North Stonington Volunteer Fire Company
EMS Building Committee
Meeting Minutes for September 29, 2014
Location: North Stonington Volunteer Fire Company – Meeting Room
267 Norwich-Westerly Rd.
North Stonington CT
In Attendance: Mark Perkins, Chair; Joe Cassata, Vice Chair, Charles Steinhart, V; Jon Bosma; Ryan Burdick; Brian Elias; Paul Kowack, Nick Mullane,
Peter Springsteel, Kati Murphy
Meeting called to order at 7:03 PM by Chairman Perkins
Minutes: Motion by Charles Steinhart to accept the minutes of Sept. 22, second Jon Bosma. Motion passed.
Correspondence, Bills, and Invoices:
Invoices:
K. Murphy invoice #20 - $123.75
Motion by Jon Bosma to approve, second by Charles Steinhart. Motion passed
Correspondence:
An e-mail was received from Silver Petrucelli requesting approval to move forward with scheduling test borings to determine the soil conditions for slab-on-grade and foundation design. Peter Springsteel questioned why do it now rather than waiting until we are closer to construction. Mark Perkins pointed out that it has to be done, regardless. If we do borings now then prospective bidders for site work will have better information as to what they’ll be working with. Peter agreed.
A motion was made by Mark Perkins, second by Paul Kowack, to give approval to Silver Petrucelli and Associates to move forward with the test borings. Motion passed.
Kati to e-mail Silver Petrucelli that they may proceed.
Public Comment. None
Old Business:
Paul Kowack reported to the Committee on a conversation he and Bob Shabunia had with Peter Springsteel regarding Peter’s involvement going forward. Peter will be kept informed of plans and progress and Silver Petrucelli will be instructed to CC Peter on all correspondence. Peter will act as the Town’s ‘Owner’s Rep” and he indicated that some clarification of that phrase is needed.
Bob Shabunia had e-mailed several questions to be forwarded to Silver Petrucelli regarding language in the RFP. Silver Petrucelli responded to each question to the satisfaction of the Committee.
The RFP for the site work did not get advertised as intended. Kati will contact USDA for new opening date and coordinate with parties. Kati will send out new schedule once it has been established. The Committee indicated that paper copies of the RFP are not necessary.
Brian Elias prepared a list of suggestions relative to building plan detail. Brian mentioned that there are OSHA regulations relative to the decon room that Silver Petrucelli should be aware of, and the Committee wanted to know where the fire wall is being located. The Committee discussed each of the items Brian outlined, with Peter taking notes on the technical details. Peter will share his notes with Silver Petrucelli. Silver Petrucelli is scheduled to attend the next Committee meeting on Oct 6 to begin to address. Paul Kowack indicated that the Committee needs to focus on the justifiable details of the project.
Discussion moved to notes of the Sept. 17 MEP meeting with Silver Petrucelli. Once again Peter took technical notes to be addressed with Silver Petrucelli. Various electronic systems, including Zetron were discussed. Brian indicated that the cost of Zetron would be between $5k-$7k and that wiring for it is not overly complicated. Committee discussed what doors should be secure, alarm systems for apparatus bay doors, as well as alarm systems and lighting for building. CC TV monitors for main entrances are important items.
Kati to coordinate with Nick Mullane relative to contacting CLPE to see if grants or other assistance may be available for purchasing the generator. Kati to also follow up with Nick relative to Yankee Gas.
A motion was made by Charles Steinhart, second by Joe Cassata to keep the dimensions of the kitchen at 14 ½ ‘X 27’. All were in favor, motion passed.
The Committee discussed pre-piping for gas and water to the training pad, for future use, and having it run just to the edge of the parking lot. The Committee would like to see where the water and gas will be coming into the building.
Peter will share technical notes form the Sept 29 Building Committee meeting with Silver Petrucelli who will address them at the next meeting, which is scheduled for Monday, October 6 @ 7:00 PM
Motion to adjourn made by Jon Bosma, second by Charles Steinhart. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:30
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