Water Meeting 6/5/2019

Attendees:

Larry L., Adam L., Jay B.,  Tim Hughes (Videographer)

8:10 pm Motion by Larry to approve the minutes of May 23^rd,  2^nd Adam, PASS

Motion by Larry to approve the minutes  of , Larry, 2^nd Adam.  PASS

Adam talks about the Reinach tank status.

Adam wants to be the primary contact to vendors on Reinach Tank.

Larry, Jay recommend that all communications go through committee and Adam can be liaison between committee and contractors/engineers.

Motion by Jay, 2^nd by Larry L. to have Adam be primary liaison with engineers and contractors on Reinach Tank Relplacment.

PASS

Adam states, Chris Hodgecan says no freezing concerns inside of tank cylindrical above ground designs.

ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicles) inspections are common now. No need for chambers in this cylindrical design is discussed. No Ice complaints from various towns. No chambers needed. Other local towns mentioned have chlorinated systems. Eidelweiss does not currently.

Construction access is OK on Reinach Place and roads leading to the proposed site.

2 phase engineering design is discussed.

Chris Hodgecan told Adam this is favorable.

Larry discusses need for Project Plan. Need to work with Chris Albert (if appointed) to work with committee on Project.

Jones & Beach has put forth an RFP for design work and design support of the cylindrical tank design. ($21,700.00)

The RFP is discussed. Questions from committee discussed.

Certain questions eliminated by committee.

Questions 14 and 17 for Chris Albert to be asked tonight.

Question 9, 14, 17, clarity on 18 and 19.

What is a 2020 survey services not included #5 please elaborate?

#18 does this complete electrical include all controls?

#14 geotechnical report is this complete expense.

How much of the $21,700.00 be eliminated by work already done by Dubois & King. (Surveying & Geotech)?

Motion Adam to call Chris Albert by Adam by phone. 2^nd larry. PASS. (Chris does not answer. No discussion)

Larry has more questions on two phase, engineering design plan.

Jay to investigate the use of plan components already paid and completed in the Dubois & King Design such as survey and Geotech work.

Larry asks to set up project plan.

Adam reports that Ralphs numbers previous were off by 32% for the rectangular tank design (underestimated).

10, 20, 30 year pay back periods are offered through SRF loans.
10 yr vs 20 yr extra $43k per year will save ~$160k. at ~3.00% interest rate.

Larry did walk through with Ian and Kathy at the DPW well site Chem room Summit and Muddy beach.

Larry to write report.

Larry states that some things can wait some things are needed. Monday report due.

Next meeting, Next Wednesday at 8pm.
Motion to Adjourn by Adam , 2^nd Jay PASS at 9:24

Respectfully,

Jay