09/01/2015 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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Community Preservation Committee Minutes September 1, 2015 John's Pond Beach: The John's Pond Beach Improvement project consists of a final coat of asphalt paving, the installation of a concrete pad for the picnic pavilion with storage for the Recreation Department and handicap accessible walkways to connect the playground to the picnic pavilion. It is anticipated the DPW will install the concrete pad and picnic/storage structure upon delivery in the fall of 2015. Heritage Park: The DPW is also planning to install the Heritage Park bathhouse/pavilion transferred from the John's Pond Beach Improvement project this fall. Site work for septic and water connections will be installed prior to the transfer of the building presently being stored at the high school building. The project includes parking lot lighting. Santuit Pond Preserves: The Santuit Pond Improvement project will allow for the construction of a 10 -vehicle parking lot off Route 130 for public access. In addition to the construction of the parking facility, signage, a kiosk and the removal of an old storage garage and revegetation of this area is funded. The property survey is underway. Work is scheduled for this fall. AmeriCorps volunteers are expected to assist with the clearing of the existing pathways. The area is valuable for wildlife habitat and contains a number of trails throughout the property. OCkway Bay Boat Ramer The DPW may be applying for CPA funding in May to assist with the replacement of the Ockway Boat Ramp. As a result of the severe winter, the damage to the structure is extensive and it is in dire need of replacement. To Re -publish a Documented Pictorial HisW of the Town of Mash ee: The Town of Mashpee Pictorial History booklet was funded by the CPC in May of 2014. It was disclosed that an outside funding contribution was obtained from The Bridges of Mashpee. As a result, the CPC funding earmarked for this project will remain in the 10% Historical Reserves of the Community Preservation Committee. The Historical Commission has requested the Selectmen approve an article on the October Town Meeting warrant to establish a revolving fund for the sale of the books.