3/28/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Minutes March 28, 2016 AnDroval of anointment as alternate member of the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee — Sidnev L. Davis: Robert Wooldridge Chair of the ADA Committee remitted a letter of recommendation dated March 16, 2016 for the appointment of Sidney L. Davis to the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee. Mr. Davis submitted a letter of interest dated February 22, 2015 to the advertised position. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to appoint Sidney L. Davis to the ADA Committee as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Opposed, none Annroval to reinstate Article 10 of the Mav 2016 Special Town Meeting Warrant, submitted by the Communitv Preservation Committee, relative to the nronosed Disc Golf Course vroiect: Mary Bradbury, Recreation Director was in attendance with Andrew McManus, Conservation Agent to request the Board of Selectmen re -instate Article 10 of the May Special Town Meeting Warrant relative to the proposed Disc Golf project with a change in location from the Pickerel Cove Recreation Area to 156 Ashumet Road, Mashpee. Ms. Bradbury indicated she met with the Community Preservation Committee last Friday and received unanimous support to change the explanation of the Special Town Meeting article to reflect the new site location. In reviewing this proposal, it was agreed the emerging sport would most likely become a very popular and a large operation in the Town of Mashpee. Ms. Bradbury indicated that revenues generated from leagues and tournaments would offset costs and assist with the upkeep of the site. It was noted the Marstons Mills site located at the Burgess Park is the only other disc golf location on the Cape and it is used on a frequent basis. It was agreed that user ship in Mashpee would most likely increase as well over time since the park would be open to the general public. Mr. McManus participates in the sport, and stated the park is quite active in the early spring to late fall mostly during the latter part of the afternoon. Although the park also has a small playground and an area to grill along with the historic Burgess building, approximately 30 to 50 cars are on site for the disc golf program deemed the main attraction at this location. It was noted the Cape Cod Disc Golf Club manages the course and the surrounding land. Management responsibilities include the clean-up of debris and ensuring the site is not vandalized. Mr. McManus indicated there is a responsible user presence to self -police the disc golf course area. It was determined that additional taxpayer funds through the Community Preservation Act may be required to fund this project if additional parking is necessary. This may impact the adjacent dog park. It was noted the Mashpee Public Library and the Splash Pad at Heritage Park have become quite popular, and are not used solely by the residents of the Town of Mashpee.