8/25/2014 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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3 Board of Selectmen Minutes August 25, 2014 APPOINTMENTS &HEARINGS: Public Comment: William Buss, a former volunteer of the Mashpee Public Library related concern with respect to the job description for the proposed Circulation Assistant to the Library. Mr. Buss indicated the Town needs to work In collaboration with the Library to develop a job description specific to this position. In his opi�on,the duties of a Circulation Assistant are considered mundane, and the task should be handled by volunteers. It is Mr. Buss' recommendation to place the hiring on hold to determine the need for ars addition staff person. he Laurent Catherine QLcat River Boat Ramer te: DPW Director, Catherine Laurent met with the Selectmen to update the Board on the Great Ricer Boat Ramp reconstruction project which fficludes the enlargement of the existing parking lot and road-area with improved drainage. A proposed engineering chernatic was presented at the meeting to depict existing site conditions. The $650,000 improvement project was funded through a Community Preservation Act appropriation approved by the voters at the October 2013 Town Meeting. CPA funding vall allow for the complete reconstruction of the existing ramp and landing,the pier and attached floating docks. The new pier/dock will include a small Viewing platform, and be completely handicap accessible with handicap parking closest to the ramp area. The, dock and its attachments are proposed to be constructed of durable marine grade aluminum. The lightweight alummurn can be easily removed in the off season. The } concrete ramp will be constructed i ' longer th=the existing ramp, and the expansion of the parking lot will acconunodate up to twenty vehicles. New drainage structures are proposed in the grass islands to prevent discharge into the waterways and to separate pedestrians from vehicle traffic. Ms. Laurent indicated she is scheduled to meet with the Conservation Comnussion this geek to review the project proposal. With their approval,and the filing of an amended Chapter 91 permit, construction is anticipated to commence alter Labor Day. weather permitting,the project is expected to be completed in 30 to 60 days. It was explained the work irolin concrete and asphalt needs to be completed before the onset of cold weather.