Capital
Outlay Committee
Members in
attendance:
P. Linehan (Chair)
Board of Selectmen: J. Roach & W. Heitin
Finance Committee: D. Hearne & J. Hitter
Planning
Board: D. Milowe &
School Committee: J. Furr & S. Liao
Members not in
attendance:
Others in
attendance:
B. Puritz, R. Uyttebroek, P. Pietal
Actions Taken:
1.
D. Milowe began
a discussion to re-finance existing debt with zero-coupon bonds. His
investigation with the state and Palmer & Dodge led him to determine that,
absent special legislation, it is illegal to finance debt with zero-coupon
bonds.
2.
D. Hillegass
presented the capital request from the Data Processing Department: (1)
Replacement of the outdated transceiving unit at the “head-end room” at the
Comcast equipment room ($34K). The Committee requested information regarding
the annual maintenance costs for this project.
3.
M. Polimer presented
the capital requests from Civil Defense: (1) Purchase 2 15kw portable gasoline
powered generators ($5K); (2) Purchase & installation 6 UHF two-way radios
($5K); and (3) Purchase & installation AM radio emergency alert systems ($15K).
4.
B. Puritz
presented the capital request from the Animal Control Department: (1) Replacement
of the van ($28.5K).
5.
D. Mann
presented the capital requests from the Fire Department: (1) Ambulance
replacement ($175K); (2) Purchase one portable set of “Jaws of Life” ($18.5K);
and (3) Purchase & installation of a telephone system in the Fire Station
($10K).
6.
J. Bernstein
presented the capital requests from the Police Department: (1) Replacement of 2
cruisers ($63K); (2) Purchase of a copier ($12K); and (3) Purchase of a
motorcycle ($15K). An additional request was made for $35K to supplement
previous capital authorizations and other funding available to complete the
rehabilitation of the Police Station.
7.
E. Hooper
presented the capital requests from the Department of Public Works: (1) Roadway
improvements ($450K); (2) Sidewalk construction & maintenance ($180K); and
(3) Departmental equipment ($215K).
8.
B. Puritz
presented the capital request from the Board of Selectmen: (1) Purchase of a
copier ($20K).
Votes Taken:
1.
MOVED by J.
Roach, and duly seconded, that the minutes of the December 6, 2004 Capital
Outlay Committee meeting be accepted. VOTED in the affirmative, 6-0-0.
Next
Meeting:
tbd
Agenda:
7:30- TBA