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Articles 39 - 72 are the Capital Improvement Budget Articles as recommended by the Board of Selectmen in the FY 1999-2003 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). A summary of potential capital projects for FY2000 - 2003 can be found in the Supplemental Information section of the Warrant.
| ARTICLE 39: | APPROPRIATE FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT - HIGH SCHOOL |
MOVED that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $575,000 to replace portions of the High School roof, to be spent under the direction of the Permanent Public Building Committee, and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow up to $575,000 for a period of up to 20 years, under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7.
Article 39 Explanation: A recently completed survey and evaluation
of all school building roofs performed by a consultant engineer indicates
the urgent need to replace many of the flat roof sections at the Needham
High School. In most cases, the roof areas in question are not the original
roofs, but either rubber membrane or polyvinyl chloride/plastic membrane
replacement roof systems. These membrane roofs have expanded and contracted
beyond their serviceable lives. They contain rips, tears and holes and
are in a dangerously deteriorated condition in critical flashing and drainage
areas. The risk associated with not repairing these roofs promptly is two-fold:
(1) potential damage to the building structure and building contents and
(2) potential threat to public safety from ceiling collapse in selected
areas (e.g., the Auditorium).
Town Meeting Actions (5/13/98 9:38 pm -9:45 pm)
| ARTICLE 40: | APPROPRIATE FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT - DPW BUILDING |
MOVED that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $250,000 to replace the DPW roof, to be spent under the direction of the Permanent Public Building Committee, and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow up to $250,000 for a period of up to 20 years, under M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 7.
Article 40 Explanation: The roof on the DPW building failed
in January 1998 following a storm. A roofing engineer was brought in to
assess the roof and determine whether it should be repaired or replaced.
The engineer recommended that the entire roof (23,160 square feet) be removed
down to the structural deck and that a built up style roof be installed.
This $250,000 estimate includes the cost for design specifications, construction
and project management.
Town Meeting Actions (5/13/98 9:45 - 9:56 pm)
| ARTICLE 41: | APPROPRIATE FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEM REPAIR - HILLSIDE SCHOOL BOILER |
MOVED that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $150,000 to replace the Hillside School boiler mechanical systems, to be spent under the direction of the Municipal Building Maintenance Board, and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow up to $150,000 for a period of up to 20 years, under M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 7.
Article 41 Explanation: At the FY97 Annual Town Meeting, $125,000
was appropriated for repair of the High School Boiler Feed System. This
represented year one of a proposed four year plan to repair mechanical
systems in school buildings. The Hillside boiler represents year two of
that plan. At present, one of the two boilers at the Hillside School is
inoperable. It was installed in 1961 and has reached its life expectancy.
The school heating plant was designed to operate on a two boiler, "lead/lag"
system. With one boiler inoperable, the remaining boiler (which was installed
in 1988) is bearing a heating load that exceeds system design. The consequence
will be to shorten the life of this functioning boiler. Further, if the
existing functioning boiler shuts down there is no backup boiler to carry
the heating load. If this occurred, the School would have to be shut down
until the functioning boiler is repaired, or a temporary heating system
can be installed.
Town Meeting Actions (5/13/98 9:57 pm -10:00 pm)
| ARTICLE 42: | APPROPRIATE FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ROOF REPAIRS |
MOVED that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $60,000 for roof repairs, to be spent under the direction of the Municipal Building Maintenance Board, and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow up to $60,000 for a period of up to 10 years, under M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 7.
Article 42 Explanation: A recently completed roof survey and
evaluation of all school building roofs performed by a consultant engineer
indicates the need to make repairs to various components of all six elementary
school building roofs. This project will address the following conditions
found among the schools: missing and damaged flashing, membrane holes,
damaged scuppers, damaged gravel stops, inadequate drains, and inadequate
HVAC curb and sleeper tie-ins. It is recommended that all this work
be done as one project because it should result in savings to the Town
through a lower bid price than would occur if each school was bid separately
over a number of years.
Town Meeting Actions (5/13/98 10:00 pm -10:04 pm)
| ARTICLE 43: | APPROPRIATE FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEM REPAIR - MITCHELL SCHOOL BOILER DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS |
MOVED that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $18,000 for design specifications to replace the Mitchell School boiler mechanical systems, to be spent under the direction of the Municipal Building Maintenance Board, and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow up to $18,000 for a period of up to five years, under M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 7.
