8/31/2017 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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7 Finance Committee Minutes August 31, 2017 Review&Action- Draft October 16., 2017 Annual Town Meeting warrant: (continued) In f xther considering the articles it was suggested the Board of Selectmen introduce an additional article if Article 413 is defeated as the direct question has not been asked; "Does the Town want this or not?" In the event A rticle#13 is defeated, is it assumed the Town will allow recreational sales without a vote on the question? article#13 was deemed confusing as written. It was noted that initially 4 articles were proposed. To avoid confusion}the articles were limited to two, As the discussion ensued it was reaffirmed that a 1 id's vote is required if the article applies to zoning. A.favorable vote on the moratorium would garner 18 months to determine the course of action} and a no vote on both articles would prompt a Special Town Meeting. It was note the initial ballot question to the voters resulted in a.no vote ire the Town of Mashpee. However, it was a favorable vote at the Mate level to allow it in Massachusetts* Conceivably,moth articles could be voted down. Although a citizen is not able to change an article on Town Meeting floor, it is possible to amend an article within limits. The Board of Selectmen is expected to act on the articles and to finalize the warrant at their September 11,2017 meeting. In closing this discussion it was noted that financially,the revenue to the Town would be substantial. To avoid the looming outcome of future budget projections, and to maintain the level of services the Town provides it is the responsibility of the Town to bring alternative revenue sources to the table without reducing services or seeking an override. In the first year, it is projected the Town would receive a compensation of two to four million.dollars. Article#5 (Draft#5)—CPA -Dedicated pickleball Courts Project The Finance Committee at their last meeting voted unanimously -o to approve the CFA appropriation of$420,000 to fund the Pickleball Court Construction project at one of two possible locations; 400 Main Street/Route 130 or at the site 156 Ashumet load, Il ashpee. Lisa Frye a dedicated Fickleball player updated the Finance Committee on the project which received the unanimous support of the Community Preservation Committee. This week, the Director of Public works along with supporters of the project held an initial meeting with the Historic District Commission to review the proposed Route 130 location adjacent to the Mashpee Community Park,,