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3 Board of Selectmen Minutes February 8, 1999 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Director of Public Works re: Chapter 90 Funds: Mr. Taylor indicated that the Governor's budget does not fund the Chapter 90, State Aid program for roads. The Town's allocation for fiscal Year 1999 is $440,903. The Selectmen were requested to inform the Governor and the Legislature of the hardship that this imparts on the Town of Mashpee. Selectman Caffyn,the newly appointed Upper Cape State Representative indicated that she will review this matter on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Whritenour was directed to draft the applicable memorandums on behalf of the Board. Route 28 Bikeway: Mr. Taylor requested the Selectmen submit a letter to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs(MEPA) in support of the Route 28 shoulder and sidewalk construction project. An onsite meeting is scheduled on Wednesday,February 10, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. informed Mr. Taylor. Mr. Whritenour was directed to draft a memo of support on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, and cc the draft copy to the Cape Cod Commission. Back Road Offer: Correspondence was received from the Department of the Air Force, Headquarters of the Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence (AFCEE)dated December 9, 1998 relative to the paving of Back Road. Two alternatives were presented for the paving of Sandwich Road and Back Road. Mr. Taylor recommended the Selectmen consider the second option in which the AFCEE/MMR would contribute the sum of$100,000 to the Town of Mashpee towards the cost of re-paving the roads. The balance would be the responsibility of the town informed Mr. Taylor. Chapter 90 funds could be used this fiscal year to improve the condition of Back Road. Mr. Taylor requested the Board support a Town Meeting article for the road repair project proposal as outlined.