03/23/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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*DRAFT 3 MAY 2020 TOWN MEETING WARRANT* Page 5 Explanation: The goal of this project is to purchase a privately-owned 11.71 acre active cranberry bog with a 43'x3Q' barn adjacent to Santuit Pond.. The project includes the purchase of several surrounding upland properties to encompass a total of 13.98 acres. The project is proposed to restore the bog to natural wetlands to improve water quality in Santuit Pond through freshwater restoration. The bogs would assist to capture phosphorus within Santuit Pond and mitigate nitrogen in the groundwater to diminish loading in Shoestring Bay. The project would also create wildlife habitat, and provide open space for passive recreation. Approval of the bog property and upland parcels would eliminate development and create a contiguous 20-acre corridor of open space. Best management practices would be implemented to prevent any adverse impact to the river herring. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 9 by a vote of HOLD The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 9 by a vote of HOLD Article 10 *There is a proposed Amendment as per memo from DNR* To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer the sum of$42,000 from revenue available for appropriation to fund the addition of two shellfish upweller floats to the 4ckway Bay Landing Town Dock. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Explanation: Shellfish upweller floats are needed at the Ockway Bay landing Town Dock to grow shellfish seed for implementation of the Shellfish Component of the Comprehensive watershed Nitrogen Management Plan for water quality restoration. The breakdown is: Engineering and permits $6,500. Purchase and installation of 2 upweller floats $30,000 and one piling $3,000. Power and water installation on the floats $2,500. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 10 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 10 by a vote of 5-1 Article 11 To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of$350,000 from the Assessors' overlay Surplus Account to the Assessors' Revaluation Account. Submitted by the Board of Assessors Explanation: To transfer existing monies to the Assessor's Revaluation Account for costs related to meeting the Department of Revenue's certification requirements. All towns are required to maintain a revaluation account for costs relating to valuation consultants, Appellate Tax Board expenses, private appraisals, defense of values and various other requirements to ensure accurate assessments and timely issuance of tax bills. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 11 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 11 by a vote of 6-0