04/26/2021 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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7 Board of Selectmen Minutes April 26, 2021 Update from the Cape Cod Commission: Executive Director Kristy Senatori: (continued) The Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund was created to award grant funding for water pollution abatements under the Clean Water Act, The program assists Cape Cod and the Islands in funding wastewater infrastructure and water quality remediation.projects. In April of this year $70 million in subsidies has been awarded. This includes the Town of Mashpee as a Qualified Project listed in the 2020 and 2021 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plans(IUP), The Cape Cod Commission has also shifted priorities and focus adapting to the new COVID-19 Health and Safety standards. This includes technical assistance and information of grant opportunities to improve infrastructure and transportation as well as assisting with the engagement of residents and businesses to design and execute shared streets and spaces to comply with new regulations. A community alert heat map system was developed to provide tools and valuable information. The Cape Cod COVID-19 Data Dashboard has provided demographic and economic data to those recovering from the impacts of the pandemic. The dashboards include demographics, unemployment trends, rooms and meals tax revenues, employment, housing and seasonality. Through data collection and analysis, the first ever Cape Cod Climate Action Plan has been initiated. Discussions through the process have been robust through collaborations with many stakeholders and partners. The action plan would detail policies and plans to reduce greenhouse gases, emissions, existing climate hazards and the tracking of progress. The plan is now seeking public comment. A model Coastal Resiliency Bylaw is also being designed to better manage climate change. Housing supply and demand is also under review. Through a series of surveys data is being collected to track home sales and second homeowners. In 2020 the Cape Cod Commission had its 301h year anniversary. The Board of Selectmen expressed appreciation to the Cape Cod Commission for their efforts to protect the Cape and the Islands, Ms. Senatori was recognized for her outstanding ability and leadership. In closing it was noted the OneCape Summit planned to be held in the fall. Discussion and Approval Santuit Pond MVP Grant Submission: Natural Resources Director Ashley Fisher: Ashley Fisher,Director of Natural Resources requested the Board of Selectmen approve the MVP program action grant submission to fund restoration efforts within the Santuit Pond Watershed, There is potential for this grant program to offer future phases for water quality restoration. This grant requires a 25% in-kind match consisting of staff time and water quality analysis, Mashpee TV, the Mashpee Warnpanoag Tribe and the Woods Hole Group have offered their services free of charge to submit this proposal on behalf of the Town of Mashpee. This may result in a net zero contribution for required grant match services.