4/25/2011 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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I 4 I Board of Selectmen Minutes April 2 ,2011 COMMUNICATIONS CORRESPONDENCE: Water District J te: Ken l larsters,Mashpee water District Commissioner was in attendance to update the public on the recent meeting held at the water District Office with the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee,,and Sever Concession. At the joint meeting it was agreed to transfer the responsibilities of the sewer to the Mashpee water District. Presently,a memorandum of understanding is being developed between the Town and water District to merge water and sewer. To alleviate any concern, it was noted the action would require a vote of the taxpayers at Town Meeting to amend the Town Charter and related bylaw. The change would also require a ballot question, and further, a vote of the two boards, Selectmen and water District. it is anticipated the Memorandum of Understanding would be developed for adoption at the October 2011 Town Meeting. Mr. Marsters indicated that it is the intention of the water District to develop a cost effective plan for sewering which would include public input and hopefully state funding. Preliminary studies will also include alternatives such as regionalization. NEW BUSINESS: Recommendation for Installation of Traffic Si a.1—Lowell Road/Great Neck Road North: Last November, a public hearing was held to review the Great Neck Road forth reconstruction project. At the meeting,the Dowell road intersection was discussed as to the need for a traffic signal. The site location has met at least gree of the eight criteria identified by the Massachusetts Department o Transportation-for the installation of a traffic signal. The design and construction of the project would add approximately $150,000 to the reconstruction project. Funds have been identified in the Chapter 90 road allotment. The DPW Director recommended the hoard approve the installation of a traffic signal at the Lowell Road intersection in conjunction with the Great Neck Road North reconstruction project. The project is anticipated to commence this fall witli completion in approximately one year.