11/07/2019 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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4 Community Preservation Committee Minutes November 7, 2019 Ken Bates, Waterways Commission—Waterways Extension Project: Ken Bates, Chair of the Waterways Commission met with the Community Preservation Committee to request CPA funding in the amount of$144,000 for the Waterways Extension Project. The goal of this project is to improve recreational activity in Waquoit Bay and its embayment's. Funding if supported by the CPC would provide for the necessary engineering and permitting associated to the dredging of the Little River and Great River Channels to include Hamblin and Jehu Ponds. The dredging from Waquoit Bay to the intersection of Little and Great Rivers is permitted. Beyond this channel, dredging is not permitted. The depth of water limits the size of boats and the ability of boats to navigate the channels at all tides. Dredging is also a beneficial way to improve tidal flush which may reduce nitrogen and improve water quality. Mr. Bates indicated that he anticipates obtaining permitting within two years. The Town is actively seeking matching grants for the project as well as the dredging itself if permitting is received. The cost of the dredging for the four approaches is$106,000. Funding for dredging generally drives from the Waterways Improvement Fund. Motion made by Mr.Halpern to approve and recommend to the May 2020 Special Town Meeting the Waterways Extension Project in the amount of$144,000. Motion seconded by Mr. Larkin. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Gottlieb,yes Mrs. Thayer,yes Mr. Halpern,yes Mr.Larkin,yes Ms.Waygan,yes Opposed,none Motion made by Mr. Halpern to fund the Waterways Extension Project; $144,000 from the CPA Budgeted for Appropriation Reserve. Motion seconded by Mr. Larkin. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Gottlieb,yes Mrs. Thayer,yes Mr.Halpern,yes Mr. Larkin,yes Ms.Waygan,yes Opposed, none