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17 Mashpee Select Board Minutes February 27, 2023 LIAISON REPORTS JBCC Meetin; At the last Joint Base Cape Cod meeting there was discussion regarding the replacement of the bridges at the canal. A total of four bridges are proposed. The $3.9 billion dollar project would increase the travel lanes from two to three lanes in each direction. Funds are not readily available for this project. Chamber of Commerce: It was announced that Ruth Provost, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod was chosen as Citizen of the Year. A total of (9) Unsung Heroes have been named. The awards ceremony will be held at the Chamber's annual dinner. WATER QUALITY UPDATES Barnstable CountySe atic L9p.Pro rq, Income guidelines for tiered septic loans are expected to be published next week. TOWN MANAGER UPDATES SAFER Grant The SAFER grant voted upon at the May 2022 Town Meeting has been received. The grant program authorizes the re-creation of employment positions for the hiring of (4) additional Firefighters funded for three years. Thereafter, the Town would be responsible for all salaries and expenses. The extension of the positions is not required for grant funding. Upon the expiration of the term it is likely the staffing would continue with additional funds deriving from the Ambulance Receipts Account. Selectman O'Hara, present. CIP: With the assistance of Town Counsel the Town Manager is currently working on protocols associated to the Capital Improvement Program. This includes the adoption of a five-year Capital Improvement Program presentation to the Finance Committee for its report to the Spring Annual Town Meeting. In accordance with the Charter, the CIP studies the proposed capital outlays involving the acquisition of land or any expenditure of $25,000 or more having a useful life of three years. Board of Health: It is anticipated the cesspool compilation would be available for review by March 3 lst. Legislative Communication: The Town Manager is scheduled to discuss Federal funding initiatives for wastewater with representatives from the U.S. Senator's Office.