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10 Mashpee Select Board Minutes January 23, 2022 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS DiscussionandPossibleActionon Commugiq° PreseryationwAct Committee Disc Golf Application: Drew McManus:'Continued from January 9, 023 Select Board Meetin is (continued) In discussing the proposed Disc Golf proposal, it was recommended that a speed limit sign be posted at the start of the road, and that a crosswalk be installed for pedestrian safety. A letter to all abutters will be issued to make the residents aware of the potential plan making note of the proposed signage and crosswalk for safety. It is also expected that Town Counsel would draft a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and Disc Golf Club to develop an understanding of responsibilities standard with other towns on the management and maintenance of the course. If the project moves forward Mr. McManus, President of the Disc Golf Club indicated a conceptual design would be developed showing the detail of the course, buffer areas, intended parking as well as the signage and crosswalk for safety. Brian Everett of Forest Drive commented on the former disc golf proposal in 2016. The $18,000 project was indefinitely postponed as there were legitimate concerns by the past membership of the Select Board utilizing Mashpee funds to create a recreational activity for outsiders. Mr. Everett indicated there are also environmental impacts to the creation of the course. In the Town of Sandwich 100 trees were removed. In closing Mr. Everett stated what is being proposed to the fragile, open space environment should be reviewed in conjunction with the cost of the $200,000 project. It was noted that it is anticipated the majority of users of the proposed disc golf course would be Mashpee residents and there are other recreational activities in the Town that are used by residents and other participants. The goal is to encourage outdoor activity in this low impact sport for all age groups. There was concern by Selectman Weeden with regards to a recent comment regarding the expenditure at a time when the Town needs to carefully look at spending. Motion made by Selectman Cotton to authorize the use of 156 Ashumet Road, Mashpee for the proposed 18-hole Disc Golf Course. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, no Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1)