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17 <br /> Mashpee Select Board <br /> Minutes <br /> February 27, 2023 <br /> LIAISON REPORTS <br /> JBCC Meetin ; At the last Joint Base Cape Cod meeting there was discussion regarding the replacement <br /> of the bridges at the canal. A total of four bridges are proposed. The $3.9 billion dollar project would <br /> increase the travel lanes from two to three lanes in each direction. Funds are not readily available for this <br /> project. <br /> Chamber of Commerce: It was announced that Ruth Provost,Executive Director of the Boys and Girls <br /> Club of Cape Cod was chosen as Citizen of the Year. A total of(9)Unsung Heroes have been named. <br /> The awards ceremony will be held at the Chamber's annual dinner. <br /> WATER QUALITY UPDATES <br /> Barnstable CountySe atic L9p.Pro rq, Income guidelines for tiered septic loans are expected to be <br /> published next week. <br /> TOWN MANAGER UPDATES <br /> SAFER Grant The SAFER grant voted upon at the May 2022 Town Meeting has been received. The <br /> grant program authorizes the re-creation of employment positions for the hiring of(4) additional <br /> Firefighters funded for three years. Thereafter, the Town would be responsible for all salaries and <br /> expenses. The extension of the positions is not required for grant funding. Upon the expiration of the <br /> term it is likely the staffing would continue with additional funds deriving from the Ambulance Receipts <br /> Account. <br /> Selectman O'Hara, present. <br /> CIP: With the assistance of Town Counsel the Town Manager is currently working on protocols <br /> associated to the Capital Improvement Program. This includes the adoption of a five-year Capital <br /> Improvement Program presentation to the Finance Committee for its report to the Spring Annual Town <br /> Meeting. In accordance with the Charter,the CIP studies the proposed capital outlays involving the <br /> acquisition of land or any expenditure of$25,000 or more having a useful life of three years. <br /> Board of Health: It is anticipated the cesspool compilation would be available for review by March 3 lst. <br /> Legislative Communication: The Town Manager is scheduled to discuss Federal funding initiatives for <br /> wastewater with representatives from the U.S. Senator's Office. <br />