Capital Outlay Committee
november 24, 2003
Summary Meeting Notes
Members in attendance:
A. Garf (Chair)
Board of Selectmen: J. Roach & D. Grasfield
Finance Committee: W. Heitin & D. Hearne
Planning Board: S. Solomon & P. Linehan
School Committee: A. Nebenzahl & J. Furr
Members not in attendance:
Others in attendance:
B. Puritz, R. Uyttebroek, C. Jackson, P. Pietal, A. Horowitz
Actions Taken:
1. With S. Solomon acting as chair, W. Heitin presented a cost/benefit analysis of the Conservation Commission’s proposal to purchase Rattlesnake Hill, discussion followed.
2. B. Puritz presented the Animal Control Officer’s FY06 proposal: 1) Animal Control Officer’s van ($25k) in FY06.
3. D. Clifton presented the Recreation Department’s FY05 proposals: 1) Community Center and outer buildings improvements ($30k); 2) Phase 4 of the Memorial Beach improvements ($50k) and 3) equipment ($15k). Dave also discussed the cost of installing air-conditioning in a portion of the Community Center and the related cost of upgrading the electric wiring. More to follow.
4. J. Bernstein presented the Police Department’s FY05 proposals: 1) new vehicles ($63k). There was a brief discussion regarding the Police Department’s 5-year capital plan.
5. D. Mann presented the Fire Department’s FY05 proposals: 1) radio fire alarm system ($19k); plus the re-allocation of LY’s balance of $41k; 2) military tanker ($20k) and 3) deputy command car ($41k). A brief review of the Fire Department’s 5-year capital plan followed.
6. E. Hooper presented the Department of Public Works’ FY05 proposals: 1) roadway maintenance ($450k); 2) sidewalk construction ($150k) and 3) equipment ($230k). A brief review of the DPW’s 5-year capital plan followed. Hooper will review the prioritization of the roadway maintenance plan for FY05 and report back the Committee.
7. With S. Solomon acting as chair, E. Hooper led the discussion regarding Water Department’s proposal to supplement the ConCom’s Rattlesnake Hill purchase ($1.5m).
8. R. Uyttebroek presented the Data Processing Department’s FY05 proposal: 1) document archival system ($20k).
9. B. Puritz presented the Board of Selectmen’s FY06 proposal: 1) Town Hall copier ($20k).
10. Other business: Discussions related to 1) public hearings; 2) site visits; 3) a January 31 goal for the completion of deliberations and 4) printing the 5-year plan in the Town Report.
Votes Taken:
1. MOVED by W. Heitin, duly seconded, that the Committee vote in favor of the Conservation Commission proposal to acquire Rattlesnake Hill ($6m). VOTED 8-0-0 in the affirmative. A. Garf did not vote.
2. MOVED by W. Heitin, duly seconded, that the Committee vote in favor of Water Department’s proposal to acquire Rattlesnake Hill ($1.5m). VOTED 8-0-0 in the affirmative. A. Garf did not vote.
3. MOVED by W. Heitin, duly seconded, that the Committee approve the minutes of the last meeting. VOTED 8-0-0 in the affirmative.
Next Meeting:
monday, december 22, 2003
7:00 PM
SELECTMEN’S MEETING ROOM
SHARON TOWN OFFICES
Agenda:
7:00 PM: School Committee
8:30 PM: Other business & continued discussions
| 
