2/13/2017 PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE Minutes

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Old Business(continued) U date on MSBA Accelerated Repair Program window/roof project at S continued Catherine said the Subcommittee needs more information in order to snake a decision. The Design team will get information on warranty, life expectancy, etc. and get back to the Subcommittee for review. Catherine said on Monday, March 6,a joint meeting of Board of Selectmen, School Committee,Finance Committee, and the Project Manager will be held to discuss funding. Steve Cook agreed to attend this March 6t1'meeting on behalf of Planning&Construction Committee. New Business Proposed Capital Building Bond Catherine Laurent provided a list of projects to be considered under the Capital Building Bond funding. She said the C-1-P Committee originally discussed a$3-Million bond,rather than using free cash. Town must use the bond money within 3 years. The PCC project list only had about$1.5-Million, so Catherine proposed a road bond of$1.5 —Million. C-I-P Committee met last week and decided to do a$1.5-Million bond---possibly to be split between buildings and roads ($750,000 each). Catherine said she spoke with the Finance Director who suggested to list all the projects because there may be other funding sources available, such as grants. Fire Surplus Catherine said there is a$254,000 surplus available but only able to use specifically for improvements to the Fire Stations and, with Town Meeting approval,the Police Station. Catherine put together project items for those 2 departments to be considered under the Capital Plan using these fire surplus funds. The PCC members reviewed and discussed the project lists provided by Catherine. Scott McGee asked whether Quashnet School lighting may get some reimbursement from Cape Light Compact. Catherine said Cape Light looked at Quashnet, but that school does not quite meet there requirements for energy savings reductions. Use of other grant funds or capital funds may help meet criteria. Scott questioned whether motion sensors would be installed. Catherine answered yes;the project just completed at the High School through Cape Light has motion lighting and also has dimmer capabilities to take advantage of natural light. Scott asked when the gym floor at the High School was last refurbished. Catherine said about 10 years ago. Steve Cook asked about the generator at Quashnet School. Catherine said it is the original generator. Steve asked if schools are used as emergency shelters. Catherine said "no". She explained the County changed to regional shelters due to staffing considerations. Scott asked about Project PC-3 for upgrade of security cameras--Catherine said schools and other areas have been done. This is to cover Police,Library,Fire and DPW,which were not yet upgraded. Motion: Joe Brait motioned to adopt the Capital Building Bond project list as shown and in order shown. Schott McGee seconded this motion. Vote: 3 Yes. Steve Cook,yes. Joe Brait,yes. Scott McGee,yes. z