01/19/2021 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Minutes

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*APPROVED 9-2-2021 * Capital Improvement Program Committee Minutes January 29 2021 Town Manager's Recommendations (con't) The Town Manager also stated that the Quashnet School Library air conditioning project was already in the Planning and Construction Committee's submission and the QS Gymnasium Project, as well as the flag poles were not recommended and again building and grounds items belong with the Planning and Construction Committee. The Interactive Board Systems was reduced from $95,200 to $25,000. The total recommended by the Town Manager is $2,626,046 with $80,000 out of MCAT and $2,546,046 out of Capital Stabilization. The Finance Director Dawn Thayer stated that the committee needs to be sure that these items are sustainable and most monies are not committed to future years. The importance of having a replacement and regular maintenance plan was stressed by both Mr. Collins and Ms. Thayer. Ms.Thayer also said that the trucks and equipment that are purchased outright will last at least 6-8 years and if need be the replacement purchase can be put off if the monies are not available in future years, but if leased the Town is committed to fund those leases for two or three years. Mr. Richardson asked about the electric vehicles, and Mr. Collins said that the four leased with fiscal year 2021 funds are fine for inspections, etc. but the technology is still being perfected for trucks and heavier duty vehicles. Mr. Collins further advised that long term requests should be in the plan such as the DPW, Planning and Construction and the Police submissions so that the CIP Committee can plan for the need for capital projects in upcoming years. The mission of the CIP is to plan for the future. The Town Manager opened discussion on his CIP recommendations. Ms. DeBoer asked that the Committee consider adding the Flag Pole Installation in the amount of$30,000. The Committee agreed. Motion made by Mr. Richardson to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 CIP Plan in the amount of$2,656,046 with $2,576,046 from the Capital Stabilization Fund and $80,000 from the Mashpee Cable and Advanced Technology Fund as per the table on the next page with the DNR Facility ($850,000) being placed as an article on the May 3, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant and the other items ($1,806,046)to be placed as an article on the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion seconded by Mr. Gottlieb VOTE: Unanimous. 7-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Collins, yes Mrs. DeBoer, yes Mr. Gasior, yes Mr. Gottlieb, yes Mr. Richardson, yes Mr. Sarno, yes Mrs.Thayer, yes Opposed, none