​Pittsfield Town Hall Building Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 24, 2022


 
To listen to a recording of this meeting please click this link:  https://bit.ly/3DZ7oGg
 
Agenda
 
Minutes Approval: October 10, 2022
 
Public Present:
 
Old Business:
1. electrical Installation
2. heat & insulation Estimates
 
New Business

1. Next Steps

 
Next Meeting Date:  TBD
 
Adjournment:
 
Ray moved to call the meeting to order at 5:01pm. Mike seconded.  All in Favor.
Herb Kuendig, Mike Moran, Ray Colton, Glenn Reinauer  and Jeremy Rayner attending thru TEAMS.  Richard Gaston, Henry Haefner not in attendance.
 
Agenda Modification:
 
Minutes Approval:  October 10 , 2022- Ray moved that the meeting minutes be accepted.   Mike seconded. All in favor.
 
Public Present:
 
Old Business:

1. Electrical Installation: Members discussed how to proceed on getting new electrical system installed since the contracted electrician Craig Petersen only worked for approximately three hours and did not complete the project. Craig did contact Dave McKinnon with 4 Security in Rutland to reconnect the fire alarm system. Herb will contact him to schedule. It was agreed that only 9 hanging lights would be needed and that electrical needs for heat pumps should be added to the project.   A  number of electrical contractors were suggested and members will contact to see if they can finish the electrical installation. Louis Lubek- Ray; Mike Juris-Ann; Frank Candido-Jeremy.
2. Heat & Insulation Estimates:  Members reviewed costs for insulation: Spray foam materials & Labor-$5,000; rock Wool-material only-$1,650. Members agreed that rock wool might end up costing more because of potential for waste and hiring someone to install. Glenn moved to hire Chad Rogers who bid $5,000 for the project and may able to put project immediately on schedule by working nights. Mike seconded. All in favor.

Mike received two quotes for propane Modine heaters and installation from CV Oil: Modine 75-$2,439.48 and Rinnai-$2,710.58. Members discussed putting two of these heaters in the building, one upstairs and one downstairs. Upstairs would provide backup heat for the new heat pumps and provide main heat for basement. Use of these heaters would eliminate the need for the oil furnace, heating oil and a new oil tank. However, there is a concern that these heaters are noisy and suited more for outdoor garages and barns.  total cost of installing heaters $4,878.96 and $5,421.16.  If members decide to stick with furnace to supply back up heat and main basement heat minimal ductwork will have to be put in place at an estimated cost of $1,000.
 

1. Next Steps: Ray and Mike will drop by CV Oil to determine noise level of their Modine and report back.

 
Next Meeting Date:  TBD
 
There being no further business of the committee, Ray moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:14pm. Herb seconded. All in favor.
 
Recorded by:
s/Ann Kuendig
Approved: November 7, 2022
 
 
Herb Kuendig
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

​Pittsfield Town Hall Building Committee Meeting Minutes-DRAFT
Monday, November 7, 2022


 
 
 
Agenda
 
Minutes Approval: October 24, 2022
 
Public Present:
 
Old Business:
1. electrical Installation update
2. heat & duct decisions
 
New Business

1. Next Steps

 
Next Meeting Date:  TBD
 
Adjournment:
 
Herb moved to call the meeting to order at 5:02pm. Glenn seconded.  All in Favor.
Herb Kuendig, Mike Moran, Ray Colton, Glenn Reinauer, Jeremy Rayner, Richard Gaston in attendance.
 
Agenda Modification:
 
Minutes Approval:  October 24 , 2022- Mike moved that the meeting minutes be accepted.   Richard seconded. All in favor.
 
Public Present:
 
Old Business:

1. Electrical Installation: Dave McKinnon with 4 Security in Rutland who was hired by our contracted electrician to re-install the fire alarm system has started work.  The electrician, Craig Petersen has not returned to the project and indicated he probably won’t. J-5 Electric-Mike Juris submitted an estimate for installing the subpanel and electrical in the walls which he could start in about a week and a half. He can work by the hour at $100 an hour and the job would take approximately two days. Estimated labor $1,600 and about the same for materials. Ceiling lighting is estimated to take two weeks. Members discussed reaching out to other master electricians for more estimates and availability. Herb will check with Fire Safety Inspector to see if Craig pulled a permit and if so, how to close it out.
2. Heat & Duct Decisions:  Member reviewed costs for two heat options:  adding two propane heaters & eliminating furnace and need for duct work and new oil tank VS maintaining current furnace, installing limited duct work and new smaller fiberglass oil tank. Glenn moved to approve the second option. Jeremy seconded. All in favor.

