HomeMy WebLinkAboutCapital Improvements 05/19/2011Capital Improvements Committee Minutes RECEIVED
p p May 19, 2011 FO' PF C.i-FR iS OFFICE
Present: Charlene Lavin and Tommy Ratliff, Finance Committee, Mike Trowbifte jrl,JUIV ¢ Jean
Miller, School Committee, Alan Clapp, MBC 6 A 0 09
William Ross, Town Manager, Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Developm _
Fire Chief Neal Boldrighini and Deputy Chief Jim Puleo, Fire Department; Fireitg IF,
O'Neill
The committee discussed the replacement of Car 2, which is a front line response vehicle, which
responds to 500 calls per year. The current car did not pass inspection. The car costs $32,810 on
the state bid list, while the dealer cost is $8-10,000 more for a car without the same equipment.
Chief Boldrighini said the department has a vehicle shortage with Car #2 down; they have been
using the brush truck. The chief said with the Comcast Center season about to begin, they will
need the brush truck there for the summer.
Deputy Chief Puleo explained his role and what triggers his response. He said he responds to
fires, hazmat emergencies and medical emergencies involving the Jaws of Life. His car has to
have space to store response gear and equipment.
Mr. Trowbridge asked how the vehicle would be funded. Mr. Ross explained it would be paid for
out of the current budget. Mr. Ratliff asked where that money came from. Mr. Ross said the
budget is the ceiling, and they try to come in under budget.
Mr. Clapp asked how long the department has been without Car #2. Deputy Chief Puleo said it
has been approximately one month.
Motion: To support $35,000 for Car 42 (Trowbridge -Miller) All in favor. PASSES
Chief O'Neill explained the Parking Officer is driving a 1995 Crown Victoria, and it is no longer
cost effective to repair. He would like to purchase a Ford Escape hybrid because the Parking
Officer needs the storage space. He is requesting $30,000, which will come out of the Parking
Revolving Account.
Ms. Lavin asked if the car can be purchased without a Town Meeting vote. Mr. Ross said he
would check into that. He said the Police Department proposes to buy a hybrid, which costs $3-
4,000 more, but explained the Board of Selectmen wants to go green.
Motion: To support $31,000 for the Parking Officer's Ford Escape
(Trowbridge -Miller) All in favor. PASSES
5. School Department Vehicle Bequest
The smartboards for the Jordan -Jackson School at $126,000 and security cameras for the high
school, middle school and Jordan -Jackson at $35,000 were on the School's original capital
request. The cost of the security cameras have come down because some of the project has been
done. The School Committee still needs to discuss the smartboards.
Mr. Clapp asked if other items were left out.
Mr. Trowbridge said the requests will go back to the School Committee for a final vote. He
explained the items would be funded out of the existing budget. He said the School Department
is asking CIP for a vote of support.
Motion: To support $126,000 for smartboards and $35,000 for security cameras
(Clapp -Ratliff) All in favor. PASSES
Mr. Ross explained the capital warrant articles and motions. The amount to be borrowed will be
equal to the amount of debt to be retired his year. The School's capital amount has been
reworded to give the School Department flexibility if any projects come in under budget.
Mr. Ratliff asked if the Capital Improvements Committee will meet in the fall. The committee
decided to meet at the end of September/beginning of October.
Motion: To adjourn at 7:20 p.m. (Trowbridge- ) All in favor. PASSES
Signature of Chair
Date of Approval