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MINUTES OF THE BUILDING AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE'S FIRE
STATION SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
DATE: May 29,2013
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
PLACE: Fire Department, 1657 Main Street
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PRESENT: Bob Miller, Geof Deering Ralph Ingegneri, Kevin Pooler, Chief Moran,
Deputy Chief Harrison, Phil Lindquist, Jon Phillips, David Telman, Mike Fitzgerald, Fire
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Captain Varley, Captain Rubel, Fire Fighter Romer
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• Kevin Pooler/Bob Miller called meeting to order at 6:00 pm
• Bob Miller began the meeting with several points regarding the building.
Main emphasis was the question "Why do we need a new fire station?"
Bob indicated that this was a question he has heard several times from
individuals in town and Selectmen. He stated the answer must be clear
and concise with information backed up with specific data and delivered
clearly to the community, Selectmen, and Finance Committee.
• Chief Moran provided the committee with the process undertaken by the
Fire Department to review the prior schematic drawings and revise them
based on current and future needs of the department. He then led the
discussion on the 27 revisions proposed by the internal Fire Department
Committee and the reasons for the revisions. During the discussion
Building Committee members had several questions as to why the E
changes were implemented and if the Fire Department members feel the i.'.
plan is adequate.
• There was a discussion on the scope of services and if the new report ,,
being developed by CDR will contain an option of renovating the current
building and a projection of costs.
• Ralph Ingegneri stated that he did not feel that the committee has been {
looking at the renovation option and had been focusing on a new building I
• Chief Moran stated that he and the Fire Department Committee were
using the 2008 Option C design which was for a new station, to develop
their current space needs and that the areas indicated on the current
drawings and spaces included are what the Fire Department requires. It is
his understanding that CDR would develop an option to renovate based
on these needs. Chief Moran will discuss the CDR that the renovation
option and recommendations with costs will be included in the updated
study.
• Bob Miller stated that the BNAC has been charged with reviewing,
developing, and presenting the revised report to the Selectmen, residents,
and Finance Committee and that their responsibility would be to ensure
that the report includes an option to renovate the firehouse and it's
associated costs.
• The committee discussed the development of a video and Kevin Pooler
assigned Ralph Ingegneri to move forward with that project with Chief
Moran.
• Ralph Ingegneri stated that he was successful in his recent efforts to
assist a Selectman in getting elected and he felt that the committee and
the Fired Department would benefit from several of the methods he used
to reach out to the community including open houses, videos, transfer
station info disbursement, and so forth.
• A group discussion regarding the life span of the building, future staffing
projections, runs, and other detailed information regarding the Fire
Department operations and services offered would be an important factor
in moving forward.
• Deputy Chief Harrison said that it is important for the committee or
"salesmen" to understand that we are operating out of two buildings and
still have limited space. When looking at those buildings the total square
footage is not to far off from what we are proposing. He also mentioned
that while the drawing look to be large scale and include six large bay
doors for equipment, the Fired Department currently has 11 doors in the
two buildings with apparatus behind them in garage space and that while
the building looks large we are only adding "one" door (currently 11,
proposed 12 front and back).
• Fire Captain Kevin Varley spoke for the internal Fire Fighters group, when
asked by Ralph Ingegneri "Why do you need a new fire station?" Kevin
Varley answered with several reasons; including air quality, current and
future space needs, outgrowth of the Fire Department, services offered
and response times.
• Chief Moran also brought the building height issue to the committee.
Currently, the building height is 38'. Town by-law states that building shall
not be taller than 30'. Chief Moran stated that he has discussed the issue
with Charlie Sumner, Sue Leven (Planner) and Victor Staley (Building)
and that there are two options to request the additional height. Chief
Moran indicated to the committee that they would have to make this
decision as to how to move forward. By not moving forward the entire
design of the structure would need to be revised according to CDR.
• Chief Moran stated that he would like to conduct some site visits of other
fire stations and that he would be sending out weekend dates to see who
could make the trips
• Chief Moran also stated that he would contact Fabrizio Caruso and
discuss the meeting and the committee's feelings on the report and what
type of information that would have to be included.
• Mike Fitzgerald asked Mr. Miller for an update. Mr. Miller explained where
the committee is in the process, and that going forward the full Building
Committee would be meeting on June 19 with CDR at which time CDR will
present the report. He also stated that it was expected that if the report is
completed and appropriate and the committee feels they are ready to
present to the Selectmen that may occur on July 1 or 8 according to
Chairman Dickson. Mr. Miller indicated to Mr. Fitzgerald that while the
committee has not voted on new vs. renovation component of the report
he and the other members are leaning toward a new fire station. However,
the information in the report, projected costs, and other vital items will
need to be closely studied before a full vote of the committee is taken.
• A short discussion on financing and projected timing of same was
discussed. Mr. Miller indicated that that decision would be in the hands of
the Town Administrator, however it has been discussed that architectural
and design funding may be available in the fall of 2013 and construction
funding available after school building debt is eliminated in 2016.
• The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.
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