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2 Mashpee Select Board Minutes January 8, 2024 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS DiscussionandPossible Actionof the Draft Housing_Product .on.Dgiin (continued) Barriers to, Develo ment; (Page 38) Add Specific Reference to Wastewater or Environmental Conditions such as Lack of Wastewater Infrastructure — Polluted Waters are a Barrier, and to enunciate this concern. Natural Barriers unique to Mashpee are poor water quality and the lack of wastewater infrastructure, as well as nitrogen and phosphorus pollution. (Bold lettering suggested) Ca aci : Strategy 20: To work with neighboring communities by pooling CPA funds and other revenue to construct affordable housing to meet regional needs. To add language requiring the recipient community of CPA funds are required to send a letter of acknowledgement and support to formalize the process. Racew_hniEtcity and Culture: (Page 5 & 7) _ Mashlree Wamanoa Tribe: The 2020 Census indicates that 684 Mashpee residents identified as "American Indian/Alaska Native," either alone or in addition to another race, representing 4.5 percent of the Town's population. Review & Revise; There may be two or more races and others identified, but not from the Tribe; Incorporate chart format. Any inconsistencies shall be contemplated into the narrative/chart. Condominiums: (Page 2$) List all condominiums, and review methodology of the Assessor's data base to ensure it is more conclusive of the totality. Apartments: (Page 28) Add figures regarding market rate apartments, such as Mashpee Commons. Wastewater:, (Page 44) Add language to last paragraph regarding critical water quality issues, and the desperate need for wastewater infrastructure stating after the designation as a Natural Resource Nitrogen Sensitive Area where Mashpee has not yet met their Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirement as a result.