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8 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> June 29, 2020 <br /> APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS <br /> Department of Public Works Director Catherine Laurent: <br /> Discussion and Approval of Change of Scope of Route 151 Corridor Improvement Project: <br /> (continued) <br /> Ms. Laurent indicated she is pursuing grant funding such as the Complete Streets program,the Safe <br /> Route to School program and other grants offered by the State for transportation improvements. <br /> Mitigation funds ($200,000) may be available for use from the Cape Cod Commission. Project limits <br /> and recommendations for reductions were outlined in the memorandum from the DPW Director dated <br /> June 25, 2020. <br /> As an alternative scenario it was suggested the Town consider the installation of sewer piping at the <br /> time of construction. Low interest loans for wastewater assumptions could be obtained to make the <br /> project financially feasible. The Town of Orleans was noted to have delayed their bid process to <br /> allow for piping which represented a$5 million dollar savings. <br /> Ms. Laurent responded by stating this initiative was discussed by the Selectmen last year, and the <br /> decision was made to move forward with the Route 151 Corridor Improvement project. Current <br /> plans are at 75% and will be ready for submittal in September. To add the sewer component would <br /> delay the road construction project slated for funding in FY 21-23. However, if the wastewater <br /> initiative was deferred it may delay the wastewater project in the western side of Mashpee to 2029. <br /> It was noted that Town Meeting authorized $250,000 for engineering associated to wastewater that <br /> could be repurposed for Route 151 engineering. A cost savings might be realized if wastewater <br /> piping was installed on the south side in conjunction with the improvement project. But, <br /> requirements of the State to provide bike lanes and the multi-use path must be constructed for funding <br /> eligibility. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Sherman to authorize the reduction of the project limits associated <br /> to the Route 151 Corridor Improvement project and task the staff to review funding <br /> alternatives to provide additional funds to meet the projected deficit to include the wastewater <br /> design as referenced. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none <br />