08/13/2026 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes (2)

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FINCOM-Regular Session August 13,2026 toward debt service. Members also discussed the CPA balance, which was reported at approximately $7.1 million, and noted that several previously approved projects had not yet been fully expended. The Town Manager confirmed that the Pickerel Cove purchase had been rescinded and that approximately $7 million remained in the CPA fund. Members discussed committed and unexpended project funds and the potential availability of funds for future projects. The Town Manager also discussed the importance of CPA funding for municipal projects, noting that the CPC recently assisted with funding a school playground project when the Town's Capital Improvement Program was at its limit and there were significant safety concerns. Members discussed the state matching funds for CPA projects, which have decreased over time. Questions were also raised regarding whether an audit of CPC funds would be beneficial. The Town Manager stated that he did not believe a separate audit was necessary at this time and instead recommended a working meeting with the Finance Department, Finance Committee, and CPC to review the available financial information and clarify any outstanding questions. Members agreed that additional information and a review of the figures would be helpful before making recommendations, and Keith Machado volunteered to participate in the working meeting. 3. Various information presentations regarding Warrant Articles currently on Hold Article 8: The Town Manager stated that the matter remains subject to negotiation and reported that the negotiations were not progressing well. He indicated that the article could potentially be indefinitely postponed based on the current direction of the negotiations. Article 9: Drew McManus, the Town of Mashpee Herring Warden, discussed a proposed new bylaw concerning the Town's three herring runs. He explained that the bylaw would establish additional parameters for the management and operation of the runs, including fish passage and responsibilities for maintaining and managing the herring runs. McManus stated that the proposed language would provide additional clarity and enforcement authority beyond the existing state regulations. He recommended that Town Counsel review the language and formatting to ensure it accurately reflects his responsibilities as Herring Warden. Article 10: Robert Tomanino, Harbor Master, discussed a proposed change to the Shellfish Commission. The article would remove the Shellfish Constable, a Town employee, as a voting member and replace that position with a member-at-large. 4