GPSBC Meeting Minutes

(unofficial) 


Planning Board 

Members of the Committee attended the Planning Board meeting for the purpose of reviewing the submission of the revised drawings for the Public Safety Complex. 

The Planning Board reviewed the revised drawings presented by Joe DiCarlo.  Joe reviewed the State Highway Department’s decision to allow only two curb cuts for the project, with the maximum curb cut size of 30 inches. Joe also reviewed the proposed sign for the Complex which would be 7’ high and 8’ wide and sit atop a stone wall.  

The Planning Board requested the storm water information, in compliance with the latest storm water regulations, on the plans as well as signed and stamped plans before they could proceed. The Planning Board also indicated they will request a peer review of the completed plans once they are received. 

An open meeting date was set for Monday, August 25, 2008 with the assumption a peer review of the plans would have been completed and any issues resolved by that date. 

Next Meeting 

The next meeting of the Public Safety Complex Committee will be at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at the Town Hall. 
 
 
  

 

MINUTES OF THE JULY 22, 2008 MEETING

                   OF THE GRANBY PUBLIC SAFETYCOMPLEX COMMITTEE 
 A meeting of the Granby Public Safety Complex Committee was held on July 22, 2008 at the Town Hall in Granby, Massachusetts. 

Chairman Trompke called the meeting of the Committee to order at 5:15 p.m. (ET). 
Revised Site Layout for Public Safety Complex 
Dave King reviewed the revised site layout for the Public Safety Complex. The revisions were discussed at the previous Committee meetings, as well as with the Planning and Select Boards. Jim Trompke will review the revised site layout with Chief Barry as he was not able to attend this meeting. 

After further discussion and upon a motion duly made the Committee 

    VOTED: To approve Site Layout Study - 3 as presented by Dave King of Kaestle Boos Associates. 

Curb Cuts 

The Application for Permit to Access State Highway, which was completed by Joe DiCarlo of Kaestle Boos Associates, was reviewed by the Committee.  Submission of the application is needed in order for the Massachusetts Highway Department to review the Committee’s request for curb cuts for the Public Safety Complex. 

Chief Anderson will deliver the application to Chris Martin for his signature and mailing.

 Planning Board Application 

Joe DiCarlo requested a copy of the Book and Page number of the deed for the Aldrich Field site, as recorded in the County Registry.  The information is needed for the application to the Planning Board. 

Chief Anderson will request the information from the Assessor’s Office and send to Joe DiCarlo. 

July 14 and 15, 2008 Committee Minutes and July 21 Notes 

Jim Trompke asked the Committee for any changes to the revised July 14 and 15, 2008 Committee minutes and well as the July 21, 2008 notes.  The Committee accepted the minutes and as presented. 

Web Blog 

The Committee did not have any updates to be included in the Web blog from last week’s meeting. 

The Web blog can be viewed at the following link:  http://www.granbypsbc.org/ 

Next Meeting 

The next meeting of the Committee will be Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 5 p.m. ET in the Town Hall. 
 
 There being no further business and without objection, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m. (ET) 
 
 
 

                         MINUTES OF THE JULY 15, 2008 MEETING    

 

  

 

 

 

 

OF THE GRANBY PUBLIC SAFETYCOMPLEX COMMITTEE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 A meeting of the Granby Public Safety Complex Committee was held on July 15, 2008 at the Town Hall in Granby, Massachusetts.

 

Joe DiCarlo, Assistant Director of Landscape Architecture for Kaestle Boos Associates

 

 

 

 

 A meeting of the Granby Public Safety Complex Committee was held on July 15, 2008 at the Town Hall in Granby, Massachusetts.

 

Ray Kinghorn, Project Manager, PinnacleOne

 Joe Maheu, Planning Board Chairman arrived at 5:55 p.m.

Chairman Trompke called the meeting of the Committee to order at 5 p.m. (ET).

 Revised Site Layout for Public Safety Complex

 Jim Trompke updated members of the Committee regarding the revisions in the site layout for the Public Safety Complex. The revisions included changing the orientation of the building and moving both entrances to the building further North on East State Street.  The Committee discussed the proposed changes which would result in better use of the available land, more parking spaces and a safer egress from the building for the fire and police personnel as well as the public. After discussion the Committee agreed to the proposed changes at the last meeting. 

Joe DiCarlo contacted the State Highway Department to review the change in curb cuts. They asked us to submit an application so they could assign someone to the project and give us an official answer on what would be acceptable. Joe will complete the application and get it to Chris Martin for a signature.


 Joe Maheu, Chairman of the Planning Board, (only member in attendance) arrived at 6 p.m. to review the site plan changes.  The GPSC presented issue with the original plan and reviewed the new site plan and all the benefits and reasons for the change. Those reasons include increasing view of sight for visitor egress on the original plan was the driver for changing the position of the facility with may other benefits to follow.

