12/14/2023 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes (2)

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3 Community Preservation Committee Minutes December 14, 2023 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS �...__..�..w f �.._..._�.,..I.f .................. ..� M.,.....................................or the 6 2024 S'ecial Town Meeting. Review of Pro ect A .hcations to be considered for the...Ma �:.... M. p _ww..�.__..........w..mmw,...�..... . _w w _ �,Director of Works Project: Heritage Park Improvements WPhase I1: Catherine Laurent _w ww „u (continued) Ms. Laurent indicated concessions are ideal in this location adjacent to a covered picnic area and permanent restroom facilities. In 2012,the Community Preservation Act was amended to allow broader use of CPA funds on recreational projects. This includes the rehabilitation of existing recreational lands and outdoor recreational facilities. The older concession building in poor condition is intended to be demolished. Existing kitchen equipment would be reused in the renovated building. The project includes the construction of a small manufactured building in the central area for storage and equipment needs. Discussion followed with respect to other recreational structures and eligibility requirements. Recreational projects prohibited from CPA funds include horse and dog racing and the use of land for a stadium gymnasium or similar structure. It was suggested that Town Counsel be consulted with respect to the proposed storage building. Technical assistance provided by the Community Preservation Coalition state that to the extent that structures are necessary to directly support the use of the outdoor recreational facility would be allowable. The clarification referenced a bathroom facility. Although indoors, a bathroom is not a structure being used for recreation itself, as those types of structures are not allowed, it does directly support and is necessary for the outdoor recreational use. Equipment storage sheds are another such example deemed allowable. Christopher Losh,President of the Mashpee Youth Baseball and Softball organization was in attendance to convey support for this project as was other representing parents including Sarah Quintal, President of Mashpee Youth Soccer. A concession stand would be an integral part of the youth organizations. The groups are in dire need of a facility upgrade with refrigeration currently absent and there is a need to upgrade the additional storage space. With increased programming, a new concession would bring forth increased pride and additional income to support the non-profit organizations that would truly benefit the youth of Mashpee while bringing the facilities to standard. The proponents were encouraged to attend the May Town Meeting to garner additional support.