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S Select Board Minutes July 15, 2024 - - APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS Evan _Lehrer . Presentation Discussion and Apf1Tpyal _of the Follow' "A µResolution Adolatm the, Town of Mashlmree, MA.n Hazard Mitigation Plan Ul.,date 2023" Evan Lehrer, Community Development Director presented the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan to the Select Board for adoption. The Plan was approved by MEMA and FEMA Region 1 in early 2024. With the Select Board's approval of the Plan and Adopting Resolution, the document will be forwarded to FEMA for formal approval. Formal adoption would allow for eligibility to receive FEMA mitigation grant program funds. The Plan is noted to identify mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property in the Town of Mashpee from the impacts of future hazards and disasters. Mr. Lehrer indicated the document has been publicly reviewed with stakeholder engagement, identification, and participation. There are no major changes to the update. The Plan is comprehensive and consistent. Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve and execute A Resolution Adopting the Town of Mashpee Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2023. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none PUBLIC COMMENT In concern with the state of the ponds Susan Dangel, Save Mashpee/Wakeby Pond Alliance commented on the cyanobacteria advisory and its adverse effect on humans as well as animals. Last February Ed Eichner of SMAST gave a report on the Water Quality Monitoring Program for the Popponesset Bay and Waquoit Bay Estuaries. He stated that a management plan for the diagnostic study would be presented to the Select Board in April. This document has not been made public. Ms. Dangel also stated the condition of Mashpee/Wakeby is bad. There is no oxygen on the bottom of either lake. The Select Board was requested to consider posting an advisory, and discussing the state of the ponds further. In addition, it was recommended that a letter be sent to the Town of Sandwich regarding the Village Green 40B project as the proponents have requested a waiver for their wastewater permit. There are deep concerns with respect to groundwater and stormwater runoff entering the Mashpee/Wakeby Ponds. With regards to the Hazard Mitigation Plan, Meredith Harris indicated there is no representation from wastewater on this committee. When the plan was written, the Wastewater Superintendent was newly hired and should be considered for membership. The Sewer Commission has had a vacant seat for the past several months. The Select Board was requested to assist with membership requirements.