Town of Willington
BOARD OF SELECTMEN • 40 OLD FARMS ROAD • WILLINGTON, CONNECTICUT 06279 • (860) 487-3100 • FAX (860) 487-3103
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
SPECIAL MEETING JAN. 11, 2006
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING 5:00 P.M.
First Selectman Eldredge called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. with the following in attendance: Selectmen Patton and Lewis, L. Nicholls, K. Acimovic, D. Berto, R. Campbell, H. Torcellini, residents and the reporter from the Chronicle.
DISCUSSION OF TOWN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TIME LINES FOR THE WILLINGTON SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT
David Berto gave out copies of a time line for the Senior Housing project as it stands today. The items in bold are the Towns and the others belong to the Access Senior Housing of Willington.
1. Resolve Water system January 11, 2006
2. Complete Construction Plans & Specification February 28, 2006
3. Town Site Plan Approvals February 28, 2006
4. Obtain Contractor Pricing March 20, 2006
5. Town Commitment for Water System March 30, 2006
6. Town Commitment for Drainage Work March 30, 2006
7. Submit Firm Commitment Application to HUD April 10, 2006
8. Start Construction June 15, 2006
9. Town Water System Operational February 1, 2007
10. Town Drainage Work Complete March 1, 2007
11. Ready for Occupancy May 14, 2007
Mr. Berto commented that these are the latest dates we can go with. Since this is a preliminary schedule could the Town put together a schedule that would meet this schedule? Selectman Patton asked about the Town commitment for the water system. Mr. Berto commented that we need a letter from the Town saying we are committed to the water system by March 30, 2006 saying these are the plans and funding and we will do it. Selectman Patton asked can the Town make that commitment without having the funding in place? We could be short $350,000 to $600,000. Mr. Berto commented if we want HUD to release money we have to have the commitment without any caveats. Selectman Patton asked are you working with PZC and Inland/Wetlands?
Mr. Berto replied yes. First Selectman Eldredge commented that we should discuss the water system configuration and what we can do and what the HUD side must do. Discussion on the design and engineering followed. Discussion on the fire suppression system followed and whether to have separate systems or one system. The decision was to go with one system. First Selectman Eldredge commented that we need to get a new estimate from Birmingham Utilities. Dave Berto commented that HUD Senior Housing group will work with the Town to support the numbers. Selectman Patton commented that before going to design we need to know ASHOW’s money and the Towns money. First Selectman Eldredge commented we are ready to go for the EDI and STEAP money and get approval to spend for
engineering. First Selectman Eldredge will go to the Board of Finance to get approval to spend these grants, that will start the ball rolling for engineering.
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Can ASHOW help offset the cost? Mr. Berto commented we would need to look at it when we get the numbers, then we can talk about that. We need to make it work. Mr. Berto asked do you as a Board need to put it on record that we are going to design this? Selectman Patton commented it will be in the minutes. Discussion on the pumps for the system followed. The Fire Marshal will be consulted on all of this. Discussion on the electricity, single phase or three phase, also followed. First Selectman Eldredge asked Mr. Berto if this is something CL&P should bring in at no charge? Mr. Berto commented that typically elevator buildings require three phase, if the building requires three phase and there is a cost to get it there that is typically the HUD responsibility.
If we need it for our building and it is not there we have to get it there; if something else needs it there at the same time then we would have to work out a shared arrangement. Selectman Patton commented that in order to go to Town Meeting by March 30, 2006 we need to have funding and everything ready by March 15, 2006 so we know where we are headed. Mr. Berto commented that he appreciates everybody getting together to do this for the Town. Selectman Lewis commented that we would like to be kept up to date. Discussion on the drainage system followed. The Town must commit to the drainage work by March 30, 2006 also. Discussion on whether this would be a Davis Bacon wage job followed, chances are it will be. Bob Campbell commented that Inland/Wetlands approved with some stipulations. Karl Acimovic commented that the stipulations will not hold up the project. Bob Campbell commented that he is concerned that there are
questions to answer before we go to PZC; we are trying to have the application excepted at the meeting on the 17th. Discussion on the pump house and its location followed. Discussion on the septic system followed. Selectman Patton commented that talking to Hank Torcellini about the septic system for the cottages it could be $350,000. First Selectman Eldredge commented it could be a likely candidate for a grant. Selectman Patton commented that we need to set up another meeting. Another meeting was set for Jan. 25, 2006 @ 5 P.M. Selectman Lewis commented that it is an ambitious schedule but we are so far behind.
DISCUSSION AND DECISION ON STEAP GRANT APPLICATION
Some discussion on this grant followed.
SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED THAT WE APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR THE STEAP GRANT FOR THE SENIOR HOUSING DRAINAGE SYSTEM.
Selectman Lewis seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS) 0 NO
SELECTMAN PATTON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:41 P.M.
First Selectman Eldredge seconded the motion.
VOTE: 3 YES (ELDREDGE, PATTON & LEWIS) 0 NO
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Bowen
Mary Bowen
Secretary
Board of Selectmen
860-487-3100
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