HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - CBC - 03/11/2019 Capital Budget Committee
March 11, 2019
Approved 7/22/2019 3-0
Minutes
CBC Members Present: Wakeman, Franklin, Dormitzer, Lyons, Host(phone)
Mr. Wakeman opened the meeting at 1910 with the above quorum present.
Others present: M. Leary, R Silvia, M Dick, J Astino, E Maher, L Demas, J Frederico, L Jenkins
Chief Silvia withdrew the Safety siting study from FY20 consideration. Town will internally do
some analysis.
Much discussion about CMHS boiler situation. The following needs to mbe understood:
What is true demand as this affects sizing
Is controller really the issue?
Would heat booster to cafeteria solve?
Further discussed sidewalk/stair repair at CMHS. CB feels they now have enough information.
CMHS internal cameras had further discussion. Police felt not useful once exterior barrier had
been breached. School felt helpful in student surveillance and tracking intruder..
Brian Joyce presented data on wider lawnmower and its saving potential. Will save approx.
20hr/week resulting in maybe $14,000 in yearly savings(80hr/mo, 5mo/yr, a5t $35/hr) This will
replace an existing smaller mower.
Sidewalk snow plow arranging for Bobcat and Ventrac demos. Holder again broke down.
DPW likes Trackless.
Reviewed Border St Bridge. Major concern was [potential for cost overrun on a target cost of
$750,000. CB raised to $810,000, but still concerned about cost control. Project must be done
so will have to do. Discussed phasing, but there probably is no real advantage. CB
emphasized importance of grant funding.
Town Hall roof. Jason Frederico is awaiting further information. Hopes to have this week. CB
has not received a formal request. CB very unsure of funding source.
Became very confused on status and projection of Water retained earnings, especially with
projected expenditures. Cedar street loop was withdrawn for FY20. Sam will get financial info
for FY19 and FY20 from Don Piatt.
Michelle Leary presented the 4 potential Sewer Capital expenditures for FY20. ATA system for
$24,000 and Lighting rehabilitation for$30, 000 will only be done with a grant from green
communities. Engineering Study for$25,000 and nitrogen reduction study for$10,000 will be
done with existing funds.
Capital then undertook the voting on recommendations for Capital Requests for FY20. These
are all done on a rollcall vote due to Brian Hosts phone participation.
The following requests were voted on:
CMHS internal security cameras vote 4-0 to defer.This will not be recommended
Border street bridge$810,000 voted 4-0 to recommend with bonding over 10 years
Sewer ATA and Lighting study voted 4-0 to recommend only if funded by green communities
Sewer engineering study and nitrogen reduction study voted 4-0 to recommend
CB then approved the minutes with minor revisions as follows:
Minutes of 1/7/2019 approved 3-0
Minutes of 1/14/2019 approved 4-0
Minutes of 1/28/2019 approved 4-0
Miunutes of 2/25/2019 approved 3-0
Minutes of 3/4/2019 approved 3-0
There being no further business we voted to adjourn at 22:05
Respectfully submitted
Sam Wakeman