Current Facilities Projects
Public Buildings Division Monthly Report April 2026
Press Box and Batting Cage Upgrades
The floors in the kitchen and bathrooms were finally completed last week. My staff waxed the floors, installed new dispensers and touched up the bathroom walls as well. The site was de-winterized the same week. The main entrance doors and frame at the Batting cage were also replaced as part of this project.
T Mobile -Cell Phone Upgrades
I have been working with our cellular provider for the last couple of months negotiating a deal on cell phone upgrades as most of the cell phones we currently have are on average four years old. Knowing we could easily move to another carrier at this point, T-Mobile offered to replace all the cell phones with new iPhone 17’s at no cost. In addition, we will also see a one-time bill credit of one- thousand dollars. I’ll be working with the IT Department to deploy the new phones over the next couple of months.
OTIS Elevator -Contract Renewal
I am currently negotiating a new Preventive Maintenance contract for the PD, Library and Town Hall. I expect to have a contract for the town manager to sign next month.
Capital Improvement Project Update
Library- Window Glazing Unit Replacements
I received two proposals for the replacement of fourteen flat glass glazing units and six curved glazing units at the library. A purchase order was issued to Commercial Storefront Services for the replacement. The glass is currently on order and expected to take a few weeks to manufacture. The curved glazing units are located over the front entrance canopy and to replace those units safely, the front entrance will have to close during the replacement.
One large triangle shaped piece of tempered glass was also replaced at the entrance of the Community Center.
Kitchen Upgrades – Fire Headquarters (Stations 1 and 2)
This project has stalled just a bit over the last few weeks however we have another meeting scheduled with the contractor for Company #2 next week to make some minor changes to the design. More discussions are needed to confirm the design and budget of Company #1 at this point.
ADA Upgrades
Veterans Memorial Park – ADA Accessible Routes (Upper and Lower Entrances)
The contractor began work on April 21st. A three-person crew is currently excavating the area behind the fence adjacent to the upper parking lot and ticket booth in preparation for placement of processed material. To date, approximately 100 feet of this section has been excavated, with processed material installed and compacted.
The project engineer has conducted on-site compaction testing at multiple locations to ensure compliance with specifications. Concrete forms are scheduled to be set next week in the completed sections.
Concurrently, the contractor will continue excavation activities from the ticket booth toward the pool area.
Overall, the project is progressing as anticipated, and the Phase 1 completion deadline of May 8th remains on schedule.
Police Department – ADA Accessible Route at Main Entrance (On Hold)
Construction documents are complete. I anticipate advertising for bids in the coming weeks, with construction targeted for Spring 2026.
Police Department Service Counters – ADA Improvements (On Hold)
IT personnel are responsible for the daily operation of dispatch technology. During construction, dispatch operations will be temporarily relocated to the Annex, and it is critical that qualified IT staff be available to troubleshoot any system issues in real time.
Other Projects
Phone Systems – Migration to Cloud-Based Platform (No update)
Although leg work continues, this project cannot move forward without the assistance from the IT Department who’s services and recommendations will be needed before final recommendations are made to the Town Manager.
POTS Line Replacements – All Buildings
I have a meeting scheduled with our Frontier Account Executive next week. I am expecting that I’ll learn more about their POTS line replacement solution they are offering. If the account executive tells me the solution is proven and has existing customers using this technology, I can start converting some of our alarm and elevator lines over.
Utility Audits
The vendor continues to evaluate invoices for errors and subsequent savings at this point.
155 Griffin Road – Structure Demolition and Site Cleanup
Volunteers from the Historical Society were onsite during the month to salvage items from one of the homes and a couple barns on the site.
Environmental Services Inc. has provided a proposal to dispose of the hazardous waste found on the property. Once an approved purchase order number is issued to ESI the disposal can begin.
I will be requesting a proposal from ESI to demolish the structures next. In the meantime, the Fire Department has inquired about using one of the homes for structural and fire hose drill training exercises. There will be no live burn training at this site.
Security Enhancements – Library and Town Hall
Our security vender was onsite most of the month to install card readers on several interior doors at the library. Two additional cameras were also installed, one at the main entrance exterior and one on the second floor interior space. As is typical after a card access install, the doors affected can and will be rekeyed. Three meeting room doors on the lower level of Town Hall also received card access controls.
Clay Major
Director of Facilities