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7 <br /> <br />Board of Selectmen <br />Minutes <br />January 28, 2013 <br /> <br />APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS: <br /> <br />Ted Kendziora, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: (continued) <br /> <br />Mr. Kendziora indicated the New England Cottontail is a candidate for the <br />endangered species list. To create habitat, a fire management plan is proposed at <br />the Town of Mashpee site. All costs associated to the proposed habitat restoration <br />project would be assumed by the Partners for Fish & Wildlife, and pro-rated on a <br />ten year project life. <br /> <br />If the agreement is terminated by written notice, the Cooperator or the Town must <br />reimburse the Service and its Partners for project construction costs. <br /> <br />Andrew McManus, the Town’s Conservation Agent was in attendance in support <br />of the project proposal. To conform to the time constraints of the agreement, Mr. <br />McManus requested to be the signatory for the Town of Mashpee. It was noted <br />the anticipated start date for the project is mid-February and the deadline to <br />complete the work is March 30, 2013. Additional work associated to the project <br />includes the proposed thinning of the property under the management of a <br />forester. Mr. Kendziora indicated it is a short season with restrictions as to the <br />time of year to cut forestry and to conduct the controlled burn. Funding has been <br />set aside for this project. <br /> <br />Discussion followed with respect to the value of the town-owned land acquired <br />through tax foreclosure. It was noted that a petition article may be before the <br />town to place the subject property in conservation for perpetuity as the land of <br />natural heritage contains specialized habitat. <br /> <br />Upon further review it was agreed the Board would take the matter under <br />advisement to request an opinion from Town Counsel with regards to this matter. <br /> <br />It was noted that Orenda is expected to move forward with their habitat <br />restoration project with or without the Town of Mashpee participating. <br /> <br />Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to take the matter under advisement. <br />Motion seconded by Selectman Taylor. <br />VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> <br />Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Sherman, yes <br /> Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes <br /> Selectman O’Hara, yes Opposed, none <br /> <br />