6/6/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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9 Board of Selectmen Minutes June 6, 2016 COMMUNICATIONS &CORRESPONDENCE Memorial Day Service: Appreciation was given to those who turned out for the event held at the Veterans Memorial Carden. Caere Cod Commission Funding: Through the regional wastewater management plan,the Cape Cod Commission is expected to fund the up-wellers for the shellfish propagation program. Funding is anticipated to be secured soon and would be expended prior to June 30th. Permeable Reactive Barriers: A report is forthcoming regarding site characterization for permeable reactive barriers. One Cane Summit: The annual One Cape Summit will be held on Thursday,June 23rd. Selectmen members were invited to attend the event. MHS Graduation: Last week Mashpee held a successful graduation event for its seniors. Invitation into the"Schematic Desi tud " hase of the Massachusetts School Building Authority SBA Accelerated Repair Pro am for 221gntial window/door replacement at Ouashnet Elemen School: Catherine Laurent was in attendance with Patricia DeBoer the Interim School Superintendent to announce that on May 25,2016,the Massachusetts School Building Authority(MSBA)has invited the Town of Mashpee into the Accelerated Repair Program in conducting a schematic design at the Quashnet Elementary School for a potential window/door replacement project. Representatives from the MSBA recently conducted a tour of the facility and agreed the condition of the windows needed attention. With evidence of a well maintained building,the Town has received approval to move forward with this phase of the project. In the first phase of the reimbursement program,a feasibility study and schematic design are required. If funding is received,the Town of Mashpee would receive an approximate reimbursement rate of 39%or$700,000 to assist with the $1.75 million project. The School Department expects to fund the feasibility study which is estimated to cost$15,000. In reviewing options to fund a project of this magnitude,the Superintendent was asked if School Choice funding could be utilized to offset costs. Ms. DeBoer indicated that it is not permissible to use School Choice funding for the window project. However,the school may be able to make adjustments to assist with this project. It was noted the Superintendent has not discussed this aspect of the project with the School Committee. It is hopeful the School Department would look at resources within its control to make this an equal partnership with the Town and split the remaining costs of the project. Ms. Laurent indicated this is an accelerated program. It was recommended that funding be considered for the October Town Meeting as the MSBA is committed to projects moving forward.