WCFD Building Committee Meeting

8 July, 2009

 

1.  Recap of 1 July, 2009 building committee meeting. 

    1. Richard Holt, Kent Novak, Joe Tatro, Chief Pomfret and John Humble present. 
    2. Acceptance of Alhambra’s June requisition was delayed pending explanation of two noted over billing line items and notary and JMA signatures.
    3. JH reported that at the 26 June meeting with Geisser Engineering, Angelo Ferrari stated that he would review the WCFD billing questions with George Geisser.
    4. The commencement of installation of the guard rail per JMA’s drawing by Joe Tatro, Capt Mann and Private Mann on 27 June was noted.
    5. Joe Tatro stated that he has yet to address the pavement-to- pervious parking area interface grading.
    6. Alhambra has stated that Northern Contractors will provide a filter fabric lined trench filled with stone along the west end of the pervious parking area at no charge to assist in the prevention of erosion in this area.
    7. JH reported that Alhambra’s plumbing subcontractor has obtained a propane installation permit.
    8. JH reported that wet ground conditions has delayed the placement og the regulator.
    9. Based on an approval by Richard Holt, Chief Pomfret, Kent Novak and John Humble of a motion made by Kent Novak and seconded by Richard Holt, CP 052, $2,887.45 for the building sign light fixture and installation was accepted.  Joe Tatro objected due to the cost.
    10. Results of water quality testing by Lorenson were not yet available.
    11. Kent Novak reported that the Right Connection had begun installation of the phone and radio speaker system.
    12. CP 049, $4,016.01 for 34 eastern red cedars to be planted around the perimeter of the pervious parking area was discussed with a decision pending obtaining input from the town’s planning official as whether or not the planting is necessary given the natural buffer that already exists at the perimeter of the property. 
    13. Alhambra to determine availability of gutter/downspout strainers.
    14. Pressure testing and monitoring the fire protection system by Capt Mann is ongoing.
    15. Alhambra has indicated that the site is ready for the appliances.  Kent Novak reported that the SS kitchen hood was on site and that the delivery of the remaining appliances will take place as soon as the NG-to-propane conversion kit for the kitchen stove arrives at Lee’s Appliance.
    16. Based on a unanimously approved motion made by Kent Novak and seconded by Richard Holt, it was agreed that a granite pedicel with the WCFD provided memorial plaque mounted by Comoli Granite for $1,065 is to be ordered.
    17. Kent Novak reported that he had performed some additional research into window treatments.  No decision was made at this meeting.
    18. Based on a unanimously approved motion made by Kent Novak and seconded by Richard Holt. It was agreed that Chief Pomfret or his designee may spen up to $800 from the building funds for the necessary rest room accessories not provided by Alhambra.
    19. Based on a unanimously approved motion made by Kent Novak and seconded by Richard Holt, the $2,740 kitchen cabinet invoice from Coventry Lumber was approved for payment.
    20. Based on a unanimously approved motion made by Kent Novak and seconded by Chief Pomfret, John Humble was authorized to spend approximately $70 for kitchen cabinet hardware.
    21. Chief Pomfret suggested that lettering be mounted on the glass of the main entrance doors indicating a complete street address should a visitor in an emergency situation and not familiar with the local approach the building when no one is on duty.
    22. No further information was available regarding the correction of the mezzanine railing color.
    23. JMA has initialized the correcting of the bollard order.  Expected delivery of the correct sleeves is 4-6 weeks.  In the mean time, the bollards will be installed with the existing sleeves.
    24. Action is pending on obtaining steel plugs for the manhole cover located in the walkway.
    25. It was suggested that the five  11’ sections of steel nosing for the concrete slab that were not used at the apparatus bay entrances might be incorporated into the design of a day room patio.
    26. Based on a unanimously approved motion made by Richard Holt and seconded by Kent Novak, JMA’s June Invoice for $2,487.93 was approved for payment.
    27. JH reported that Rick Ameral of Alhambra now believes that the project will be completed by the end of July. 
    28. The current budget ledger was presented by Richard Holt and reviewed by the committee.  The cost of the project continues to remain on budget.
    29. The next building committee meeting is scheduled for 4:45 p.m., 1 July, 2009 at the “ye old” Summit Station.

 

  1. For 8 July, 2009 building committee meeting
    1. Update of National Grid electric service schedule.
    2. Review June requisition #9.
    3. Review corrected Change Order #11.
    4. Follow up to 26 June meeting with Geisser Engineering. 
    5. Update of E. Osterman Propane’s installation of equipment.
    6. Is there a credit for propane regulator installation?
    7. Status of generator relocation effort.
    8. Status of completion of guard rail installation.
    9. Status of guard rail credit.
    10. Status of flag pole bolting template and base construction and erecting flag pole.
    11. Should a spot light mounted on the building’s south gable end to illuminate the flag at night be considered?
    12. CP for 9” H cast Al street number (1110) mounted on main entrance pediment to be submitted by Alhambra.
    13. Status of street address lettering on main entrance doors.
    14. Status of pavement to gravel interface backfilling.
    15. Status of west end gravel parking area erosion control to be provided at no charge by Northern Site Contractors. CP for 9” H cast Al street number (1110) mounted on main entrance pediment to be submitted by Alhambra.
    16. Schedule for striping and lettering of pavement.
    17. Right Connection phone system installation status.
    18. Status of FP system pressure tests.
    19. Establish plan to install the station radio antenna and cable.  Has bracket arrived?
    20. Excessive rain water to gutter spill over at bottom of pediment vallies. 
    21. Are strainers available for down spouts?
    22. Status of steel plugs for holes in cover of walk way manhole?
    23. Status of determining well water quality and conditioning.
    24. Status of repair of settling crack at door #1 of apparatus bay. 
    25. Discuss memorial plaque on granite pedicel at 1,800 lbs.  Comoli will deliver and set on WCFD provided concrete base for an additional $225.
    26. Status of remaining furniture proposals.
    27. Incidental furniture, waste paper baskets, shelving, etc.
    28. Plumbing for dishwasher and ice maker has been installed.
    29.   CO/NO sensor certification and on going testing plan TBD.
    30. Establish appliance delivery timing.  Licensed plumber must install the stove.
    31. Status of finish work and kitchen cabinet hardware installation. 
    32. Turn out gear storage.
    33. Identify specification, source and installation of rest room accessories owned by WCFD.

                                                               i.      Toilet paper dispensers (4)

                                                             ii.      Paper towel dispensers (4)

                                                            iii.      Hand soap dispensers. (4)

                                                           iv.      Changing tables (2)

    1. Janitorial equipment.
    2. Window treatments, i.e., shades, blinds plan.
    3. Landscaping plan and schedule. 

                                                               i.      Review CP 049, $4,016.01 for planting of 34 Eastern Red Cedar Trees.  Planning official input?

                                                             ii.      Significant watering plan already established by mother nature.

                                                            iii.      Seeding of touch up areas.

    1. Identify landscaping equipment needs.
    2. Status of mezzanine railing paint color correction.
    3. Status of bollard order.
    4. Watch for requested emergency vehicle signs to be installed on Victory Highway by RIDOT.
    5. Update of station street signage design, availability and cost.  Determine permitting requirements.
    6. What does WCFD do with five 11’ sections of unused galvanized steel nosing?  Patio edging?
    7. Schedule member personnel for systems training.
    8. Review construction progress to date and schedule to completion.
    9. Review cost ledger.
    10. Discuss and possibly vote upon the above and any other project related business.
    11. Set date for future meeting(s).