09/12/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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9 Board of Selectmen Minutes September 12, 2016 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Discussion of October Town Meetine Warrant Articles: The Board of Selectmen conducted a review of the following articles previously placed on HOLD. Habitat for Humanity housing oroiects at Orchard Road and Ouinaouisset Avenue. Ed Larkin (CPC) and Leedam Zola (Habitat for Humanitv): (continued) Mr. Larkin explained that a revised application was presented to the CPC for $30,000 which is strictly for constriction costs. At a subsequent meeting, the CPC motioned to separate the articles which passed. Mr. Larkin assured the Board of Selectmen there is oversight on expenditures from the DHCD and CPC. Five CPC members sign all of the invoices, which outline the contractor and the work that has been completed. Habitat for Humanity — Solar Panel Proiects: It was disclosed the applicant, Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod has withdrawn their request for CPA funding to assist with the Solar Panel Projects located on Orchard Road and Quinaquisset Avenue. It is anticipated that Habitat will receive grant funding to complete the intended project. Motion made by Selectman Cabalane to remove Article #12, the CPC project proposed to assist Habitat for Humanity in their solar panel projects. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cahalan, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Opposed, none Wastewater Plan. Jeff Green (GHD): To remain within the Phase I Implementation schedule of the Watershed Nitrogen Management Plan (WNMP) an article is proposed to appropriate funds for the purpose of developing the wastewater treatment facility loadings, conceptual designs and to initiate the permit application process to advance to the design of the Site 4 property adjacent to the Transfer Station. Jeff Gregg, WNMP project manager of GHD Consulting Engineers was in attendance to review the components of the initial wastewater/clean water article. Mr. Gregg gave an overview of the project planning area and recommended plan approach. With the Section 208 Water Quality Plan the adaptive management approach allows communities to reduce nitrogen levels to meet TMDL's with non- traditional methods such as shellfish remediation which is an active initiative in the Town of Mashpee.