Members – Carol Troy, Chair; Pam Bruss; Justin Dohrn; Mel Pfeifle; Karen Hambleton; Town Administrator.
Members Absent – None
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm.
Brief general overview of the 2020 CIP
Pam gave a brief overview of last year’s CIP process and discussions. Items she felt needed clarification from the Town included the Fire Department’s pumper and long-term plans from both the Highway Department and Fire Department. The Committee agreed that greater involvement by the Highway and Fire Departments was key to a productive discussion this year.
Suggestions for possible additional committee members
Names that came up were Tim McKenna, Caleb Connor, Scott McCaskill, Steve Hall (Road Agent), Jeff LeBlanc (Fire Dept) and a Police Dept representative. Pam reached out to Caleb via text and he indicated he would like to serve on the Committee. Karen will reach out to Steve and Jeff. The group felt that a committee of 8 to 9 members was a good-sized working group.
Proposal for departmental interviews
The group agreed to meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 beginning in September with the goal of having the CIP wrapped up by November 1st. Meetings will be as follows:
August 4th – Departments will return completed request forms to Karen
August 18th
September 8th
September 22nd
October 13th
October 27th
The CIP Committee will attend the August 9th Select Board meeting to discuss priorities, process and any other topics related to the CIP.
Other business
The group discussed how to set priorities and the need for more direction in sifting through competing priorities. Leasing vs purchasing equipment was discussed, as well as roads and paving.
Schedule next meeting
The next meeting will take place on August 18th at 7:00 pm.
Motion: Justin Dohrn motioned to adjourn at 8:04 pm.
Second: Pam Bruss
Decision: Carol Troy- Aye, Justin Dohrn- Aye, Pam Bruss- Aye, Mel Pfeifle-Aye, Karen Hambleton-Aye.
Adjourned at 8:04 pm
Draft Minutes submitted by Karen Hambleton