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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCapital Improvements 03/19/2002-: Capital Lnprovements Committee r l Minutes of March 19, 2002 o, Present: Roger Achille, Chair, and Bernie Dolan, Planning Board; Kenneth Gad, MBC, ii David McCarter and Michael McCue, Board of Selectmen; Andy Gazzolo, Finance ` : J --,, I TS Committee; Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development; John D' Agostino, Town Manager Lee Azinheira, DPW Director; Mark Cook, DPW Highway Manager; Mike Ahern, DPW Public Buildings/Special Projects Manager Kurt Gaffney, Water Operations Manager; Bob Chappell, Woodard & Curran Ken Hackett, Wastewater Operations Manager tY eehp wrrs called to order nt $ 34 rrn Ooreapondencn March 12, 2002 Minutes Motion: To approve as submitted (Dolan-Gay) Four. in favor. Gazzolo Abstained. PASSES 3 Departmeiit ofT'utilni Worlrs ;Ifrgln�vay Presenintnotr Mr. Azinheira explained the department's first priority is a truck wash. He explained that the existing wash is a temporary facility only; and while the proposed wash will also be temporary, it has many upgrades to meet current environmental regulations. The proposed wash has an , oilfwater separator, sediment basin, and will discharge into the sewer system. The request, for $50,000 will allow the construction of a pole barn-type structure, which would be replaced when a new DPW building is built. The oil/water separator would be re-used. Mr. Gazzolo asked if there is anyplace else to wash the trucks. Mr. Azinheira explained there is not, since car washes do not want these trucks. Mr. McCue asked how long a typical wash takes. Mr. Azinheira explained it currently takes about 20 minutes to connect to the hydrant and 15 minutes to wash a truck, with extensive clean up of sand afterwards. However, a significant amount of time is spent traveling to and from the Fruit Street site. 'Mt-. McCue asked if this facility could be part of the School Department/DPW garage request; Mr. Azinheira said it would not be practical, and added the major cost is for the oil/water separator. Mr. Dolan asked why this wasn't part of the discussion along with the DPW gasoline facility, which has been discussed recently. The response was that this was a more recent issue. Mr. Cook explained the sidewalk plow, at $74,000, is his department's second priority. He explained the current plow is a 1988 Bornbadier; the proposed plow would be a trackless, four- wheel drive, articulated, multifunction piece of equipment, which can be used year-round. The plow is necessary to keep the sidewalks clear of snow, especially for the children who walk to school. Xh-. Cook said the life expectancy of the plow is 10 years; the $74,000 model will include a V -plow, straight blade and broom; additional attachments would be extra. The department's other priorities are as follows: 3. Front-end loader, at $160,000, which will replace a 1988 model. The existing loader requires approximately $15,000 worth of repairs. 4. Street sweeper, at $115,000, which will replace a 1988 model. DPW -Highway has two sweepers and is seeking to replace the worst one. 5. Tractor/mower, at $15,000, which is used at Memorial Park and the East Street fields, will have a 24 -horsepower diesel motor. 6. Rotary boom tractor, at $85,000, to trim brush along the sides of the road. 7. Ten -wheel plow/sander/dump truck, at $140,000, to replace a 1978 six -wheel dump truck. 8. Two -ton tool truck with air compressor, at $60,000. 9. Two -ton 4x4 dump truck, at $55,000. mr. Ahern explained his department's priority request for $460,000 for lights and irrigation at Memorial Park. The existing lights, which were installed many years ago, are not up to code. The committee discussed what is needed at the Plymouth Street fields; Mi•. Ahern estimated $260,000. There was a question as to why no money was requested for that project. His department's second priority is for a $40,000 4 -wheel drive pickup truck with a plow. SEnE25VR er Aelrarlert# n#�a#rouplained his depnt's prio$555,H atment system will be d throughstewater Depreciation Trust Fund. The department's second priority is for a front end loader, at $130,000. This will replace a 1985 truck with 12,000 hours on it; $10,000 has already been spent to keep the existing truck running. The new truck will be funded tluough the trust or a five-year borrowing, to be repaid through the water rate. Mr. Hackett suggested paying through the rate. [Mr. Gazzolo left the meeting at 7:45 pm] The committee discussed using enterprise funds for the Wastewater Department requests. Mr. Hackett explained the treatment system would cost $555,000 for sodium hypochloride without the contract tank, or $1.6 million if the tank is included. Mr. Hackett said he is unsure which option DEP would require. The Wastewater Department's third priority is for phase 2 of the SCADA system; $200,000 will be used from prior Wastewater Depreciation Trust Fund accounts. The committee discussed an enterprise account warrant article for next year. McCue at 8:15 Mr. Gaffney explained his department's first priority is a $20,000 1/2 -tan truck to replace a 1988 meter reader truck. This truck will be funded through the water rate. The department's second priority is a backhoe at $56,000, which will also be funded through the rate. The committee discussed the timeline for the Water Treatment Plant, which will be funded through SRF funds with a two percent loan. The discussion continued about ways to plan the construction to accommodate the truck wash, etc, along with a discussion of iron and manganese issues. The treatment plant will cost $6.75 million now; the cost has gone up over the last year and this number is calculated for 2003. The design cast, which is not eligible for SRF funding, will be $400,00-450,000.