CAPITAL OUTLAY COMMITTEE

                                                    DECEMBER 6, 2012

                                                            MINUTES

The meeting of the Capital Outlay Committee was held at 7:00 pm in the Selectmen's Meeting room and was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chair Paul Linehan.

Members Present:

Chair:                          Paul Linehan

Board of Selectmen:   Walter "Joe" Roach

Finance Committee:    Gordon Gladstone

School Committee:     Veronica Wiseman

Planning Board:          Alan Robbins

Others Present:

Jim Wright – Fire Chief

Joseph Bernstein, Police Chief

Michael Polimer, Director of Civil Defense

Chuck Levine

Finance Director:  Bill Fowler (ex-officio)

            Town Administrator:  Benjamin E. Puritz

1. Administrative Items

Chair Linehan asked the Capital Outlay Committee members to introduce themselves.

Approval of November 29, 2012 Minutes

VOTED:  (4-0-0)   Voted unanimously to accept the meeting minutes of November 29, 2012

FY2014 Capital Requests

1. Council on Aging/Adult Center Request – Norma Fitzgerald Simons

Ms. Simons was unable to make the meeting.  Mr. Gladstone in her

absence has requested the following:

A cedar constructed pergola for shade for patio in rear of Community Center proving outdoor dining and recreation uses.

The estimated cost is $15,000

(Sourcing fund for this request could possibly come out of Community Preservation)

2. Fire Department Requests – Jim Wright

Fire Chief Wright has requested the following requests:

§ Public Safety Facility Assessment.  To update the 2003 Fire and Police facility needs and to determine possible site locations.

The total estimated cost is $150,000.

§ Fire Station Building Upgrades.  A multi-year (six-year plan) initiative to upgrade the fire station infra-structure.  The plan is to start with the electrical system and to renovate one area at a time.

The total estimated cost FY14 is $50,000

§ Backup Generation for Fire Station/Town Hall.  To replace the 1950’s generator that is currently in the fire station and powers most of the fire station and some of the Town Hall and replace with a generator that powers both.

The total estimated cost is $50,000.

§ Fire Station Heating System Replacement.  To replace the two 1980’s boilers and repair and/or replace heating components throughout the station.

The total estimated cost is $40,000.

§ Ladder Truck

The total estimated cost is $875,000.

§ All Terrain Utility Vehicle

The total estimated cost is $25,000.

3.  Civil Defense Request – Mike Polimer

Civil Defense Director Mike Polimer presented the following requests:  Civil Defense

§ Storage System.  Purchase and install two 40’ storage containers which are connected by a 24’x40’, pipe frame and fabric “car port” between them.

The total estimated cost is $22,662.

§ Lighting Trailer.

The total estimated cost is $14,460.

4. Police Department Requests – Joe Bernstein

  Police Chief Bernstein presented the following requests:

§ Police Chief Bernstein presented the following requests:

Renovation/Construction Plan Estimate.  Hire company to develop plan with estimates of costs to renovate current space and add additional space to current facility.

The total estimated cost is $25,000.

It is the consensus that the Police/Fire Departments bring their request to the Board of Selectmen for their evaluation of the

5. Future Meeting and Agenda Items

Next Meeting:  December 13, 2012 – Selectmen Sector Capital Requests

                                            (Selectmen’s Meeting Room at 7:00 PM)

VOTED:  (4-0-0) to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. - unanimous