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Capital Improvement Prograr n Committee <br /> Minutes <br /> November 13, 2008 <br /> Town Clerk—AlccuVote Voting Machines: <br /> Deborah I ami, Town Clerk was in attendance to discuss last year's <br /> application to the CIP for AcuVote Voting Machines. Although current <br /> lease cost assumptions for P2010 were not secured, it is estimated the <br /> rates for each of the five voting machines is $6,000. The figure is based <br /> on last years cost assumption of$30,000. For a three year term, the <br /> annual payment was approximately $10,'7'75 per year. A five year lease <br /> was estimated to cost $6,765. At the end of either term, the Ton would <br /> have the ability to purchase the equipment for$1.00. <br /> The life expectancy of the proposed new voting equipment is ten years <br /> with a guarantee for service and support assistance. <br /> Ms. Iarni explained it is imperative that new computerized ballot <br /> machines be purchased in calendar year 2010 for the September Primary <br /> Election. After the November 2008 General Election, Election Systems <br /> and Software (ESS)has discontinued programming and support of the <br /> Town's voting machines. <br /> Ms. I ami indicated the current voting machines are operating without <br /> incident and would be used for the upcoming local elections. If deemed <br /> necessary, addition l_voting-machines ould be borrowed from.the Town <br /> of Sandwich. <br /> It was agreed that current cost assumptions would be distributed to the CIP <br /> for continued review. To maintain present procedures,the Town Clerk <br /> was requested to submit a new application to the CIP.for funding <br /> consideration. <br /> v <br />