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Article 12 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Budget for Appropriation Reserve in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 44B, §5, the sum of $425,000 for the purpose of funding the Ockway Bay Boat Ramp Improvement Project Phase III, including necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Community Preservation Committee Explanation: The Ockway Bay Boat Ramp is one of the Town’s three public launch facilities for boating access and it is used year round by recreational boaters and fishermen. The boat ramp is also utilized by the DNR and for the Town’s shellfish propagation program. Phase III would replace the concrete boat ramp and install a concrete scour pad at the end of the ramp. The 35-year old ramp has deteriorated due to salt water corrosion. If funding is received the project would be completed in Winter/Spring 2022. Design and permitting for the $450,000 project will be funded through the DPW/DNR or Waterways Commission budgets. The vote of the Community Preservation Committee was unanimous 9-0 in support of this article. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 12 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 12 by a vote of 7-0 Motion Made By Selectman Weeden: I move the Town vote to approve Article 12 as printed in the warrant with the exception of the phrase, “or take any other action relating thereto.” Motion passes at 6:42 PM Article 13 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer the sum of $50,000 from revenue available for appropriation to fund consulting services for a Mashpee Municipal Harbor Management Plan, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Department of Natural Resources Explanation: This will provide funds for consulting services to request funding through the Seaport Economic Council by way of Coastal Zone Management and The University of Massachusetts Boston: Urban Harbors Institute for a Mashpee Municipal Harbor Management Plan. All funds will be used to implement a state approved Harbor Management Plan. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 13 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 13 by a vote of 6-0 Motion Made By Selectman Gottleib: I move the Town vote to approve Article 13 as printed in the warrant with the exception of the phrase, “or take any other action relating thereto.” Motion passes at 6:42 PM