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16 Mashpee Select Board Minutes February 27, 2023 Possible Aroval of Draft # l m of the May 1 2023 S �ecial an w _ .w. _m ting Discussion an Possim m1 f _ �d Annual Town Mee, Warrant Articles: (continued) Article: To increase the current 100' buffer zone to wetlands to 150' Paul Colombo, Chair of the Conservation Commission indicated the two amendment articles are extremely critical and would provide a necessary cog. Mashpee would be in the forefront as the first Cape community to move forward with the understanding that increasing a setback would give the waters a chance to rejuvenate. The existing bylaws were adopted and approved 26 years ago. The current regulations have not effectively protected the waters and the benefit of wastewater improvements may not be realized for 15-20 years. This change would have no effect on existing properties. Increasing the buffer zone to wetlands would provide increased pollution and sediment removal from waters entering wetlands, and increase the area available for wildlife habitat. As discussion followed there was strong opposition to this proposal. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and recommend the article to increase the current buffer zone. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1) Selectman O'Hara left the meeting. Article: To increase the current 100' buffer zone to wetlands to 150' and to increase the current requirement of a 50' Naturally Vegetated Buffer Strip to 75'. Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve and recommend the increase to the buffer zone and Naturally Vegetated Buffer Strip article. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, absent Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none The remainder of articles are submitted by Petition. There was no action taken due to the late hour.