8/13/1999 FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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Fire Station Building Committee Minutes August 13, 1999 REPORT F TIRE C TECT Greg Taylor will be consulted with respect to this regard and to the proposal to eliminate the replacement of parking wearing souse to seal only. The DPW may be able to assist the Committee with this challenge. Further reduction scenarios as proposed included the reduction of the basement to eliminate the need to shore against the existing apparatus bay foundation.. The basement is reconfigured as mechanical space only t reflect an area of approximately 2,500 square feet opposed to 4,000 square feet. Elevator access will be included in the design component. The architect proposed to reduce the number of windows to 25%. This includes reducing the number of 1/ windows in stairwells, and'reducing the size and number of windows in the crew quarters and living areas. The concrete masonry unit wainscot at interior partitions has been recommended to be eliminated from the construction budget. Changing the epoxy finish in the apparatus bays to sealed concrete will sage an estimated sum of$37,000. Vinyl tile is proposed as flooring in the toilet rooms opposed to ceramic tile. The Committee agreed to consider the use of ceramic the in the shower areas. The use of sheet vinyl for wet areas was also considered. Vinyl is also proposed as baseboard material in lieu of wood. Sheetrock is has been recommended for the kitchen area only. The architect has proposed that the remainder of the building contain acoustical ceiling grid. The number of cabinets in the kitchen area was reduced. Chief Baker recommended the architect design the kitchen to include; four 24"x24" cabinets for pantry shelving to include a cabinet for pots and pans. The architect will review the potential to reuse the existing air compressor. In additi nl,the existing emergency generator will be considered for reuse. primum equipment needs were discussed. NEP Engineering and Fire Protection will be requested to further review the potential to reuse the existing emergency generator. The Committee suggested that the rehab and installation of the unit equipped with a transfer switch should be considered for indoor mounting.