10/31/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

Home Browse Search

3 Board of Selectmen Minutes October 31,2016 APPOINTMENTS&HEARINGS Catherine Laurent(DPW„D' ector): imporga siggage a lication Mash ee RqtM Holiday Lights Dis la : Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works was before the Board with a Temporary Signage Application for sponsorship signage at the Mashpee Rotary from the 251h of November until the 3rd of January. Two banner signs are proposed to recognize the sponsors of the holiday display. With the Board's approval,the signs would be placed at the Rotary,one opposite Route 151 and the other opposite Route 28 entering from the Barnstable direction. The 8' x 4' signage would be illuminated at night. It was noted the MADOT was consulted, and there is no objection to the signage request. It was agreed the concept represents a clean appearance and would eliminate all perimeter signage in a more tasteful manner. Sponsorship for the Mashpee Rotary holiday lights display will also offset costs to the Town of Mashpee. Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve the Temporary Signage application for two 810' signs at the Mashpee Rotary as referenced. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Opposed, none Updutg on Transfer.Station: At the Selectmen's Meeting of September 12, 2016 the Director of Public Works presented options to the Board for consideration regarding the operation of the Transfer Station. For the purpose of continuing their review of operational efficiencies and cost effectiveness,the DPW Director was requested by the Board of Selectmen to present multi-year cost projections. Ms. Laurent outlined the proposal; Town versus Contracted in a memorandum addressed to the Board dated October 25, 2016. As noted,the Trapsfer Station is currently operated by a private contractor. The budget for privatization includes staffing,equipment and hauling. if the Town were to assume this responsibility, a budget estimate was provided for comparison through fiscal year 2029. The budget includes annual employee salaries,benefit costs and capital equipment costs which includes the purchase and replacement of equipment within the twelve-year scenario. The contractor operated budget assumes an annual increase of 2.5%within the total Transfer Station budget. The Town operated budget also considers a 2.5%increase with the exception of health insurance proposed to increase annually by 10%, In the first three years of the Town operated scenario, the Town budget is negative as payment is required to purchase new equipment. In years 4 through 11 there is a positive financial flow. However,in subsequent years,with the increase in estimated health insurance costs and with the purchase of new equipment, a negative cost is realized.