1/8/1998 FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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Fire Station Building Committee minutes 2 January 8., 1998 REMRT OF THF-AECJHTECT Margaret Kundert and Tadhg Sweeney were present to discuss the initial schematic design of the Fire and Rescue Station renovation project with members of the Fire Station Building Committee. The design as proposed by Donham & Sweeney is similar to the original schematic presented in the feasibility study. It has been re-designed to phase construction activities in an effort to alleviate disruption of Fire Department operations. (enclosed) In addition to design schematics,Ms. Kundert presented a model of the proposal to the Committee for consideration. A new administrative building is configured in Phase 1 of the construction process. Three levels were presented and depicted in the design review of this phase. The schematic reflects an additional 500 square feet to the project scope. The first floor of the new facility is proposed to house the Fire Chief,Deputy Fire Chief, and secretarial staff. A conference room and public meeting and trairng room is also provided in the initial schematic design. The lobby area of the first floor of the new facility offers accessibility to the public for community functions, and will be constructed of glass material to allover for additional light and circulation into the building. The second floor ofhase l is intended to house lieutenants and firefighters. Kitchen and dining facilities are offered in addition to sleeping quarters, laundry and day room functions. The basement of this unit is presently designed for fitness activities and storage. The systems boiler and electrical units iIl also be contained in the lover level. Discussion followed with regards to the configuration of the initial design. Handicap accessibility, and the need to have direct access to the dining facilities and building amenities such as fitness was further reviewed. It is the consensus of the Committee to include an elevator in the initial design of the Fire and Rescue Station. It was noted that the sum of$10,000 is included in the budget for the elevator shaft. The estimated cost for an elevator is $70,000 or approximately$15,000 per stop.