11/18/2025 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes (2)

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,�yrxrasr�.a Town of Mashpee Community Preservation Commission " 16 Great Neck Road North ° Mashpee, MA 02649 The committee requested a full accounting from the Trust before considering further allocations. Ms. Wyman-Colombo stated that the purpose of the application was for the opportunity to buy something that arose then there would be funds within the Trust and would be able to respond to purchasing something immediately.A member noted feasibility studies should be undertaken. Ms. Waygan stated that two conditions should be met (1) Reporting to the CPC and(2) Follow the HPP(Housing Production Plan)_when funds are expended. • Trust must provide fund balances, commitments, and expenditures. • No approval until documentation is complete. First Pentecostal Church The church—located in the historic district—submitted a request for exterior restoration work. Members discussed the complexity of funding historic work on religious properties. Like all historic projects, CPA funds would require a historic restriction and compliance with the Secretary's Standards. The committee debated whether the project could meet the Massachusetts anti-aid amendment, which prohibits public funding of religious institutions unless the use is demonstrably non-sectarian. Members discussed requiring the applicant to produce a 12-month calendar of non-sectarian community activities. Town Counsel review will be requested before further consideration. If Counsel determines that certain exterior elements are eligible, the applicant may be required to resubmit an adjusted budget. OLD BUSINESS • Update on Open Space and Recreation Plan Town Planner Brian Tobin provided an update on the Open Space &Recreation Plan,now on a 10-year cycle under updated state regulations. The plan is essential for state acquisition grants. Mr. Tobin is drafting a custom RFP,noting that Mashpee lacks prior RFP to model. He anticipates a 90-day bid window and a 12-month plan development period,with flexibility for final revisions. It was noted that the original application was drafted by Alex Zollo and David Weeden from Environmental Oversight Committee. Ms. Barbee asked if the EOC would weigh in and Mr. Tobin responded that they likely would. • LCP (Local Comprehensive Plan) is a top priority • HPP(Housing Production Plan) is very technical • New 10-year cycle required by state. • Up-to-date plan required for state acquisition funding. • Draft RFP underway; no prior template exists. • 90-day bid; 12-month development timeline. 5