FIRE STATION
BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING (FSBC)
October 19, 2015
In attendance, in alphabetical order: Fire Chief John Alcaidinho, Joe Lingel, Chairman Dennis Moran, Mike Pivero, Jim Ryan, and Jim White. Trisha McCarthy and Selectmen's Representative Lisa Gonyer, were excused; Jim Holland was absent. Secretary Barbara White transcribed the minutes.
Chairman Moran called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Discussion of SFC report on 8 Merrimac Road.
Mr. Pivero reviewed the report from the engineering firm that had been hired to perform an assessment of the existing metal building at 8 Merrimac Road building to make ensure it was sound enough to be used as a new fire house.
The Committee was quite disappointed to find that according to the engineer's report, the building could not be converted as it would fall into a higher category for use as a fire station. The report stated the structure would need extensive structural improvements to bring it up to the higher category for the anticipated use, which would bring the cost much higher than what the Committee had been anticipating.
The Committee is in agreement that economically the right path is for a new station to be built instead of band aiding the Central Station not knowing what to expect they will find.
They also agreed that a footprint of any proposed station and an elevation drawing would be helpful for the residents to know that they were trying for the most economical way to have a new station, without bells and whistles that were not needed.
Mr. Pivero is on the Selectmen's Agenda to give a report of the engineer's conclusions tomorrow night, October 20. The Committee came to a consensus Mr. Pivero will inform the Selectmen of the conclusion from the report, and ask them how they wanted to proceed from there. Do they want to move forward with a warrant article for a new fire station or put money into the Central Station not knowing what else they will find to replace or repair once they start opening up walls?
If the Selectmen choose to move forward with a warrant article for a new station, Mr. Pivero will also ask for some funds to have the discussed drawings produced.
As the next scheduled FSBC meeting is not until November 16, the Committee decided they needed to have an extra meeting. November 2nd was decided upon and the meeting will start at 7:30pm instead of the usual 7:00 pm. Mrs. White will reserve the room with the Selectmen's Assistant.
Mr. Pivero will report on the result of the October 20 meeting with the Selectmen at the next meeting.
Minutes
Chief Alcaidinaho Moved to approve the minutes of August 31, September 21 and September 24; Mr. White seconded; unanimous approval.
Adjourn
Chairman Moran MOVED to adjourn at 8:30 pm; Mr. White seconded; unanimous.
Next meeting is November 2nd at 7:30 pm Town Hall.
PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING IS 1/2 HOUR LATER THAN NORMAL MEETING TIME.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara White
Barbara White, Secretary
Fire Station Building Committee
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