10/21/1997 MASHPEE COMMONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

Home Browse Search

services for their review and are expected to provide a time frame and estimated bill . r. Storrs further~ stated the fiscal, waste water, water, traffic and open space -impacts, as requested by the Committee, are dependant upon the structure of the three scenarios. The Zimmerman/Volk Study addressed the conventional or "down side" analysis and has provided a scope of services, which he requested Mr. Brais to review. .Cr. Brais consented some of the work could begin, such as the interviews and database. He did agree with Mr. Storrs regarding delay pending the completion of the base line. 1r. Baker conmented on "average cost" and "marginal cost" as mentioned in the discussion. He inquired as to how they would be applied. would an average cost be created for government positions based upon assessed value of land area and be applied as a cost to the project . 1r. Brais is recommending that a marginal cost approach be used. The most important determination to be made with regard to the fiscal impact study is the new costs incurred by the 'down. Selectman Diniio asked whether or not property taxes would be factored into the fiscal impact study, for application towards operational expenses. Selectman Nancy Caffyn addressed the issue of escalating costs for automobile insurance. she stated Mashpee to be in the highest grange 7on Cape Cod. she further stated 1ashpee residents pay approximately Two Hundred ($200 . 00) Dollars more for insurance than residents in the Town of sandwich. She stated the reason to be, in her opinion, the accident rate around ashpee Commons and the Rotary. she also mentioned the number of accidents having occurred onDonna' s Lane. Selectman Caffyn feels this is a critical issue when dealing with impacts upon homeowners and residents of Mashpee. she stated the probability of continued rising rates as the impact of cars, people and commercial increase. she stated this expense should be a valid consideration and that the situation appears to be getting worse as development continues in Mashpee. Mr. Chace commented this to be the first time this type of process has occurred in the Town of Mashpee. He expressed his desire to be diligent and provide the best analysis. Mr. Chace expressed an interest in presenting some of the many positive impacts and qualitative benefits to the community. He further expressed his concern that the positive aspects have not been adequately communicated to the citizens of Mashpee. He also expressed optimism with regard to addressing concerns -7-