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0 Mashpee Select Board Minutes April 24, 2023 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Hearin _,&pptinued from, arch t3 2023 ; Discussion and Vote Relative to„the Removal of Mohamad Fa nd from the Mash p ee Commum vGarden Advisory Committee Pursuant to Mashpee Charter. Sectionm7-9 q (continued) Under Section 7-9: Removals and Suspensions a member of a multiple member body may, for good cause, be suspended or removed from office... The limit of the Select Board's authority lies under Section 7-9. It was recommended that protocols with the advice of Town Counsel would be considered at a future meeting As the Select Board continued their discussion, appreciation was given to all volunteers. It was noted the term of Mr. Fand from the MCGAC is due to expire in June 30, 2023. Mr. Fand was asked if he would choose to resign. If so, the Select Board would not have to cast a vote. There was no action. Motion made by Selectman Cotton to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none Motion made by Selectman Cotton to remove Mohamad Fand as an appointed member of the Mashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee. For point of discussion, the motion was seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 3-2. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, no Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, no Opposed, (2) It was noted the scope of the removal is based on grounds only, not personalities or gardening practices. This is outside the purview of the Select Board. The Town Manager's Office is retaining all information on file. COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE For the record, the Select Board made public a letter received from the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) dated April 20, 2023 to Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll requesting the administration formally evaluate retaining remaining and essential JBCC functions such as the Coast Guard while utilizing the underdeveloped, disturbed areas of the base for much -needed affordable housing to help address the Cape's lack of affordable housing as well as protecting the Upper Cape Water Supply Reserve with a permanent conservation restriction.