 Joe Maheu reviewed the plan and found no issues with the positioning of the facility on the site and said he agreed with the change for all the reasons presented including increasing safety for egress. There being no further business and without objection, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m. (ET)

 

MINUTES OF THE JULY 8, 2008 MEETING

OF THE GRANBY PUBLIC SAFETYCOMPLEX COMMITTEE

 

 

A meeting of the Granby Public Safety Complex Committee was held on July 8, 2008 at the Town Hall in Granby, Massachusetts.

 

 

 

Chairman Trompke called the meeting of the Committee to order at 5 p.m. (ET).

 

 

July 1, 2008 Committee Minutes

 

Jim Trompke asked the Committee for any changes to the revised July 1, 2008 Committee minutes.  The Committee accepted the minutes as presented.

 

Web Blog

 

The Committee did not have any updates to be included in the Web blog from last week’s meeting.

 

The Committee discussed the increased public interest in the Web blog which is resulting in comments being posted. Chief Barry is responding to comments as needed.

 

The Web blog can be viewed at the following link:  http://www.granbypsbc.org/

 

Contracts

 

Jim Trompke reported the contract with the architectural firm of Kaestle Boos Associates has been signed by Chris Martin.  The PinnacleOne contract is waiting clarification wording before being signed by Chris Martin.  Ray Kinghorn will have the clarified wording inserted in the contract and deliver the contract to Chris Martin this week for signature.

 

 

Application for Construction Management at Risk

 

Jim Trompke reported the Certification of Authority to use the Construction Management at Risk Delivery Method form is being reviewed by the Town Attorney. Once that form is reviewed and signed, and the PinnacleOne contract signed, Lillian Camus will complete any final edits to the Application for Construction Management at Risk so it can be sent to the Massachusetts Inspector General’s Office for review.

 

Construction Manager Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

 

The Committee reviewed the first draft of the Construction Manager RFQ. Ray Kinghorn answered questions and clarified any issues brought up by the Committee. Lillian Camus will work on a second draft including changes suggested by the Committee.

 

Next Meeting

 

The next meeting of the Committee will be Tuesday, July 15, 2008 in the Town Hall.

 

 

 

There being no further business and without objection, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m. (ET)

 

 

 

 

   MINUTES OF THE JULY 1, 2008 MEETING

 

OF THE GRANBY PUBLIC SAFETYCOMPLEX COMMITTEE

 A meeting of the Granby Public Safety Complex Committee was held on July 1, 2008 at the Town Hall in Granby, Massachusetts.

 The following persons participated in the meeting:

 Ray Kinghorn, Senior Project Manager of PinnacleOne

 The following persons participated in part of the meeting:

 Dave King, Kaestle Boos Associates

Sgt. Alan Wishart Sgt. Mark Smith of the Police Department

Chairman Trompke called the meeting of the Committee to order at 5:08 p.m. (ET).

 June 16, 19 and 24, 2008 Committee Minutes and Notes

Jim Trompke asked the Committee for any changes to the revised June 16, 19 and 24, 2008 Committee minutes and notes.  The Committee accepted the minutes and notes as presented.

Web Blog

 The Committee did not have any updates to be included in the Web blog from last week’s meeting.

 The Web blog can be viewed at the following link:  http://www.granbypsbc.org/

 Planning Board Meeting

 Jim Trompke reiterated the plan for an August 4, 2008 Planning Board public meeting on the Safety Complex. Dave King assured the Committee the drawings for the complex should be ready for the August 4 meeting.

Review of Safety Complex Architectural Drawings

 Dave King reviewed updated architectural drawings.  Discussions included items such as location of on-duty police parking spaces, areas where steel columns may be an issue and adjustments made, minor modifications from both the Fire and Police Building Committees, and types of heating being considered in the different areas. Dave will update the drawings with suggested changes and bring them back to the Committee for review.

 Land Survey

 Dave King reported the land survey completed in 2000 needs to be updated. He contacted Hill Engineering, who completed the original survey, but they would not be able to conduct another survey within the timeframe needed. Dave then contacted Huntley Engineering who has agreed to do the job.

 Dave King also noted he would be away from July 4 to July 21 and would provide Jim Trompke with a back up contact.

 Construction Manager Request for Proposal (RFP)

 Ray Kinghorn explained the two part process for RFPs which is the next step after qualified Construction Manager Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are selected. The process includes a technical side and a fee side and how the potential candidates are scored. Ray also noted the RFQ could not be sent out until we have received approval from the Inspector General’s office to proceed with Construction Manager at Risk.

 Lillian Camus will continue to edit a sample RFQ received from Ray Kinghorn for the Committee’s review. Ray will send Lillian a sample RFP and contract which will also be reviewed by the Committee.

 Next Meeting

 The next meeting of the Committee will be Tuesday, July 8, 2008 in the Town Hall.