Capital Budget Committee December 12, 2006 MINUTES Present:
Steve Davis, Art DeBonville, Rob Granger, Brad Goodwin, Lu Matrascia, Ted Weissberger
The meeting convened at 5:30Pm. Minutes of 12/5/06 were reviewed and approved Lu M. moved to accept Steve D. 2nd Approved unanimously Reviewed the Police Dept. explanation of their $206000 recommendation from the CBC. (160K for vehicles, 15K for radios, 31K for Misc repairs). The YPD believes this is the correct course of action at this time. Brad G. Moved to accept Rob G. 2nd Approved unanimously Fire Chief Sherman presented details of the ADA upgrade costs at Sta. 1 and details of the Sta. 3 Phase II costs to finish 2nd floor, move dispatch, install elevator, etc. the Chief feels there is no “short money” approach to either plan and candidly did not expect to get any money this year. He also feels it would be a waste of money to make Sta. 1 ADA accessible. Brad G. asked if a home type chair lift could be used to access the 2nd floor at Sta. 1, this has not been considered by the Chief. Brad suggested getting a legal opinion regarding ADA exposure. The consensus was that this might not advisable at this time. Ted W. moved to “table” this request and was 2nd by Rob. G. Art D. suggested the CBC write a letter of explanation suggesting the BoS decide a course of action since there is no clear direction regarding the future of dispatch. Art will draft a letter and present to the CBC for approval at the January meeting. This motion was approved unanimously. The CBC reviewed the DPW breakdown of Chapter 90 projects. No action taken on this item. Art D. invited to speak with BoS tonight about our proposed Debt Exclusion. Next Meeting: Breakfast Meeting 12/16/06 @ Hearth & Kettle Adjourned 6:45PM Respectfully Submited; Art DeBonville, Chairman
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Capital Budget Committee December 5, 2006 MINUTES Present:
Steve Davis, Art DeBonville, Rob Granger, Brad Goodwin, Lu Matrascia, Ted Weissberger
The meeting convened at 5:30Pm. Minutes of 11/14/06 were reviewed and approved Brad G moved to accept Rob G. 2nd Approved unanimously Reviewed the Police Dept. explanation of their $206000 recommendation from the CBC. (160K for vehicles, 15K for radios, 31K for Misc repairs). The CBC is concerned about the sudden change of priority from the fingerprint machine which in the past was a high priority item. Brad has requested an explanation from the Police Department and the Committee will revisit these items after receiving a reply. We discussed the Fire Chief’s request for completion of Sta. 3 administrative space at a cost of 1.4M and the needs of Sta. 1 for ADA compliance if no Sta. 3 addition is approved. Art D. explained the options as, vote for completion of Sta. 3, take no action, ask the BoS to give us direction, vote a lesser amount for Sta.1. Much discussion centered around the cost and return on investment and future borrowing needs, given the Facility Plan projections. The CBC would like the chief to supply details on what the old 800K estimate for Sta. 1 would include and what would the 1.4M for Sta. 3 include. As an alternative, what can be done, and at what cost, to satisfy the ADA requirements at Sta.1. Art D. pointed out that potentially up to $100,000 of HUD funds could be used to offset the Sta. 1 costs. Art D. to investigate. The CBC discussed a debt exclusion and voted unanimously to recommend a $483,000 Debt Exclusion, using Peter’s “Debt Exclusion –Facility Repairs 2006 dated 10/31/06 as a guide and FY08 & FY09 columns as a project list. Further details including specific amounts by project to be discussed at the next meeting. Brad G. would like the sound system at MMS for $18,000 to be included. Moved by Lu M. 2nd by Ted W. Approved unanimously DeBonville informed the committee that Jim Lefter was still looking at developing better cost estimates for various possible “Debt Exclusion” items and we were waiting for feedback regarding relocating the Simpkins school emergency generator to the senior center. The initial feedback by Jim Lefter was that the generator was too small. Peter Johnson-Staub has requested that Jim Lefter look at this again.
