01/30/2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Minutes

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Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee Minutes January 30, 2024 (Approved 3-7-2024) Motion made by Mr. Livingston to approve the Transfer Station capital item at a cost of$26,000, as per the table on the previous page. Motion seconded by Mrs. DeBoer No discussion VOTE: Unanimous. 6-0 Roll Call Vote: Mr. Collins, yes Mr. Cotton,yes Mrs. DeBoer,yes Mr. Livingston,yes Mr. McKelvey, yes Mrs. Thayer, yes Opposed, none The Committee moved on to the discussion of the Department of Public Works FY 25 capital request. The Town Manager explained that the DPW request originally had an additional request for replacing an F250, he is recommending removing that item but leaving all of the other items requested. The adjusted balance is $703,127 a decrease from the original request of$72,000 as per the table below: DPW: Loader(Year 3 of 3 year lease) $ 90,127 Capital Stabilization 2015 International with 10 Wheel Dump (Year 2 of 3) $ 121,000 Capital Stabilization Purchase Mini Excavator $ 92,000 Capital Stabilization Replace 2015 International Lease (Year 1 of 3) $ 110,000 Capital Stabilization Replace 2016 Ford F550 $ 145,000 Capital Stabilization Replace 2016 Ford F550 $ 145,000 Capital Stabilization Total DPW $ 703,127 Motion made by Mr. McKelvey to approve the Department of Public Works Capital items in the amount of $703,127, as per the table above. Motion seconded by Mr. Cotton No discussion VOTE: Unanimous. 6-0 Roll Call Vote: Mr. Collins, yes Mr. Cotton,yes Mrs. DeBoer, yes Mr. Livingston,yes Mr. McKelvey,yes Mrs.Thayer, yes Opposed, none The Committee moved on to the discussion of the Planning and Construction Committee's FY 25 capital request. Mr. Collins explained his recommendation that the School safety and security window film be removed due to the many questions as to how it may affect police and fire communication, and the uncertainty of the cost .If someone is inside and someone is outside, a repeater system may be needed at an estimated cost of$50K per school according to the Fire Chief. Mr. Collins stated that he hasn't spoken to anyone but the Fire Chief and he is adamant about the potential communication issues. If the Town puts this film on windows for safety, is the Town on the other hand putting safety in jeopardy?The Town Manager stated that something has to go, so due to the unanswered questions,this was taken out of his recommendations