2/2/2012 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Minutes

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i 3 Capital Improvement Program Committee Minutes _ February 2,2012 Recreation Department—South Cape Beach Weather Resistant Storae Building-. Catherine Laurent,the Director of Public Works.and Heidi McLaughlin of the Recreation Department discussed the request of the Recreation Department to support CIP finding for the construction of a 14' x 8' weather resistant storage building at South Cape Beach for staff`and the storage of equipment: The proposed storage building would contain a small tolling door to accommodatewheelchairs',tables and surf boards. Construction would also include a small arcing to allow for sun protection. With regards to permiab and envirorffnental mandates, Ms. Laurent indicated the land is subject to a coastal flood and local permitting is required. It was noted the footing of building would be constructed on the asphalt parking lot, using approximately two parking spaces. Ita.s agreed the Cape Cod Technical School and Sheriff s fepartrnent would be consulted regarding in-gratis services. It was noted that a future multiLuse building is planned for South Cape Beach in fiscal year 2017 under the capital program. Discussion followed with respect to the budget and the availability of funding to construct the small storage-building prior to the onset of the 2012 beach season. If the project is approved by the voters at the May 2012 Town Meeting, funds would not be readily available until July 1, 2012. It vas'agreed the Recreation Director would be consulted regarding the use of the department's RevolvingFund to construct the storage building this spring. PlanningConstruction uction Various_Rroje t At the last meeting,the CIP Committee prioritized severalprojects supported by the Planning & Construction Committee. Of particular importance was the upgrade of electrical service and outlets in46 classrooms at the Quashnet School. For safety purposes,there is a need to modernize the building. The coni tment to the CIP program is$25,000 per year for a gree-year period. The project is also recommended by the Town Buildings Needs Assessment study. DPW: The Director of Public Works prioritized the tractor/mower and dump truck addition to the replacement,of a F350 pickup truck in fiscal year 2013.