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Reviewed the DPW request for placing wires underground at the “Four Corners” was briefly discussed. Move to Disapprove by Ted W. 2nd by Lu M. Dissaproved by 5 – 0 – 1 Abstention (Brad G.) Draft of CBC Final Report handed out for comment at next meeting. CBC was also asked to consider recommending that the town sell some of it’s property holdings as a means of generating a one time capital infusion. Next Meeting 12/12/06 Breakfast Meeting 12/16/06 @ Hearth & Kettle Adjourned 7:00PM Respectfully Submited; Art DeBonville, Chairman
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Capital Budget Committee November 14, 2006 MINUTES Present:
Steve Davis, Art DeBonville, Rob Granger, Brad Goodwin, Lu Matrascia, Ted Weissberger
The meeting convened at 5:30Pm. The committee wishes Peter a speedy recovery. Fire Chief Sherman presented his revised Capital Plan Summary and Vehicle replacement schedule. He also submitted a request for replacement SCBA gear to begin a replacement schedule for 20 year old equipment. The sum of $25,000 was moved by Brad G. and 2nd by Ted W. and unanimously approved. We discussed his request for completion of Sta. 3 administrative space and he agreed if funding were an issue it could be phased to spread out the cost. No action taken on this request. Minutes of previous meetings: 9/12/06 Moved by Brad G. and 2nd by Rob G. Passed 4-0 w/2 abstentions (Lu & Steve) due to not being present for that meeting. 9/26/06
Moved by Brad G. and 2nd by Ted W.. Passed 3-0 w/3 abstentions (Lu, Rob & Steve) due to not being present for that meeting.
10/5/06
Moved by Brad G. and 2nd by Ted W. Passed 4-0 w/2 abstentions (Lu & Steve) due to not being present for that meeting.
10/17/06
Moved by Brad G. and 2nd by Rob G. Passed 4-0 w/2 abstentions (Lu & Steve) due to not being present for that meeting.
10/24/06
Moved by Lu M. and 2nd by Brad G. Passed 5-0 w/1 abstentions (Steve) due to not being present for that meeting.
No action was taken on the following: Brad G. feels a vote should have been taken on DeBonville’s letter to the schools ending our pursuit of a comprehensive funding plan for annual capital expenditures for the schools. It was pointed out that the schools have not responded to this approach for the past 3 years. Rob G. suggested we might include a recommendation for a “town” facilities type individual for ongoing evaluation of town owned buildings. This could include the schools if a cost sharing approach could be developed.
Capital Budget Committee minutes 11-14-06
DeBonville informed the committee that Jim Lefter was looking at developing better cost estimates for various possible “Debt Exclusion” items and we were waiting for feedback from the BoS regarding their position on a “Debt Exclusion”. Jim Lefter has also been asked to look at relocating the Simpkins school emergency generator to the senior center. Respectfully Submitted: Art DeBonville, Chairman
Capital Budget Committee minutes 11-14-06
Capital Budget Committee October 24, 2006 MINUTES
Present:
Capital Budget Committee members: Art DeBonville - Chair, Steven Davis, Brad Goodwin, Lu Matrascia, Ted Weissberger Peter Johnson-Staub - Assistant Town Administrator
D-Y Regional School Committee members: Phil Morris, Jim Dykeman Carol Woodbury - DYRSD Superintendent Skip Finnell - DYRSD Director of Fiscal Affairs Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District: DeBonville referenced his memo to the School District representatives of June 8, 2006. He reiterated his goal to establish an annual warrant article to address School District and Town capital needs that might be funded by some combination of funds from Town Free Cash, School Excess & Deficiencies (E & D) and School Assessment funds. Finnell indicated that School District E & D funds belong to both the Town of Dennis and Yarmouth and could not be used for Yarmouth capital purposes without an agreement with the Town of Dennis. He also stated that any funds to be spent on capital items would require an increase in the School’s Assessment to the Town. Johnson-Staub noted that the Town’s capital needs exceed $1.5 million per year yet only $1 million per year has been available for the past 15 years or more and thus it is not possible to address School capital needs from Free Cash. Woodbury gave an overview of materials distributed at the meeting which included documents with the following titles: Long Range Facilities Plan; Completed Projects July 1, 2005 – September 30, 2006, and Preventive