09/01/2015 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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2.1 Community Preservation Committee Minutes September 1, 2015 Great River Boat Ramp improvemen# Prof c_t_; (continued) In discussion, it was noted that a comprehensive Boat Access Plan is deemed a priority of the Town Manager. To create an action pian, all boat facilities were reviewed by applicable Town Departments including representation from the Waterways Commission, the Shellfish Constable, the Harbormaster and DPW Director. During this review it was the consensus for the Great River Boat Ramp to be wider, and be constructed as a double ramp. To move forward with the construction of a double ramp, it is necessary to obtain the required permitting, and a result, the project may be deferred for another year. Estimated cost assumptions may result in an additional $300,000 to $350,000 for the added ramp construction. With regards to the comprehensive Boat Access Plan for all Town boat facilities, Mr. Collins indicated he is attempting to locate a funding source to conduct necessary repairs to docks damaged by severe winters and develop a long term schedule for replacement. It was noted that this may become a new Capital Improvement Plan line item. To alleviate damage caused to pilings over the winter, it was suggested that thermostatically controlled ice -melts be installed at sites with electricity. Regarding the double wide boat ramp at Great River, Ms. Laurent noted the question of accommodating. the double ramp at the site location is currently being investigated. The state is reviewing the impact of the ramp as it relates to the salt marsh. With the state's approval, the Town must file an amendment to the Chapter 91 permit and file with the Army Corps of Engineers in addition to obtaining approval from the Town's Conservation Commission. Members of the Community Preservation Committee in looking towards the future for the Town of Mashpee indicated they are supportive of the double ramp proposal, and additional funding if necessary to complete the project in the correct manner. Attaquin Park: CPA funding approved at the May 2015 Town Meeting has allowed for the restoration of the Attaquin Park Playground located at the site of the Town beach on Mashpee/Wakeby Pond. The project is complete, and it is actively being used. With the addition of sand, the balance of the project funds will be returned to the CPC. In a few years, the DPW anticipates submitting a new application for Phase II which would add more swings at the site location. Currently, the playground equipment fits in quite well at the site and there are no signs of vandalism.