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*DRAFT'-- MINUTES leoS 8-22-2019 2 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> August 22, 2019 <br /> Present: Selectman Andrew R. Gottlieb, Selectman.John J. Cotton, <br /> Selectman Thomas F. O'Hara, Selectman Carol A. Sherman. <br /> `own Manager Rodney C. Collins <br /> Assistant Town Manager Wayne E. Taylor <br /> Meeting galled to order by Chairman Gottlieb at 6:30 p.m. <br /> ashpee Town Hall, Waquoit Meeting Room <br /> APPOINTMENTS <br /> :public Comment: <br /> Steven Peters related concern with respect to the siting of a wastewater treatment plant on Ashers <br /> Path. Mr. Peters indicated he felt at the last:hoard ofSelectmen's Meeting,there was an interest <br /> n exploring J CS`. Mr. Deters stated that he feels the Town is forcing the solution that will <br /> impact this area and the home values. He also added the neighbors have not had conWversation. <br /> with the:hoard of Selectmen and Sewer Commissioners issioners to aclmowledge the treatment plant, and <br /> there has not been any discussion regarding operation and maintenance costs. Mr. Peters <br /> recommended the Board bring a more complete plan forward before an article goes to Town <br /> Meeting. <br /> Noella Pina of South Sandwich Road expressed appreciation to the Board of Selectmen for their <br /> leadership. Ms. Pina encouraged the Board ofSelectmen to place,the Accessory Dwelling Unit <br /> Bylaw on the warrant to assist families to offset mortgage costs, and to attract young families to <br /> the Town of Mashpee. <br /> Mary Waygan, 3 5 Ashumet Road voiced support of the article proposed to create a Wastewater <br /> Infrastructure Investment Fund WI1F , but not at the expense of the Community': r ser ation <br /> program. Ms. Waygan indicated the Town's Nitrogen Management Man recommends open <br /> space as a Land Management Strategy. The benefits of'the CPQ.program over the years was <br /> revealed by Ms. Waygan as was the debt created by the former Land Bank which has been <br /> assumed by the CP. program for the Past ten plus years. With regards to CPA reimbursement, <br /> this year, the state is expected to double their Trust Fund distribution match. If the progran-i is <br /> reduced the funding,would then be distributed to other: CPQ communities. In addition, the CPA <br /> has funded affordable housing and has made contributions to the Affordable Housing Trust for <br /> the 950 Falmouth Road project, TheCPA grants monies to the Town AHT to control.where the <br /> affor'dab�le housing is achievable. Lastly, Ms. Waygan indicated the benefits and projects funded <br /> by the CPA serve many persons of all ages in the Town of Mashpee. <br /> Plarming:Board member Joe Cummings of 49 Gold Leaf"Way stated that the Town's estuaries do <br /> not meet the water quality standards of today. The shellfish aquaculture program.is contributing <br /> an estimated 20-30�% of the clean-up. Mr. Cummings recommendedto begin the process In the <br /> eastern section of town and open comment to allow for suggestions on improving the appearance <br /> of the facility within the neighborhood that would be acceptable. This action is imperative to <br /> eliminate further annoyance with the neighbors. <br />