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4 Select Board Minutes L.d,y'29,2024 APPowrM ENT S & 11EARINGS Discussion of Conservation . ulation25: 11,q gptatives or the.PoPPPpqssgt island Association, ............ ............. ...... .... ............. ... ........ .......... sset Workin2Q.LoLqp,,Peninsula Council: The Select Board net with representatives of the Popponesset Ista.nd Association,Papponesset Wafld.ng Group and-Peninsula Council to discuss Regulation 25; I.and Subject to Flooding or Inundation by Coastal Flowage (LSCSF)revised and approved 4/7/05. Correspondence was received .l..rom Mike Richardson dated July 22, 2024requesting this meeting to discuss Re&mlatian 25,and the changes being proposed as well as the potential impact areas that warrant oonside ratio n and further diSCUssiari. It is recon-imeended the Select Board erq-age in a public workshop process to ensure this regalation has defined. a shared.set o- goals fo M r as n a wa.lhpee in the co mmmity can broadly support. Mike Richardson, Slice Way, and President of the Peninsula Council was in attendance with additional representation to positively request the Select Board get involved and help the communities they represent. Regulation 25 is noted to be in the review process with the Conservation Conirnission and with the DER With the wide impact of this regulation, it is recommended that other boards, committees, commissions be involved in a.forrnal engagement process. This would include the Waterways Commission,Harbor Managen.ient, Zoning Board of Appeals,and Planifing Board. How-ever,there is concern regarding precedent and the procedures for amending Bylaw regulations under Mashpee's Home Rule Charter. As stated.,;.After Conservation Commission consensus on the final draft revisions, the draft is sent to 'row n Counsel. There is feedback at Public Meetings, and edits are incorporated into the final draft. fter legal review Public Hearings for public comment are scheduled. After all public comment and legal review,the Conservation Commission detertnines the date of the revised regulation to the public,etc. .Mr. Richardson indicated the Popponesset Island Association,the Working Group and Peninsula Council have all contacted the Conservation Commission requesting to participate in discussions regarding llegulation 25,but were met with resistance. There have also been several efforts to discuss this with the Select Board with the premise to work through.a process where everyone is able participate. The result has been the sarrie. John Mall(yy,Co-chair of the Popponesset Working Group and a member of'Save Popponesset Bay indicated widi the rise in sea level and other environmental factors there is a need to have a well th.ought out Regulation 25. Mr. Malloy stated d-we regulation is complex and hiniting to horneowners, it is a process that would forever change the Town.of Mashpee. The rules would reduce the number of homes slated for reconstruction encouraging residents to leave the community,, For some there would be reduced property values which would create reduced fliture tax revenue, and reduced.FEMA manies for the Town. Mr. Malloy indicated the groups have asked the Conservation Commission to hold a workshop session allowing for engagement in discussions, and have asked ifthe amenchuents can be deferred until DEPlias approved the process. It was noted that other departments have welcomed (he working groups, and discussionshave been very productive.