12/8/2015 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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3 Community Preservation Committee Minutes December 8, 2015 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Review of CPA Projects P"posed for the MU 2016 S ecial Town Meeting: Mary Bradbury, Recreation Director: DiscGolf Course agPickerel!.Qye: Motion Made by Mr. Larkin to open the hearing relative to the Disc Golf Course project at Pickerel Cove. Motion seconded by Ms. Waygan. VOTE: Unanimous. 9-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Halpern, yes Mr. Kaplan, yes Mrs. Buschenfeldt, yes Mr. Larkin, yes Mr. Lord, yes Ms. Rommelmeyer, yes Ms. Waygan, yes Mrs. Sherman, yes Mr. Shaw, yes Mary Bradbury, Director of Recreation was in attendance to review the specifics of the Disc Golf Course planned to be constructed at the Pickerel Cove Recreation Area. Ms. Bradbury explained this program would embrace the Mashpee community across the spectrum. Disc golf clearly meets the goals and objectives criteria of the CPA. The sum of $18,500 is requested to complete the site design and other necessary work to implement the 18 hole golf course. Nis. Bradbury indicated the Pickerel Cove Recreation Area is the most desired and accessible location for the emerging recreational activity. In terms of the environment it is a low impact sport designed for passive recreation used in a woodland setting. No permanent structures are proposed. In addition to using the cleared field, most of the game would be played in the wooded areas to bring forth more diversity and challenge. The proposed Disc Golf course will be mostly par 3 and 4 courses. Currently, it is estimated there are over 200 Disc Golfers on Cape Cod. There is only one course available on Cape Cod located in Marstons Mills at the Burgess Park site location, Although the sport can be played on a year round basis, it is not as popular during the harsh winter months. Those who play disc golf are eager for a new location. The course would be opened to all players and leagues. Andrew McManus, Conservation Agent, and an avid disc golfer spoke in support of the project as outlined. The budget includes cost estimates to secure a professional company to assist with the course study, layout and design. With this review, and the procurement of necessary equipment it is projected the site would be ready for play in early summer.