Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Minutes 10.18.23

Members Present: Carol Troy, Chair, Pam Bruss, Caleb Connor, Karen Hambleton, Town Administrator

Members Absent: Mel Pfeifle, Justin Dohrn

Others Present: Bryan Nowell, Fire Chief, Ed Shaughnessy, Police Chief (arrived at 6:41)

Meeting was called to order at 6:05

Review and consideration of the September 20, 2023 minutes.

Motion to accept: Pam Bruss

Second: Caleb Connor

Decision: 4-0 in favor

Pam discussed the changes that had been made to the spread sheet at the previous meeting.

Bryan confirmed the Fire Department items, their costs, and timing. He also relayed that he is applying for grants to fund several of the future equipment needs.

Pam and Karen discussed whether or not the annual appropriation to the Conservation Fund should appear in the CIP. It was decided that not enough information is available at this time so the discussion was tabled to a future meeting.

Motion to finalize the CIP: Karen Hambleton

Second: Pam Bruss

Decision: 4-0 in favor

Motion to adjourn: Pam Bruss

Second: Caleb Connor

Decision: 4-0 in favor

Meeting adjourned at 6:55

Next scheduled meeting is November 28, 2023 at 6:30 pm. (Public Hearing at Planning Board)

Respectfully submitted, Carol Troy