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Motion made by Selectman Thomas O'Hara. building and road improvements identified below,and to determine whether this amount should be raised by Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and taxation,by transfer of available funds,by borrowing transfer the sum of$50,000 from revenue available for or otherwise. Any premium received by the Town appropriation to the Other Postemployment Benefits upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this Irrevocable Trust Fund. vote,less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be Motion passes unanimously at 7:56 PM. applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the Article 13 General Laws,thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount,or To see if the Town will vote to establish a Capital take any other action relating thereto. Stabilization Fund in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 40, Section 5B for purposes PROPOSED PROTECTS of funding Town capital expenses, including debt . Replace generator at Quashnet School service and other related costs,and to appropriate and transfer the sum of$500,000 from revenue available • Upgrade security camera/access control at various for appropriation, to be deposited into said Fund, or buildings take any other action relating thereto. • Re-caulk expansion joints/windows at MHS Submitted by the Board of Selectmen • Replace RTU 1,2 at MHS (HVAC) • Replace MAU 1 at MHS (HVAC) Explanation: This article will create a Capital Stabilization account to set aside funds for future Upgrade interior lighting at Quashnet School(led capital expenditures in an effort to ensure the Town will lamp replacement) maintain its assets at a level adequate to protect the • Install energy management system at KC Coombs Town's capital investment and to minimize future School maintenance and replacement costs. A 2/3 vote is Replace smoke/heat detectors at KC Coombs required to establish, appropriate funds into, and School withdraw funds out of this account. The Board of Selectmen recommend approval of • Replace window glass at KC Coombs School Article 13 by a vote of 5-0. • Reconstruct parking lot at Police Station The Finance Committee recommend approval of (balance) Article 13 by a vote of 4-0. • Re-caulk expansion joints/windows at Town Hall • Refurbish gym floor at MHS Motion made by Selectman Carol Sherman. • Install vehicle exhaust system at DPW Motion: I move the Town vote to establish a Capital • Road Improvements per the Town's Pavement Stabilization Fund in accordance with the provisions Management Plan of General Law Chapter 40, Section 5B for purposes of funding Town capital expenses, including debt Submitted by the Board of Selectmen service and other related costs,and to appropriate and transfer the sum of$500,000 from revenue available Explanation: This article would authorize the Board for appropriation,to be deposited into said Fund. of Selectmen to borrow up to $1,500,000 to pay costs associated with the maintenance and repair of Town Motion passes unanimously at 7:57 PM. buildings and roadways. This article allows continuation of maintenance/repairs and improvements Article 14 as outlined in a previous needs study by the Planning and Construction Committee and the Capital To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of Improvement Committee's 5-Year Plan, as well as $1,500,000 to pay costs associated with the various 53