09/11/2017 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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7 Board of Selectmen Minutes September 11, 2017 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Update on the Cgpe Cod Re ional Technical Hilzh School Construction Project Robert Sanborn Superintendent--Cape Cod Regional Technical High School: (continued) It was revealed the Board of Selectmen has not received a formal response with respect to the letter of March 6, 2017. In response, it was disclosed that Mr. Sanborn invited the Town Manager and current Chair to tour the school and it was noted the School Superintendent has been working on the financials of the project to realize cost reductions. Mr. Sanborn indicated the project cost has had a negative increase. Stating he has been working on the per pupil expenditure, Mr. Sanborn indicated he cannot make promises nor changes to the regional agreement. It was noted the Town of Dennis Finance Committee held a meeting last month regarding this matter voicing concern with respect to per pupil costs. From a fiscal perspective, the assessment to each town for the debt service will change from year to year based upon the then student enrollment which makes financial planning difficult. The matter of the $16 million debt obligation and the absence of a plan were discussed. In six weeks, the Town of Mashpee is expected to vote on the commitment without a financial plan or debt exclusion in place associated to this expenditure. If there is no funding plan, the funding for this project would derive from the operational budget. It was noted the Town of Barnstable with the largest enrollment of students is presenting a Proposition 2 %Z debt exclusion question to their voters this month. The Board of Selectmen agreed to further review this matter, and to adequately inform the citizens, It is recommended this topic be placed on a Selectmen's agenda prior to October 24"'. If a debt exclusion is required, a ballot question would be asked of the voters at the May 2018 election. It was also decided the Board of Selectmen would remit another letter to the Cape Cod Regional Technical School Superintendent in request for answers asked to previous questions. In closing Mr. Sanborn indicated that an informational meeting is planned to be held at the Mashpee Library on September 26, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. An additional meeting is scheduled to be held at the same venue on October I I"' at 6:00 p.m. to inform the citizens of this project. Voters are encouraged to attend, and flyers will be distributed.