02/08/2024 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes (2)

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4 Community Preservation Committee Minutes February 8, 2024 COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE Possible,update 4on„Ashumet Pond Rehabilitation& Restoration Project: Correspondence was received from the Town of Falmouth dated January 29, 2024 in full support for the alum treatment in Ashumet Pond to reduce the phosphorus loading and for garnering support from the U.S. Air Force. As part of their MS4 Permit,the Town of Falmouth has identified through a Phosphorus Source Identification Report, specific areas that may be contributing higher concentrations into Ashumet Pond, The Town of Falmouth is also working on stormwater remediation at the Ashumet Pond boat ramp. Through an EPA watershed grant,bioretention basins are being constructed on Town land. The project also includes the installation of permeable pavement on State land. Correspondencewfrom Town Planner: Communication received from the Town Planner to the Environmental Oversight Committee dated February 8,2024 was reviewed. Mr. Lehrer indicated in his memorandum that it would have been more appropriate if the Open Space Plan application was made by a department such as Planning or Conservation. Departments could process payments efficiently and manage the consulting team effectively. Plans such as this are also time consuming. Based on the departmental demands and limitations it is recommended that funding is not feasible until early 2025. At their last meeting,the CPC Committee commented on the process and agreed to consult the Town Manager regarding the staff assignment(s) to this project. Due to scheduling conflicts,this matter has not been addressed, but will remain on task. NEW BUSINESS Review of Draft Warrant Articles forms ecial &MAnnual Town Meetin�Warrant: Members of the Community Preservation Committee conducted a review of the Special and Annual Town Meeting articles planned for submission. Of the six articles, four are proposed for the funding of CPA projects. The remaining two articles would appropriate funds from the Trust distribution to the 10%Reserve categories, the other would fund the annual Administrative and Operating Expense budget of the CPC. The articles were reviewed to form. The deadline for the submission of articles is February 11, 2024.