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5 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> November 19, 2007 <br /> APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: <br /> DPW Director: <br /> Greg Taylor, Director of Public Works discussed the following issues with <br /> the Board of Selectmen; <br /> Route 130 Bike path Update: <br /> Mr. Taylor updated the Selectmen on the extension of the <br /> bikeway/sidewalk along Route 130 at Heritage Park to Pickerel Cove <br /> Road. The sum of$355,000 is requested to fund the balance of the <br /> construction which is a beneficial linkage to Heritage Park for many <br /> residents. The project will extend the existing sidewalk 4,200 feet. <br /> To date,the Town of Mashpee has expended $60,000 for the initial <br /> design. Traffic mitigation funds in the amount of$170,000 are available <br /> to be used towards construction costs associated to the new sidewalk. <br /> Peter Thomas, Bass Cove Circle spoke on behalf of the residents of <br /> Pickerel Cove in support and urged the project as it is proposed to move <br /> forward. Mr. Thomas indicated the residents at the north end of Town <br /> have waited several years for the sidewalk. Safety concerns were <br /> expressed for the children traversing to the Heritage Park recreational <br /> facility. <br /> It was noted the project is before the Community Preservation Committee <br /> (CPC) for funding consideration. Financial constraints of the CPC budget <br /> were acknowledged. The use of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) <br /> funds and/or utilizing a combination of CPC & CIP funding contributions <br /> was also considered. The Selectmen deemed the project a priority in <br /> concern for neighborhood safety. <br /> Mr. Taylor was directed to move forward to obtain the necessary <br /> signatures from the area property owners regarding the easements to be <br /> taken by the Town for the sidewalk layout. <br />