12/14/2017 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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5 Community Preservation Committee Minutes December 14, 2017 Mashpee Conservation Commission/Mashpee Planning Board/Mashpee DPW, Catherine Laurent, Andrew McManus Mashpee Greenway/Quashnet River Path and Footbridge: (continued) It was agreed one of the Town of Mashpee's greatest resource is its rivers and bays. The concept is good; however, this particular location is not ideal. The project has received support from the Mashpee Environmental Coalition and Environmental Oversight Committee. When asked about the location for the bridge, it was disclosed this was the only site selected as a result of an existing concrete foundation that was a previous cranberry bog structure. It was suggested the applicants consider moving the bridge to another location possibly upstream. Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works indicated the DPW was brought into this project to assist with the procurement of funds. The Director has not been involved in the site selection process and to her knowledge an additional site Iocation has not been evaluated. Mary Kay Fox representing the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge noted that CPA funding was awarded to create trail mapping in the Town of Mashpee. Ms. Fox indicated the area of Route 151 is extremely intimidating and dangerous, Users are exposed to a lot of noise and trash. The connection to the other side of the river is by far a much safer environment, and a good reason to develop the trail network in this area. Motion made by Ms. Waygan to approve and recommend to the May 2018 Special Town Meeting, the Mashpee Greenway/Quashnet River Path and Footbridge project in the amount of$110,000. Funding shall derive from the CPA 10% Open Space/Recreation Reserves for this project. Motion seconded by Mr. Hyde. VOTE: 4-5. Motion does not carry. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Halpern, no Mrs. Sherman, no Mr. Larkin,yes Mrs. Thayer, no Ms. Waygan,yes Mr. Shaw,yes Mr. Hyde,yes Mr. Pizzo, no Mr. Harsch, no Opposed, (5) Motion made to approve the Mashpee Greenway/Quashnet River Path and Footbridge project if there was no trail leading to the Mashpee Middle/High School. Motion seconded by Mr. Hyde. VOTE: 4-5. Motion does not carry. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Halpern, no Mrs. Sherman, no Mr. Larkin,yes Mrs. Thayer, no Ms. Waygan, yes Mr. Shaw,yes Mr. Hyde,yes Mr. Pizzo, no Mr. Harsch, no Opposed, (5)