4/7/2014 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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3 Board of Selectmen Minutes April 7. 2014 APPOINTMENTS&HEARIN � NHIAU.Missions and Wti tiy bpd te: Commanders of Joint Base Cape Cod were in attendance to provide an annual briefing of the base"s military missions and initiatives. The Com sanders before the Selectman included Colonel Gregory McDonald from the Massachusetts Army National Guard Training Site Camp Edwards, Colonel Jaynes Lefavor of the Massachusetts Air National Guard 102" Intelligence Wing, Lieutenant Commander Walt Jacking of the US Air Force Space warning Squadron, and Captain Steve Torpey of the CJS Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod. The Joint Base Cape Cod,the largest military training site in New England is comprised of approximately 22,000 acres and currently provides jobs to 3,690 employees. Initiatives proposed include the replacement of older bui di gs with modern and energy efficient facilities. The unit training equipment site is under construction and a regional ftidning institute is planned for 2014. Camp Edward is denied a rstricted area. For safety and security, increased signage is intended to promote public awareness. The information campaign is deemed the main concern and the Board was requested t support heir efforts and advise the populace that Camp Edwards 'is not open for ATV /dirt bike recreation. In mid-April the controlled burrs are scheduled to begmn. one thousand acres of prescribed bums ars proposed in CY2014 to reduce wildfire risk, improve-training lands, and promote conservation lands for rave species. Current projects supported by the 6th Space warning Squadron include the installation of wind turbines,the water chiller replacement,continued construction programs and security upgrades. Appreciation was given to the Town of Mashpee for their continued support and partnership. Community assistance includes agreements with police and fire and support from the public library, local businesses, and charitable organizations. r Last year Air Station Cape Cod conducted over 2,000 missions saving 28 lyes and assisting in55 lues. A highlight of 2013 was the rescue operation involving the fleet vessel Anna Mary locating fishermen who were found alive after nearly twelve hours in the water, In closing,it was noted the 102nd fntelli ince Wiing has received some bud reductions. However, operations and ftuining continue. Future projects include the installation of a solar array and waste water treatrnent.