6/18/2018 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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10 Board of Selectmen Minutes June 18, 2018 Operation of Mashpee Wastewater Treatment Facility: It is the recommendation of the DPW Director to award a contract to Weston& Sampson, Inc. for the operation of the wastewater treatment facility at the Mashpee Middle/High School to include the operation/inspection of two pump stations in FYI 9. Weston& Sampson was the low bidder and selected as the preferred contractor based on their project approach and qualifications. This is the first year of a three-year bid proposal. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to award a contract with Weston & Sampson,Inc. for the operation of the wastewater treatment facility to include the operation/inspection of two pump stations in FY19. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none Review of Preliminary Plans for Cotuit Road Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements and of Options for Cotuit Road/Route 130 Intersection Realignment: gent: The Board of Selectmen met with Catherine Laurent,the Director of Public Works and Matthew Eddy, civil engineer of Baxter Nye Engineering & Surveying to review conceptual plans proposed to realign the intersection of Cotuit Road and Route 130. Preliminary plans include a sidewalk on the east side of Cotuit Road from Route 130 to the Town Line at Somerset Road. The sidewalk as configured is located within the road right-of-way. Therefore there is no easement takings required for the sidewalk with the exception of a small taking at the intersection of the sidewalk. Granite curbing is proposed along the sidewalk areas in the locations where the separation is not feasible due to utilities, topography and trees. A grass strip is planned to separate the sidewalk and the street. Two options are being considered for the re-alignment of the intersection. This is a high accident site due to vehicular speeds, the skewed alignment and with the traffic island separating the lanes on Cotuit Road. Currently, the plans are 75% complete. Plans would realign the intersection to 90 degrees and eliminate the existing traffic island. Cotuit Road would be realigned opposite Emma Oakley Mills Road. The design configuration would force traffic to slow. Final design plans will most likely provide a rumble strip or grooved surface to reduce speed. It is the recommendation of the project engineer to select Option I which would require the relocation of one utility pole. With the Selectmen's support, construction would begin in the fall. It is anticipated this project would be a multi-season construction project beginning with clearing and grading for the sidewalk, and drainage improvements. Intersection improvements would follow with paving in the spring of 2019. It is the intention of the Town to work with the Water District on this project.