11/21/2024 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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3 Community Preservation Committee Minutes November 21, 2024 Ann MacDonald – Boys & Girls Club; Basketball Court Reconstruction & Safety Fencing: Ann MacDonald was in attendance representing the Boys & Girls Club to review the CPC Application; Basketball Court Reconstruction & Safety Fencing, a $40,500 expenditure request. The cost estimate for the basketball court reconstruction is $36,500, and the safety fencing is $4,000. Ms. MacDonald indicated the existing basketball court was constructed in 1999. The court is used for outdoor activities and games on a year-round basis. The courts are also used for summer camps and during the winter months as weather permits. This is the only paved area at the club. The project also includes safety fencing around the sloped area for safety purposes. Additional funding is required to complete drainage issues, add lighting and landscaping features, approximately 25% of the project, a cost to be absorbed by the Boys & Girls Club. The Boys & Girls Club is situated on Town of Mashpee land deeded and leased to the Boys & Girls Club. The basketball courts are open to the public when they are not in use by the club. The courts are available to the public on weekends and during the week before the close of school hours. The Boys & Girls Club is covered under liability insurance for the use of said courts. With the popularity of pickleball Ms. MacDonald asked if would be permissible to stripe the courts for pickleball as an added use for the children and for public enjoyment. It was disclosed this is a reconstruction/rehabilitation project. The project before the CPC is not considered as maintenance. In reviewing the photos, it was agreed the courts have failed and are eligible to rehabilitate or restore with CPA funds. CPC funding is not permissible for maintenance. In reviewing this application, the CPC requested the Boys & Girls Club place in writing how their budget can accommodate maintenance as well as the additional funding as identified to complete the project. A copy of the Boys & Girls Club insurance policy was also requested for additional review. It was noted that asphalt courts typically last 20 years with resurfacing required s needed. Mary K. Bradbury, Recreation Director was noted to have declined support of this project stating the club is a private non-profit organization situated on property that is not Town owned. Approximately 800 children are registered members of the facility, 1291 annually with other community youth, and the summer camp.