HomeMy WebLinkAboutCapital Improvements 01/23/1990TOWN OF MANSFIELD, MASSAC USETTS
50 West Street, Mans 2048
CAPITAL..iMPROVEMENT S COMMITTEE
MINI_iTES -A
JANUARY 2D, igRO 7
PRESENT: Thom=as Dwyer, Thomas Markt, William Sarro, StevF==�
Nar,,dee Flynn, Phillip Smith, Frank Guardaba=..co
1, Meeting called to order at 7:45 KKK
2. 7r geni =atl4n,_of_Comm itLee0
M0't1QN: To appoint William Sarro as Chairman.
(Quinn -Markt) All in favor. PASSES.
Raj 101: To appoint Thomas Markt as Clerk.
(Quin!'!-'Sarro) All in favor. PASSES.
3. DisCUSSlou
Thomas Dwyer - Faye an overview of the Capital improvement program stating that
it
in similar to the last two years in format.
Chairman Sarro - Mated t.ha.t the Capital Improvements Crimmi. rtes. should visit
each department and review both its equipment and equipment
needs.
Chairman Erar-ro - Lets start an analysis by finding source
Clerk: Markt -- Explain the electric: conversion request of 1,2 million.
Hasn't this been discussed in the pa=--.t:l
Chairman Sarro - Interest on portable classrooms will be approximately
$30,000 - $35,000 on $100,000 purchase over 4 years.
Phil Smith - is there a residual use for these classrooms„
Thomas Dwyer - Classrooms may be used for 4-6 years, the funding mechanism -flex-
ible, but the need exists
Thomas Dwyer - Norton Reservoir Extension - Workshould be done while: other Con-_
struction activity in the area is ongoing. The timing of events
is important.
Marydee Flynn - Why connect neighborhood of we can't force the homeowner to con-
nect
Steven Quinn- - Should consider- putting "T's" at intersections so that if
these streets are connected at a. later date, pavement on Res—
evoir Street will not have to be cut., after
'lcavn Manager - Discussion of East Mansfield v=s� Went Mansfield
$700,000 authorized at Town Meeting, $300;00 borrowing author-
ized. Approximately $23,000 has been spent„
$200,000 is still heft in the reserve funds It will take 1 mil-
lion to do School Street; interceptor- :and 6.5 million to to East
Mansfield.
Steven Quinn - Discussion of recycling facilities - 15 there any way to start
recycling now? Should recycling be mandatory?
Thomas Dwyer - State Highway Grants - There is $150,000 available now. Four
projects for Fiscal Year 1991.
Chairman Sarro - Would like to sec accident reports for South Main ntreet, Willow
Thomas Dwyer - Cate Springs re -pointing of brick can wait.
Thomas Dwyer - Discussion of Annual Appropriations
a. Memorial Park Improvements
Chairman Sarro - The park should provide handicapped accessible equipment
Steven Quinn - I will provide information/recommendations on type of
special needs equipment.
Chairman Garro - it is our responsibility to see that something gets done.
b` Rails to Trails/Trails Development
Thomas Dwyer - Dick Lewis, Conservation Agent, is actively involved in
researching ways to get trails built on cnn^ comm.
c. Town Hall Improvements
Thomas Dwyer - The Town Mall roof is leaking and must be replaced.
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Street, and Fruit Street.
Thomas Dwyer
- Other projects on Copeland Drive are Engineering studies,
Chairman Sarro
- T would like to move Maple Street, Hinter Street, and Bird Road
intersection improvements up to FY 90,
Thomas Dwyer -
Telephone Surcharge - What dc we want to du? We may want to
have underground burial coincide with North Main Street improve-
ments"
Chairman Sarro
- The Light Commissioners will be hiring an attorney to advise them
of their rights regarding underground burial.
Steven Quinn -
noes the $23,000 for open spare acquisition already exist?
Thomas Dwyer
- Yesr and $35,000 may be available by July 1, 1990 from the sole
of town -owned land for Con Com.
Thomas Dwyer
- Zone 11 study cannot be computer based according to new state
regulations for existing public water supply sources. This is
a great concern.
Chairman Sarrn
- The Town should consider researching surface reszvoir possibil-
ities for Maple Park area over the wells,
Thomas Dwyer
- Cate Spring, Prescnttp and the Dustin well all tap the same
aquifer,
Chairman Sarro
- The Planning Director should work with both the Engineering
Department and the Conservation Commission to explore the idea of
surface resevrir^
Thomas Dwyer - Cate Springs re -pointing of brick can wait.
Thomas Dwyer - Discussion of Annual Appropriations
a. Memorial Park Improvements
Chairman Sarro - The park should provide handicapped accessible equipment
Steven Quinn - I will provide information/recommendations on type of
special needs equipment.
Chairman Garro - it is our responsibility to see that something gets done.
b` Rails to Trails/Trails Development
Thomas Dwyer - Dick Lewis, Conservation Agent, is actively involved in
researching ways to get trails built on cnn^ comm.
c. Town Hall Improvements
Thomas Dwyer - The Town Mall roof is leaking and must be replaced.
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d. Roads and Drainage
?; Clerk: Markt - Engineering and the Department of Public Works have dune
a good jab on drainage issues.
Chairman Garro - .is the length of street to be resurfaced correct?
Steven Quinn - Should resurfacing include some type of berm'?
e. Recycling Facility
Thomas Dwyer - We should start with composting of leaves anis move on
from there.
V Miscellaneous
1, Community Parking is important
Thomas Dwyer - The figure may be lower but there is approximately
$20,000 - $22,000„
Chairman Sarro - Saturday, February 3, 1990, 9 A.& -- 12 A.M., Department:
Heads of the Police, Fire, and Department of Public Works
Departments should be present for the site walk.
Steven Quinn - Mould like an update on the status of expenditures from
last year's Capital Improvements budget;
The next meeting of the Capital Improvements Committee will be on Saturday,
February 3, 1994 at 9:40 A.4 at Town Hall for the purpose of conducting site
visits to various departments.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas Markt, Clerk:
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