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6 Mashpee Select Board Minutes February 12, 2024 APPOINTMENTS& HEARINGS Discussion and Possible AJprovalgwof the Waquoit Bay Nitrogen Load Allocation Intermunicipal Aar emement between the Townsof Falmouth Mashpee and Sandwich; Members of the Select Board reviewed the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Towns of Falmouth,Mashpee,and Sandwich for the purpose of performing jointly, activities or undertakings to address and optimize nitrogen management measures within the Waquoit Bay watershed. Minor amendments were incorporated into the document by the representing counsels. Appreciation was given to Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo for taking the lead to achieve permit renewal and compliance as well as reactivating efforts to remain on task to meet water quality standards and beneficial goals. This includes the Town of Mashpee serving as the fiscal agent if required as well as the reinstatement of monthly meetings of the Waquoit Bay Watershed Working Group. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and execute the Waquoit Bay Nitrogen Load Allocation Intermunicipal Agreement between the Towns of Falmouth,Mashpee, and Sandwich. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Opposed, none Public wComment Susan Dangel deferred commented to the Water Quality Monitoring Program discussion. NEW BUSINESS Town_i a 1 ger's Fiscal Year 2025 Bu stwRecommendations 1. Town Manager Rodney C. Collins presented the Town Manager's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Recommendation to the Select Board. It was disclosed the figures are preliminary and subject to modification. Dawn Thayer,Finance Director was in attendance for discussion purposes. The FY 2025 preliminary budget is $73,689,075, a 4.9% increase over last year. The budget does not include the reclassification of two current part-time positions, and the addition of full-time employees in the DPW and Police Department to satisfy mission critical needs to departmental operations except for Wastewater. An article will be proposed for the May 2024 Town Meeting to employ(1) staff person in Fiscal Year 2025, an assistant reporting to the Wastewater Superintendent as the wastewater project is anticipated to commence in January 2025 with full operation in July of 2025. Several factors have driven fixed costs. This includes electricity and natural gas, an increase in the Cape Cod Technical School budget, and increases in Veteran's Services,Medical Insurance, and the County Retirement budget.