11/8/2018 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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10 Community Preservation Committee Minutes November 8, 2018 COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE Review of Communication regarding the potential uses and demands for the Community Preservation Fund over the next 3, 5 and 10 years; The following departments submitted a response to the CPC regarding their request to gain an understanding of potential uses and demands for Community Preservation Funds over the next 3, 5 and 10 years. This information will be used to factor in the development of a spending plan and to assess the future of the CPC after the year 2020. Correspondence ftom Mashpee Housing Authority dated September 25, 2018: Leila Botsford, Executive Director of the Mashpee Housing Authority indicated the housing authority is uncertain on whether or not there would be an application to the CPC to continue the Housing Assistance Program. There may be a funding request to assist in the purchase of property to provide affordable year round rentals. To date,the CPC is in receipt of(2) applications from the Mashpee Housing Authority to continue the Housing Assistance Program and for a new Home Purchase Program. Correspondence from Mashpee Historical Commission dated November 1, 2018: CPA funding requests over the next 10 years for the Historical Commission include the following; creation of a historical path between the Community Park and Attaquin lot, the creation of a historical Mashpee Wampanoag Village to be staged within the Attaquin lot, the addition of a wood shed to complete the One Room Schoolhouse at the Community Park, the preservation of the Parsonage, and for the Mashpee 150t" celebration. Additional project needs include the creation of a complete historical documentary/book, the preservation of historical natural and physical properties, reclaiming the 12 Acre Lot for citizen use and recreational purposes, and funding for historical cultural program in the Community Park and Wampanoag Village. Correspondence from Planning Board dated November 1, 2018: Communication received from the Planning Board was revised and reflected in a memorandum dated November 8, 2018. Potential projects include the preservation of multiple parcels contained in the Town's Action Plan for Open Space Conservation, the need to increase community housing, a proposal to reconstruct the Attaquin Hotel, preserve the Parsonage, acquire and preserve the Potter Homestead as well as the Walter Mingo home and to preserve, restore and document the Town's historic cemeteries. A town-wide bicycle pathway system is also recommended as well as increased recreational facilities at Mashpee Pond.