7/26/1993 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page 12 MINUTES 40 MONDAY, JULY 26, 1993 Waterways Commission re: Boat Ramp Transfer: The Board has requested the Waterways Commission to submit a proposal relative to the repair and improvement of the boat ramp facilities located at Waquoit Bay, Ockway Bay and Pirates Cove. Mr. Gordon will review the above concern with CZM with regards to improvement funds for the three boat ramp facilities. The Public Access Board will be consulted to clarify their proposal. Mr. Gordon will submit estimations to the Board for review. Dredge of Popponessset Bay: Mr. Gordon indicated that communication received from DEP dated July 31, 1993 is in reference to dredging work completed in the above area on February 15, 1993. Public notice of the Waterways permit application allows for future maintenance dredging informed Mr. Gordon. If further information is warranted, Robert Sherman is able to update the Board indicated Mr. Gordon. NEW BUSINESS: ` Discussion relative to COSTCO Project: Selectman Caffyn submitted a memo dated July 21, 1993 relative to the proposed COSTCO development for review. It is important to discuss the ramifications of the project indicated Selectman Caffyn. Mashpee has not received enough information on the project noted Selectma Caffyn. A protocol should be developed by the Cape Cod Commission and communities to allow input into the process of review. Traffic will be a major impact to Mashpee informed Mr. Fudala. He has estimated a 20% increase in traffic as a result of COSTCO and increased signalization. Mr. Fudala has forwarded his comments to the Secretary of Environmental Affairs. The Board has requested an executive summary from the Town Planner relative to the impact of COSTCO on Mashpee. This includes economic development and increased traffic concerns. 40