12/01/2021 PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE Minutes

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New Business FY23-FY28 CIP The Committee reviewed the proposed CIP. Seven projects were originally proposed for FY23 but one has since been removed. The Selectboard decided not to pursue a building to enclose the Pickleball courts at this time. It had been proposed because of noise complaints from a neighbor but the projected costs are too high. Tom suggested exploring options for white noise to obscure the sound and/or research use of a different paddle. Estimates for some projects still being finalized. Review by the CIP Committee hasn't been scheduled yet so PCC has time to review an updated CIP request at their next meeting. Flooring. This is an annual request. Funds have been used recently for replacing carpet in classrooms at MMHS. The funding request is increased in FY23 to $75,000 from $50,000. Replacement of the VCT in the entire 1st floor A&B Wing hallways at MMHS as well as replacement of the porcelain tile with rubber flooring on the stairs leading to the library is proposed. The Committee recommended adding 20%to the estimate because of unpredictable material prices between now and July 2022 when the project would be undertaken. MMHS Field Improvements. The project is replacement of the grass field in the Stadium Field with synthetic turf and reconstruction of the Track. The Committee had proposed in FY21 an almost$8 million project to replace the grass in both the Stadium and the Upper Fields with synthetic turf. This project was deferred because of wastewater. The Town decided only to pursue the Stadium Field and Track in FY23. The funding request is $2,970,350. An application for funding of$1,709,400 was submitted to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). CPC meets 12/2 to consider. The balance of the request would be funded through CIP. DNR Facility. As discussed earlier, additional funding will be required to renovate the units purchased. The total funding needed may be $300,000 - $400,000. The estimate will be finalized for the next Committee meeting. MMHS Gym Upgrades. The project is the funding for the first phase of an upgrade to the gym at the MMHS. This phase of the project will include refinishing of the wood floor and replacement of the scoreboard/shot clocks. Phase 2 proposed in FY24 is replacement of the bleachers. School HVAC Upgrade. Upgrading of the HVAC system at the three schools to provide air conditioning throughout the buildings is being reviewed. Currently, air conditioning is limited to administrative offices, the MMHS auditorium and library, the QS library, and limited interior MMHS classrooms. Warmer temperatures in spring and fall as well as temperatures in the summer are impacting use of the buildings. A feasibility study funded by the School Department is underway to assess what upgrades and/or 2