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16 <br /> Mashpee Select Board <br /> Minutes <br /> February 27, 2023 <br /> Possible Aroval of Draft#l m of the May 1 2023 Secial an ting <br /> Discussion an Possim m1 f _ �d Annual Town Mee, <br /> Warrant Articles: (continued) <br /> Article: To increase the current 100' buffer zone to wetlands to 150' <br /> Paul Colombo, Chair of the Conservation Commission indicated the two amendment articles <br /> are extremely critical and would provide a necessary cog. Mashpee would be in the forefront as the first <br /> Cape community to move forward with the understanding that increasing a setback would give the <br /> waters a chance to rejuvenate. The existing bylaws were adopted and approved 26 years ago. <br /> The current regulations have not effectively protected the waters and the benefit of <br /> wastewater improvements may not be realized for 15-20 years. This change would have <br /> no effect on existing properties. Increasing the buffer zone to wetlands would provide increased <br /> pollution and sediment removal from waters entering wetlands, and increase the area available for <br /> wildlife habitat. <br /> As discussion followed there was strong opposition to this proposal. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and recommend the article to increase the current <br /> buffer zone. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. <br /> VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,no <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Opposed,(1) <br /> Selectman O'Hara left the meeting. <br /> Article: To increase the current 100' buffer zone to wetlands to 150' and to increase the current <br /> requirement of a 50' Naturally Vegetated Buffer Strip to 75'. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve and recommend the increase to the buffer zone and <br /> Naturally Vegetated Buffer Strip article. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, absent <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Opposed, none <br /> The remainder of articles are submitted by Petition. There was no action taken due to the late hour. <br />