9/6/2018 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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6 Community Preservation Committee Minutes September 6, 2018 NEW BUSINESS Discussion of State Guidelines for CPC Fund Management and Project Administration: (continued) It was agreed the CPC would consult with existing municipal boards; Community Preservation Act,page 16; Including Conservation Commission, the Historical Commission, the Planning Board, the Board of Park Commissioners, and the Housing Authority or persons in those capacities or pei forming like duties, in conducting such studies to see determine the needs (1, 5, and 10 years out) and/or desire for the CPC to continue moving forward. Other Town Departments under consideration to receive the memo include the DPW, Town Cleric, Recreation, Affordable Housing Trust, and Affordable Housing Committee. To allow for input, this would be a topic for review in November. It was noted that reducing the 3% surcharge may offset some of the costs associated to wastewater and other infrastructure projects. This would impact the state reimbursement from 100% in 2005 to the current 11%. Last year state reimbursement is was 19.1%. It was agreed that comparable CPA communities would be reviewed regarding their plans. In addition it was recommended that CPC projects and funds expended be further reviewed for comparison by percentage. Motion made by Mr. Smith to authorize the CPC Chair to contact existing municipal boards to gain input on the needs of Community Preservation as referenced. Motion seconded by Ms. Waygan. VOTE: Unanimous. 7-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Gottlieb,yes Mrs. Thayer,yes Mr. Hyde,yes Mr. Halpern,yes Ms. Waygan,yes Mr. Pizzo,yes Mr. Smith,yes Opposed, none NEXT MEETING Thursday, October 4, 2018 —Mashpee Town Hall 7:00 p.m.