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2 Select Board Minutes April. 1, 2024 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS ,� ...._...... ....... ........ ... 1 lit P..._. dstein Associate Member Term E Aires dune 3t� 20221- -Shellfish.._ Commission: Dwi . Dwight Pfundstein met with the Select Board to review his interest in serving on the Shellfish Commission as an Associate Member. Correspondence was received from Peter Thomas, Chair of the Shellfish Commission dated March 15, 2024 recommending the appointment. This is a non -voting position. Mr. Pfundstein has a long history of volunteerism in the Mashpee community as well as an educational background to make him an ideal candidate for this position. Mr. Pfundstein, a 38-year resident holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Conservation. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Dwight Pfundstein to the Shellfish Commission as an Associate- meer withra-term -to expire June 30, 2#24. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectma,& Weeden, yes Selectman -Wyman -Colombo, yes- Opposed, none. Public Comment: Ken Debrowski offered comment on the Phase II wastewater project as it relates to funding. Mr. Debrowski, a resident of New Seabury noted he is currently paying a yearly fee for wastewater. In his opinion, the residents in this area should be removed from the denominator or offered credit as it is unfair to those who would be paying for two sewer systems. NEW BUSINESS l l ..,. Hours Town Clerk Deborah Knee: Disee�ssroir.�d- �4 � ��u} of C:� � l i- 2�2�k..�rnnua, Town Election Deborah Kaye, Town Clerk was in attendance to request the Select Board consider changing the hours of the May 11, 2024 Annual Town Election to 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. a reduction from the regular 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. election schedule. This year, the Annual Town Election falls on the Saturday of Mother's Day weekend. By state mandate, a Town Election is required to be held for a minimum of four hours. Mrs. Kaye indicated the Board of Registrars voted at their meeting of March 19, 2024 to unanimously recommend the Select Board offer Mashpee voters the opportunity to cast their ballots early at Town Hall beginning April 29, 2024 through May 3, 2024. With the Early Voting In=Persorr and the- Vote, -By -Mail option- it is anticipated- threm would be a lower ter -out at the polls. The expense of the election is a concern of the Town Clerk due to budgetary constraints.