06/15/2020 Special Town Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

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Explanation: The goal of this project is to the assist FORWARD at the Rock to complete the enhancements of the affordable and supportive housing project in the Town of Dennis for Cape Cod adults with Autism. The FORWARD program has raised $2,537,000 of the $2,675,000 required to complete the regional housing project to serve (8) adults 22 years and older with Autism through grant funds received from state agencies and CPA contributions from other Cape towns. The funds would assist in underfunded improvements which include landscaping, building signage, enhanced lighting for the building envelope, an alarm system and curbing for the parking lot and driveway safety. The Community Preservation Committee recommends approval of Article 7 by a vote of 3-2. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 7 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 7 by a vote of 6-0 Motion Made By Selectman Sherman Motion: I move that the Town vote to approve Articles 4, 5, 6, and 7 as printed in the Warrant, with the exception of the phrases "or take any other action relating thereto." Motion passes unanimously at 7:13 PM Article 8 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer the sum of $23,500 from the Community Preservation Fund 10% Open Space/Recreation Reserve in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5 for the purpose of funding the Wetland Restoration of Abandoned Cranberry Bog Project in the Santuit Pond Preserve, 0 Santuit Pond Rear (Assessors Map/Parcel 38-7) 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: The goal of the wetland restoration project at the abandoned cranberry bog in the Santuit Pond Preserve is to improve the water quality in Santuit Pond and in Shoestring Bay by reducing the amount of phosphorus in Santuit Pond through periodic flooding of the bog and removing portions of active algae blooms. The flooding will allow the source of phosphorus being removed to be incorporated into the wetland plant growth. In Shoestring Bay nitrogen loading would be reduced through the incorporation into plant growth and in the natural nitrogen processes that occur in wetlands. Best management practices would be implemented to prevent any adverse impact to the river herring. The Community Preservation Committee recommends approval of Article 8 by a vote of 9-0. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 8 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 8 by a vote of 6-0 Motion Made By Selectman Weeden