12/7/2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Minutes

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5 Capital Improvement Program Committee Minutes December 7, 2016 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Department of Public Works: FY18 -Revised Budget: $3592.47: (continued) Rel2lacement of 2012 John Deere Mower: 150,000: In the CIP Program,the 2012 John Deere Mower is proposed for replacement. Although regular maintenance is performed, it is recommended this equipment be considered for replacement before any major repairs are required. The machine mows all athletic fields and is used to mow other large grass areas in town. The project proposal was HELD for additional review. Replacement of 2009 Ford Esca e: $45,000: The DPW Director vehicle is proposed for replacement in fiscal year 2018. The 2009 Ford Escape is used for snow and ice operations and by the maintenance staff. The multi-purpose vehicle was transferred from the Police Department in 2013 and has an estimated 44,000 miles. A pick-up truck with plow is proposed for replacement. Although replacement of this vehicle is not urgent it is recommended the vehicle be replaced before it is no longer functioning. Ms. Laurent prioritized the replacement of DPW"operational equipment in the order as listed. The replacement program was taken under advisement at this time. Planning& Construction: With the recent resignation of Iry Goldberg,the Planning& Construction Committee is comprised of the following membership; Andrew Gottlieb, Steve Cook, Joe Brait, Tom O'Neill, and Scott McGee. Catherine Laurent,the Director of Public Works is the respective liaison. The following projects were identified in the Planning& Construction capital improvement program; Floor Replacement: $50,000: Replacement flooring is an annual CIP funding request appropriating $50,000 per year. During the past four years,the main focus has been for the replacement of carpeting at the Middle/High School. To date, almost 50%of the carpeting has been replaced in the twenty year old facility. uashnet School Emergency Generator Replacement: $75,000: Replacement of the Quashnet School emergency generator original to the school's construction in 1978 is prioritized for funding and mandated by the state for schools in the matter of safety. The replacement generator has been in the CIP program since 2014. The existing generator is located inside the school building and there are issues with exhaust. A new generator would be installed outdoors within the loading dock area.