05/09/2000 FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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The Fire Chief inquired as to the procedure for the actual monitoring of the pour tests. Mr. Wheeler responded it would be possible for the testing to take place on-site if the contractor has the appropriate tools. Mr. wheeler stated he is available to be present for any of the testings. There was some discussion among the Committee Members with reference to the three above-mentioned firms. Considerations were made regarding hourly/half- day rates, locations/travel time, and mileage rates . George weniak noted the breakdown/detail indicated in the Briggs report. It was the general consensus of the Committee that this information is both impressive and helpful. Mrs. Mason stated it is her opinion, having spoken with all three firms, that the Briggs Firm conducted themselves In the most professional manner. She stated that all fax information had been provided promptly, the sane day in which it had been requested. With regard to funding, Mrs. Mason explained the money would be made arra i l ab 1 e from the Town' s Contingency Fund. The Chief reported that less encumbrances, the current budget figure is $276,, 653 . 00 out of which will be taken the Clerk of the worts wages, testing, change orders, and FF (fixtures and equipment) . The budget originally showed a total of $30, 000 . 00 in FFF, which amount will barely cover artt i ipat ed phone work. Mrs. Mason stated the Wallace, Floyd, Associates Inc. rate has been quoted at $5, 000 . 00 for testing, which amount she feels is more than sufficient. Mrs. Mason voiced a minor concern regarding the Tibbetts firm, based upon information that has recently come to her attention. It was the general consensus of the Committee- to approve the firm of Briggs Engineering & Testing. MOTION: George Wezniak made a Motion in favor of hiring the firm Briggs Engineering & Testing: which Motion was seconded y Chief Baker and so voted unanimously. Review and Approval of Three Invoices Mrs. Mason presented the following for consideration and approval for payment 1 Cape Resources Company in the amount of $225 . 00 for the removal and hauling of stumps;