 
Next Steps:

1. Jeremy received a quote from woodworker Steve Fuchs to build a new custom front door out of mahogany not to exceed $3,500. Discussion on staining vs painting. Jeremy moved to accept the bid, Glenn seconded. All in favor. Funds for this project would be deducted from Town Hall Reserve Fund. Mike to coordinate with CV Oil on installation of duct work and gas hookups for stove and insta-hot water heater. Herb will call Charlie at CV Oil with go ahead for new tank. Ray will check with his electrician, Jeremy to check with Frank Candido. Ann was asked to prepare bids for the Town to put out for the following projects:

a:  new front steps and re-siding & insulating West exterior wall.
b: installation of basement windows
c: re-siding & insulating southern and east exterior walls
 
 
Next Meeting Date:  TBD
 
There being no further business of the committee, Jeremy moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:51pm. Glenn seconded. All in favor.
 
Recorded by:
s/Ann Kuendig
Approved:
 
 
Herb Kuendig
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

​Pittsfield Town Hall Building Committee Emergency Meeting Minutes-Draft
Tuesday, December 6, 2022


 Herb moved to call the emergency meeting to order without a warned agenda at 5:05pm in order to hire an electrician to finish installing the electrical and lighting project. Ray seconded.  All in Favor.
 
Herb Kuendig, Mike Moran, Ray Colton, Glenn Reinauer, Richard Gaston in attendance.
 
 
Old Business:

1. Electrical Installation: Herb brought members up to date on the electrical installation project. Louis Lubek pulled a permit to hook up the furnace which entailed installing a sub-panel in the utility room with associated breakers etc. Herb moved to approve payment of Lubek’s final invoice of $2,171.51.  Glenn seconded. All in favor.  Wall outlets and overhead lighting still have to be completed quickly in order not to lose a place in the schedules of installers for spray insulation and drywall.  The committee had previously received a bid from Mike Juris (J-5 Electric). Mike moved to hire Juris to complete the electrical installation. Glenn seconded. All in favor. Herb will contact Mike to see if and when he can start.  Ann and Herb will investigate fixtures and bring recommendations to the committee for approval.

 
New Business;

1. Poulin media blasting:  Herb said Cal Poulin finished blasting and priming the old pitchfork tines that will be reinstalled in the ceiling as historical artifacts at a cost of $92.50.  Herb said Poulin can paint the tines black for additional fee. Mike moved to have Poulin complete the project for an estimated total $150.00 to be taken out of the Town Hall Reserve Fund. Ray seconded. All in favor.
2.   Town Hall Article request: members estimated that building the new front steps and re-siding the front of   Town Hall  could exceed the current available reserve and Begin Funds balance of approximately $60,000. that would leave no funding to complete repairing and painting the two other exterior walls and is requesting the Select Board submit an Article at Town Meeting seeking approval from taxpayers for $10,000 in additional funding for Town Hall renovations and repair.

 
 
 
Next Meeting Date:  TBD
 
There being no further business of the committee, Mike moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:29 pm. Glenn seconded. All in favor.
 
Recorded by:
s/Ann Kuendig
Approved:
 
 
Herb Kuendig
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

​Pittsfield Town Hall Building Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 10, 2022 
 
 
Agenda
 
Minutes Approval: August 11, 2022
 
Public Present:
 
Old Business:
1. Review and update lighting plan
2. Finalize additional projects for shelter
 
New Business

1. Next Steps

 
Next Meeting Date:  TBD
 
Adjournment:
 
Herb called the meeting to order at 5:02pm. Jeremy seconded.  All in Favor.
Herb Kuendig, Mike Moran, Ray Colton, Richard Gaston, Jeremy Rayner in attendance. Glenn Reinauer and Henry Haefner unable to attend.
 
Agenda Modification:
 
Minutes Approval:  August 11 , 2022- Ray moved that the meeting minutes be accepted.   Mike seconded. All in favor.
 
Public Present:
 
Old Business:

