1/6/2004 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Minutes

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;r f 2 CIP Committee Minutes January 6, 2004 Review of FY05 CIP Submissions: - Harbormaster: Replacement vehicle Request: - $25,000%ton 4WD pickup truck Perry Ellis, Harbormaster was present-to,request consideration to replace his department's 1994 4wD V ton pickup truck. The ten year old vehicle is used for emergency response, patrol-tow and work-related operations. The pickup has 74,000 miles. The truck firame is hea ily rusted'due to salt water damage. As a result,the vehicle-is.riot capable of towing-and hauling heavy loads or barge boats. Mr. Ellis indicated that he was-unable to obtain an inspection sticker due to the present condition of the.vehicle tires: He was advised'to immediately acquire new tires to meet inspection needs for vehicle compliance. Leisure Services Department: Due to budgetary constraints, the Leisure Services Department did not submit a capital improvement pro rarn request for fiscal year 200 5. Gus Frederick, Leisure Services Director was present to discuss the needs of his department and projections to utilize the existing Council.on Aging building as a future recreation community center. 1 . Fredericks indicated that if the Town were to utilise the building for the pre-school program, he suggested the CIP Committee consider a playground facility to accommodate the Kids Klub program. Town Services were deemed a priority for the Council on Aging building as were space needs for the Human Services Department. Nine to twelve months of construction is projected for the nevi Senior Centel'building.