09/01/2015 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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Community Preservation Committee Minutes September 1, 2015 Archives: (continued) CPC member Ed Larkin indicated the projects funded through the Community Preservation Act are specific expenditures and there should be a definitive accounting of all projects. Ms. Laurent agreed and indicated that although the funds from the Community Park, One Room Schoolhouse and Archives are within the same area, funding from each project will be utilized for their specific purposes as outlined in the CPC project proposals. With regards to the Archives, there have been issues relative to dampness, temperature and humidity controls that shall be further reviewed with the Historical Commission, Archivist, and Library Director. The Town Manager, Rodney Collins has identified a mechanism to fund theses needs, separate from the Community Preservation Committee budget. Great River Boat Ramp IWrovement Project: The CPC Chair, Richard Halpern made note of an article that appeared in the local newspaper regarding a boat ramp issue specific to the Town of Falmouth. In concern, Mr. Halpern indicated the Town of Mashpee is using the same engineering firm, and the CPC wants to be assured this type of mishap does not occur in the Town of Mashpee. There is a design flaw at a boat ramp in Falmouth and as a result, boaters are unable to launch during low tide. Ms. Laurent indicated the engineer has reviewed the Great River Boat Ramp at low tide. This matter has been taken into consideration. In Mashpee, the ramp is slightly longer and there is a level concrete surface at the ramp location. Discussion followed with respect to the project schedule. The $650,000 project was approved by a vote of Town Meeting in October of 2013. The CPA project includes the complete reconstruction of the existing ramp and landing, the pier and attached floating docks. The project also includes the reconstruction and enlargement of the parking lot and road area for the widely used boat ramp facility. The parking lot which includes bio -retention and drainage was completed this past spring. Due to permitting delays and a harsh winter, the Town has plans to continue construction in the fall. However, during a recent assessment of all Town boat ramps, it was strongly recommended the Great River Boat Ramp be constructed with a double wide ramp with the appropriate length to ensure its effectiveness during low tide and to construct the facility for the future needs of Mashpee. It was disclosed that all permits filed have been based on the single ramp design.