1. Review and update lighting plan:  Members inspected basement work and discussed placement of hanging fixtures from the ceiling. It was suggested that conduit would be placed on cross beams and above steel beams and fixture boxes be placed on floor boards. Current lighting plan calls for 16 hanging fixtures. Members discussed whether that would be adequate to light all spaces. It was agreed that Herb will meet with Craig Petersen to review number and placement of fixtures. Craig is scheduled to begin electrical installation the week of October 17.
2. Finalize additional projects for shelter: Members discussed proposal from Mike who met with Charlie at CV Oil to install black circular ducts in place of the old ductwork that was removed. Suggested layout will be the same with two shafts extended to vents for upstairs and four drops each with manual dampers to heat basement. Mike will continue meeting with Charlie and FW Webb to finalize a written proposal and cost estimates to be presented to Select Board for payment from undesignated surplus funds. Other projects include: insulating basement walls with rock wool as regular insulation may attract mice and foam boards are expensive. Jeremey will get estimates. Ray will contact Cal Poulin to see if he can recommend insulation installers. Members discussed scheduling drywall installation beginning November 7 through 18. Ann will contact Cal for scheduling drywall. Members discussed kitchen layout and agreed that counters will be placed to the left and right of refrigerator, the donated gas stove moved closer to the area which will be vented and the donated dishwasher near the sink. Members agreed to put in a double sink with a cabinet so that current water drain pump can be utilized instead of replacing it. Herb will do proposed layout and give it to home Depot and LaValle’s for pricing. Members agreed countertops will be laminate and that a free standing serving island will consist of two 6 foot sections on rollers. members will contact CV oil for gas manifold and hookup for stoves and water heater; plumber for sink and dishwasher hookup and price lighting fixtures with VT Efficiency rebates.
3. Next Steps: Mike proposed putting together a bid for a carpenter to be posted on the Swiss Farm bulletin Board and on Pittsfield Community Social media page. Ann will draft bid notice and circulate to members for approval and posting.

 
Next Meeting Date:  Monday, October 24, 2022 at 5pm
 
There being no further business of the committee, Jeremy moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:26pm. Richard seconded. All in favor.
 
Recorded by:
s/Ann Kuendig
Approved:  October 24, 2022
 
 
Herb Kuendig
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

​Pittsfield Town Hall Building Committee Meeting Minutes
Thursday, August 11, 2022 
 
To listen to a recording of the meeting please click this link:  https://bit.ly/3c71XK7 (partial recording)
 
Agenda
 
Minutes Approval: May 23, 2022
 
Public Present:
 
Old Business:

1. Approve bids for emergency shelter
2. Execute contracts
3. Schedule Demo Party

 
New Business

1. Next Steps

 
Next Meeting Date:  TBD
 
Adjournment:
 
Herb called the meeting to order at 5:03pm. Ray seconded.  All in Favor.
Herb Kuendig, Ray Colton, Richard Gaston, Jeremy Rayner in attendance. Mike Moran thru TEAMS
 
Agenda Modification:
 
Minutes Approval:  May 23 , 2022- Ray moved that the meeting minutes be accepted.   Mike seconded. All in favor.
 
Public Present:
 
Old Business:

1. Approve Bids for Shelter:  Members compared bids from Harvey’s and Paquette Plumbing for installation of on demand water heater and heat pumps. Water Heater- Harvey’s-$4350; Paquette-$4,482. Heat Pumps-Harvey’s-$13,835; Paquette-$18,767.40. Members felt the heat pump units should be 18K, not the 12K called for in the Paquette bid. Members also agreed that it would be better to have one contractor for both projects. Ray moved to award the bid for heat bumps to Paquette provided the increase to upgrade the units to 18,000k does not exceed 20%. Jeremy seconded. All in favor.  Jeremy moved to accept the Paquette bid for installing the water heater. Herb seconded. All in favor.
2. Execute contracts: 
   1. Ray will call Cal Poulin at VT Blasting to see if the town can get on his schedule soon.
   2. Herb will call Paquette for installation of water heater and heat pumps.
   3. Mike will call Brookfield Generator to reconfirm May estimate for installing a generator at Town Hall to power both the Hall and Town Office and coordinate installation.
   4. Herb will call Steve at CV Oil to schedule propane hook-up for generator.
   5. Herb will call Charlie at CV Oil for installation of new oil tank.
3. Schedule Demo: Richard, Jeremy, Herb agreed to help Craig Petersen demo the electric wires in the basement. Herb will see what day is convenient for Craig at VT Electric and coordinate with members.

                 
New Business:

1. Next Steps: Herb told members that it would cost more than $8,000 for a new custom front door to Town Hall. Members agreed to try to reuse the old door by stripping it of paint, repairing cracks and holes and re-painting. Members will also continue to get bids from contractors for re-siding the front and building new front steps.

 
Next Meeting Date:  TBD
 
There being no further business of the committee, Ray moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:01pm. Jeremy seconded. All in favor.
 
