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5 Select Board Minutes Jul, 2&2024 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Discussion of Conservation R tilation 25: Representatives of the,Pollonesset Island Association Poppon Working Grou Peninsula Council: (continued) It was disclosed the representatives of Popponesset as presented have hired legal counsel to review the analysis on Regulation 25. The Select Board was requested to partner with the community and collaborate, a process that is critical in making this regulation work. Selectman Weeden had a priority of concerns in preserving assets and rights to develop offering a strong voice in the preservation and protection of water bodies which have become well-known as eutrophic. Development has run its course for many years, and the waterways cannot take on more development. The Town at present is trying to address climate impacts and algae blooms to achieve clean water. Mr. Malloy indicated that Popponesset is a homeowners community comprised of 580 homes. Currently,the association is proposing a resilient strategy,working on sewer and lines the Town cannot afford to undertake. Everyone is for clean water. There are water issues on the beach and in the bay however there are homeowner property rights. If the regulation does not grant the homeowner the ability to modify,they may not be willing to install an I/A system. Mr. Malloy further stated that we are all in this together,we are not developers,just homeowners trying to do what is best. Chris Conti, a resident of 45 Popponesset Island Road indicated he recently moved to Mashpee. Having experience in this matter Mr. Conti recommended that discussions ensue to reach shared goals and a shared momentum of accelerating those goals. The volunteer work of the Conservation Commission was acknowledged. In support of the workshop process Mr. Conti indicated that it is important to ensure the scope of the change which in this case is of large scale and complex change to bring forth goals with clarity. The groups before the Select Board are seeking to engage the entire community in a common goal with respect for the property rights of all residents to ensure the vitality of the Town of Mashpee continues to thrive. With respect to process and procedures hearings duly advertised are scheduled for public comment on proposed revisions. There is no requirement for engagement with private or exclusive authorities. Copies of the emails,the Conservation Chair received from John Malloy regarding draft Regulation 25, and dated collectively on July 29, 2024 were distributed to the Select Board members. The original document is contained in the Select Board's informational packet retained in the Town Manager/Select Board Office. Discussion followed with the timeline, and possibly holding a public hearing for comment. However, there is concern with respect to setting precedent regarding procedures in place that should be adhered to. It was agreed the Town Manager would confer with Town Counsel to determine the next step in this process.