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5 Mashpee Select Board Minutes August 7, 2023 Public Comment: (continued) Colton. Atkinson a resident of Algonquin Avenue expressed appreciation to the Select Board for voting on a traffic study on Old Barnstable Road. Acknowledgement was also given to the Planning Board on the proposed new Tree Bylaw to preserve and further beautify the Town of Mashpee. Gerri Riley of Pond Circle voiced support for recreational pickleball. Ms. Riley indicated the sport has greatly improved her mental health and of those who play as well. The Board was respectfully requested to re -open the courts on Sundays. Menemsha Way resident Greg McKelvey stated that pickleball is not a new issue. It is one person complaining regularly, and the Town has tried multiple ways to try to help him with sound mitigation, new balls and maintaining a forest in between his house and the courts. At the last meeting the opposing abutter was nothing short of closing the courts. Mr. McKelvey indicated the taxpayers have paid for the courts and the courts should be open on Sunday and available to the public 7 days per week. The courts are noted to be most active in the morning and in the afternoon and then, very little or no play. During the winter months the courts are very quiet. Mr. McKelvey requested the courts remain open for use. Mary Waygan, Ashumet Road and member of the CPC urged the Select Board to not to reduce the percentage. Ms. Waygan stated the CPC has brought in millions to Mashpee. This did not require a grant writer, nor competition with other towns for funding. This is a match from State generated funds. State matching funds are vitally important for the Town for its needs to offer a higher quality of life in support of affordable housing, open space, historic, and recreation in a comprehensive approach. Ms. Waygan stated there is no other funding for these programs. And, the Town cannot replace the positive and beneficial impacts with sewer financing. Ms. Waygan requested the Select Board take a more comprehensive approach with Community Preservation Act funds. In other business, Ms. Waygan expressed appreciation to the Town staff members who provided a list of addresses for potential and future affordable housing to be decided upon by the Affordable Housing Trust. V date on Stormwater Catch Basins:DPWDirector Catherine Laurent:. Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works was in attendance to update the Select Board on stormwater management practices. Funds within the operating budget are earmarked for road improvements and with road conversions stormwater is addressed. Typically, stormwater is captured before entering private property and waterways. Work was recently conducted in John's Pond Estates eliminating some discharge. Last year, $100,000 was allocated from the DPW operating budget. In FY24 it is expected that $160,000 would be dedicated to stormwater improvements. Ms. Laurent explained this is an ongoing process. Catch basins are generally cleaned one to two times per year capturing sediments, metals and other debris. With regards to areas of high groundwater such as Monomoscoy Ms. Laurent indicated added infrastructure is required to capture contaminants. With paving projects, porous paving is added to high groundwater locations. It was noted there was a recent comment regarding runoff on Lake Avenue. The Town is planning to retrofit Attaquin Park and runoff from abutting properties on Lake Avenue. With regards to private property areas, public funds cannot be used on private areas. If there is detriment, additional options could be explored if permissible.