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Article 7 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer, upon the approval of the Select Board, to borrow the sum of $250,000, at one time or from time to time, under and pursuant to Chapter 44 Sections 7 or 8 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority, and to appropriate said sum for purposes of paying the costs of design, engineering and permitting of an aluminum sulfate treatment for the Mashpee/Wakeby Pond, including all other costs incidental and related thereto, as recommended by the Capital Improvement Program Committee, provided, however, that any borrowing authorized hereunder shall be expressly subject to and contingent upon approval by the voters of the Town of a ballot question to exclude from the limitations of Proposition 2 112, so- called, G.L. c.59, §21 C, the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on any bonds, notes or certificates of indebtedness issued hereunder; or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Select Board Explanation: The Mashpee/Wakeby Pond Diagnostic Assessment has highlighted elevated nutrient levels and declining water quality in the Wakeby side of the pond. An alum treatment is a proven method of nutrient remediation (phosphorus), by allowing the product to bind with excess nutrients and help improve water quality conditions. The proposed funding will enable the Town to take the necessary preliminary steps to prepare for the alum treatment, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and optimizing its effectiveness. Article 7 requires a 2/3 vote. This article will also require approval of a corresponding Proposition 2 1/2 debt exclusion ballot question at the May 10, 2025 Annual Town Election. The Select Board recommends approval of Article 7 by a vote of 4-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 7 by a vote of 6-0 Motion made by Select Board Member Wyman -Colombo Motion: I move the Town vote to authorize the Treasurer, upon the approval of the Select Board, to borrow the sum of $250,000 pursuant to G.L. c.44, §§7 or 8 or any other enabling authority and issues bonds and notes of the Town therefor, and to appropriate said sum for purposes of paying the costs of design, engineering and permitting of an aluminum sulfate treatment for the Mashpee/Wakeby Pond, including all other costs incidental and related thereto, as recommended by the Capital Improvement Program Committee; and, further, to authorize the Select Board or other appropriate Town officials to execute documents and take such other actions as may be needed to effectuate this vote; provided, however, that this vote shall be expressly subject to and contingent upon approval by the voters of the Town of a ballot question to exclude from the limitations of Proposition 2 1/2, so-called, G.L. c.59, §21C, the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on any bonds, notes or certificates of indebtedness issued hereunder. Motion passes 204 to 23 at 8:39PM