Maintenance…In House, Public Item Summary. The School District requests for FY2008 Yarmouth capital items total $1,407,000. Finnell stated that the top priorities were related to security and communication systems totaling $140,000. Also proposed is a comprehensive building study for which an estimate of $500,000 is proposed. Woodbury suggested that after such a study is completed, the Town might consider bundling some building renovation items and seeking School Building Assistance funds from the state. There was a general discussion about how best to address the capital needs of the School District. Johnson-Staub suggested that the School District submit a debt exclusion request that could be reviewed by the Capital Budget Committee and ultimately the Finance Committee and Selectmen. Next Meetings: October 31, 2006 Room A 5:00pm – costumes optional
Capital Budget Committee October 17, 2006 MINUTES
Present:
Capital Budget Committee members: Art DeBonville - Chair, Brad Goodwin, Rob Granger, Ted Weissberger Peter Johnson-Staub - Assistant Town Administrator
Run Pond Wetland Restoration: Neil Moody and three other members of a group known as the Friends of Run Pond were present to underscore the importance of this wetland restoration project. Moody noted that the problem at Run Pond is the result of the construction of the parking lot at Bass River Beach and Shore Road. Karl von Hone, Natural Resources Director described the causes and effects of reduced tidal flow. He referred to cost estimates provided by the Army Corps of Engineers in 2005. The least expensive alternative identified has a total cost of approximately $2.5 million of which up to $457,000 may not be needed for land acquisition. Army Corps funds will not be available this year. Von Hone indicated that the earliest funds might become available from the Army Corps is calendar year 2008. If the Army Corps does provide funding in the future, the net cost to the Town could be as little as $500,000. Goodwin proposed that the project might be more likely to receive Town approval if the Town’s costs could be met by a three-way cost share including: Beach Parking receipts, debt exclusion, and a betterment charge to the abutters of Run Pond. Action on this item was held pending notification of Army Corps funding. DPW Administration: Based upon a written report received from Carol Wall and distributed at the meeting the Committee took the following position: • DPW Director’s Vehicle $40,000 – Replace Director’s SUV with a pick-up truck and plow. SUV to be transferred to Recreation. - Recommend Highway: Goodwin relayed Assistant DPW Director Jim Lefter’s suggestion that the Water Department purchase larger pickups that could be used for snow removal. Members discussed the need to evaluate the costs and benefits of purchasing larger vehicles with reduced fuel efficiency. Goodwin reviewed the Highway requests and the Committee took the following positions: • Dump Truck replacement $117,000 – Recommend 2-1-1 Building and Grounds:
Goodwin reviewed the Highway requests and the Committee took the following positions: • Pick-up Replacement $37,000 – Recommend 3 - 1 Next Meetings: October 24, 2006 Room A 5:00pm
Capital Budget Committee October 10, 2006 MINUTES
Present:
Capital Budget Committee members: Art DeBonville - Chair, Brad Goodwin, Rob Granger, Carol Wall, Ted Weissberger Peter Johnson-Staub - Assistant Town Administrator
Transfer Request – Article 6 of April 2006: Last year’s Article 6 appropriation included $14,000 to purchase a V-Plow for the Highway Division. Assistant DPW Director Jim Lefter has found a used V-Plow that can be purchased for $5,200 and has requested a transfer to use the remaining funds to replace one of the seven sander units – one for each main sanding route. Johnson-Staub asked if the Committee had any concerns with the transfer. Committee expressed unanimous support for the transfer. Golf: • Pick-up Truck $30,000, 1985 pickup with 130,000 miles to be replaced with F250-type vehicle with snow plow capability – recommend 5 – 0. • Rough mower $15,000, new unit to be towed by tractor will be needed for more frequent mowing of the roughs due to installation of the new irrigation system at Bayberry Hills – recommend 5 – 0. Police: • Vehicle Replacements $176,000, Portable Radio Replacements $45,000 and Fingerprint Machine Replacement $50,000 – recommend 3-2 that $206,000 be allocated among these three items per Police Department. Recreation: Boat Engine Replacement $5,000, 40 horsepower engine to replace 1996 engine used for the Sailing Program chase boat – recommend 5 – 0. Next Meetings: October 17, 2006 Room A 5:00pm
