Capital Outlay Committee

March 14, 2005

Summary Meeting Notes

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: S. Liao & J. Furr

Members not in attendance:

      E. Hauser

Others in attendance:

B. Puritz, R. Uyttebroek, A. Nebenzahl, G. Gladstone

Actions Taken:

1.       M. Dougherty, secretary for the Standing Building Committee, presented the HVAC and roofing renovation proposal for the Middle School ($5,263,653).

Votes Taken:

1.       MOVED by D. Hearne, and duly seconded, that the minutes of the March 1, 2005 Capital Outlay Committee meeting be accepted. VOTED in the affirmative, 5-0-1. Motion is CARRIED.

2.       MOVED by J. Roach, and duly seconded, that the unexpended balance ($29K) from the Fire Department’s Plymovent authorization from May, 2004 be re-authorized for kitchen repairs at the Fire Station, the radio alarm project and the carport. VOTED in the affirmative, 6-0-1. Motion is CARRIED.

3.       MOVED by D. Hearne, and duly seconded, to authorize $5,263,653, with a first-year borrowing of $2,906,405, for the HVAC and roofing renovation at the Middle School for the School Committee. VOTED in the affirmative, 7-0-0. Motion is CARRIED.

4.       MOVED by W. Heitin, and duly seconded, to authorize $34,000 for the internet connectivity enhancement project for the Data Processing Department. VOTED in the affirmative, 7-0-0. Motion is CARRIED.

5.       MOVED by D. Hearne, and duly seconded, to authorize $30,010 for security and communications enhancements for the School Committee. VOTED in the affirmative, 2-5-0. Motion is DEFEATED.

6.       MOVED by W. Heitin, and duly seconded, to authorize $15,525 for security and communications enhancements for the School Committee. VOTED in the affirmative, 7-0-0. Motion is CARRIED.

7.       MOVED by W. Heitin, and duly seconded, to authorize $125,000 for the purchase of an ambulance for the Fire Department. VOTED in the affirmative, 7-0-0. Motion is CARRIED.

8.       MOVED, by J. Furr, and duly seconded, to authorize $52,450 for the purchase of “special education” vans for the School Committee. VOTED in the affirmative, 7-0-0. Motion is CARRIED.

9.       MOVED by D. Hearne, and duly seconded, to authorize $256,000 for the Cottage Street School addition/renovation cost overruns for the Standing Building Committee. VOTED in the affirmative, 7-0-0. Motion is CARRIED.

10.   MOVED by W. Heitin, and duly seconded, to authorize $10,000 for a telephone system for the Fire Department. VOTED in the affirmative, 7-0-0. Motion is CARRIED.

11.   MOVED by W. Heitin, and duly seconded, to authorize $18,500 for an extrication apparatus for the Fire Department. VOTED in the affirmative, 6-1-0. Motion is CARRIED.

12.   MOVED by J. Furr, and duly seconded, to authorize $17,525 for the purchase of kitchen equipment for the School Committee. VOTED in the affirmative, 7-0-0. Motion is CARRIED.

13.   MOVED by W. Heitin, and duly seconded, to authorize $63,000 for the purchase of police vehicles for the Police Department. VOTED in the affirmative, 7-0-0. Motion is CARRIED.

14.   MOVED by J. Furr, and duly seconded, to authorize $115,000 for the purchase of computers and peripherals for the School Committee. VOTED in the affirmative, 6-1-0. Motion is CARRIED.

15.   MOVED by W. Heitin, and duly seconded, to authorize $35,000 for the renovation of the Police Station for the Police Department. VOTED in the affirmative, 6-0-1. Motion is CARRIED.

16.   MOVED by J. Furr, and duly seconded, to authorize $75,000 for the purchase of classroom furniture for the School Committee. VOTED in the affirmative, 6-1-0. Motion is CARRIED.

17.   MOVED by W. Heitin, and duly seconded, to authorize $35,000 for the renovation of the Town Hall roof for the Board of Selectmen. VOTED in the affirmative, 7-0-0. Motion is CARRIED.

18.   MOVED by S. Liao, and duly seconded, to authorize $225,000 for the Cottage Street School project shortfalls for the Standing Building Committee. VOTED in the affirmative, 7-0-0. Motion is CARRIED.

19.   MOVED by W. Heitin, and duly seconded, to authorize $205,000 (includes $30,000 in bond issuance costs) for the purchase of departmental equipment for the Department of Public Works. VOTED in the affirmative, 7-0-0. Motion is CARRIED.

20.   MOVED by W. Heitin, and duly seconded, to authorize $12,500 for the purchase a copier for the Board of Selectmen. VOTED in the affirmative, 4-1-1. Motion is CARRIED.

21.   MOVED by W. Heitin, and duly seconded, to authorize $28,500 for the purchase of vehicle for the Animal Control Officer. VOTED in the affirmative, 6-0-0. Motion is CARRIED.

Next Meeting:

march 29, 2005

6:00 pm

board of selectmen hearing room

Agenda:

6:00- TBD