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The Board of Selectmen recommend approval of Article 13 by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommend approval of Article 13 by a vote of 4-0. Motion made by Selectman Carol Sherman. Motion: I move the Town vote to establish a Capital Stabilization Fund in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 40, Section 5B for purposes of funding Town capital expenses, including debt service and other related costs, and to appropriate and transfer the sum of$500,000 from revenue available for appropriation, to be deposited into said Fund. Motion passes unanimously at 7:57 PM. Article 14 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of$1,500,000 to pay costs associated with the various building and road improvements identified below, and to determine whether this amount should be raised by taxation, by transfer of available funds, by borrowing or otherwise. Any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount, or take any other action relating thereto. PROPOSED PROJECTS • Replace generator at Quashnet School • Replace smoke/heat detectors at KC • Upgrade security camera/access Coombs School control at various buildings • Replace window glass at KC Coombs • Re-caulk expansion joints/windows at School MHS • Reconstruct parking lot at Police • Replace RTU 1, 2 at MHS (HVAC) Station (balance) • Replace MAU 1 at MHS (HVAC) • Re-caulk expansion joints/windows at • Upgrade interior lighting at Quashnet Town Hall School (led lamp replacement) • Refurbish gym floor at MHS • Install energy management system at • Install vehicle exhaust system at DPW KC Coombs School • Road Improvements per the Town's Pavement Management Plan Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Explanation: This article would authorize the Board of Selectmen to borrow up to $1,500,000 to pay costs associated with the maintenance and repair of Town buildings and roadways. This article allows continuation of maintenance/repairs and improvements as outlined in a previous needs study by the Planning and Construction Committee and the Capital Improvement Committee's 5-Year Plan, as well as addresses the need to provide funds for various road repair/maintenance as outlined in the Town's Pavement Management Plan and as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. 16