Capital Budget Committee October 5, 2006 MINUTES
Present:
Capital Budget Committee members: Art DeBonville - Chair, Brad Goodwin, Rob Granger, Ted Weissberger Peter Johnson-Staub - Assistant Town Administrator
Natural Resources: Brad Goodwin reviewed the Natural Resources requests and the Committee took the following positions: • • • • • •
Pick-up Replacement R-J46 - 4x4 extended cab to replace 1996 Ford F250 – recommend $31,000 Dredging $40,000 – defer Englewood Marina Dock Replacement – hold, possible borrowing item Boat ramp repairs & upgrades – hold, possible borrowing item Buoy & Tackle replacements – hold ATV – Not recommend
Golf: • Equipment Lease year 2 of 5 – recommend $85,033 • Pick-up Truck – held pending reply to questions regarding size of vehicle to be purchased and amount needed • Articulating mower $15,000 – not recommend, Committee concerned about last minute changes to request Assessor: • Revaluation and Vision Appraisal Software Maintenance Contract – recommend $93,000 Waste Management: • Pickup Replacement – Transfer Station 1992 pick-up to be replaced, 1994 Sanitation pick-up to be traded in and not replaced thus reducing Waste Management fleet from 3 pick-ups to 2. – Recommend $20,000 • Backhoe – replace 1987 Highway backhoe to be used as back-up backhoe required for Transfer Station per DEP permit. Replacement backhoe would be shared with Highway Division. – motion to recommend does not pass on 2 -2 vote. Further explanation on need for backhoe to be solicited from Jim Lefter. Next Meetings: October 10, 2006 Room A 5:00pm
Capital Budget Committee September 26, 2006 MINUTES
Present:
Capital Budget Committee members: Art DeBonville - Chair, Brad Goodwin, Carol Wall, Ted Weissberger Peter Johnson-Staub - Assistant Town Administrator
Fire Department: Chief Randall Sherman was present to respond to some questions asked by the Committee. He distributed a memo dated 9/26/2006. The Committee had asked if the purchase of an ambulance replacement could be deferred one year. Sherman noted that the ambulance would be 7 years old with over 100,000 miles of use when replaced, if the request is approved at the upcoming Town Meeting. He reviewed the repair history with the Committee. The Committee had previously voted not to recommend replacement of the 1979 Ford Pumper which was traded in and not replaced in 2004 when the Tower Ladder was purchased. Purchase of this pumper would provide a second pumper for the West Yarmouth Station. Sherman explained that from 1986 until 2004 the Fire Department had two pumpers at each station. In February of 2004 additional personnel were hired and assigned to Station 3. At that time, an ambulance was assigned to Station 3 and there was no longer a place to garage a second pumper at Station 3. The Fire Deparmtent’s stated plan at the time was two trade in one pumper and to replace it upon completion of Station 3 at which time there would be a place to put it. Sherman described the reasons for having two pumpers at each of the three fire stations. The second pumper is used by call firefighters and off-duty personnel when needed. The second pumper is also used when the front-line pumper is being repaired. Sherman noted that having two pumpers at each station is a factor in ISO ratings which affect residential, commercial and municipal property insurance rates. DeBonville asked if the 1986 Pierce Pumper could be retained and repaired in lieu of purchasing a new pumper. Sherman reviewed the repair history of the 1986 Pumper noting that the drive train and suspension will likely need to be replaced at a cost of $35,000. He also stated his desire to replace the last open canopy cab for improved safety. • •
The Committee voted 4 – 0 to recommend approval of $168,000 for replacement of the 2000 Ambulance. After some discussion, the Committee voted 4 – 0 to recommend approval of $160,000 for the second lease-purchase payment for a replacement of the 1986 Pumper.
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The Committee voted 3 – 1 to recommend approval of $150,000 for replacement of the 1979 Pumper to be housed at the new Station 3 in West Yarmouth when completed. The Committee voted 4 – 0 to recommend that the purchase of the Brush Truck be deferred in hopes that the Fire Reserve for Appropriation funds might be allocated toward other Fire Department operating or capital priorities in FY2008 or a future year.
