Capital Improvement Planning Committee Minutes, March 31, 2016

Condensed from draft minutes

 

Chair: Doug Phelps

Attendees: Jeff Newcomb, Dennis Fenton, Chuck Keyser

Guest: Road Agent John Thompson

Town Meeting Capital Actions

Forest Fire Truck and Skid: ~$74,000

Computer Server (Technology): $5,000

Outfit the 1990 Ford L8000: $30,000

Replace Town Hall Roof: $25,000

Morrill Hill Bridge Capital Reserve: $179,888

Ambulance Capital Reserve: $25,000

Highway Equipment Capital Reserve: $10,000

Highway Special Projects: $150,000

Police Cruiser Capital Reserve: $7,500

Road Agent Capital Improvement Forecast

The committee discussed the project list submitted by Road Agent John Thompson.

Concern over the cost and timing was expressed. Although the committee agreed the projects were most likely appropriate, scheduling the timing of the projects in order to minimize the cost impact to the Town will be important.

RSMS Review

Doug did a quick demonstration of the Road Surface Management System (RSMS) application. Features such as quickly listing Town roads by surface condition, drainage needs, and the importance of the road was shown, as well as how the application can be used for budgeting and prioritizing for long-range planning.

Committee Schedule

April: Letter Sent to all Department and Committee Heads

May through August: Gather and Review Capital Input Requests

September: Completed Evaluation

October: Public Hearing, Review Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

November: Submit Completed CIP

The next meeting is scheduled for the last Thursday of April, the 28th.