6/5/2017 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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8 Board of Selectmen Minutes June 5, 2017 COMMUNICATIONS& CORRESPONDENCE Communi1y Rating System CRS)prelimingg results letter and verification wort: A brief discussion followed with respect to the preliminary results of the Community Rating System application. At this time, credit points for the Town of Mashpee have been received resulting in a CRS Class 8. The classification is effective commencing on October 1,2017 for the next five years unless a modification is submitted. In reviewing ways to reduce costs to the Town and to the residents, it was recommended the storm vulnerability be further reviewed in the southern portion of Mashpee for the benefit of private and public property at risk. It was noted that recently points of availability for flooding was reported in the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies. To prevent water from entering the downtown area, an artificial coastal dune was constructed. It was disclosed the Town of Mashpee was recently considered as a CRS Class 10. Results of the study indicated the Town could possibly reduce its classification to 7. Appreciation was given to the Town's GIS Coordinator Clayson Nicholson for compiling data for the application. Substance Abuse Task Force Event: The Substance Abuse Task Force has initiated a Drop-In Night planned on June 6, 2017 at the Community Health Center from 4:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. Several agencies will be available for outreach disseminating information regarding treatment. It is anticipated the open house will be held on a monthly basis to promote awareness and to assist those in need.