01/16/2020 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Minutes

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*APPROVED 3-2-2020* Capital Improvement Program Committee 4 Minutes January 16, 2020 APPOINTMENTS& HEARINGS(con't) Information Technology Department FY2021 CIP Request: $40,000 Wireless Access Points Total Funds: $40,000 The Town's I.T. Director David DelVecchio stated that this is a continuation of improving wireless access in Town Buildings. Many networks are getting to the end of their lives and due to software changes with many companies no longer giving technical support that it is time to replace and increase the number of wireless access points. Mr. DelVecchio was asked about the phone system and if this should be included in this request. Mr. DelVecchio said that the phones are fine and only need some software upgrades, etc. and these items are not part of the capital requests, rather they are included in the operating budget of the I.T. Department. The Committee had no further questions about the wireless access points. Selectmen/Town Manager FY2021 CIP Request: $62,000 Electric Cars x4/Charging Stations x2 Total Funds:$62,000 Town Planner Evan Lehrer presented this item to the Committee to obtain four Nissan Leaf Electric Cars and to provide two charging stations. The Town Manager stated that these vehicles will be used as part of the Town Hall fleet for employees. A grant will be applied for that will offset a portion of the cost of getting the vehicles. Mr. Gottlieb asked if the charging stations will be available to the public to which Mr. Collins replied they wouldn't be. Mr. Lehrer added that the grant does not require public access to the stations. It was further revealed that the cost of maintenance, etc. for the vehicles is significantly less than a gas-powered vehicle. Each vehicle is Superintendent asked if a van could be purchased this program. Mr. Lehrer said that vans are available.The CIP Committee had no further questions. Recreation Department FY2021 CIP Request: $17,742 Van Total Funds:$17,742 This is Year 3 of a 3 Year Lease Program (FY 19-$16,300,FY20-$17,742;FY21-$17,742)Mr. Collins stated that where this was just the completion of a three year commitment the Recreation Director was not required to attend the CIP meeting and the Committee is encouraged to support this item. The CIP Committee members had no questions. NEW BUSINESS The Town Manager stated that he would review all of the submissions and would be prepared at the next meeting of the Capital Improvement Program Committee to present his recommendations for inclusion on the Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Improvement Plan to be presented to Town Meeting. He then asked if the Committee could meet on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 8:30 am to discuss and approve the Capital Improvement Plan. The members agreed to the date and time. 4