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C:7 Select Board Minutes March 11, 2024 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Barnstabl,emCounty Human Rights Advisory Commission, Mariew,Younger ,Town Liaison: The Mashpee Select Board met with Marie Younger Blackburn, a long-standing resident and recognized leader for her expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Previously, Ms. Younger Blackburn served as Chair of the Mashpee Housing Authority and Mashpee Human Services Committee. Ms. Younger Blackburn has interest in serving as the Town Liaison to the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (HRAC). The Commission is comprised of nine voting members and two alternates to reflect the diverse population. The liaisons play an important role in addressing human rights issues which extend beyond municipal boundaries. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Marie Younger Blackburn to the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission as the Town of Mashpee Liaison. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none Public Comment: Mark Cohen of Manitoba Road conveyed concern with respect to Article 28 of the Annual May Town Meeting warrant proposed to complete the private to public road conversion process for various roads within the South Cape Estates area. Photographs of the stormwater runoff were presented during severe rain events. Paving the entire neighborhood would severely impact the environment of the Great River. In other matters Arden Cadrin of Sturgis Road commented on the lack of enforcement for the Flow Neutral Bylaw adopted in 2021. In concern, Ms. Cadrin made note of the Willowbend Cranberry Point development project currently under review. A mandate of the Flow Neutral Bylaw and SRF loan require one bedroom per 10,000 square feet under private or municipal sewer systems and the developer is requesting 48 units when only 16 are allowed. This matter is scheduled for review by the Planning Board on April 20, 2024.