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7 Board of Selectmen Minutes June 7, 2004 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS AFCEE_--Request to Place Monitoring Wells: Michael Minior,Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence was present to request the Selectmen approve access to two parcels of conservation land to install a groundwater monitoring well at each parcel and to collect groundwater samples for investigative purposes. The parcels are located on May 57,Parcel 47 103 Hooppole Road and May 57, Parcel 26, 140 Hooppole Road, Mashpee. A memorandum dated April 27,2004 detailed the project proposal, Motion made by Selectman Taylor to approve the request of AFCEE to enter the conservation properties to install monitoring wells and return periodically for future sampling activities as described. Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Planning Board/Board of Appeals-Affordable Housing Discussion: Selectman Marsters stepped down for the above referenced topic of discussion. The Board of Selectmen met with members of the Planning Board and Board of Appeals to informally discuss issues relative to affordable housing in the Town of Mashpee. The Town Planner and Assistant Town Planner were also in attendance. It was noted that preliminary results of the planner's needs assessment plan will be discussed on June 29�h. It was suggested that an improved line of communication be established with applicable Town board's and committee's and with the Housing Assistance Corporation. For informational purposes, it was also suggested that the ZBA disseminate updated regulations to the Planning Board. Issues relative to density and the need for rental units were discussed. In particular, affordable units for Mashpee residents and Town employee's were deemed a priority. I To maintain an open dialogue of increased communication, it was agreed that the chairs of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board would meet on a regular basis inviting additional members as needed.