Article 43 Explanation: The #2 boiler is an eleven section
cast iron steam boiler. It is 32 years old. It has reached its life expectancy
which is evidenced by the facts that it runs rough, is very inefficient,
and is extremely maintenance intensive. This project would entail the preparation
of design specifications in order to replace the boiler and related mechanical
systems in FY2000. The appropriation for the boiler replacement would be
brought before the May 1999 Town Meeting.
Town Meeting Actions (5/13/98 10:04 pm - 10:07 pm)
| ARTICLE 44: | APPROPRIATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT |
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $350,000 to resurface the High School parking lot; to be spent under the direction of the Municipal Building Maintenance Board, and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow up to $350,000 for a period of up to ten years under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7; or take any other action relative thereto.
INSERTED BY: Board of Selectmen
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT: Article Not be Adopted
Article 44 Explanation: An engineering firm recently completed
a survey of certain school parking lots. In the study, the High School
was noted as a high priority needing a variety of improvements at different
areas on the site.. Conditions cited included the following: the main driveway
and North Lot require a mill overlay due to cracking; the South lot is
in very poor condition and requires the driveway and faculty lot to be
reclaimed and paved; and, the concrete walkways around the school are in
poor condition and require replacement. The price includes approximately
$60,000 for traffic controls and alterations to insure the safety of pedestrians.
Town Meeting Actions
| ARTICLE 45: | APPROPRIATE FOR HIGH SCHOOL EXTRAORDINARY REPAIRS |
MOVED that the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $210,000 for extraordinary repairs to the high school exterior, to be spent under the direction of the Municipal Building Maintenance Board, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow up to $210,000 for a period of up to 20 years under M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 7.
Article 45 Explanation: With the exception of the "A" Building,
which was renovated in 1988, the High School exterior has not been painted
in 20 years. In addition to this deferred maintenance, the paint has tested
positive for lead. While funding for this project is being requested at
the 1998 Annual Town Meeting, work will not be performed until the Summer
of 1999 so as not to interfere with the proposed roofing work at the High
School. The winter will be devoted to developing work specifications with
the assistance of environmental engineering firm to insure compliance with
lead rules. It is estimated that engineering services will cost $10,000.
Town Meeting Actions (5/13/98 5/13/98 -10:19 pm)
| ARTICLE 46: | APPROPRIATE FOR HIGH SCHOOL GYM RENOVATION DESIGN |
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000 for design specifications for renovations to the high school gym, to be spent under the direction of the Permanent Public Building Committee, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow up to $10,000 for a period of up to five years under M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 7; or take any other action relative thereto.
INSERTED BY: Board of Selectmen
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT: Article be Adopted, Funded from the Tax Levy
Article 46 Explanation: Prior to the October, 1996 rain storm,
a capital request for renovation of the gym was submitted for funding.
The conditions highlighted in that request as requiring attention were
exacerbated by the October storm which caused the gym ceiling to collapse
and warped the gym floor. While the floor was repaired, the ceiling has
not been replaced. Further, the 1950's ventilation system requires upgrading
and the poor lighting in the gym is barely acceptable for the interscholastic
varsity sports program.
Town Meeting Actions (5/11/98 8:01 pm)
| ARTICLE 47: | APPROPRIATE FOR HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM RENOVATION SPECIFICATIONS |
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $18,000 for design specifications for renovations to the high school auditorium, to be spent under the direction of the Permanent Public Building Committee, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow up to $18,000 for a period of up to five years under M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 7; or take any other action relative thereto.
INSERTED BY: Board of Selectmen
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT: Article be Adopted, Funded from the Tax Levy
Article 47 Explanation: The High School Auditorium was scheduled for renovation as part of the 1988 building renovation project at the High School. Due to unanticipated asbestos removal costs, the Auditorium work was dropped from the project. Many of the components of the auditorium have not been modified or upgraded since they were installed in 1930. This request is to prepare design specifications for refinishing the stage; re-upholstering 586 seats; replacing the stage curtain, door hardware and carpeting; painting the walls and ceiling, updating sound and light systems; and rehabilitating the ventilation system and temperature controls.
Town Meeting Actions (5/11/98 8:01 pm )
