WCFD Building Committee Meeting

23 December, 2008

Topics to be included for discussion:

1.     Recap of 16 December meeting

a.      Richard Holt, Joe Tatro, Kent Novak, Chief Pomfret, Glenn Underwood, Roland Robert and John Humble present.  Also in attendance was Deputy Fire Marshal Paul Desorci, who is also a lineman for the Cranston Fire Dept.

b.     Glenn Underwood stated he had received a letter of commitment from Centerville bank stating that the loan limit was now set at $1.64M and that the thirty year fixed annual mortgage interest rate will be 4.875%

c.     Richard Holt suggested that Glenn Underwood be requested by Kent Novak to formally state at the upcoming district board meeting that there are sufficient sources of funds to support the $2.2M station budget.

d.     Paul Desorci lent his experience to a lengthy discussion that ensued regarding the options for receiving and managing incoming alarm calls and radio trafic.  Further research will be conducted by WCFD and Mr. Desorci to determine the appropriate system and features.

e.      Chief Pomfret indicated that he would ask Capt. Mann to obtain at least two more quotes for a house phone system.

f.       Chief Pomfret indicated that the officers of the department have been tasked with determining the appropriate furniture to be purchased and the available sources of used/discounted/donated furniture.

g.     It was agreed that WCFD will depend on the DOT/PAP permit content to indicate if any emergency vehicle signage is required on Victory Highway.

h.     In addition to the key pad entry lock to be installed at the north door, Roland Robert is to research the possibility of also installing a key pad lock in the double door unit at the front of the building.

i.        Chief Pomfret requested that a concrete slab be poured for the 1,000 gal. propane tank.  Chief Pomfret to provide dimensions for the slab.

j.        Chief Pomfret indicated that WCFD would provide the Knox Box for the new station.

k.     John Humble reported that Comoli Granite will supply a 2009 engraved granite corner stone for $200.  A purchase order is to be let.

l.        Given the apparent high yield of the well, Kent Novak suggested investigating the cost associated with increasing the pumping capacity to the extent that the well might be classifiable a water source for ISO certification.     

m.   The next building committee meeting is scheduled for 4:45 p.m., 23 December, 2008 at the Summit Station.

2.     For 23 December meeting

a.      Update on last site deficiency noted by the town engineer.

b.     Northern Site Contractor’s CP 002 to be further revised based on latest input from town engineer and omission of remote sprinkler system feed and four of five man holes.

c.     Northern Site Contractors has agreed to provide 3” of rotten rock atop the public parking area at no charge.

d.     Update DOT/PAP application status.

e.      Establish front door key pad lock design.

f.       Update of $11,060 CP 003R3, concrete apron. 

g.     Update status of cistern design. 

h.     Status of piping credit for utility shower due to reduced flow requirement.

i.        Establish propane tank slab requirements.

j.        Establish phone system requirements to include PA system and vender.

k.     Discuss status of well certification and pumping upgrade.

l.        Design/material of lettering on face of building TBD.

m.   Discuss landscaping and property line buffer needs.

n.     Furniture sub committee update.

o.     Review construction progress to date.

p.     Review cost ledger. 

q.     Discuss and possibly vote upon the above and any other project related business.

r.       Set date for next committee meeting.