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Capital Improvements Committee
Minutes of April 10, 2003 1
Present: Roger Achille, Chair, and Bernie Dolan, Planning Board; Andy Gazzolo andFrank
DelVecchio, Finance Committee; Ken Gay, MBC
Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development; John D'Agostino, Town Manager
Lee Azinheira, DPW Director; Mark Cook, DPW Highway Manager; Michael Ahern, DPW
Special Projects Manager; Lincoln Lynch, School Department Business Manager, David Field,
Senior Engineer, Kurt Gaffney, Water Operations Manager, Robert Bellavance, Acting Fire
Chief.
The committee discussed the need for all capital requests to go through the committee, and
the suggestion was made that citizens' petitions also go through CIP. The committee
discussed establishing a policy that articles should not be placed on the warrant without first
going through CIP.
Lincoln Lynch, School Department Business Manager, presented an overview of the School
Department's requests. Mr. Lynch explained the department leased two vehicles during snow
storms.
1. Pickup Truck - $25,000. This will be leased at $8,000 per year
2. Dump Truck - $45,000. This will be leased at $15,000 per year; the department is
looking for acquisition costs, not lease costs.
3. Roland Green Roof Replacement - $30,000 plust $20,000 for venting of the roof =
$51,000
4. Technology - $200,000. The schools have received 163 Dell computers from donor
colleges
5. Replacement Doors - $14,500. This may come out of school construction funds.
Mr. Gazzolo said the Finance Committee has discussed merging the town and school
maintenance departments. Mr. Lynch and Mr. D'Agostino explained the difficulties, such as
janitorial services, and the potential opportunities, such as grounds maintenance, of such a
plan.
The commission discussed leasing versus purchasing, and the end result of the technology
financing, which will result in 600 computers.
Mr. Achille asked what the number of computers per student is. Mr. Lynch said the goal is
four computers per classroom, with six students per computer. The current number in the
elementary and middle schools is two computers per class, and at the high school, less than
one per class.
The committee discussed the possible donation of bleachers.
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Mr. Field explained his department's requests.
1. Inflow and Infiltration Reductoin - $150,000. This is an ongoing project, which will
be in the capital budget for two more years. The total request if for $300,000, with
half coming out of the Wastewater Depreciation Trust Fund.
2. EPA Stormwater Management - $50,000. Mr. Field said this could be pushed off until
2006.
3. Dam Inspection/Registration - $30,000. The Department of Environmental
Management regulations have not been published at this time, but the request will
remain in the FY 03-04 capital budget.
4. Hope Street Drainage — This will be pushed off until 2005.
5. Ware Street Sewer Extension — This will be pushed off until the Comprehensive
Wastewater Master Plan is complete.
Mr. Gaffney explained his department's requests.
1. Water System Master Plan - $60,000. The current study is 11 years old, and the 2010
projections were exceeded in 1999. This will be a new plan, not an update. The
funding source will be from Water Department revenues.
2. Generator for Morrisson and Mahana wells - $70,000. This will replace a direct drive
generator, which currently has no backup.
3. Vehicle - $22,000. This is for a Crown Victoria to replace a 1998 Crown Victoria
with 150,000 miles.
The commission discussed a truck wash, which had already been presented to CIP last year.
Mr. Achille asked why this was being presented again. Mr. Gaffney said the Board of
Selectmen thought it had not been presented last year, but it had.
Mr. Gaffney said when the Master Plan is completed, his department's priorities may change.
The commission discussed how the water rate changes and water capital changes will allow
capital investment within Water Department revenues.
Mr. Cook explained his department's requests. Mr. D'Agostino explained that last year, the
department bought an $80,000 sidewalk snow blower.
1. Street Sweeper - $115,000. The current sweeper will need a new motor, it's third,
very soon. The replacement will be an Elgin.
2. Tool Truck - $60,000. DPW currently borrows tools from other departments and
trades tools from truck to truck.
3. Tractor/Mower/Loader - $15,000. For field maintenance.
4. Dump Truck - $130,000. Replaces a truck that has been out of service for a year.
5. Front End Loader - $150,000. Replaces a 1988 vehicle.
6. Two -ton 4x4 Dump with Plow - $55,000. Replaces 1992 vehicle, which hauls sand
and calium.
Acting Chief Bellavance explained his department's requests.
1. Scott Air Packs - $7,200. This will finish the air pack replacement and is needed by
the end of the calendar year.
2. Engine #1 Replacement - $60,000. This will be a five-year program at $60,000 per
year.
3. Vehicle Replacement - $18,000. One car will be replaced this year, one next year, for
the fire protection officers. The cars will be Taurus -type.
4. Car #1 Replacement - $32,000. The current car is a 1998 with 60,000 miles, and a
larger vehicle is needed to carry equipment.
Mr. Ahern explained his department's requests.
1. HVAC Systems Library and Police Station — Library - $126,000 and Police Statoin -
$99,000. The useful life of the equipment is approximately 15 years. There is $36,000
in the account now, and about $10,000 will be used for design/bid specs. Mr. Ahern
said the consultant on this project has said it might come in as low as $150,000.
2. Skateboard Park at Memorial Park - $82,000
Motion: To adjourn at 9:20 p.m. (Dolan -Gay) All in favor. PASSES
Date of next meeting: April 17, 2003
Signature ofthair Date of Approval