12/14/2023 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes (2)

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7 Community Preservation Committee Minutes December 14, 2023 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS PrgJgq ._Ashumet Pond w Rehabilitation&Restoration: (continued) Ralph Herbst,a former member of the Falmouth Community Preservation Committee indicated he would further discuss this matter with the Falmouth CPC as residents from both towns use and enjoy the pond. It was noted that an application is required to receive CPC funding. Discussion followed with respect to the chemical treatment, while protecting the pond and its users. It was noted that data has been collected over the years. The alum treatment was chosen by the federal government. Ashumet Pond is the most studied pond in the country. There has been a full assessment. The aluminum sulfate treatment is recommended to treat the internal loading and prevent cyanobacteria blooms. This type of treatment is used in the treatment of drinking water. Additional non-chemical treatments to be used include permeable reactive barriers (PBR's) for filtering as well as instituting responsible management practices. Project; Pickerel,CoverRoad/Pickerel Cove Circlew-pgp Sf ac on Re w rt„of Subcommittee: The subcommittee of the CPC formed to make initial contact with the landowners of the(9) parcels with addresses listed as Pickerel Cove Road and Pickerel Cove Circle as well as 0-Rear Pickerel Cove Road reported to the full Committee regarding the 17.27-acre site proposed for the acquisition of open space/passive recreation, and funding at the May 6, 2024 Special Town Meeting. Responses to questions were addressed. The main barrier based on the responses is the ability to purchase the properties subject to negotiation at an agreeable price. Walking trails with associated parking is negotiable assuming the appraisal indicates the ability to purchase the properties. It is desired that no hunting and fires, etc. are not allowed, however this would be negotiated once the appraisal is completed and is negotiable. Possible Vote toFund Real Estate A&praisal�, Due to time constraints,the Appraisal Company of Cape Cod,Inc., a firm used by the Mashpee Community Preservation Committee was consulted to garner interest in this project. The response was favorable to prioritize completion of the report by the end of February. Two types of appraisal reports can be undertaken. Assignments may be reported in an Appraisal Report/Restricted Report format or written in the style of a Form Appraisal Report.