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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCapital Improvements 02/27/1989Page I f ` Capital Improvements Committee Town of Mansfield Mansfield, Mess. 02048 ,. � 8Y~ � ��00 � ._ \|� Minutes of meeting of February 27, 1989 _---~� Voting Members : E. Tartufn, R. Swanson, T. Markt, P. Smith, S. Quinn, J, Pasquale, F. Guardabascio Non -Voting Members : T. Dwyer Meeting called to order at 8:10 P.M. by E. Tartufo" A continuing review of the capital improvements budget continued. This meeting was to concentrate on capital improvement items" T. Dwyer noted we should vote on all items even if the vote is an endorsement of the item only. A motion was made, seconded and voted unanimous to eliminate the East s+^ landfill capping from this years budget" A motion was made, seconded and voted unanimous to eliminate the Schonl s+" sewer extension from the budget (action based upon selectmen`s vote). A motion was made, seconded and voted unanimous to support $725,000 for a new well site. A motion was made, seconded to support the N. Main st" and Forbes blvd" improvements. Discussion on the matter indicated we should not support the action without the master plan in place. This is because depending on the outcome of several zoning issues in the town meeting, constant construction could be taking place involving cutting the stree+. Another suggestion was to allocate the funds and move them around" T. Dwyer noted this is not simple and would require a town vote. It was also mentioned that we need stricter regulations in this area. T. Dwyer / R. Swanson to follow up" A vote was taken and voted unanimous to support the N. Main st" and Forbes blvd action. The Community Development Assistance Grant (CDAS) has no funding for this year and any money existing is a carryover from last fiscal year. A motion was made, seconded and voted unanimous to determine the value of the remaining money in the Stabilization fund and use it.. A motion was made, seconded and voted unanimous to endorse use of DPW equipment fends. Capital Improvements Committee Town of Mansfield Mansfield, Mass" 42048 Minutes of meeting of February 27, 1989 A motion was made, seconded to approve the Equipment neprecjatirn reserve funcls^ Discussion indicated that this item needs to he revieweA further as some of the funds are fc)r items recently replaced (new police vehicles last year). The sewer fund reserVe money is out of the bedget" A motion was made, seconded to endorsDeprecietion funds" niscussion indicates thi� ey mon($100,OOV> has no impart on the budge+ as money ($2.5M) exists, These {unds are from money from Foxboro ancl Nortcn. T" DvIyer notes the plant needs to be ex1::�anded in capacity as only 10 percent of Mansfield`s share remains, This money is to be used for detailed design. A point was raised that the plant was originally des�gned larger and then downsized in a mcidular {ashion" Do we have to expend the funds again? T.nwyer nrtes the in depth engineering study is really needed even if it js a mocular design^ Votec.1 unanimous to endorse this item. A mo+ion made, eeconded to approve the water capital improvement fund money expenditure" The mmney is to he used for a water st"cly ($201--*:), connectirn of hoeses complaining of pocr water on East st" ($2OK us�ng +own employees ks much as possible> and the zone II study ($30K}" � l_ Voted unan�mous" No fund�.� exist in the gift area. No funds exist for the water fund. A motion was made, seconded to approve expenditures for the Annual Appropriaticins. Discussion indjcated this item need= to be revietqed seriously and most likely cut^ The committee prioritized the items for the Fini.knce committee to a�sist them in cotting funds" T" Dwyer notes the s+ate is mandating dam and bridge re air by towns,. The list (highest priority first> is: General street resurfacing� General street drainage. General i::)riclge rehahilitation, C-ieneral clam rehabilitation� Revaluatirn reserve, Municipal Center complex, Pai]s to trails. Voted unanimou� to support the Annual order^ A motion was made, seconded and to move +he expenditure for communication system �pgrade from 1.990 to 1989 indicated the L. c) vqn's exis+ing system has some coverage problems and is antiquated, This may have some libility impart for the town" In addition, the Municipal Electric dept" has $|0O,00O to upgrade their system at the same time, T^ Dwyer notes this will be a hondable item (length unknown). A motion was made, seconded and voted unanimous tr amend the original dollar amount to not exceed $32�,�00, The amended mc/tion {or an amount not to exceed $32.-J!v000 for communication system t-pgrade was and voted unanim�es" m Page � of 3 Capital Impro�ement� [�ommittee Tcwn of Mansfield Mansfield, 204EI Minutes of meeting of Fehruary 27, 1.989 A motion was made, seconded to approve the Domintown Area Impro�ement item" Discussion indicated this is to acquire the property next to tUe fire station for future expansion" T. D'9yer noted money exists from the pending sa]e of the di. rig school" The sale is subject to a trwn vrte in this years town meeting to an ammendment in the original article (clear up the tit]e due �o an errcir in description nf the proper+y} v"ted in last year`s +own meeting. T" D�vyer te� n�that if the sale is not aproe pvd I, I, no money exists and the town coL.Ald not proceed" A motion was made, seconded and approved to amend the rriginal motion to approve the Downtown Area Imprnvement item subjec+ tr the sale of the VoLed unanimous" Meeting adjourned at 9:15 F`"M" Clerk, C,apital Improvements Committee Page 1 of 1 _ Capital Improvements Committee Town of Mansfield Mansfield, Mass. 02040 MAY 4 ,159 Minutes of meeting of February 13, `� Voting Members : F. Tartufo, T. Markt, P. Smith, ---~-�--�-- --~~-~ J. Pasquale, F. 8uardabascic-� Won-votinq members : R. Gurek" T. Dwver, R. Swanson Meeting called to order at 7:15 P.M. by F. Guardabascio" Nominations were made for committee officers. E. Tartufo nominated for chariman and F. Puardahascio for clerk. Motion made, seconded and voted unanimous to accept the nominees" The town manager mad a presentation regarding the format of his report and the importance of each section. The committee reviewed the report" P8r+icular detail was paid to fund income and expenditure for annual appropriation items. It was also recommended that since the report also contained a f a five year planv the committee review it to provide guidance for futire capital improvement committees., Descriptions of each item in the progeam were reviewed and the Town Manager provided additional detail where necessary" Motion made, seconded and voted unanimous to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Frank Ouardabascio,, Clerk, Capital Improvements Committee