03/25/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

Home Browse Search

*DRAFT* 5 Board of Selectmen Minutes March 11, 2019 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Representative David Viera: Legislative Update: Representative David Viera met with the Board of Selectmen to review current matters of interest. This includes a new trail connection from Sage Pond to South Cape Beach. There have been discussions regarding the realignment of Wills Work Road. Due to unfavorable site conditions, this will most likely not occur. To reach compromise, the road will be maintained annually by the state for public safety response. To ensure regular maintenance, a municipal use agreement is planned between the state and town. The Town can expect to receive Chapter 90 reimbursement monies for road work. As in normal course, a one year authorization is expected. Regarding the Home Rule authorization regarding the sewer fund, there have been some glitches. The Town has the option to resubmit the petition. Representative Viera offered assistance with any special legislation the Town may have. Other general matters were briefly discussed. There was a question regarding the use of CPA funding to digitize library materials. Restoration is considered permissible however digitization is not considered a preservation of a record. Representative Vieira indicated that major construction on the Bourne Bridge is expected at the end of March and it is the recommendation of the Army Corps of Engineers to replace both bridges in the future. A final report is forthcoming. There will be coordination and infrastructure improvements planned during the construction phase of this project. Cape Cod Commission- Mashpee Rotary Study: Colin Tucker was in attendance representing the Cape Cod Commission to announce the upcoming public meetings planned for the Mashpee Rotary Corridor Study. To gain input a Mashpee Rotary Study Team is holding public listening sessions on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Mashpee Public Library, 64 Steeple Street, Mashpee. Mr. Tucker indicated that public engagement is a key component of this project to fully understand the issues and opportunities observed for this area. The project will encompass bypass roads and would include sidewalk areas to accommodate all roadway users. A major realignment is planned to improve traffic challenges.