Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Minutes 07.13.22

Members Present: Carol Troy, Chair; Pam Bruss; Mel Pfeifle; Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator

Members Absent: Caleb Connor

The meeting was called to order at 7:01.

Pam gave a brief review of the 2022 CIP plan. Everyone in attendance was familiar with the plan and an in-depth explanation was not necessary.

The group discussed potential individuals who might be willing join the Committee to help with the CIP process and discussions. Two individuals will be contacted.

Karen had updated the dates on the CIP request forms and asked for feedback as to the format of the forms. No changes were made. She will send the forms out to Department Heads, the Library, the Energy Committee and any others who may have a project to submit.

The group discussed the Town’s valuation, expenses and other factors that impact the tax rate. The Committee’s goal is to keep the tax rate as level as possible.

The following meeting timeline was agreed upon for the Committee’s work going forward.

August 5          CIP Request Forms due to Town Administrator

August 17        Dept Heads Attend CIP Meeting to review their requests

September 14

September 28

October 12      if needed

November 22  Public Hearing in the Planning Board Meeting

Motion to adjourn: Pam Bruss

Second: Karen Hambleton

All members – aye

Meeting adjourned at 7:34

Minutes submitted by Karen Hambleton.