5/16/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Minutes May 16, 2016 AmeriCOrns oresentation/undate. Amber Rosa and Britta Domfield: Representatives from Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod were in attendance to strengthen the partnership with the Town of Mashpee by reviewing the innovative and accomplished programs this past year. In September 2015, AmeriCorps Cape Cod began its 17`h year of service. The AmeriCorps program is a residential program designed to provide quality year round community service to protect and sustain the natural resources of Cape Cod. Service projects in Mashpee include Little River quahog maintenance, trail work in the Santuit Pond Preservation area, assisting Trout Unlimited to restore sections of the bank along the edge of the Quashnet River, and working with the Shellfish Constable to construct oyster cages as well as clearing debris at the herring run. Amber Rosa and Britta Dornfield, AmeriCorps members distributed copies of the community report to the Board of Selectmen for additional review. (Enclosed in official Town Clerk's copy of minutes) The Board of Selectmen expressed appreciation to AmeriCorps for their invaluable service to the Town of Mashpee. Joint Base Cane Cod (JBCC) Presentation/Undate. Base Commanders: Commanders of Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC) updated the Board of Selectmen on the essential training and support facility deemed the largest training site in New England. In attendance were Base Commanders from the Massachusetts National Guard, Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Air Force and Coast Guard. Highlights of operations at the 22 acre site were reviewed. In support of public safety there have been improvements at the training area gate, and increased signage for public awareness at training and impact areas. There have been improvements to the pistol range and to increase sustainability a photovoltaic system has been installed. In calendar year 2015 there has been improvement to conservation lands to protect rare species. Prescribed burns coordinated with state and federal agencies and local fire departments have reduced wildfire risk and improved training. To allow for more routine access, the Falmouth gate is proposed to have 24/7 access in December. Highlights of the presentation are detailed in the power point presentation distributed by the JBCC Commanders. (Enclosed in official Town Clerk's copy of minutes)