7/15/1996 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Page 7 Board of Selectmen Minutes July 15, 1996 F1 Lrg Chief re: Fire S t tion Feasibilily Re o • Based upon computer modeling of the response times to various locations in Mashpee, the Capital Improvement Committee has prioritized renovations to the central Fire Station indicated Mr.whritenour who noted that a satellite station is anticipated in South Mashpee by the year 2002. Chief Baker indicated that he will prepare an article for the October Town Meeting warrant requesting funds to renovate the existing facility. He well also obtain scientific data to support a sub-station for South Mashpee in the area of Redbrook Road. Sid Golub, Chairman of the Finance Committee questioned the affordability r . of the project as outlined in relation to the Towns additional capital needs. Mr.Alan Godfrey,President of Peninsula Council of New Seabury indicated that the topic of a sub-station will be discussed at the next council meeting as a result of a recent incident in Bright Coves. For the record, Mr. Godfrey indicated Penin su 1 a Council and South Mashpee residents support the construction of a sub-station in South Mashpee. Chairman Dinizio recommended to forward the proposal to renovate the . . . P p s existing facility and alternate proposal for a sub-station to the Capital Improvement Committee for review. Selectman Dinizio also suggested r the Finance Committee give input into the process. Motion made by Selectman Caffyn to forward the proposed Fire and Rescue Station Renovation Study and alternate proposal for aSub-Station to the Capital Improvement Committee for review. The Fire Chief is authorized to further review alternate options with Donham and Sweeney, Inc. r Motion seconded by Selectman Costa, YOTE. Unanimous. 5-0. Selectman Caffyn recommended the Board tour the newly built Harwich Fire Station and refurbished Sub-Station.