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Community Preservation Committee -Chairman Waygan reported that the Committee had met on December 8. Conservation Agent Drew McManus, Mr. Fudala, Mr. Balzarini and Mr. Cummings were in attendance at the meeting regarding the joint application for the Greenways Footbridge Project. The Committee voted to support the request for funds. A condition had been added that the trail portion on Mashpee Commons land have Town's liability insurance. Mr. Fudala has since convinced the Town's insurance agent that the Mashpee Commons' land be placed on the Town's insurance policy. Mr. Fudala stated that a license would be acquired from Mashpee Commons to be added. A portion of the trail remains open to Whitings Rd. so further information was needed regarding the closing of the road, until that section of the development was built. The Chair emphasized that something in writing was needed and Mr. Fudala stated that it would be the insurance policy. The Chair noted that funding for a disc golf course had also been recommended. The Chair stated that she had the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Trails Program that she would draft with input from Mr. Fudala and Mr. McManus. The application deadline is February 1. The Chair indicated that she would be meeting with the County Resource Office to identify additional grant opportunities for the project. Mr. Fudala suggested that the Article be written in such a way that authorizes the Selectmen to apply for additional grants. It was also noted that the Planning Board's Annual Report was also due and the Chair confirmed that she would be drafting that report. Environmental Oversight Committee -Mr. Cummings indicated that there was a busy meeting discussing a number of topics to include the Truro ban of plastic bags which Mr. Gottlieb will investigate to draft a similar bylaw for Mashpee, Mashpee Environmental Coalition regulation of pesticides, status of Mashpee ponds now in good shape, Mashpee River's highest nitrogen level ever, the hiring of a new Assistant Conservation Agent, Quashnet/Moonakis River approved funding in the amount of $42,000 along with an IMA between Barnstable and Falmouth to pursue a study and MOU with Falmouth, National Wildlife Refuge and nine other parties to care for conservation lands. Historic District Commission -Mr. Fudala indicated that a working group had been formed to develop signage for historic sites and planned to request funds from the CPC during their next round of funding. MMR Military Civilian Community Council -Update of MMR Joint Land Use Study -No meeting Report on Status of Greenway Project -As discussed with the CPC update. The Chair stated that Carol Sherman had anticipated that the Planning Board would return to the Board of Selectmen regarding the trail. The Chair recommended that the Planning Board attend the BOS meeting when the CPA Articles are considered and be prepared to address any questions or comments. Status of parking facilities at 168 Industrial Drive -The gravel has not been removed and edging has not yet been installed. It was suggested that the facility may be waiting until spring to complete the work. New Business C. Rowley December Billings -Bills were received in the amount of $385 for December regular services and $95 for Southport. MOTION: Mr. Kooharian made a motion to approve payment of $385 to Mr. Rowley for expenses for the month of December. Mr. Balzarini seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Kooharian made a motion to pay Mr. Rowley for services at Southport. Mr. Balzarini seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE 2