02/08/2021 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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4 Finance Committee-Board of Selectmen Minutes February 8, 2021 Discussion of May 3 2021 Special and Annual Town Meetings: (continued) Appreciation was given to Finance Committee member Gregory McKelvey for recommending the Town consider facilities outside of the scope. This has resulted in a considerable savings from the $4.4 million estimate to construct a new facility. The new building with adjacent bays would function adequately for the DNR. Office space would also be used by the Shellfish Department and the Harbormaster. 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 '/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.