04/26/2021 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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8 Board of Selectmen Minutes April 26, 2021 Discussion and Approval Santuit Pond MVP Grant Submission: Natural Resources Director Ashley Fisher: (continued) Ms. Fisher explained this is a re-submission from the 2020 grant submittal that would provide funding for watershed-based solutions to increase resilience to harmful algal blooms in Santuit Pond. Goals of the project would address the following; Sceptic surveys, educational forums, informational kiosk in the Santuit Pond Preserve, Stormwater assessment, Increase of the Wetlands Buffer Zone to 300' rather than the 100', Increase the Nitrogen/Phosphorus Bylaw to 300' rather than the 100', Evaluate and modify the Current Nitrogen Control Bylaw to be a Nutrient Control Bylaw, Net Zero Application, Nutrient Control Bylaw enforcement, assessment and education, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe; make known the significant cultural importance of Santuit Pond, kiosk and educational videos, working in unison with the Tribe's DNR and appointed Tribal educational liaison, Recommendations to further reduce overall nutrient availability within the pond. It was noted the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is also reviewing the possibility of a dredging feasibility study, and there is potential to fund the Chop Chaque Cranberry Bog restoration. To qualify for the grant funding a letter of support is required to be included in the filing by May 7, 2021. Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the Santuit Pond MVP Grant submission as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none Discussion and Approval of Fiscal Year 2022 Transfer Station Sticker Fees: DPW Director Catherine Laurent: The Board of Selectmen conducted their annual review of the sticker fees at the Transfer Station for the next fiscal year. With the approval of the proposed fees, the new"Guides to the Transfer Station"would be published. Fees would be posted on the Town's website. It is recommended the I't household sticker fee be increased to $190. This is a$5 increase. All other fees would remain the same. With similar sales and revenue, the proposed fees are expected to fund 100% of the Transfer Station operation.