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Town of Mashpee <br /> fNC. iN7U <br /> 16 Great Neck Rd North, <br /> Mashpee, MA 02649 <br /> F. S <br /> LY()MllW Nor` <br /> Environmental Oversight Committee Minutes <br /> November <br /> Jehu Meeting Room, Mashpee Town Hall <br /> Board Members Present: Absentee Members: Additional Attendees: <br /> David Weeden,Chair Christopher Avis, Member <br /> Alexandra Zollo,Vice Chair Paul Colombo,Conservation Rep <br /> Laishona Vitelli, School Rep Dale Oakley Jr,Planning Board <br /> Anne Malone,Member at Large Rep <br /> CALL MEETING TO ORDER <br /> 4:30 <br /> Mr. Weeden,the Chairman, calls the meeting to order. <br /> Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence. <br /> REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> ➢ Re-Vote on the May 28,2024 (Ms. Malone, Ms. Zollo, Mr. Colombo)—Ms. Malone <br /> motions to accept the minutes as presented. Ms. Zollo seconded. <br /> o Roll Call: Ms. Malone (Yes) and Ms. Zollo(Yes) <br /> ■ The motion passes unanimously <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> ➢ Grant Opportunities and Updates: <br /> o Discussed the need for Natural Resources representative on the committee <br /> o Suggested Ms. Fisher for her role in grants and water quality <br /> o Proposed amending committee composition document: <br /> ■ Inclusion of a representative from the Natural Resources Department to <br /> enhance expertise in environmental issues. <br /> ■ Consideration of adjustments to the existing committee structure to better <br /> align with current community needs and priorities <br /> ■ Potential for formalizing the amendment process to ensure transparency <br /> and community input in future changes <br /> o Discussed grants obtained by Natural Resources Department <br /> o ACCP $15 million grant and NOAA initiative grant <br /> ■ ACCP received a$15 million grant aimed at enhancing coastal resilience <br /> and conservation efforts <br /> ■ Grant will support projects that address environmental challenges and <br /> promote sustainable practices in coastal areas <br /> 1 <br />