11/7/1994 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Minutes November 7, 1994 JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL; Memo re: Attendance at the National Conference On Education The projected expenditure for two attendees; two nights, three days is approximately $2,710. The conference is scheduled on February 10-13, 1995 in New Orleans. Ms. Ahlgren noted that the Committee is also investigating the option of hiring a consultant to aid with the selection of furnishings. Motion made by Selectman Dinizio to authorize the attendance at the National Conference On Education from February 10-13, 1995 as requested for a sum not to exceed $3,000. Motion seconded by Selectman Vaccaro. VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0. Gus Frederick re: Transportation Grant: Gus Frederick, Director of Leisure Services, Gordon Harris, Chairman of the Mashpee Youth Commission and Tom Fudala, the Town Planner were present to request the Board support a grant application for transportation funding. Transportation projects eligible under the transportation grant include; transit improvements such as summer trolley services, shared-ride services such as carpool programs and other trip reduction strategies. One of the programs under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act is funding for transportation projects that reduce vehicle emissions indicated Mr. Fudala. This program is entitled, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program. The Cape Cod Commission is requesting candidate projects for funding under this type of program noted Mr. Fudala. The deadline for application submission is Monday, November 28, 1994. Mr. Gordon recommended the Board explore the possibilities for affordable transportation to benefit Mashpee residents on a year round basis. Mr. Frederick requested the Board allow Mr. Fudala the opportunity to complete the components of the grant proposal prior to the deadline. Mr. Fudala indicated that it will take approximately 2-3 days to complete the grant application and its process.