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6 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> June 1, 2020 <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Discussion and Approval of Applications for Grants Relative to the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness <br /> Program: Town Planner Evan Lehrer: <br /> Evan Lehrer, the Town Planner was present via virtual remote participation to request the Board approve <br /> the grant proposals relative to the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program. The grant applications <br /> are due on or before June 11, 2020 for the action grants which require a 25%match from the municipality. <br /> Mr. Lehrer identified the top three priority action items to address Mashpee's resiliency against climate <br /> change related impacts. The list is prioritized as follows; <br /> Coastal Green Infrastructure <br /> Water Quality <br /> Stormwater Infrastructure <br /> Town Planner Lehrer indicated the Planning Department has been working with the Woods Hole Group on <br /> a proposal to address stormwater impacts to water quality at Santuit Pond. Through this action grant <br /> proposal, Priorities 1 and 2 would be addressed. The anticipated budget of$163,000 would address <br /> external sources of nutrient loading in Santuit Pond. The 25% municipal match in the amount of$40,750 <br /> is required to apply for funding. This project is supported by the Conservation Commission and <br /> Department of Natural Resources. <br /> Mr. Lehrer was requested by the Selectmen to incorporate into the municipal planning the conversion of <br /> the bogs to Eastern White Cedar swamps which become a natural filtration system. Eastern White Cedar <br /> swamps are also indigenous in this area. Mr. Lehrer affirmed the budget includes the restoration of the two <br /> bogs and it is assumed the Cedar swamp is a part of this project. It was recommended the consultant give <br /> thorough consideration to the restoration of the bogs to Cedar swamps. <br /> It was disclosed the Town of Mashpee with Community Preservation Act funding is requesting Town <br /> Meeting approval to purchase the Chopchaque bogs to assist in malting this grant possible. <br /> Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the MVP Action Grant Applications for submittal <br /> setting aside $40,750 in Free Cash as an in-kind match for grant eligibility. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none <br />