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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCapital Improvements 03/24/2005Capital Improvements Committee , �N Minutes of March 24, 2005 Present: Kenneth Torman, Chair; Bernie Dolan, Clerk; Ken Gay, Ml3q;lJghfi DeUz $'A, I I Planning Board; Jess Aptowitz, Finance Committee; Jean Miller, School Committee; Roger Achille, Board of Selectmen; John D'Agostino, Town Manager 1. Toe meetin .was:called t© order at 6:40 pain. Mike Ahern, DPW Special Projects Manager, explained his department's requests in order of priority. 1. Town Hall Carpet Replacement - $90,000 2. Pick up truck, 3/4 ton, 4x4 with plow - $36,000 3. Police Firing Range - $75,000 4. Police Station Hood - $63,600 5. Memorial Park Storage Building - $68,000 Mr. Ahern explained he has removed his original request for a service van. The committee discussed the need to build a live firing range versus officers using video training, as well as the possibility of constructing a regional firing range that local towns could share. The group also discussed the possibility of getting a membership at the North Attleboro gun range, which has video and live firing inside, and may be a cost savings over the long term, as well as better training. Chief O'Neill will be invited to the April 7 meeting to discuss the firing range. The committee discussed whether the photo lab was properly ventilated, fire proofed and rated for chemicals so that it could be used as a storage room for evidence and contraband. Mr. Gay asked whether it is necessary to spend money preparing a new ventilation system if the photo lab is already adequate. Motion: To ask Mr. Gay to investigate and report back to the group the potential for using the photo lab at the Police Station for ventilating stored contraband (Aptowitz-Dolan) All in favor. PASSES [Mr. Achille arrived at 6:35 p.m.] Lee Azinheira, DPW Director, explained the department's request for funding for evaluation and design of a new wastewater treatment plant. The committee discussed the possible use of an enterprise account for this work. Mr. D'Agostino said he has wanted to do this project since he came to town. Consensus of the committee was that the evaluation phase should be done now, but the design of the plant should wait because the needs will likely change. The committee discussed the department's request for funding for Inflow and Infiltration. Rather than coming out of the general fund, I & I will come out of the water rates. The committee discussed the need to go to a sewer enterprise account. March 16, 2005 Minutes Motion: To approve as submitted (Gay-Aptowitz) All in favor. PASSES Mr. D'Agostino gave the committee a memo from Lorilee Fish regarding the Recreation Department's request for a van. That item will be removed from the capital budget. Motion: To adjourn at 7:15 p.m. (DeMassi-Achille) All in favor. PASSES Date of Next Meeting: Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. (Engineering, Water and Highway Department Requests) 4iggure of Chair Date of Approval