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MINUTES OF THE BUILDING AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE
DATE: March 26,2013
TIME:I 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: Town Hall Offices, 2198 Main Street
PRESENT: Geof Deering Ralph Ingegneri, Kevin Pooler, Chief Moran, Deputy Chief Harrison, Phil
Lindquist, Robert Miller, Jon Phillips, David Telman, Mike Fitzgerald, Charles Sumner, Fabrizio Caruso,
Steve Shuman
Robert Miller called the meeting to order and turned the meeting over to Kevin Pooler the chair of the Fire
Station sub-committee.
Fabrizio Caruso provided a brief history of the existing station; recognizing that in reality there has been
relatively few facility upgrades made to this building since it was originally constructed as a shared Fire&
Police Station in the early 1970's. There are significant obstacles to renovating and expanding this property.
There have been two state building code updates since the last feasibility study was completed in 2008. These
new code updates have also increased the demands and costs associated with earthquake protection and
bracing, which could cost in excess of$250,000. CDR/Maguire is in the process of working with the Fire
Department staff to thoroughly review the Fire Department's space needs program, which starts with looking
at the old 2008 plan and making many changes and modifications in order to recognize the vision and long-
term plan of the fire staff. The existing fire apparatus bay is a pre-fabricated structure that can not be easily
expanded. The bays are simply too narrow for today's standards for fire apparatus. Handicapped access is also
problematic, particularly with the various elevation differences throughout the building. There was a full
discussion concerning the cost and operational impact on fire operations related to trying to renovate and
expand the existing facility while maintaining operations as well.
Chief Moran did visit the Hyannis Fire Department to talk to Chief Brunell about their new station plans.
Chief Bjrunell gave high marks with regards to working with Mr. Caruso on the preliminary design for the
proposed station. Chief Moran also provided some preliminary information on the new Hyannis Fire Station
relative,to some elevations and floor plans.
Mr. Pooler did mention that the sub committee was generally supportive of a plan to move towards the
construction of a new building versus the renovation of the existing structure. There was a lengthy discussion
about the concept of trying to save a portion of the existing station for the Natural Resources Department. In
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the end the existing Fire Station is located in such a manner that it would compromise access and visibility of
the proposed new Fire Station.
Mr. Ingegneri & Mr. Pooler suggested that the committee develop a local access video to show the conditions
of the existing facility and problems related to upgrading this facility.
Mr. Caruso suggested that CDR/Maguire will need about another month to work internally with staff on space
need matters. In addition the committee also discussed a site visit to fire facilities in a few other towns, such as
Hudson and Franklin.
Mr. Caruso handed out a qualifications document that documents CDR/Maguire's professional experience and
background.
Mr. Fitzgerald suggested looking at the macro dollars of renovation versus new, i.e., what is the best
investment for the Town of Brewster for the long term. The committee should be able to quantify this as we
move through process.
Stony Brook School Window project:
Mr. Miller introduced Steve Shuman from Arko Architects, the architects for the window replacement project.
There are a series of rotten and leaking windows in the 1989 addition of the Stony Brook Elementary School.
There are at least 25 different types of windows in this area. Given the $90,000 FY2014 budget, Mr. Shuman
brought in a vendor to create a cost based plan. He will take this information and create a base bid for the
repairs,plus a series of add alternates within the bid in order to maximize work for the upcoming summer.
Mr. Shuman showed a plan of the east elevation of the building showing the various windows. Essentially
they all eventually will need to be replaced. Mr. Shuman will create a phased plan by section. The budget to
replace all the windows is approx $182K in the 1989 section. He will work with Barry Schofield to identify
the worst areas first. Administrations goal is to complete a bid process prior to Town Meeting. The project
} manual!,is pretty close to complettion. Anderson type wood interior/vinyl clad exterior units are being
considered.
There Was a motion made to continue to work as proposed, which was unanimously approved. Mr. Shuman is
attempting to set up a meeting with Barry Schofield in order to identify those window systems that should be
prioritized in phase I. Mr. Telman and Mr. Phillips would like to attend this meeting.
The February 19, 2013 minutes were reviewed and approved, with Mr. Telman abstaining.
Mr. Sumner will send out a pdf of CDR's project schedule to the committee members.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
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BREWSTER TOWN CLERK
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