01/28/2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Minutes

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Meeting Minutes Capital Improvement Program Committee Meeting January 2Q, 2D35 it was understood by all that the request for funds for Ockway Bay Marina Permitting& Design was not being considered for FY2G. FIRE After a discussion that included input from Thayer regarding the available balance in ambulance receipts and how a portion of those funds are applied to offset grant firefighter salaries, it was the consensus of the Committee to pay for the CPR devices and hose replacement out of ambulance receipts,and to use the now available free cash to cover the $Q,O0O needed for the DNR vehicle shortfall, as well astu replace DPVV's 2016 International that was previously not being considered for funding in FY26. Laurent added that DPW currently has two G-vvhee|ers out mf service, and without replacement ofthe 2016 International,the Town will not be able to keep up with snow and ice operations. The second justification for immediate replacement of this vehicle is that the state has imposed new emissions requirements on these larger vehicles that was supposed to go into effect January 1, 202S, but ithas been delayed because truck manufacturers aren't yet able to comply. As long as the Town orders this vehicle inCY2S, it will not be subject to those emissions requirements. WASTEWATER There was discussion among Committee members about how best to move forward strategically with respect to the$5.5M remaining from funds borrowed for Phase 1A. Thayer and Treasurer Collector Craig Mayen advised that the best course of action isto rescind that borrowing and put a new Town Meeting Article forward to authorize whatever ioneeded, Thayer also stated that the wastewater and stabilization funds,which are primarily funded through the short-term rentals and the VViF, are both designated for Phase 1 and Phase 1A and will cover the debt for those two phases. There were additional questions relative to the alternative option of repurposing the $5.5M, and Thayer explained that,just like any other debt exclusion, that would have 1n8o through the process and be approved by Bond Council. She also reminded the Committee that the$5.5K4 was borrowed for construction, which is a longer term,versus money that is borrowed for design,which is a shorter term. There was deliberation among Committee members about whether or not to recommend the request for Mashpee Wakeby Watershed Wastewater System Construction for FY26 Town Meeting approval. Gottlieb explained that MashpeeVVakeby was part ofPhase 5inthe original plan, with the hope that it would never beneeded. Since then,the UMass study and three years of successive pond closures have demonstrated the need for immediate phosphorous relief in addition to the nitrogen reduction. Collins expressed concerns about bringing $24M pro/ectfonmard and pitting it against the PDStation debt exclusion. Gottlieb argued that residents can be trusted to evaluate the need for the PD Station against the need to keep the momentum going with wastewater initiatives. He cautioned Committee members not to speculate how residents will fee|/vote, and 1oput the request for$24KD out there, because i1 can always be postponed if there isopposition, He also argued that the numbers (fiQures)will be lower than presented in the request, based on the 28-29%that will not need to be paid back. Collins stated that the Town has prioritized clean water, but that a number of departments have gone or are going through this process for design and engineering, and we have to take a pause from wastewater and address the mission critical needs mf the Town. He also stated that he would most likely be seeking an override 10 fund the personnel contracts that are coming in the fall.