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Mashpee Select Board Minutes August 22, 2022 Present: Selectman David W. Weeden, Selectman John J. Cotton, Selectman Thomas F. O'Hara, Selectman Carol A. Sherman Town Manager Rodney C. Collins Assistant Town Manager Wayne E. Taylor Meeting Called to Urder by Chairman Weeden at 6:30 p.m. Mashpee Town Hall, Waquoit Meeting Room PUBLIC COMMENT Susan Dangel, a resident of 762 Cotuit Road commented on the proposed October Town Meeting warrant which omits the article planned to authorize funding for the design of the Phase II sewer project. Funding was to be considered using $350,000 in ARPA funding. Of the 15 Cape towns only 6 applied for ARPA funds. One town has placed a second request. Ms. Dangel urged the Select Board to move forward with the design as soon as possible for the clean water initiative and to maintain eligibility for State Revolving Fund (SRF) loans. (enclosure) Ken Debrowski of 3 Great Field Lane indicated he is grateful the Town has secured Ray Jack as the primer to work on the wastewater initiatives. However, as a result of the events occurring during the past few weeks there is an expression of frustration and confidence which in his opinion require fundamental attitude changes. Mr. Debrowski also noted the Town has expended funds for software to implement the Residential Tax Exemption. He asked if the Select Board intends to move forward with this action. Scott Murray conveyed a brief concern regarding wetlands. Marcia MacInnis, Dixon Drive expressed appreciation to several Town officials for assisting in her inquiries regarding the contract with Mashpee TV. It appears the Town has enough flexibility to allow the Town Manager to add the Affordable Housing Committee meetings to the MTV broadcasting schedule. In reviewing a summary of viewership, Affordable Housing is noted to be more popular than the Zoning Board of Appeals, and slightly less popular than the Sewer Commission meetings. (enclosure) Glenn McCarthy a resident of Popponesset commented on the wetlands in comparison with the overall health of human lungs. Wetlands filter nitrogen, manage stormwater, slow flood impacts and provide wildlife habitat. Building and overbuilding was compared to smoking and the decline of lung health. Mr. McCarthy asked what the Town would be able to do to restore the wetlands and to bring back our health. Greg McKelvey of 11 Menemsha Road revealed his candidacy to fill the vacancy on the Select Board. Mr. McKelvey spoke in support of the Agreement with Blue Sky Towers, a benefit for public safety, slated for affirmation tonight. With regards to the Town Meeting articles to be considered this evening Mr. McKelvey advocated for public discussion and transparency.