02/08/2021 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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8 Board of Selectmen-Finance Committee Minutes February 8, 2021 Wastewater Discussions: To ensure the cost effectiveness and efficiency of operations the Select Board continued discussions on the Town's Comprehensive Wastewater Nitrogen Management Plan(CWNMP)meeting with the Finance Committee to continue collective efforts on the Town's behalf. At the last meeting,the Select Board met with the Sewer Commission to review matters pertaining to Phase I of the Water Resource Recovery Facility; pump stations, collection system schedule and design. Last week the Town Manager held an operational meeting with select Town Officials. A Town Meeting article is planned for the borrowing authorization to fund the project and complete the design for both the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) and Sewer Collection System for Phase I. A Ballot Question is required to allow exemption from the provisions of Proposition 2 1/2,the amounts to pay for the bond issuance. Of foremost importance is communicating a clear and transparent message to the public on this project. Within the onset of discussion,the importance of a smooth and transparent process was highly prioritized. Financial options and scenarios would be disclosed when estimates are received in March. It is essential the Town adequately address the overall process. Service area residents within the collection system layout have been notified by mail. It was agreed the streets and addresses should be made available. The Board of Health is compiling information as to the age and type of septic system within each property that would be serviced by the sewer and of requirements to tie into different types of systems. New systems will be required to tie into the collection system. Older septic systems will be required to be removed. GHD,the project engineer is reviewing the number of homes that may require a lift to provide connection from the sewer to the street. The numbers and estimates should be received in March. Typically,the individual homeowner assumes the cost of connection from the sewer to the street. It was agreed connection costs would be the responsibility of the homeowner. There will be recommendations forthcoming on the use and benefit of the Community Septic Management Program administered by Barnstable County which offers long term re- payment loans. Additional options may be secured to reduce costs, this would include but not be limited to financing options similar to the financing of a mortgage. It was noted the Sewer Commission voted not to access betterments. Discussion followed with respect to the grinder pumps estimated to cost$4,000 per unit. This is the grinder mechanism within the lift station. This process elevates the septic coming from the house to the sewer. Certain households will require the grinder pumps to lift and grind from a smaller house line. For uniformity and consistency, it was agreed the Town of Mashpee would include the grinder pumps as a component within overall costs to not burden the individual homeowner. The connection is anticipated to lie within the street layout in the Town's right of way.