02/02/2023 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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5 Community Preservation Committee Minutes Thursday, February 2, 2023 Andrew McManus, Cape Cod Disc Golf Club; Proposal for 18-hole Disc Golf Course; 156 and 162 Ashumet Road, Mashpee: (continued) Mr. McManus indicated the article painted disc golf negatively, and these types of incidents could happen anywhere. In 2010 the Cape Cod Disc Golf Club was formed. With a responsible entity such as the Disc Golf Club a negative situation has turned positive. In closing members of the CPC commented favorably on the disc golf as a new and positive recreational activity in this section of the Town of Mashpee. An influx of people would support a mini type of economic development in this area creating increased business opportunities with the local establishments. It is hopeful the neighbors would be supportive of the proposal. The public would also have the benefit to use the additional walking trails. Motion made by Ms. Waygan to approve and recommend to the May 2023 Special Town Meeting the 18-hole Disc Golf application in the amount of$200,000 with funding to derive from the 10% Open Space/Recreation Reserve, and further, to require a Memorandum of Agreement and/or Lease Agreement as advised by the Select Board and Town Counsel. Motion seconded by Mr. Klein. VOTE: Motion carries. 7-1. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Russell, yes Mrs. Thayer, yes Mr. Hyde, yes Ms. Waygan, yes Mr. Weeden, no Ms. Barbee, yes Mr. Klein, yes Mr. Colombo, yes Opposed, (1) Affordable Housing Trust; Request to Amend the Application: At their meeting of January 23, 2023, the Affordable Housing Trust(AHT) voted to amend its application to the Community Preservation Committee to $550,000. It was noted the CPC previously approved the application of the AHT in the amount of$300,000 for affordable housing opportunities within the Trust's authority. The additional funding request supported the potential acquisition of 31 Ashumet/474 Main, an application submitted to the CPC by a private property owner. Unbeknownst to the Select Board and the Community Preservation Committee the subject property was recently sold. A brief discussion followed with respect to the benefit of transferring affordable housing funds to the Affordable Housing Trust to be used exclusively for community (affordable) housing in an efficient and effective procedure.