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14 <br /> <br />Board of Selectmen <br />Minutes <br />December 7, 2015 <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />Budget Review Schedule: <br /> <br />December dates were identified by the Town Manager for preliminary review of FY17 municipal <br />budget. Board of Selectmen members are welcome to attend. However, it was recommended that <br />respective liaisons to each department attend the preliminary discussions. It was noted the Finance <br />Committee liaisons and the Finance Director will also be in attendance. Meetings are scheduled to <br />be held upstairs in Administrative Conference Room. <br /> <br />With regards to the general budget, Selectman Gottlieb in discussing this matter with the Town <br />Manager recommended the Board review the potential to reserve assets to fund future capital <br />infrastructure. Upcoming disbursements include a costly window project for the schools, the DPW <br />facility addition, the approved road maintenance plan, and the sewer project, a $46 million <br />investment in year four and five. With debt commitments due to expire, it was recommended the <br />funding currently built into the debt structure be maintained and set aside the future. As debt <br />obligations recede, it gives the appearance that monies are available. Selectman Gottlieb <br />recommended the town maintain the same level of debt service, and not use the reserves to fund the <br />operational budget. While keeping this in mind, it was recommended the Town move forward with <br />this endeavor while maintaining a reasonable tax rate. <br /> <br />It was noted the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is expected to begin their review of capital <br />improvement requests and estimated disbursements in January and February. <br /> <br />LIAISON REPORTS <br /> <br />School Committee – Several Mashpee high school students recently demonstrated their senior <br />projects. The state-of-the-art presentation offered by the students was deemed impressive and of <br />high regard. Additionally it was noted, the Mashpee School district has improved with respect to <br />standardized test scoring. According to a recent release of PARCC scores, Mashpee 7th and8th <br />graders have shown a dramatic improvement. Further testing results are soon to be released. <br /> <br />Waste Management Committee – The committee is awaiting figures from the Base with regards to <br />studies. Additional information is anticipated to be provided to the Board at the next meeting. <br /> <br />Affordable Housing – Results from the 950 Falmouth Road feasibility study appear favorable. It is <br />projected the site would sustain affordable housing, up to 63 housing units. <br /> <br />Community Preservation Committee – With regards to the proposed Housing Assistance Program <br />proposed to be administered by the Mashpee Housing Authority, it was recommended the Board <br />address any questions regarding the administration of the program in advance of the warrant. <br /> <br /> <br />