Next Meetings: October 5, 2006 Room A 5:00pm – Note this is a Thursday!
Capital Budget Committee September 19, 2006 MINUTES
Present:
Capital Budget Committee members: Brad Goodwin, Rob Granger, Ted Weissberger Peter Johnson-Staub - Assistant Town Administrator
Due to lack of quorum, no meeting was held. Next Meetings: September 26, 2006 Room A 5:00pm
Capital Budget Committee March 21, 2006 MINUTES
Present:
Capital Budget Committee members: Art DeBonville - Chair, Brad Goodwin, Rob Granger, Ted Weissberger Peter Johnson-Staub - Assistant Town Administrator
Minutes: The minutes of January 1, January 25 and March 1 of 2006 were reviewed and approved by a unanimous vote. No further business was conducted. Next Meetings: No further meetings scheduled at this time. Town Meeting begins Tuesday, April 11th.
Capital Budget Committee March 1 2006 5:00 PM MINUTES
Present:
Capital Budget Committee members: Art DeBonville - Chair, Brad Goodwin, Rob Granger, Ted Weissberger. Peter Johnson-Staub - Assistant Town Administrator
Article 6: DeBonville explained that the Committee needed to modify its Article 6 recommendations because the Board of Selectmen voted to support an override amount of $200,000 for capital projects rather than the $500,000 that the Committee recommended. The members reviewed DeBonville’s proposed changes which reduce the list of recommended Override items by $300,000. After some discussion, the Committee voted 4 – 0 to make the following changes to its prior recommendations: • • • • • •
Buildings & Grounds - $10,000 Rider Mower eliminated Bass Hole Boardwalk - $350,000 eliminated from Override list. $200,000 partial funding added to “Non-Override” list. Highway - $60,000 partial funding for Dump Truck eliminated Information Technology - $10,000 Plotter moved to Override list. Mattacheese Middle School - $18,000 moved to Override list. Override list to be further reduced by $50,000 through one of two options to be selected by the Assistant Town Adminstrator in consultation with the Police Department: o Option 1: Eliminate $50,000 Fingerprint Machine Move $30,000 Police Radios to Override list Move $75,000 Boat Ramp Repairs to Override list o Option 2: Eliminate $50,000 Fingerprint Machine from Non-Override list and add $40,000 partial funding for Fingerprint Machine to Override list Eliminate Police Radios Eliminate $75,000 Boat Ramp Repairs from Non-Override list and add $65,000 partial funding for Boat Ramp repairs to Override list.
Salt Shed: Johnson-Staub distributed 28 February 2006 memo from the Town Administrator regarding the use of Chapter 90 funds. The memo stated that 86.5% of Chapter 90 funds expended from 1999 to 2006 was spent on road construction. The Town Administrator indicates in the memo that he believes the condition of the roads will not be compromised by the proposal to allocate $400,000 of Chapter 90 funds for construction of a Salt Shed and asks the Committee to reconsider its recommendation against this proposal. Following some discussion, the Committee voted 4 – 0 to recommend approval of the Salt Shed.
