HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - CBC - 10/29/2015 Capital Budget Committee
October 29, 2015
Minutes approved2-0 1 -13-2016
CBC Members Present: Wakeman, Franklin, Soules, Host
Chair Wakeman opened the meeting at 1900 with the above quorum present.
Minutes from the October 14th meeting were unanimously approved with the following
additions:
a. Heavy Haul Tractor: Add to the end of the paragraph: "The Committee
voted 5-0 in favor of making the transfer."
Sam Wakeman welcomed town members present and Bryan Baldwin, representative
from the Sewer Commission.
Sewer Commission
The Sewer Commission representative provided a status of the departments operations
and anticipated capital requirements. Equipment needs include replacement of
Membranes (7-9 year useful life). These membranes degrade in efficiency over time.
Our current Membranes are in year 8 however, their condition d remains good so the
commission will not replace them at this time. They will continue to monitor their
condition and look to replace them according. Cassettes are removed periodically
and cleaned and put back in. The cost to replace cassettes is $700,000 to $1,000,000
and they are likely to need replacement within a two-year window. Commission
anticipates using retained earnings in conjunction with debt to finance that
replacement.
Article 7: Transfer monies annually to SBDSF in preparation for 2031 balloon payment.
Article 8: Grinder Pump Replacements - Replace all remaining Grinder Pumps by 2020.
These new pumps will then become the responsibility of the homeowner for
maintenance and replacement. Cost is approximately $4,200 per pump. Town is
beginning replacement cycle now as inferior pumps installed in the late 90's are failing.
Hull recently increased rates to its rate payers. It now costs $230,000 / year to process
flow to Hull and that is increasing. Commission expects that to increase by $75,000.
Requesting $50,000 and if not used the monies will be repurposed.
The Committee voted 4-0 to recommend approval of Article 7 and Article 8.
Town IT Status Report
Ron Menard provided a cursory Town IT condition assessment.
a. In a few weeks the Deputy CIO will start. Primary focus will be on Schools.
b. Currently interviewing for hire of a Technical Support Person to support school
needs like technology rollouts, ongoing maintenance and help desk. This will
free Ron up to focus on big picture and municipal needs.
C. Primary Focus is to improve infrastructure to enhance overall performance
and provide a Biz-Class Communication to support Town and School
communication demands. Evaluating Verizon and Comcast connections
and addressing the fiber loop structure needed to support Digital Learning
Initiative.
Ron will meet again with the Capital Budget Committee to present his plans and his
budget.
Next meeting will be with Chief Quigley of the Police Department.
There being no further business we voted to adjourn at 2030.
Respectfully submitted
Susan Franklin