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13 Mashpee Select Board Minutes January 9, 2023 Leadership Stance Rewired: In response to the article which appeared in the New York Times last Sunday Selectman Michaela Wyman - Colombo read aloud a statement requesting leadership in a time of crisis. Selectman Wyman -Colombo indicated most importantly we as leaders owe our future generations water that sustains life. The Select Board was requested to act upon the following measurable items; • Approve the clean water bylaws for inclusion on the May 2023 Town warrant. The includes an increase in the buffer zone and a ban on residential fertilizer. • Develop a concrete education plan to help Mashpee residents understand how these bylaws would work and why they are necessary. With the approval and support of the Select Board the Town Manager would assign this task to employees who have requisite expertise who would meet with the Select Board at their next meeting for review and support. • To work together to develop a clear and cohesive watershed plan to address water quality. Elicit the support of consultants if necessary to ensure a comprehensive and detailed plan for the removal of nitrogen and phosphorus from out waters with urgency. • Work with towns who share our watershed. Call the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Towns of Barnstable and Sandwich to action. • Develop a clear and cohesive plan to work together as thoughtful leaders to seek and secure state and federal government funding to address water quality on Cape Cod. • Communicate ongoing progress as well as challenges to the residents of Mashpee during each Select Board meeting. Discussion and AAroval of Select Board Representatiyq ntermunic11 a1wAgreementmPop , nessetKKWatershed Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Selectman Wyman -Colombo as Mashpee's representative in accordance with the Intermunicipal Agreement for the Popponesset Watershed. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none Discussion and Apfroval of Letter to Support Sfaecial Legislation with Regard to Joint Base Caere Cod Wastewater Solutions: A draft letter in support of Special Legislation proposed by the Town of Sandwich to create a municipal wastewater treatment and disposal solutions at Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC) was presented to the Select Board for review. The act would specifically authorize the Town of Sandwich to contract for the services to make necessary improvements for the municipal use of JBCC infrastructure eligible for State Revolving Funds. A regional wastewater treatment facility would benefit all Upper Cape communities enhancing ground and surface water resources to ensure the safety of drinking water, the protection of public health and the development of more resilient communities.