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10 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> June 15, 2015 <br /> NEW BUSINESS: <br /> Authorization to Apply for EPA Grant: <br /> Correspondence was received from the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) dated June 1, <br /> 2015 relative to its Southern New England Program (SNEP) to partner with the United States <br /> Geological Survey(USGS) and the Cape Cod Commission (CCC) to assist with nitrogen <br /> management. <br /> As part of the SNEP, the EPA would supply funding to help identify suitable locations for <br /> Permeable Reactive Barriers (PRB) as pilot technologies for reducing the concentration of <br /> nitrogen compounds in groundwater. The program will help to identify suitable locations for <br /> PRB nitrogen removal pilots, fully characterize one or more sites to support PRB design and <br /> provide an example of the type of site characterization work necessary for a successful PRB <br /> installation. <br /> Interested municipalities are invited to propose sites for this project no later than July 1, 2015. <br /> Several publicly owned sites within eligible watersheds are currently under review. No matching <br /> funds are required for the federal grant. <br /> Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to authorize the Town of Mashpee to apply for EPA <br /> Grant funding as referenced and providing the EPA and its contractor access for site visits. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Sherman, yes <br /> Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none <br /> Approval of Contract Terms—Town Manager: <br /> It was agreed the Board would defer the above referenced agenda topic to discuss this matter <br /> formally in Executive Session. <br />