HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - CBC - 01/07/2019 Capital Budget Committee
January 7, 2019
Minutes
Approved 3/11/2019 3-0
CBC Members Present: Wakeman, Dormitzer, Franklin, Lyons
Mr. Wakeman opened the meeting at 1900 with the above quorum present.
Water Department, Jason Federico
Main Water Loop ($40,000) Install a water main to connect 2 dead end water mains in the
area of the DPW garage to main terminating at the golf course. Dead-end water mains
often experience the greatest water age in distribution systems, with low flow rates and long
periods of stagnation. This loop will provide uninterrupted water flow and improve overall
water quality. (Priority 3)
Roof Membrane Replacement ($300, 000) A portion of the roof at the Pond Street WTP was
recommended for replacement in the 2000 WTP CIP Report. The report recommended
replacement prior to the roof reaching its life expectancy in 2010. A consultant will be
retained to develop the plans and specifications for a bid request for installation of a
standard rolled membrane. The project will be funding by water rates. (Priority 1)
4-Wheel Drive Truck ($50,000) Acquire a new 4W drive truck to replace a 2008 2W drive unit
that has over 73,000 miles. This truck is for general use, but 2W drive does limit use, e.g.
cannot use to snowplow. (Priority 2)
Sewer Department, Jason Federico ON AGENDA BUT PUT ON HOLD
IT Department, Ron Menard
Window 7 Upgrade ($215,000) There are 237 desktops and 80 laptops town wide that are
Windows 7 that need to be replaced with Windows 10 machines. A large potion of these
units is in language and computer labs in schools. CBC asked if moving to a web-based tool
in the dated language labs would allow students to use their BOD or school supplied
Chromebooks as an alternative to acquiring Windows 10 machines to use what is becoming
antiquated software. (Priority 1)
Master Technology Plan ($35,000) The Town has pursued quotes to develop a strategic
technology plan with respect to software and hardware needs across every department in
town in order to develop a road map for implementing smart technologies over the next 3-5
years. The cost of the plan is estimated to be $75,000 and after the $40,000 grant secured
from the State, the department is seeking $35,000. (Priority 2)
E-Permitting ($12,210) The department is seeking funds for an e-permitting module for the
Planning Department. Since undertaking this project, modules in the Building Department
and Town Clerks Office are up and running. Following Planning, Conservation and Public
Safety are in line for consideration. (Priority 3)
There being no further business we voted to adjourn at 20:36PM
Respectfully submitted
Susan Franklin