The Police/Fire Station project has been delayed because the Citizens spoke up with concerns on timing and the issue of Debt Override Exclusions.  The School Department has a $30,000.000.00 Renovation Project that has to be considered.  The Town's contribution is expected to be in excess of $12,000,000.00 which would require another Debt Exclusion Override. What will be the impacts to the individual Taxpayer?  We have to provide great study and analysis to insure the real needs and the feasilbility of the project.We need a long range plan for the schools.

 

 

 

 

The North Carver Water District will now be able to manage and make decisions with delegated authority to become an independent board to maximize the protection of the Water resources and ensure the collection of Revenue and proper management.  We will now have to take the South Carver Water Study to the next level and using our present Water Resources at Cranberry Village for further development of the existing wells and development of new ones. It's most important that the residents of the park get better consideration on lowering their Water Rates as the Town did benefit from the Pipers on the gift of the wells to the town and connecting to other users will also take the burden off the Residents. They should not be punished for being economical and using less Water. The restrictions on expansion of the system will be lifted this summer leading to possible expansion of users.           

 

 

 

The meetings of all boards and committees should have on their agendas Citizens Participation and more encouragement for input whether positive or negative. Although, all participation should be in a civilized nature controlled for fairness, it should not be restricted because of intimidating rules and discouraging actions or comments from the board.

 

 

The Stabilization Fund is now down to almost less than a million dollars. The creation of this account years ago was a positive strategic move to have a reserve to offset unexpected fiscal events that would have an impact on the taxpayers that could lead in to potential overrides and debt exclusions. Unfortunately, our spending patterns over the years have almost depleted the account. This account should not be used for operating shortfalls but for major unexpected financial events and funding reimbursement cuts.  We also have to come up with formulas to rebuild the fund. We have taken a small step in the right direction by adding 61a funds to this account but more needs to be done.

 

 

 

The animal shelter has to be built with no excuses or delays.  BATG breeched the contract and we are taking legal action to complete the shelter.  There is no excuse for the delays and roadblocks we have had until now.

 

 

 

 

We have a study ongoing to research the feasability of wind generation on the Cole's property.  This potential generation of electricity could provide all the electical needs of the new water treatment and pumping station to be built, thereby providing substantial savings to the town.  In addition, any excess power night be able to be sold to end users. It's important for us to continue on all avenues to help provide addtional revenue to the town.

 

 

The Redevelopment Authority with the infusion of funds from sale of some excess town owned assets will give the board the necessary seed funds to become self sufficient and have the ability to joint venture with developers to create projects and development to mutually be beneficial to the town and proponent.