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3 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes i <br /> April 5,2010 <br /> APPOINTMENTS AND HEA INGS: <br /> DPW Director: <br /> Proposed Trail—Shoestring Bay: <br /> The Board of Selectmen at their February 22, 2010 meeting approved the <br /> request of Rhiannon Maher, a Mashpee High School student to create a <br /> footpath from Ash Street to Shoestring Bay for her senor project. The <br /> path was to be located on property of which the Town of 1Vla.shpee has an <br /> easement that would allow access to the Bay. <br /> Several neighborhood residents have raised concerns over the project with <br /> respect to misuse of the property, responsibility for repair of the private <br /> roads, and the lack of parking for the intended users. A plan of the <br /> neighborhood of discussion was provided in the Selectmen's informational <br /> packet for additional review. The roads are noted to be very narrow and <br /> currently the small roadways end at the respective private driveways. <br /> With regards to parking, the Ton has ownership of two small parcels on <br /> Ash Street which could be utilized as a small parking area. An estimate to <br /> construct a small gravel parking area was provided by the DPW Director. <br /> i <br /> It is estimated to cost 1000 for materials and an additional $1000 in DPW <br /> labor to complete theproject if approved by the Board of Selectmen. It <br /> was noted the ori 'nalro osal did not have a provision for a parking lot, <br /> p p <br /> and at the time of approval, it was not the Town's intent to bring forth' <br /> additional traffic to the area. <br /> The Selectmen related concern with regards to budgetary constraints, and <br /> gave consideration to the individual proposing the footpath to possibly <br /> raise private funds to provide for the construction of a new pang area. <br /> Upon f .rther review,the Selectmen agreed to defer the matter to the Town <br /> Planner. The issue will return as an agenda,topic of discussion. <br /> In support of Ms. Maher's senior project,the Selectmen indicated they <br /> would offer assistance to ensure this obstacle will not inhibit IVIS. Maher's <br /> senor project and credit due for her efforts to create a footpath trail to <br /> Shoestring Bay. <br /> 4 <br />