10/6/2014 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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k 4 Board of Selectmen Minutes October 65 2014 APPOINTMENTS& HEARINGS: Presentation vote to Supp rt. e the BU ' Grant Mlication for popponesset (continued) An overview of the popponesset Spit,its risk profile, and recommended design configuration to enhance and restore the dune,provide beach nourishment and improve navigation was considered in discussions to improve the resilience of the Spit. Enclosure; Power Point presentation) The application for this award, up to $1.5 million in total funding for the project is due b Friday, October 10, 2014. It was disclosed the grant if secured will require a 25%match; (cash or in-kind services or a combination of the two)which would be assumed by Save the Bay, a 501c organization. There is no `financial commitment from the Town. The long terra con mitnfient of the Town would be to continue the maintenance-dredge and related nourishment projects. 1t was agreed there has been a dramatic change in the Spit over time due o the increase in tides, storm levels and intensity. Although the objective is to hold the shoreline,and take the risk to restore the dune and provide beach nourishment,thought should be given more broadly with respect to weather patterns and rising tides as the shoreline with the implementation of Mural or nonstructural approaches to mitigating coastal erosion and flooding may not remain in its current state. Motion made by Selectman Richardson to send a letter of support to accompany the Y15 Green Infrastructure for Coastal Resilience Grant Program through the CZM as referenced giving thought to the broadened scope. Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Rofl Call Vote: Selectman Taylor,yes Selectman Richardson,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Behan Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes opposed,none