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Mashpee Select Board Minutes April 11, 2022 Discussion and Possible Action with Regard to the November 25 2021 Fence Line Incident: 102nd Intelligence Wing Colonel Timothy Gordon Colonel Sean Riley: The Mashpee Select Board met with Colonel Timothy Gordon and Colonel Sean Riley of the 102nd Intelligence Wing of Joint Base Cape Cod to review an incident which occurred near the fence line on November 2021. Colonel Riley discussed the specifics of the incident which was clearly investigated and determined to be a hunting accident. In concern to the safety and well-being of the men and women under his command, and to the general public, Colonel Riley indicated that fortunately there was no bodily harm. This was clearly an accident which involved damage to a military vehicle. To protect and to prevent this type of incident from re-occurrence additional No Trespassing/No Hunting signage is planned along the 500' buffer of federal land. Colonel Riley respectfully requested the Select Board allow the posting of signage as referenced within the Town of Mashpee easements at the 500' buffer areas that JBCC does not fully control for safety purposes. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to authorize the Town Manager to work with the 102nd Intelligence Wing to post signage in the easement areas along the fence line up to 500' for safety. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed, none ADDITIONAL TOPICS (This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed) Letter of Support for Resubmission to the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program: Motion made by Selectman Cotton to add the above referenced topic to the Select Board's agenda. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Gottlieb, abstained Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed, none It was disclosed Selectman Gottlieb abstained from voting on this matter due to a work-related conflict. Of importance was late-filed communication from the Director of Natural Resources requesting a letter of support in the submission of an additional proposal for grant funding through the Municipal Vulnerability Program in May. The submission includes the 2nd Phase Santuit Stormwater Retrofit Design construction and is contingent upon the passing of Article#20 at the May Town Meeting for the 25%match in funds.