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Capital Improvement Advisory Committee approves minutes and annual report; sets Wednesday meetings
Summary
At its Jan. 29, 2026 Zoom meeting, the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee unanimously approved minutes and its annual report, confirmed chair and vice chair roles, set Wednesdays as its regular meeting night and was told to review an updated 5–15 year capital plan; Director Sandra Duran will confirm CIAC’s inclusion in Capital Night scheduled for Feb. 23, 2026.
The Capital Improvement Advisory Committee voted unanimously at its Jan. 29, 2026 Zoom meeting to approve the Nov. 10, 2025 meeting minutes and accept the committee’s annual report as amended. Chair Matt Dallas called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. and confirmed a quorum.
Tom Travers moved to accept the Nov. 10, 2025 minutes; Pete Iovenella seconded. The recorded vote was yes from Ark Pang, Tom Travers, Pete Iovenella, Lisa Saklad, Susan Asbedian-Ciaffi and Matt Dallas. Later in the same segment, Travers moved to accept the CIAC annual report as amended; Lisa Saklad seconded and the committee voted unanimously to approve the report. Chair Matt Dallas offered to submit the final report.
Combined Facilities Director Sandra Duran told the committee that the town’s 5–15 year capital plan has been updated and asked members to review the document to understand future needs and potential projects. Duran also said Capital Night was scheduled for Feb. 23, 2026 and that she would confirm the date and whether CIAC would be included; the committee reported it had not yet been made aware of the event.
The committee discussed internal assignments and meeting logistics. Lisa Saklad volunteered for the role of clerk. Matt Dallas and Pete Iovenella agreed to remain in their current roles as chair and vice chair, respectively. Members agreed that Wednesday nights would be the best regular night for future CIAC meetings in preparation for Town Meeting.
Tom Travers moved to adjourn the meeting; Susan Asbedian-Ciaffi seconded. The motion passed on a unanimous recorded vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m. The minutes were signed and submitted by Susan Asbedian-Ciaffi, CIAC clerk.
