Mr. Carter indicated that all documentation had been submitted. The Chair left any decisions to the Town as to the direction (of this matter and) to request the Select Board's dismissal. Mr. Carter was asked if Mr. Fand wanted to step down from the MCGAC, and keep his plot, why was this not considered? Town Manager Collins noted from an advisory standpoint its like having a crime. (As an example) It's like you were committing a violation and amending the rules that you were not allowed to do. Mr. Fand wanted permission to do what we did not want him to do. (Example) And, if someone is late for work, they may get a warning before they are fired. Mr. Carter concluded his comments by stating this began in June of 2022 and continued throughout the year. The MCGAC tried to discuss this many times. Lynne Harris attested her testimony would be true and accurate to the best of her knowledge. Ms. Harris stated it is a great privilege to serve on any board. With privilege you have responsibilities, to promote and to advance, whatever the organization is. This requires respect, commitment and work. If you are not willing to offer to our community, you have no business (in relation to) to someone who would be kind and collaborative to put the work it. It makes us very sad.