4/23/2018 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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8 Board of Selectmen Minutes April 23, 2018 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Discussion and Approval of Annual Beach Concession Contract Recreation Department Director Mary Bradbury: (continued) Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to award the Annual Beach Concession Contract to Cape Cod Slush Co., d/b/a Cape Cod Slush & Ice Cream Co. for the three year term as referenced. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Opposed, none Cape Cod Commission Update; Ernie Virgilio: Mashpee's representative to the Cape Cod Commission, Ernest Vigilio was before the Board to give an update regarding spring activities relative to the Town of Mashpee. As noted, a proposed change in the review of the local comprehensive wastewater management plans will allow for staff-level review and sign-off by the executive director to streamline the process in a more efficient manner. The Mashpee Comprehensive Watershed Nitrogen Management Plan is pending before the Cape Cod Commission as a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) and could be reviewed under the expedited process if approved. The Cape Cod Transportation Improvement Plan from 2018 to 2022 will fund highway and transit projects across the Cape. The $149.3 million dollar project would allocate $9.3 million or 11.7% for Town of Mashpee related projects. The CCC is assisting the Mashpee Department of Public Works with the redesign of Route 151. Work includes intersection improvements,traffic signal upgrades and left turn lanes at key areas. A safety audit is also being performed at three intersections associated to Route 151. Mr. Virgilio indicated the Commission is also coordinating the development of Mashpee's Hazard Mitigation Plan for submission to the FEMA. The plan was adopted by the Board of Selectmen in November of 2017. Aspects of the plan include the identification of vulnerabilities and potential impacts of natural disasters with minimization strategies. With regards to the 208 Implementation Plan, there is considerable progress and support from the EPA and MassDEP. In closing Mr. Virgilio commented on the outstanding leadership skills of the Cape Cod Commission's Acting Director Kristy Senatori. The Board of Selectmen agreed that Ms. Senatori is a great candidate for the position. Ms. Senatori is also well received by the Town of Mashpee. Mr. Virgilio was requested to continue to update the Board of Selectmen on a regular basis.