Capital Plan Hearing: Johnson-Staub noted that the Capital Plan Hearing required by the Town Charter will be held at the March 21st Selectmen Meeting at 7:00pm. The Schedule for 2005/2006 in the Binder had this hearing tentatively planned for March 28. Next Meetings:
March 21, 2006 – 7:00pm Capital Plan Hearing with Selectmen, Fincom, D-Y School Committee
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Capital Budget Committee January 25, 2006 MINUTES
Present:
Capital Budget Committee members: Art DeBonville - Chair, Barbara Creedon, Brad Goodwin, Carol Wall, Ted Weissberger. Peter Johnson-Staub - Assistant Town Administrator D-Y Regional School Committee members: Phil Morris, Jim Dykeman Carol Woodbury - DYRSD Superintendent Skip Finnell - DYRSD Director of Fiscal Affairs
D-Y Regional School District: DeBonville opened the meeting noting that he would like the Capital Budget Committee to vote a recommendation on School Capital requests at this meeting so that the Board of Selectmen can consider including a warrant article for any recommended funding. Finnel distributed a revised D-Y Regional School District Long Range Facilities Plan dated 1/25/2006 that grouped the requests into three funding source categories: Borowing, Pay-As-You-Go Budget (within D-Y Assessment), Pay-As-You-Go Budget Supplemental (special article funds over and above D-Y Assessment). Due to budget pressures, no funds are proposed to be allocated toward capital from within the D-Y Assessment. Finnel noted that the requests shown for John Simpkins Elementary would likely be withdrawn given the School’s plan to discontinue use of the School Building for FY2007. DeBonville stated that he did not feel the School and Town were ready to present a comprehensive plan for the maintenance of School and Town buildings and he therefore did not support an override for the Schools for FY2007. He indicated he would like to work with School and Town representatives to develop such a plan next year. Following a review of the individual items proposed for FY2007, the Committee voted 5 – 0 to recommend a debt exclusion of $463,000 for the following items: SCHOOL L.C. MacArthur Elementary M.E. Small Elementary M.E. Small Elementary Mattacheese Middle
PROJECT AMOUNT Asbestos removal $30,000 Reconstruct concrete landing and stairs 145,000 Replace generator 135,000 Replace generator 153,000 $463,000
Article 6: Finnel stated that the replacement of the $18,000 audio system at Mattacheese Middle School was not needed for School purposes but that the School had included the item due to the Town’s concern with the quality of the audio at Town Meeting. Weissberger suggested that this item be added to Article 6. The Committee voted 5 – 0 to add the Mattacheese audio system replacement to Article 6 bring the general fund/available funds total to $1,010,000. Next Meetings:
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Capital Budget Committee January 4, 2006 MINUTES
Present:
Capital Budget Committee members: Art DeBonville - Chair, Barbara Creedon, Brad Goodwin, Rob Granger, Carol Wall, Ted Weissberger. Peter Johnson-Staub - Assistant Town Administrator
Vehicle Policy: The Committee reviewed Johnson-Staub’s 1/4/2006 memo summarizing staff feedback regarding the proposed vehicle policy. After some discussion it was agreed that the members would need some time to consider the issues raised by the staff before finalizing a vehicle policy. D-Y School Requests: Johnson-Staub noted that the Selectmen will need to decide whether or not to include a School capital article on the Town Meeting warrant by the end of the month. He has asked the Superintendent to submit a proposal within the next few weeks so that the Committee could vote a recommendation before the January 31st Selectmen meeting. DeBonville stated that the Committee has been asked to designate a representative to a John Simpkins School Building Committee formed to consider whether the building should continue to be used as a school. The Committee has also been asked to designate a representative to a D-Y School committee on financial planning. DeBonville offered to represent the Capital Budget Committee on both of these new ad-hoc committees. The Committee voted unanimously to name DeBonville to these committees. Minutes: The minutes of December 6, 2005 and December 19, 2005 were approved as submitted. Next Meetings:
March 1, 2006 -- Room A (upstairs)
Capital Budget Committee January 25, 2006 MINUTES
Present:
Capital Budget Committee members: Art DeBonville - Chair, Barbara Creedon, Brad Goodwin, Carol Wall, Ted Weissberger. Peter Johnson-Staub - Assistant Town Administrator D-Y Regional School Committee members: Phil Morris, Jim Dykeman Carol Woodbury - DYRSD Superintendent Skip Finnell - DYRSD Director of Fiscal Affairs
