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02/08/2018 AC Minutes the design, which is expected to be available before ATM; this article is requesting the balance to complete the design. It was noted that the project includes resurfacing Massachusetts Avenue in the center; temporary repairs will be necessary until the project moves forward. Initially, the BoS supported installation of a traffic light at Woburn Street/Winthrop Road and Massachusetts Avenue as part of the project. A traffic study was subsequently conducted, and the BoS has not re-visited the issue. Implementation of this approximately$7.5 million project is slated for a period of three years, to be paid for within the levy limit. In response to a question, Ms. Kosnoff said that this project is not currently included in the Town's financial modeling, but she believes it can be accommodated comfortably. Automatic Meter Reading System: Ms. Kosnoff explained that an appropriation of $750,000 will be requested this year under Article 16(f) to begin installation of an automatic meter reading system which would replace manual reading of residential and commercial water meters. The appropriation would comprise $375,000 from Water Enterprise Fund debt and$375,000 from Sewer Enterprise Fund debt. This would be the first phase of a three-phase project—the plan is for the new system to be implemented in three sections with funding for the next two sections ($750K each) coming over the next two years. A cost benefit analysis is expected to be completed by early March. The project requires installation of a radio sending unit on each meter in Town, which would allow for remote meter readings and an automatic process of monitoring usage that would quickly identify leakage problems. Currently, the Town is averaging approximately $460,000 in abatements for water usage problems that were undetected for weeks or months. Although there are currently three employees who conduct biannual meter-readings, the new system is not expected to reduce staff because those staff members have other responsibilities. Because of the tiered billing schedule, it is important that timely meter reading is conducted, making it impractical to depend on customers to read their meters. Transportation Mitigation: These funds would be used for addressing safety issues that surface during the year, frequently being identified by residents. The CEC suggested to Carl Valente, Town Manager, that unused funds should not be carried over to the next year, but Mr. Valente felt that current practice provides necessary flexibility. Municipal Technology Improvement Program;Application Implementation;Network Core Equipment Replacement: The Town's new Information Officer is working to improve use of the Town's current technology systems. • Appropriate for School Capital and Equipment: This is a request for approximately$1.7 million. • Appropriate for Public Facilities Capital Projects and Equipment: Public Services Building Vehicle Storage Area Floor Drainage System: This is a new projecta request for approximately$157,000 for garage floor repairs. Municipal Building Envelopes and Systems: This project is designed to address two problems with leakage in the Town Office Building. 3