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Capital Improvement Committee <br /> Minutes . <br /> November 9, 1999 <br /> CIP Submissions Review: <br /> Council on Aging-, (continued) <br /> It was noted that the senior population has increased by % since the last <br /> census. The 1990 census reported a senior population of 1526. In 1999,, <br /> the figure increased to 2885. <br /> An architectural space needs study will identify future space and program <br /> needs of the Senior Center.- It was noted that the study has been presented <br /> to the CIP Committee for a number of years,but has been deferred. The <br /> urn of$25,000 is requested for said pose. <br /> The Committee agreed to consider combining the program and space <br /> needs of the Council on Aging with that of the Leisure Service <br /> Department and Human Services in an effort to reduce additional <br /> feasibility study costs. Although the buildings may not he shared,the use <br /> of one consulting firm may identify creative methods to determine space <br /> needs and future site projections. <br /> In addition to the Council on Aging architectural needs study, Mr. Long <br /> requested the Cornnu'ttee consider the purchase of computer room <br /> equipment. The sura o $21,903 is projected for computer grits, related <br /> furnishings and accessories. The price includes printers, a digital camered <br /> and scanner equipment. <br /> An upstairs room in the Ser*or Center has been identified for this purpose. <br /> It was noted that in excess of ninety seniors have expressed an interest in <br /> introductory computer basis and Internet use. The facility could he <br /> utilized in the future to train town employees and would be available for <br /> community use after hours. <br /> Discussions followed with regards to the purchase and configuration of <br /> computers as well as present Internet usage fees. <br /> The timeframe for the proposed expansion of the Senior Center is <br /> aggressive and estimated in fiscal year 2002. The sum of $1,700,000 <br /> includes the development of an adult social day case program for seniors. <br /> The figure of$250,000 was removed from the disbursement projection as <br /> noted in the column, Adult Social/Day Care. <br />