D-Y Regional School District: DeBonville opened the meeting noting that he would like the Capital Budget Committee to vote a recommendation on School Capital requests at this meeting so that the Board of Selectmen can consider including a warrant article for any recommended funding. Finnel distributed a revised D-Y Regional School District Long Range Facilities Plan dated 1/25/2006 that grouped the requests into three funding source categories: Borowing, Pay-As-You-Go Budget (within D-Y Assessment), Pay-As-You-Go Budget Supplemental (special article funds over and above D-Y Assessment). Due to budget pressures, no funds are proposed to be allocated toward capital from within the D-Y Assessment. Finnel noted that the requests shown for John Simpkins Elementary would likely be withdrawn given the School’s plan to discontinue use of the School Building for FY2007. DeBonville stated that he did not feel the School and Town were ready to present a comprehensive plan for the maintenance of School and Town buildings and he therefore did not support an override for the Schools for FY2007. He indicated he would like to work with School and Town representatives to develop such a plan next year. Following a review of the individual items proposed for FY2007, the Committee voted 5 – 0 to recommend a debt exclusion of $463,000 for the following items: SCHOOL L.C. MacArthur Elementary M.E. Small Elementary M.E. Small Elementary Mattacheese Middle
PROJECT AMOUNT Asbestos removal $30,000 Reconstruct concrete landing and stairs 145,000 Replace generator 135,000 Replace generator 153,000 $463,000
Article 6: Finnel stated that the replacement of the $18,000 audio system at Mattacheese Middle School was not needed for School purposes but that the School had included the item due to the Town’s concern with the quality of the audio at Town Meeting. Weissberger suggested that this item be added to Article 6. The Committee voted 5 – 0 to add the Mattacheese audio system replacement to Article 6 bring the general fund/available funds total to $1,010,000. Next Meetings:
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Capital Budget Committee March 1 2006 5:00 PM MINUTES
Present:
Capital Budget Committee members: Art DeBonville - Chair, Brad Goodwin, Rob Granger, Ted Weissberger. Peter Johnson-Staub - Assistant Town Administrator
Article 6: DeBonville explained that the Committee needed to modify its Article 6 recommendations because the Board of Selectmen voted to support an override amount of $200,000 for capital projects rather than the $500,000 that the Committee recommended. The members reviewed DeBonville’s proposed changes which reduce the list of recommended Override items by $300,000. After some discussion, the Committee voted 4 – 0 to make the following changes to its prior recommendations: • • • • • •
Buildings & Grounds - $10,000 Rider Mower eliminated Bass Hole Boardwalk - $350,000 eliminated from Override list. $200,000 partial funding added to “Non-Override” list. Highway - $60,000 partial funding for Dump Truck eliminated Information Technology - $10,000 Plotter moved to Override list. Mattacheese Middle School - $18,000 moved to Override list. Override list to be further reduced by $50,000 through one of two options to be selected by the Assistant Town Adminstrator in consultation with the Police Department: o Option 1: Eliminate $50,000 Fingerprint Machine Move $30,000 Police Radios to Override list Move $75,000 Boat Ramp Repairs to Override list o Option 2: Eliminate $50,000 Fingerprint Machine from Non-Override list and add $40,000 partial funding for Fingerprint Machine to Override list Eliminate Police Radios Eliminate $75,000 Boat Ramp Repairs from Non-Override list and add $65,000 partial funding for Boat Ramp repairs to Override list.
Salt Shed: Johnson-Staub distributed 28 February 2006 memo from the Town Administrator regarding the use of Chapter 90 funds. The memo stated that 86.5% of Chapter 90 funds expended from 1999 to 2006 was spent on road construction. The Town Administrator indicates in the memo that he believes the condition of the roads will not be compromised by the proposal to allocate $400,000 of Chapter 90 funds for construction of a Salt Shed and asks the Committee to reconsider its recommendation against this proposal. Following some discussion, the Committee voted 4 – 0 to recommend approval of the Salt Shed.
Capital Plan Hearing: Johnson-Staub noted that the Capital Plan Hearing required by the Town Charter will be held at the March 21st Selectmen Meeting at 7:00pm. The Schedule for 2005/2006 in the Binder had this hearing tentatively planned for March 28. Next Meetings:
March 21, 2006 – 7:00pm Capital Plan Hearing with Selectmen, Fincom, D-Y School Committee
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Capital Budget Committee March 21, 2006 MINUTES
Present:
Capital Budget Committee members: Art DeBonville - Chair, Brad Goodwin, Rob Granger, Ted Weissberger Peter Johnson-Staub - Assistant Town Administrator
Minutes: The minutes of January 1, January 25 and March 1 of 2006 were reviewed and approved by a unanimous vote. No further business was conducted. Next Meetings: No further meetings scheduled at this time. Town Meeting begins Tuesday, April 11th.