HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - CBC - 12/03/2018 Capital Budget Committee
December 3, 2018
Minutes
Approved 1/14/2019 4-0
CBC Members Present: Wakeman, Host, Franklin, Dormitzer, Donohue
Mr. Wakeman opened the meeting at 1900 with the above quorum present.
Police Department
Front Line Vehicle ($49,000) Chief Quigley presented the departments need for a new Front
Line vehicle for $49,000). This unit will replace 2017 Ford Explorer (#887) which will be shifted
to replace the 2009 Crown Victoria S1 (vehicle that has over 150,000 miles, which will then be
retired). The 2014 Tahoe (#885) will be shifted to become a mechanical spare. In summary,
the department will maintain its count of 6 front line vehicles, 5 command & detective
vehicles, 2 special service vehicles and 1 mechanical spare. Discussion ensued whether
police vehicles that roll-off could be used by other departments under the Green
Communities Act.
Mobile Radio Replacement ($6,300) This request brought up the question as to whether
police radios should be considered part of the vehicle (capital item) or an operating item.
Fire Department
Personal Protect Ensemble (PPE) ($78,750) Chief Silvia presented a request for a 2nd set of
PPE's for department members. A PPE consists of (1) coat, (1) pant, (1) escape belt and
meets the NFPAS lifecycle of 10-years. The department would like to outfit all members of the
department with a 2nd PPE (25 units at $3,150 / unit) for a total of $78,750
Chief Silvia presented recent studies, including NIOSH and CDC studies which indicate that
firefighters have a 9% higher risk of cancer diagnosis then the general population and that
that part of this increased risk profile relates to contaminates on their PPE wore post fire which
increases personal exposure to the wearer and can contaminate the inside of fire apparatus
and the fire house. There are currently no federal or state requirements to mandate 2 PPE's
but best practices recommend this approach. New operating protocols recommend that
each firefighter has 2 PPE's; allowing them to remove and bag contaminated PPE's at the fire
scene for proper cleaning. The cleaning process can take 24 to 72 hours, which necessitates
a 2nd PPE. Neighboring towns have already moved in this direction.
Heart Monitor Defribulator Unit ($38,000) Chief Silvia presented a request t acquire a new
Physio Control LifePak 14 Monitor Defibrillator to replace a 2004 Physio Control LifePack 12
unit which is approaching its end of life. The department has 3 units of varying age in service,
two onboard fire vehicles and 1 backup. Replacing the oldest unit will allow the department
o standardize its equipment and equip an additional fire vehicle.
CPC Projects
There was a short discussion about using free cash to obtain a Design and Engineering bid to
replace the roof of Old Town Hall. Additionally it was suggested that CPC projects be
presented to the CBC by the Project Sponsor (not the CPC) to be vetted prior to the CPC
voting as to whether the project fits its funding parameters. Outcome of the discussion was
that CPC items and any other capital spend of $10K or more, with a useful life of 18 years
and funded by residents, should be vetted on the project side by capital budget, and by
CPC on funding criteria only. This would likely require a by law change, but prior to making
such change should the $1 OK / 18 yr useful life parameter be modified?
There being no further business we voted to adjourn at 21 :28PM
Respectfully submitted
Susan Franklin