3/14/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Minutes March 14, 2016 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Improvement Program: (continued) In reviewing the capital plan it was realized the Planning & Construction Committee was not active in the process which is a requirement of the Town Charter in the CIP program. In response, the Board of Selectmen agreed to reactivate and advertise seeking membership to this committee. With the reorganization of the Planning & Construction Committee infrastructure projects within the capital plan would be prioritized for current and ensuing years. With a recommendation, it is most likely the CIP would reconvene to consider additional projects for the fall and/or spring town meeting. Projects under initial consideration include the replacement of the windows at the Quashnet School, a storage garage with parking at the DPW, and the pavement management program. With temporary bonding authorization, the CIP voted to recommend a $650,000 Town Meeting article for the purchase of a Fire Department Pumper Truck to include necessary equipment and training with the debt to be fully funded by the Ambulance Receipts Account. With regards to DPW vehicles it was noted that most of the vehicles in the Capital Improvement Program for FY17 are vehicles in their second or third year of payment. Generally DPW replacement vehicles are replaced on an eight or nine year cycle. Ms. Laurent clarified the F-250 pickup in the capital plan in year 2 of a 2 -year lease does not contain an uplift. Two other pickups in the DPW fleet have lift gates that are typically used at the beaches and to transport equipment. In discussing the operations of the DPW Ms. Laurent indicated the town recently employed two mechanics which represent a cost savings to the department by conducting in-house repairs. Lastly, within the framework of the CIP, it was determined the wastewater issue was not the appropriate venue for the magnitude of this project. The CIP Committee voted unanimously to recommend the Board of Selectmen approve the FY 17 Capital Improvement Program as referenced to include the separate article to temporarily bond funds for the purchase of a new Pumper Truck for the Fire Department. Being no additional comment, the Board motioned to close the Public Hearing. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Opposed, none