9/24/2018 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Minutes September 24, 2018 NEW BUSINESS Discussion of Stop Signs at Donna's Lane and Great Neck Road South: As a result of legitimate residential concerns regarding the intersection of Donna's Lane and Great Neck Road South, the Board of Selectmen agreed to obtain guidance from the Director of Public Works as it relates to the signalization of this area and/or use of 4-way stop signs and traffic calming measures for a possible Town Meeting warrant article in May of 2019. Mashpee Stormwater Management Program: Creation and Appointment of Stormwater Management Task Force: Board of Selectmen/Town Manager Representative, DPW Director Conservation Agent,Natural Resources Director Town Planner Health Agent: Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works was present to review the Mashpee Stormwater Management Program and creation and appointment of a Stormwater Management Task Force. By October 1, 2018, the Town of Mashpee must submit a Notice of Intent (N01) to the Environmental Protection Agency and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection .for coverage under the Small MS4 General Permit. The NOT outlines the measures the Town will take over the next five years to comply with state and federal regulatory requirements to manage stormwater runoff. The forum with the Board of Selectmen is the public hearing required for the submission of this application. The Town of Mashpee has been working with consultant, Tighe & Bond on the development of the Notice of Intent under the Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) General Permit and with the new Stormwater Management Program for the Town. Stormwater is runoff from rainwater or snowmelt from paved streets, lawns, parking lots and sideways. It is conveyed by catch basins, pipes, outfalls and culverts. The more impervious the surface, there is increased stormwater runoff which creates a greater impact to local waterbodies. Clean stormwater runoff from natural areas is an important source of recharge to the groundwater to replenish drinking water wells and supply base flow to lakes, ponds, springs, brooks and wetlands. The Board of Selectmen was requested to consider creating a Stormwater Management Task Force consisting of membership from boards and departments involved with stormwater management. Recommendations for membership include a Board of Selectmen/Town Manager representative, the DPW Director, Conservation Agent, Natural Resources Director, Town Planner and Health Agent. The Assistant Town Manager, Wayne E. Taylor was recommended for membership.