3/28/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Minutes March 28, 2016 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 proiect: (continued) It was agreed the Disc Golf proposal would be a great recreational addition to the Town of Mashpee. The Board of Selectmen and Town Manager were supportive of the concept. It was recommended the Board move forward with the article to Town Meeting, but to make it clear to the voters the Town would not proceed without a Memorandum of Understanding in place. Issues to be addressed include parking, projected revenues, enforcement and management practices. It was agreed the logistics of the project would be required to be determined before the project would move forward. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to re -instate Special Town Meeting Article #10 regarding the proposed Disc Golf Course project, with a recommendation to be made at the May Town Meeting. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cabalane, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Opposed, none It was noted that Town Counsel is in agreement with the change of the explanation to Article #10 as presented. Annroval of Final Draft of the Mav 2016 Snecial and Annual Town Meeting Warrants: The Board of Selectmen conducted a final review of the draft May 2, 2016 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants. Special Town Meeting Warrant: Article #3: Reorganization of Town Government; Department of Natural Resources New article and explanation; language revision presented by Town Counsel. A public hearing will be held with regards to the reorganization proposal. Article #3 was approved by the Board of Selectmen. Article #5: CPC — Housing Assistance Program There was no representation to discuss the intended affordable housing program. Correspondence included in the Selectmen's informational packet was received from the Mashpee Housing Authority Director dated March 28, 2016 with respect to the Town Meering article proposed to continue the Mashpee Housing Assistance Program through Community Preservation Act funding. It was noted the applicant previously met with the Town Manager and a member of the Board of Selectmen regarding the reporting process for this program for transparency purposes. Realizing there are confidentiality laws, there has been concern with regards to how taxpayer monies are expended for the three-year $330,000 Housing Assistance Program previously funded for $300,000.