Mr. Klopsch then delivered the following presentation:

• 2023 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS/CAPITAL EXPENSES: The following capital expenses are in the 2023 Budget. Mr. Klopsch provided a brief overview of the items highlighted in blue.
  ➢ General City Services

  • S-44 2016 John Deere Mower Replacement: $15,000
  • Georgia Buggy: $20,000
  • S-82S 1994 Henderson Salt Spreader Replacement: $30,000
  • S-86S 2003 Henderson Salt Spreader Replacement: $30,000
  • S-91S 1997 Henderson Salt Spreader Replacement: $30,000
  • S-51 2011 John Deere Gator: $20,000
  • Vermeer Brush Chipper: $25,974
  • Orchardly Park Playset: $50,000
  • Marked Public Safety EV Vehicle #40 : $75,000
  • Unmarked Public Safety Vehicle #75: $36,000
  • S-87 2009 International Dump Truck Replacement: $150,000
  • S-71 2008 Ford F250 Replacement: $ 40,500
  • Safety Department Flooring Replacement: $25,000
  • Gardner Pool Upgrades: $70,600
  • Shafor Park Safety Surface Replacement: $90,000
  • OCC Carpet, Wallpaper & Paint: $ 32,000
  • Asphalt Street Program: $450,000
  • Concrete Street Program: $100,000
  • Far Hills Catch Basin, Curb, Sidewalk & Apron Repairs: $297,000
  • Sidewalk, Curb & Driveway Apron Program: $229,000
  • Far Hills Avenue Resurfacing: $220,000 (2024 project)

  ➢ Refuse Utility

  • S-79 2008 Crane Refuse Packer Refurbishment: $55,000
  • S-06 2019 Scooter Replacement: $25,000 (Insurance Proceeds)

  ➢ Water Utility

  • Iron & Manganese Filter Rebuild: $175,000
  • Emergency Power Generator - Springhouse: $40,000
  • EZ Valves: $50,000
  • Utility Line Locater: $25,000
  • Valve Turner: $76,000
  • Water Line Repairs: $50,000
  • Water Tower Overflow Upgrades: $20,000
  • Various Water Tools: $43,500

  ➢ Sanitary Sewer Utility

  • S-74 2012 GMC Sierra Pick-up Truck Replacement: $45,000
  • Sewer Line Camera: $95,000
  • Sanitary Sewer Repairs: $50,000

  ➢ Stormwater Utility

  • Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project: $2,163,394
  • S-30 1998 ODB Leaf Vacuum Replacement: $35,000
  • (Plus $75,000 from 2022)
• TRAFFIC SIGNAL STUDY: Mr. Klopsch displayed an aerial map of the current Five Points intersection showing Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood Avenue and Thruston Boulevard.