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16 Great Neck RoadNorth <br />wlashyee, -Massachusetts oz649 <br />Mr. Hansen stated he is in agreement with the proposed mitigation for the wetlands and he <br />does take issue with the overage of bedrooms <br />Ms. Faulkner asked who could come discuss implications for the Flow Neutral. She is <br />wondering if the Health Agent would be available for the next meeting. <br />Mr. McElhinney wondered if there would be a super majority for mitigation, they want to know if <br />there is a path, enough of one to move forward. <br />MOTION: <br />Mr. Richardson made a motion to continue the Public hearing to March 20, 2024 at <br />7:10p.m. Seconded by Mr. Balzarini. All in favor. <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />Review of and possible decision to support Colton Atkinson's proposed project to <br />develop shared use paths throughout the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge to improve <br />accessibility and boost usage. The project would consist of trail improvements to <br />approximately 10 miles of trail to create hard surface, porous trail ways to form a <br />network of trails usable by bicycles, strollers, wheelchairs, etc. <br />Colton Atkinson is present to discuss this project. He described the impervious surfaces to be <br />hard enough for people to walk on, he would like to connect areas that are not currently <br />connected for contiguous travel. On Rt. 151 he would like to connect to Johns Pond large trail <br />and Old Barnstable Road sidewalk then continue to the trail south along to Rt. 28 connecting <br />to Red Brook Road. <br />Ms. Faulkner asked if the study would look into different porous trails where water is able to <br />seep through to prevent drainage issues. <br />Mr. Lehrer answered a question relative to costs stating this is a feasibility study, not <br />construction. <br />Ms. Waygan appreciates the time spent on this and thinks it's well done. It would be beneficial <br />to see the funding aspect. She noted in years past they tried to flow this through the rotary but <br />it does a better job slightly moved over and a lot of those problems are solved. Part of the <br />feasibility would be to see what can be done on federally owned land. Also some trails may not <br />be handicap accessible because they don't want certain materials used on trailheads. She <br />knows tons of volunteers who would help build trails. If this was put forth there would need a <br />501 c3 started for funds. <br />Mr. Oakley spoke from a Natural Resources standpoint and he acknowledged the Tribe being <br />stewards of the land as well as access to grant funding opportunities. <br />