Town of Newbury
Capital Planning Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 23, 2014 7:00 AM Town Hall
Meeting Summary
Members present: Bob Connors (chair), Nick Orem (vice chair) Frank Visconti, and Larry Guay.
- Review of December 16, 2013 meeting summary:
Approved as written by unanimous vote
- Town Administrator’s report:
No update available.
- Facilities Manager’s report:
No update available.
4. Review Bylaw.
Nick Orem reported meeting with Tracy Blais in November to review the by-law, especially Section 12-3, which defines which projects should be brought before the committee. ~Blais personally was satisfied with the $10,000 limit and thought the Selectmen were also happy with that limit. ~Not long thereafter an article in the Daily News quoted that one of the Selectmen thought the current limit should be raised substantially. ~
Nick has contacted Joe Story, BOS Chair to meet to discuss the Board of Selectmen's views on both issues. ~
5. Review roadway pavement policies.
Larry Guay met with Town Administrator and reported a joint effort including Planning Board, Town Administrator and Department of Public Works to review software/tracking programs and professional services available to inventory, identify condition of Newbury’s infrastructure.
6. Review “CIP requests for 2014”;
Committee reviewed all current requests and made FY15 ATM recommendations. (See attached table)
7. Update of Approved Projects by Town Administrator/department head;
No update was available at the time of meeting.
8. Review CIP Planning Schedule;
No update.
9. Other Business;
No action required at this time.
10. Citizen’s concerns;
No action required at this time.
11. Review CIP Funding v. Cash reserves for CPC projects;
No update.
12. Public Hearings
No action required at this time.
13. Communications:
No action required at this time.
14. Next meeting date;
Next meeting scheduled for February 20, 2014, Town Hall, 7:00 AM.
15. Adjourned
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Connors, Chairman
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