Capital Improvement Committee

CIP MEETING OF November 1 5, 2016 Meeting Minutes Chairman Contardo opened the meeting at 6:37 PM. Present were; Bill Contardo, Hamilton McClean, Michael Foote, and Paul Lambert. A;so present were Brandee Loughlin, Interim Planning Director and Wendy Patterson, Recording Clerk. Absent were; Gail Denio, Ava Doyle and Robert Hamel. Bill Contardo and the members present reviewed the score sheets. Hamm stated that it is interesting that each year that street repairs are at the top when we have capital equipment issues that gets driven lower on the list. Streets always seem to be paramount but that there are other things to keep up on. Streetlights for instance. Mike Foote said that when the roads do break down it takes a lot more money because they are putting a band aid at the time to hold them over until they can properly be taken care of. Bill Contardo stated that the new DPW director is doing core samples on the road ways city wide and they are realizing there are issues. Chairman Contardo inquired if there is anything on the list anyone feels is improperly ranked? Paul Lambert inquired exactly what the Soren interceptor total station upgrade is. Brandee Loughlin read the DPW request for Lakeside Ave pumping station to the Board. Discussion was held on the Sewer Commission and it is good to have their information even though they are self-sustaining, so that The City knows what is going on. 1 Hamilton McClean asked if the “trust fund” carries everything or if they (Sewer Department) use bonds and how does that process work. Brandee Loughlin stated that if a bond were being used they would have to indicate it. Discussion continued on the Sewer Department and how it is funded. Discussion was held on the housing that has been developed over recent years in and around Hilliard Road. This conversation tied in to the WOW trail and the bridge to be repaired. MOTION: Hamilton McClean moved to make the recommendation to the Planning Board to accept the rankings for 2017-2018 CIP as submitted. Seconded by Mike Foote. All in Favor. Motion carried 4-0. MOTION: Mike Foote moved to adjourn. Seconded by Paul Lambert. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM. Respectfully submitted, Wendy Patterson, Recording Clerk 2