Capital Improvement Committee

City of Laconia Planning Board Capital Improvement Sub-Committee Notice of Public Hearing Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 6:30 PM Armand A Bolduc City Council Chamber 10/15/2020 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Peter Brunette called the meeting to order at 6:33PM. P. Brunette read aloud the instructions to access the meeting via ZOOM, how to participate using ZOOM, or by telephone. A phone number and email were provided if the public had a problem connecting/participating. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Stacy Soucy; Peter Brunette; Dean Anson; Peter Stewart; Paul Duggan; Mike Foote; Mark Haynes; Bruce Cheney ; Sarah Jenna; Robert Hamel 3. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE R. Mora, Assistant Planner 4. RECORDING SECRETARY K. Santoro, Zoning Technician 5. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS P. Stewart motioned to accept the minutes from the October 8, 2020 meeting as presented. P. Duggan seconded the motion. All voted in favor by roll call vote (10-0). 6. PRESENTATIONS OF DEPTS 6.I. Public Works Submissions (PDF) Wesley Anderson, Director of Public Works presented to the Committee. His presentation included updating the Committee on completed projects, and projects in process. Projects discussed included the road maintenance and improvement projects; ADA compliance self-evaluations; bridge inspections and maintenance; Morin Road landfill remediation. Other requests discussed included but were not limited to vehicle replacement; DPW building replacement. There was a brief discussion of the bridges, it was suggested that perhaps the wooden bridge in the Weirs could be converted to a pedestrian bridge instead of being removed. Additionally there was a brief discussion as to the process for deciding which streets get repaired; and a clarification on the pedestrian signals in the crosswalks. The issue of the Morin Rd landfill was discussed. The limits of the landfill are still being determined; there are currently no monitoring wells at this time as the limits are not established; it was also noted that at some point in the future it is the intent to cap the landfill. 6.II. Fire Dept Submissions (PDF) Chief Kirk Beattie outlined the Fire Department requests. He updated the members on the receipt of the new ambulance and the status of the renovations to the Weirs Station. Chief Beattie outlined the remaining items including SCBA apparatus replacement; a utility vehicle for central station; replacement of forestry truck and replacement of the Deputy Chiefs car; and battery operated tools. Chief Beattie then answered questions on the requests.  6.II. Fire Dept Submissions (PDF) Chief Kirk Beattie outlined the Fire Department requests. He updated the members on the receipt of the new ambulance and the status of the renovations to the Weirs Station. Chief Beattie outlined the remaining items including SCBA apparatus replacement; a utility vehicle for central station; replacement of forestry truck and replacement of the Deputy Chiefs car; and battery operated tools. Chief Beattie then answered questions on the requests. 6.III. Police Dept Submissions (PDF) Captain Al Graton presented the budget proposal for the Police Department. He updated the committee on the dispatch software and outlined the proposals which police vehicle replacement; portable police radios; and an enclosed impound/equipment storage building. He also outlined the proposals for a security fence; and air conditioning (mini-split)units. 6.IV. Planning Dept Submissions (PDF) R Mora outlined the proposals from the Planning Department including a vehicle for the Code Enforcement Officer; a replacement vehicle for the Building Inspector; and contracting a third party company to scan the approved plans that are currently stored in house. He also outlined the proposal for a renovation/reconfiguration of the Planning and Code Department. 7. NEXT MEETING The next meeting is October 22, 2020 and is the opportunity for public input. 8. ADJOURNMENT At 8:16 PM M. Foote made a motion to adjourn the meeting. D. Anson seconded the motion. All in favor (10-0)