12/11/2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Minutes (2)

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Capital Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes December 11, 2025 Timellne: Project must move forward to maintain Town-wide schedule for compliance and ongoing construction/development. Sludge Removal: • Problem: PFAS/PFOS contamination limits regional sludge disposal options(RI sites closing to MA; state/federal restrictions growing). • Solution: Incorporate ewatering system at location TBD (enables burning or alternative disposal). Site Considerations: • as Site: Remains the only viable non-conservation Town land (surrounding lots either highly restricted or developed); ammo bunker precludes large gatherings but does not preclude facility construction. • Recharge Challenge: Usable conservation land nearby, but legal and political barriers substantial; possibility of future recharge on Town conservation land (partially restricted parcels discussed), with strong awareness of anticipated public opposition based on lessons learned from prior projects. • Alternative Recharge: Potential (if last-resort) use of an abandoned Air Force remediation facility for recharge,but would entail crossing conservation land;support from Conservation Commission would be critical. • Ongoing Dialogue: Discussions with Joint Base Cape Cod, other municipalities, and DEP around co-location/responsibility for regional sludge plant(potentially on base). • Community Impact: Commitment by project leadership to proactive outreach and full disclosure once final sites identified. Additional Discussion: • Funding Sought: Design-phase(cost padded fortesting and legal work; may be leftover depending on actual site feasibility and findings). • Impact on Infrastructure Projects: Coordination with state for roadwork (Route 151)—plan to install pipe sleeve in anticipation,to avoid future disruptions. Phasing/Service Areas: • Service Priorities: Sewer expansion to trailer parks, MMHS, Breezy Acres (goal is to remove from Mashpee Commons system due to high cost), high-density areas near John's Pond. • Buildout:Approximate initial service to 400-800 units depending on recharge approvals. • Existing Private Treatment Systems: Town open to incorporating (Southport, Willowbend) if private owners pay required upgrades to aging systems. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING 6. Proposed Megetping Da tes Moving Forward • December 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM • December 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM (time adjusted from 2 PM to 3 PM to avoid conflict with Sewer Commission meeting) • January 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM (Public Hearing&Committee Deliberations) • Possibility of additional meetings before the holidays, if needed.