12/6/2017 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Minutes

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*APPROVED December 5, 2018* Capital Improvement Program Committee Minutes December 6, 2017 3 Replacement of 1997 ITG Loader 3 Year Lease/Purchase Total Funds: $210,000 (FY19-$75,000, FY20$67,500, FY21-$67,500) Ms. Laurent reported the Town currently owns one front end loader that is used for road construction, loading of trucks and snow & ice operations. Replacement of the front end loader has been proposed for several years, before it breaks down and requires more costly repairs and leaves the DPW without a working loader. The loader had extensive repairs performed in bath 2013 and 2014. The emergency brake and air conditioning are no longer functioning and the condition of the cab is poor. Smaller repairs are becoming more frequent due to salt exposure. The loader currently has 10,193 hours on it. The existing loader would be kept as a backup but not for regular use and no significant money would be spent on repairs. Mr. Collins indicated that this item was consistent with the FY 2018 CIP request that was deferred by the CIP committee to FY 2019. Mr. Gasior stated that the loader should be kept as backup and not used as a trade. Replacement of 2003 Ford Ecovan Purchase Total Funds: $30,000 Ms. Laurent indicated that the current 2003 Ford van was transferred to the DPW from the School Department in July of 2008 and it has over 120,000 miles on it. The vehicle is used daily to transport equipment, supplies and the three custodians assigned to cleaning the nine Town buildings. Regular preventative maintenance has been performed on the van but there is now significant rot and rust on the undercarriage/frame. The driver's seat is in disrepair and it is unlikely the van will pass the annual state inspection next year. The existing van would be offered as a trade in the purchase of its replacement. It was noted by the Chair that this item was consistent with the FY 2018 CIP request that was deferred by the CIP committee to FY 2019. Mr. Collins asked whether a cargo van or passenger van is better suited for this use and Mr. Gottlieb suggested that perhaps a minivan with several seat options would be more appropriate than the traditional van. Ms. Laurent said she will explore options that have seating for three, enough room for the equipment and the ease of moving the equipment in and out of the vehicle. Mr. Taylor suggested that perhaps a van such as the Chrysler "Stow 'n Go" would be more properly suited for this purpose. Mr. Gottlieb stated that an all-wheel or four wheel drive vehicle should be specified rather than a rear wheel drive one.