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making the survey available at community events, and keeping the survey window open for a longer <br /> period of time. <br /> Mr. Lehrer would look into the actual number of heads of households and the Chair suggested that the <br /> mailing could be randomly selected. Mr. Phelan suggested that the paper survey would likely yield a <br /> lower return rate, whereas the digital version would likely provide a better result. Mr. Lehrer noted <br /> that articles would appear in the Enterprise and a one page informational flyer could be sent to the <br /> heads of household. The next scheduled town wide mailing would be toward the end of the survey <br /> cycle, prior to the October Town Meeting. There was discussion about the length of time the survey <br /> window would be open. The Chair felt that 30-60 days with a deadline would be ideal otherwise <br /> responses would dwindle, but Mr. Lehrer felt it should be longer and include the summer. The Chair <br /> recommended requesting funds up to $12,000 to the Town Manager to seek mitigation funds from the <br /> Cape Cod Commission and noted that the survey size could be reduced. <br /> Mr. Lehrer recommended adding questions about a visual survey for Mashpee Commons but the Chair <br /> expressed concern about the additional space it would take, noting that she had compiled the <br /> information from their Visioning Sessions. <br /> CHAIRMAN'S REPORT <br /> The Chair reported that the deadline for the May 2020 Town Meeting Warrant Articles was <br /> February 10. <br /> BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE UPDATES <br /> Cape Cod Commission-Mr. Callahan reported that there would be a hearing for the Cape Cod <br /> Hospital addition on January 23. Discussion about the Technical Assistance Grant would be added for <br /> discussion at the next meeting. Mr. Lehrer would look in to whether or not it could be utilized for <br /> MVP or other Mashpee projects. <br /> Community Preservation Committee-The Chair reported that applications were received for <br /> the purchase of two parcels of bog lands to assist with restoring the wetlands and improve conditions at <br /> Santuit Pond. In addition,the Board of Selectmen drafted a Warrant Article to reduce the property <br /> surcharge to 2%, and add a WIIF 2% surcharge on the property tax to address the Nitrogen Mitigation <br /> Plan, <br /> Design Review Committee-No meeting <br /> Plan Review-No meeting <br /> Environmental Oversight Committee-Mr. Cummings reported that a guest speaker addressed <br /> the Committee regarding a plastic bottle ban. Plans to pursue a plastic bottle, plastic straw and helium <br /> balloon ban have been delayed until October at the request of Selectman Gottlieb, to focus the May <br /> Town Meeting on wastewater issues. Mr. Cummings also discussed the proposal to use bog areas to <br /> filter issues at Santuit Pond, which has worsened in recent years. In addition, homes within 300 feet of <br /> the pond would have their septic systems inspected by order of the Board of Health. The DPW was <br /> installing storm drains in the area. The Chair indicated that the Army Corps of Engineers was further <br /> studying the area and whether dredging could improve the pond. Mr. Cummings reported that MIT <br /> would be installing a video counting lab for the herring at Santuit Pond. <br /> Greenway Project& Quashnet Footbridge-The Chair reported that the Friends of the <br /> Mashpee Refuge had expressed interest in the project and would like to meet to discuss the matter <br /> further. Mr. Hansen reported that the Falmouth side of the river appeared not to have an active trail. <br /> Mr. Hansen also noted that large amounts of chipping material and tree refuse was being dumped into <br /> the area and blocking access to the trail system, on the school side. Mr. Hansen planned to follow up <br /> 6 <br />