HomeMy WebLinkAboutCapital Improvements 03/31/2005Capital Improvements Committee
Minutes of March 31, 2005
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Present: Kenneth Torman, Chair; Bernie Dolan, Clerk; John DeMassi, PIring Board;
Andres Gazzolo and Jess Aptowitz, Finance Committee; Jean ,' }
Trowbridge, School Committee; John D'Agostino, Town Mge'r
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1. The Yneetingwas ca���d tb order at;6:0(i p,m.
March 24, 2005 minutes
Motion: To approve as submitted (Aptowitz-Dolan) All in favor. PASSES
Town Engineer, explained his department's requests in order of priority.
1. Small Bridge Repair - $20,000
Mr. Sullivan explained his department budget only partially funds these inspections.
He said 30 bridges have been inspected, and two need work now. Requests for
Proposals have been sent out for that work. Work has been completed on the
following: West, Spring, Plain, Maple, Balcom, Mill and County.
2. Inspection Vehicle - $30,000
Mr. Sullivan explained the vehicle is needed to hold delicate survey equipment.
[Mr. Gazollo arrived at this time]
3. Hope Street Drainage — this work (four catch basins, overflow and drainage
system) has been put off for three years
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4. EPA Stormwater Permitting Compliance - $120,000 ($100,000 for truck, $20,000
for sewer camera)
Mr. Sullivan explained this is part of a five-year plan to meet the EPA's
unfounded mandate requirements to improve water quality. Mr. Dolan asked why
this request is fourth on the list of priorities if it is critical. Mr. Sullivan explained
there is some leeway, but the town needs to show the EPA work is beginning.
The group discussed Inflow & Infiltration issues.
5. Sewer Truck - $40,000.
Mr. Sullivan explained the existing truck is on its last legs.
Kurt Gaffney, Water Operations Manager, explained the department's requests.
1. Half -Ton Pickup Truck, $22,500
2. Improvements to Foolish Hill Storage Tank - $322,000. The current tank is two
million gallons, which allows water to stagnate rather than flow, allowing bacteria
to grow.
Cook explained the state of his department's equipment.
Front End Loader - $196,350
Six -Wheel Dump Truck 46,000 GVW - $140,700
Six -Wheel Dump Truck 19,500 GVW - $68,600
Six -Wheel Dump Truck 19,500 GVW - $60,550
Vactor Truck with Jetting Equipment — 200,000
Six -Wheel Utility Truck 19,500 GVW - $61,550
Tool Storage Trailer - $18,500 — request removed
Trailer Mounted Air Compressor - $16,000 —request removed
adjourn at 7:15 p.m. (Dolan-DeMassi) All in favor. PASSES
Date of Next Meeting: Thursday, April 7, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. (Fire, Schools, Police
Department Requests)
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