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Economic Developme $13,000 is included in the Selectmen's budget as seed money to "rejuvenate our local economic development efforts." Deirdre stated that, using the FY92 tax rate of$10.75 (the FY93 tax rate has not been set due to an on-going reval), $13,000 represents taxes on about $1.2 million worth of property. Eco-Tourism and Recreatio $5,000 will be transferred from the Conservation Receipts Account to "create interpretive tour programs which will introduce residents and visitors alike to the beauty of Mashpee." John Ferriday recommended including the Wampanoag Tribal Council in this endeavor. Selectman Caffyn agreed, and stated that she favors the Councirs representation on the Economic Development Committee. B&ways/Walkways $50,000 of the DPW Road Improvement Fund is being earmarked for construction of half a mile of bikeway/walkway. Roger Dunivan said the DPW Director previously stated that he did not have money in his budget for this purpose. Bob said this is a change in priorities initiated by the Selectmen. The Selectmen have approved a plan for bikeways/walkways throughout Mashpee. Any new developments will contribute to their construction. Bob said Chapter 90 projects will also have bikeways associated with them. Ed said his understanding of Chapter 90 projects is that you have to spend the money before the funds are recoverable from the State, and Bob agreed. Ed asked if there is short-term interest for Chapter 90 projects included in the Treasurer's Temporary Borrowing line itern, and Bob said no. An adjustment in Temporary Borrowing will be made. Ed suggested the Selectmen explore with the Water District the concept of laying blue stone instead of loam and seed beside the roads after they lay water Pipe. This could add considerably to the biketwalkways along the roads where $2 million worth of water projects are expected in the coming year. "And you dont have to mow it," John Ferriday said. Selectmen Caffyn liked the idea. Human Service The Selectmen are following up on the consolidation that began in 1989 when Park & Recreation and Community School were merged into a Leisure Services Department, which was itself a result of the Youth 2000 Project that same year. They hope to reduce the fiagmentation of human service delivery in Mashpee, and gain a better understanding of the particular service needs of our residents. The Leisure Services Director (yet to be hired to replace Dean Driscoll) will act as a coordinator of human service delivery for Mashpee, and write a Community Needs Assessment. The Program Directoes hours will increase to 40 hours per week. That will total 2 40-hour people, 1 371/2 hour person and a 15-hour person, Deirdre asked if the f4ndi% for services currently provided through the Board of Health will be moved to Leisure Services, and Selectman Caffyn said no, not this year. Lifewaard Prouam A$5 increase in beach stickers will fund the reinstatement of lifeguards and gate attendants, much to the delight of our insurance carrier. The Residential Sticker will increase from $15 to $20; renters/all beaches from $50 to $55, and renters/Johns Pond Beach Only from$30 to $35. Ed strongly feels that the time share sticker price of$10 per unit be increased to at least the equivalent of the residential sticker. "For$15, a resident gets a sticker for one vehicle. For $15, a time share manager gets a sticker that can go on any vehicle. " Selectman Caffyn explained that the time share properties (Sea Mst, Holiday . Estates, and South Cape Beach) pay for stickers for all units, regardless of the number occupied. In addition, Sea Mst allows our senior citizens and town employees to use its indoor pool free, John Ferriday said he is not in favor of this kind of reciprocal relationship, or of the town accepting services free.