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3 Mashpee Select Board Minutes September .12, 2022 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Comment,_ (continued) Clayton Southworth, a resident of Wiilowbend Drive offered comment on the proposed Floodplain article proposed to prohibit the use of fill in all flood zones. Mr. Southworth related concern with regards to safety stating the new rules create an economic modification that would trickle -down to affect our livelihood. Mr. Southworth stated there are better things to protect property rights such as sewering. Karen Faulkner and Mary Waygan, members of the Planning Board signed up for Public Comment, but deferred as they would be making a presentation on Article 10 relative to the update of the flood zone provisions. Michaela Columbo of Meadowbrook Drive read aloud a statement recognizing the extensive work of the Town Planner, Conservation Agent and Director of Natural Resources in putting together warrant articles to protect public safety and improve waterways. To recognize the productive and collaborative work of the Planning Board Mr. Columbo requested approval of Article 10 as it is written on the warrant asking the Board to act on the science and expertise of our employees. Allan Isbitz resides on Fells Pond Road. He currently serves as Chair of the Affordable Housing Committee and recognized the presence of Noelle Pina the Vice -Chair at this meeting. Mr. Isbitz expressed his disappointment with regards to the appointment to fill the Affordable Housing Committee vacancy was taken off tonight's agenda. The Affordable Housing Committee was noted to have met to formalize their recommendation to the Select Board as this is an important step to fully address the needs of affordable housing. Mr. Isbitz indicated the Affordable Housing Committee voted unanimously 4-0 to recommend Crary Schuman in the best interest of the committee. Delaying this matter sends an inappropriate message that affordable housing is not the dire appropriate as it should be. Mr. Isbitz requested the Select Board place this matter on tonight's agenda. Ken Marsters, Bayshore Drive commended on the proposed wetlands bylaw and regulations thereof regarding setbacks, buffer zones and naturally vegetated buffer strips. Mr. Marsters made note of the impact to existing homes and of many homeowners who are unaware of this change whose properties are mortgaged. This change would also impact to those in the construction industry. Mr. Marsters asked how many homes would be affected if there was change. And, if the Select Board would vote for this article if it effected their loved ones. Mr. Marsters requested the buffer remain as is. Susan Dangel a resident of Cotuit Road stated her comments are mute based on the ARPA funding not being required for approval at the October Town Meeting. Ms. Dangel indicated with ARPA the Town has never had an abundance of funds. This is the time to fund wastewater, and the collaboration of all participants is the key. Ms. Dangel also made not of the Mashpee Wakeby Pond Alliance event held last weekend. The town leadership at this event was worthy with many officials swimming the 2.5 mile course to support clean water. In closing Ms. Dangel urged the Select Board update the 2011 Mashpee Blue Book for dissemination.