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Greenland planning board asks fire chief to update CIP, expands role in subdivision review
Summary
At its Feb. 5 work session the Greenland Planning Board asked Fire Chief Riley Stanchina to update the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan for accuracy, discussed equipment replacement strategies and funding limits, and agreed to involve the Fire Department in future subdivision reviews for emergency access concerns.
The Greenland Planning Board on Feb. 5 asked Fire Chief Riley Stanchina to update the town's 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) entries for the Fire Department to correct errors and ensure equipment lifespans and costs are current. The board opened the session, confirmed a quorum and introduced Chief Stanchina, who reviewed the department's projected purchases and replacement timelines.
Board members discussed trade-offs between bulk purchasing and phased replacement for equipment such as air packs and portable radios, noting bulk buys can provide discounts but require larger upfront capital while phased replacement spreads budget impacts. The CIP spreadsheet uses a 4% annual inflation assumption, which the board said should be reviewed given rapid cost increases for major apparatus such as fire trucks.
On funding, the board discussed the Fire and Ambulance Special Revenue Fund and its current vehicle-related restrictions. Chief Stanchina and board members noted that some items (for example, air packs) may not qualify under the fund's present language, and asked Stanchina to identify which line items need reclassification or other funding strategies.
The board also agreed the Fire Department will be consulted on new development plans to verify driveway lengths, turning radii and emergency access; plan sets for proposed projects will be provided to the department. Chief Stanchina highlighted lot size, building spacing and multiple access points as key considerations to reduce fire risk and ensure emergency response access.
The board instructed Chief Stanchina to update the CIP spreadsheet, correcting any errors and adding or removing items as needed, with the expectation the revised CIP will inform upcoming budget planning.
The board will continue CIP discussions as part of its 2026 workplan, with related regulatory updates and subdivision reviews scheduled for follow-up.
