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April 13, 2009 Adjourned Session of the 2009 Annual Town Meeting, cont...
<br /> 8:58 p.m. Shirley Stolz reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures Committee.
<br /> Glenn Parker reported unanimous support of Appropriation Committee.
<br /> 8:59 p.m. Unanimously Adopted.
<br /> 9:00 P.M. Presented by Selectman Hank Manz.
<br /> ARTICLE 15: APPROPRIATE FOR MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECTS AND
<br /> EQUIPMENT
<br /> MOTION: That the following amounts be appropriated for the following
<br /> capital improvements and that each amount be raised as indicated:
<br /> a) Replacement of Fire Engine 3 - $500,000 for purchasing a new fire engine and all incidental
<br /> costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of
<br /> the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $500,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section
<br /> 7 or any other enabling authority.
<br /> b) Head End Equipment - $154,500 for replacing head -end network equipment and that to
<br /> meet this appropriation $43,450 be raised from the general fund unreserved fund balance,
<br /> $27,550 be transferred from the Sale of Real Estate Account, and the Treasurer, with the
<br /> approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $83,500 under M.G.L. Chapter
<br /> 44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority.
<br /> c) Comprehensive Stormwater Management Watershed Study - $110,000 for engineering
<br /> services for a comprehensive stormwater management watershed study, and that to meet
<br /> this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized
<br /> to borrow $110,000 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority.
<br /> d) DPW Equipment Replacement - $903,423 for the cost of departmental equipment for the
<br /> Department of Public Works and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this
<br /> appropriation $1,450 be transferred from the unexpended balance appropriated under
<br /> Article 32(g) of the 2005 Annual Town Meeting, and the Treasurer, with the approval of the
<br /> Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $901,973 under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7
<br /> or any other enabling authority.
<br /> e) CBD Sidewalks — that this item be indefinitely postponed.
<br /> f) Sidewalk Improvements and Easements — That the Selectmen be and they hereby are
<br /> authorized to take by eminent domain, purchase or otherwise acquire any fee, easement or
<br /> other interest in land necessary for sidewalk construction through the end of fiscal year
<br /> 2010. (as amended April 13, 2009)
<br /> g) Storm Drainage Improvements - $160,000 for constructing and reconstructing storm drains
<br /> and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer,
<br /> with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $160,000 under M.G.L.
<br /> Chapter 44, Section 7 or any other enabling authority.
<br /> h) Geographic Information System (GIS) - $120,000 for the cost of a computerized mapping
<br /> system and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $21,600
<br /> be transferred from Water Retained Earnings, $14,400 be transferred from Sewer Retained
<br /> Earnings, and $84,000 be raised from the general fund unreserved fund balance.
<br /> i) Hydrant Replacement Program - $50,000 for the replacement of fire hydrants and all
<br /> incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation $25,000 be transferred
<br /> from Water Retained Earnings and $25,000 be raised from the general fund unreserved
<br /> fund balance.
<br /> j) Street Improvements- $538,125 for road reconstruction, repairs and resurfacing by the
<br /> Department of Public Works and all incidental costs related thereto, and that to meet this
<br /> appropriation $538,125 be raised in the tax levy; and authorize the Town to accept and
<br /> expend any additional funds provided or to be provided by the Commonwealth of
<br /> Massachusetts through the Massachusetts Highway Department.
<br /> k) Traffic Mitigation - $50,000 for engineering services for traffic and intersection improvements
<br /> town -wide, and that to meet this appropriation $50,000 be raised from the general fund
<br /> unreserved fund balance.
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<br /> Hank Manz explained requested action and reported unanimous support of the Board of
<br /> Selectmen for all parts except part (k) where vote is 4 in support and 1 in opposition.
<br /> 9:00 P.M. Part (a) David Kanter reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures
<br /> Committee. Glenn Parker reported support of Appropriation Committee for all portions
<br /> (9 -0) except (e) and (f), with no vote on part (k).
<br /> Part (b) David Kanter reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures
<br /> Committee. Glenn Parker reported 9 -0 support of Appropriation Committee.
<br /> Part( c) David Kanter reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures
<br /> Committee.
<br /> Part (d) David Kanter reported unanimous support of Capital Expenditures
<br /> Committee.
<br /> Mr. Manz and Public Works Director William Hadley responded to questions on value of old
<br /> vehicles and extended life of vehicles with new DPW facility providing indoor vehicle storage.
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