7/13/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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5 Board of Selectmen Minutes July 13, 2020 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Discussion and Approval of Change of Scope of Route 151 Corridor Improvement Project: Catherine Laurent: (continued) In reviewing this matter with the Town's consulting engineer GHD, Inc. Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works indicated delaying the project by one year would compromise the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) funding. The project which began in 2013 is expected to receive $21 million in TIP funding over the next three years. The Town is planning on moving forward with the project bid in 2021 with construction anticipated to begin in the fall of 2021. In concern, Ms. Laurent indicated the TIP project schedule is comprised of federal and state funding sources. If the Town does not move forward as scheduled, the funding eligibility for this project may be compromised for the Town of Mashpee and for other Cape road projects slated for improvement. In terms of the $21 million dollar project, $11 million is estimated to be earmarked to the project in year one with $5 million in year two and $5 million in year three of the project scope. The $11 million is specific to Mashpee in fiscal year 2021, and the entire region could potentially delay projects in que. Ms. Laurent indicated the topic of wastewater was previously discussed by the Board of Selectmen last August and it was decided the Town was not going to pursue the wastewater initiative to remain on track for the corridor project in 2021-2023. In an effort to save taxpayer funds and in support of the wastewater initiative to design and install piping to alleviate sewer delays and the future disruption of the subject road area there was strong consideration to request an opinion from the Department of Transportation with respect to this regard. It may be possible to obtain funding for sewering that would offset the budget reductions associated to the project. Currently, the project is estimated to cost$32.5 million. This creates a large gap and deficit as the Town has been notified by Mass DOT that additional funding is not available. Town Manager Rodney C. Collins recommended the Board of Selectmen postpone action until the Town has had the opportunity to review this matter with the Mass DOT. It was noted the proposal may require a TIP amendment. However, the road plans would basically remain the same with added sewer design including pump stations that may be required. The Board of Selectmen agreed to take this discussion under advisement to revisit at the next meeting. 2020-2021 Board of Selectmen Liaison Assignments: The Board of Selectmen reviewed the updated 2020-2021 Liaison Assignment List designated by the Chair each year following reorganization. The following assignments were modified; Selectman David W. Weeden—Finance Committee Liaison Selectman John J. Cotton—Native American Affairs Committee