2/2/1999 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Minutes

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Capital Improvement Committee Minutes Tuesday,February 2, 1999- :00 P.M' The Capital Improvement Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, February 2, .1999 at :00 PM at the M'ashpee Town Hall. Board members present were: Robert whriten ur,Chairman,George Baker,Debbie l ar i,Helene Defoe, 11rl.ike I urnin, J'u'n Lung, . acrid:Bailey, William Pr ybyleck,Greg Taylor,Bane ommelmeyer,Joyce Mason. Gus Frederick and Joe Cusak were absent. The meeting was called to order by R. Whritenour. Minutes of,the previous meeting were read and accepted. MNSERVATION Robert Sherman of the Conservation Commission was not able to make a presentation to the Board. R. whritenour did so at a previous meeting,and in review stated the Conservation Commission requested funds be made available for a motor vehicle for the department, CQUNCIL IN II x J. Long presented a report for the Council on Aging. The Council requests$17,500.00 in order to fund a space creeds feasibility study. The current facility's 5,000 square feet is cramped with only about %of that space being used functionally. The remaining space is divided up by offices,stairwells and lifts. Mr. Long had highlighted a senior facility in Middleboro which he believes uses its space very effectively for a similar size senior population as that of the Town of Mashpee. He would like the Burd to fund a space needs study to help draft a plan which would make Mashpee's facility architecturally efficient. G. Baker suggested perhaps it would be wise to plan a building which would serve as a multi-use facility. R. Whritenour concurred but cautioned that it would be some time before the Town was ready to start such a plan and would like to avoid setting an unrealistic schedule for this project. Chief Baker suggested bringing in a consultant to look at urge issues such as this. Mr. whrltenour suggested we have solid experience Dere in town. G. Taylor added that caution needs to be used when calling on outside consultants about what is good for the Town. He also suggested certain issues could be supported by other funds,rather than a CIP. Government giants were discussed as a way to offset costs. A poll was taken among the Burd,and excepting Mr.Long,all agreed this matter would be tabled until 2001. JHER BUSRI FM The spreadsheets were reviewed and items prioritized. R. whritenour will edit and present there next week, with recommendations. . D.Bailey suggested considering the following for discussion next week: If there are overrides that are being contemplated,lated,maybe an override should be contemplated that specifies the capital budget as a way of educating the community and adding weight to theCommittee's activities. J.Long moved to adjourn. D.I arni seconded. All agreed. Meeting adjourned at 4:30 Peri Sandra Gault r