10/21/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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Article 14 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer the sum of $40,000 from the Community Preservation 10% Open Space/Recreation Reserve in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 44B, §5, for the purpose of funding the Ockway Bay Boat Ramp Improvement Project II, including necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Community Preservation Committee Explanation: In October 2017 CPA funding in the amount of$121,500 was approved to develop a site plan and to reconfigure the Ockway Bay parking lot. As a result of site reconstruction, the parking lot will now accommodate 19 vehicle/trailer spaces and 8 vehicle-only spaces. Additional CPA monies are required to complete the project which involves more extensive site work due to existing topography. The additional $40,000 required to complete this project would fund the top course of asphalt,shoulder work, landscape and an outdoor storage area for the Department of Natural Resources (included in original plan). The Ockway Bay Boat Ramp is one of the Towns three public launch facilities for boating access and it is used year round by recreational boaters and fishermen. The vote of the Community Preservation Committee was unanimous 6-0 in support of this article. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 14 by a vote of 4-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 14 by a vote of 5-0 MOTION TO BE MADE BY SELECTMAN SHERMAN: I move the Town vote to approve Article 14 as printed in the warrant with the exception of the phrase, "or take any other action relating thereto." Article 15 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer the sum of $100,000 from the Community Preservation Fund 10% Affordable Housing Reserve, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5,for the purpose of appropriating funds for the acquisition of 12 Cypress Circle, property identified on Assessor's Map 21, Parcel 33 comprised of 1.2 acres, including any necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee; said funds shall be held and expended by the Affordable Housing Trust ("'Trust") Board of Trustees for the purpose of funding Affordable Housing, including any necessary costs and expenses related thereto, provided, however, that said sum shall be used exclusively for community housing and shall remain subject to all the rules, regulations, and limitations of M.G.L. Chapter 44B when expensed by the Trust, or take any action relating thereto. SEE MAP IN APPENDIX A Submitted by the Community Preservation Committee 24