02/01/2021 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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5 Board of Selectmen Minutes February 1, 2021 OLD BUSINESS Update Discussion and Possible Action Relative to COVID-19: Town Manager Rodney C. Collins indicated he met with the Health Agent and Assistant Health Agent to review procedures relative to the implementation of the vaccination process to ensure the concerns of residents would be addressed with available resources. This service will be administered at the Barnstable County Fair Grounds. There has been a total of 563 COVID related cases in Mashpee, with 61 reported in isolation and 0 cases reported today. NEW BUSINESS Town Manager Rodney Collins: Discussion of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Recommendations: Town Manager Rodney C. Collins presented the Town Manager's Recommended Omnibus Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 to the Board of Selectmen. The $64,924,643 budget was reduced by 4.80%or$740,932. The FY2022 budget as presented is reflective of contractual obligation and level funded expenses with the exception of the Transfer Station, Treasurer/Tax Collector's Office and Health Department(vaccinations). Due to the current circumstances Department Heads were requested to limit expenditures and maintain current staff levels. If the budget passes,vacant positions may remain unfilled, however,there will be no layoffs. It is anticipated the Medical Insurance and Cape Cod Technical School assessment may be less than projected. Final revenue figures are anticipated to be obtained this week. Although the School Committee has not voted on the final budget submission tentative discussions support the Town Manager's Recommended Budget of$23,299,435. A 3.29% increase from last year. To offset costs School Choice Funds are anticipated to be applied to compensate the shortfall. The Select Board expressed appreciation to the Town Manager for his creative method of cost control to maintain a level of service budget. Town Manager Rodney C. Collins commended his staff,the Financial Team, and his Administrative Assistants for their support. This budget will maintain the quality of services to meet the Town of Mashpee expectations and will maintain obligations regarding contractual obligations.