07/05/2011 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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3 Community Preservation Committee Minutes July 5, 2011 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS: Public Comment: (continued) To alleviate misconception, members of the Community Preservation Committee re-confirmed their vote to recommend to Town Meeting to allocate $357,000 for the purposes of funding the Santuit Pond Restoration Project by using an artificial aeration and circulation system. The vote was 7-0-1. Mrs. Buschenfeldt was noted to have abstained as she resides on Santuit Pond. The CPC Committee advised the proponents of Santuit Pond to attend Town Meeting in large support of this very worthwhile project. Review of CPA Application for October 2011 Town Meeting: Pickerel Cove Recreation Area: Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works was in attendance with Andrew McManus, the Town’s Conservation Agent to discuss the revised Pickerel Cove Recreation Area application, a CPA project to provide public access and recreational improvements at the former Vinhaven property. The amended project proposal includes the re-establishment of a 2-acre open recreational field, the construction of a 6-space parking lot (where a trail currently exists), and the establishment of car-top boat access with a drop-off on Pickerel Cove on Mashpee/Wakeby Pond. The request for CPA funding is $64,160. The price proposal includes funding for the boat launch, signage and a gate in addition the 2-acre field, and road/parking lot. Ms. Laurent explained the project was slightly revised to confirm to the requirements of the Conservation Restriction imposed on the property by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife at the time of the open space purchase in 2008. Ms. Laurent indicated that a meeting was held with the Conservation Agent and the gentleman who opposed the project at the last Town Meeting. Mr. Brecker, a resident of Pickerel Cove was noted to have related concern with regards to excessive parties, illegal dumping and ATV use in this area. Upon discussion, it was noted that Mr. Brecker became more open to the project proposal. It was explained the goal of the project is to promote a more responsible area by improving the recreational usage and accessibility of the Pickerel Cove Recreation Area. It is a well warranted project and it is hopeful the improvements will minimize vandalism. With improved access, there will be increased police monitoring. The Recreation Department is expected to support the project at Town Meeting and several parents have also expressed support of the project.