4/12/2017 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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7 Board of Selectmen Minutes April 12, 2017 APPOINTMENTS&HEARINGS Deborah Dami, Town Clerk: Approval to reconvene the By-law Review Committee and to appoint the following_ Meg Santos and Phillip McCahill: In accordance with Section 7-7b; Periodic Review,the Charter and Bylaw states that"At least every ten years,the Board of Selectmen shall cause to be prepared by a special committee appointed for that purpose, a proposed revision or recodification of all by-laws of the Town..." The Committee shall consist of the Town Clerk,two (2)voters appointed by the Moderator and two (2)persons appointed by the Selectmen. Deborah Dami, Town Clerk recommended the Board of Selectmen vote to reconvene the Bylaw Review Committee and appoint Philip McCahill and Margaret Santos to serve as representatives. For the record, the Town Clerk indicated she advertised in September seeking membership. Two letters of interest were received from the candidates recommended for appointment. It was determined the Board of Selectmen would defer action to reconvene the committee and to vote on the membership to the next regular board meeting. It was agreed the position vacancy would be duly posted and prior members would be consulted regarding interest to serve on this committee. Update on U er Quashnet River and Bos Andrew McManus Conservation Agent: Andrew McManus, Conservation Agent updated the Board on the Upper Quashnet River restoration project proposed to restore cold water habitat for brook trout, improve fish passage to John's Pond and return an abandoned cranberry bog to a natural wetland as well as improve recreational access to the site location. Funding has been identified and secured from the Air Force Civil Engineering Center for$800,000 in restoration costs which include planning,permitting and construction. To complete the estimated$1.2 - $2 million project the Town has applied for Priority Project Status with DER and is likely to receive grant finding for the remainder of the project. A draft Request for Proposal was presented to the Selectmen for the project scope which would allow for a selected consultant to guide the Town on the best approach for this area. Motion made by Selectman Cahalan to endorse the issuance of an RFP for the restoration of the Upper Quashnet River,surrounding abandoned cranberry bog and public access component for recreation as referenced. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Opposed, none