Recorded by:
s/Ann Kuendig
Approved: October 10,2022
 
 
Herb Kuendig
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Pittsfield Town Hall Building Committee Meeting Minutes 
Monday,
May 23, 2022
 
 
Agenda
 
Minutes Approval: April 18, 2022
 
Public Present:
 
Old Business:

1. Emergency Shelter Bids Update
2. Phase Two Bids

New Business

1. Next Steps

 
Next Meeting Date:  TBD
 
Adjournment:
 
Herb called the meeting to order at 5:08 pm. Glenn seconded.  All in Favor.
Herb Kuendig, Mike Moran, Glenn Reinauer present with Henry Haefner attending remotely. Carl Oertel submitted a verbal resignation from the committee which was accepted. Glenn was thanked for his many contributions.
 
Agenda Modification:
 
Minutes Approval:  April 18, 2022- Mike moved that the meeting minutes be accepted.   Glenn seconded. All in favor.
 
Public Present:
 
Old Business:

1. Emergency Shelter Bids-Committee discussed and compared competing bids for the following:

Town Hall/Town Office Generator:                           Brookfield                $24,610
                                                                                         J-5 Electric               $26,921
 
Mike moved to recommend Brookfield to the Pittsfield Rescue Plan Committee. Herb seconded. All in Favor.  Both detailed bids will be forwarded to the PRPC. CV Oil estimate to connect generator to the 1,000UG tank outside Town Office will be included. $1,950 for work does include $850. for trenching which is included in the Brookfield bid, so CV Oil bid may be lower.
 
Insta Hot Water Heater:                                                Paquette                  $4,482.75
Mini-split heat pump heat/cool:                                  Paquette                  $8,767.40 includes rebates
 
Glenn moved to defer deciding on both bids until the committee gets at least another quote for comparison. Herb seconded. All in favor.
 
 
New Basement Electrical:                                              J-5 Electric               $16,442 (does not include fixtures)
                                                                                            VT Electrical           $4,912* (no fixtures)
                                                                                                     *Craig Peterson says his bid from last year may be a little higher
 
Glenn moved that the committee hire VT Electrical if after another walk-through review of the lighting plan his bid does not exceed 25% of the original bid. Mike seconded. All in favor. Herb will contact Craig when he returns after Memorial Day and get him scheduled ASAP.
 
Media Blasting of wood timbers and steel beams       V-Blasting                $8,519.07
 
Mike moved to hire V-Blasting to begin work as soon after electrical demolition as possible. Her seconded. All in favor. Herb will reach out to Cal Poulin to schedule. Town will have to contract for a dumpster. Herb will get details on size.
 
Seal wood timber and paint steel beams                        Don Marshall         $2,700
Mike moved to hire Don Marshall. Herb seconded.  Ann will reach out to Don to get scheduled after media blasting is completed.
 
Frame walls/replace basement windows
 Henry will reach out to Denny Veilleux to see if he is interested. Herb will order hopper windows. Members will continue to solicit other contractors.
 
 Install drywall, mud and finish                                                                  Cal’s Custom Drywall           $5,361.12
 Glenn moved to hire Cal Poulin. Herb seconded. All in favor. Herb will also try to schedule this project.
 

     2.   Phase Two Bids committee agreed to continue looking for contractors to bid for this project  
New Business:

1. Next Steps: committee will forward to the Pittsfield Rescue Plan Committee bids that will come in and try to schedule all contractors to complete electrical, ceiling and walls in basement.

 
Next Meeting Date:   TBD
 
There being no further business of the committee, Mike moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:55pm. Herb seconded. All in favor.
 
Recorded by:
s/Ann Kuendig
Approved: August 11, 2022
 
 
Herb Kuendig
 
 
 
 

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Pittsfield Town Hall Building Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, 
April 18, 2022
 
To listen to a recording of the meeting please click this link:  https://bit.ly/3Oy8ewR
 
 
Agenda
 
Minutes Approval: April 4, 2022
 
Public Present: 
 
Old Business:

1. Generator Estimates Update
2. Duct work Estimate
3. Framing Estimates
4. Other Estimates

 
New Business

1. Next Steps-Phase Two Scope of Work

 
Next Meeting Date:  TBD 
 
Adjournment:
 
Mike moved to call the meeting to order at 5:04pm. Henry seconded.  All in Favor.
Herb Kuendig, Mike Moran, Ray Colton, Jeremy Rayner, Henry Haefner in attendance.
 
Agenda Modification: 
 
Minutes Approval:  April 4, 2022- Mike moved that the meeting minutes be accepted.   Jeremy seconded. All in favor. 
 
Public Present: 
 
Old Business:

1. Generator Estimates-Herb presented CV Oil estimate of $6,892 for propane tank & fittings and hook-up labor to Town Hall Generator and an alternative that Steve Martin proposed. Instead of buying two generators-one for Town Hall and one for Town Offices (each with their own propane tank,) Steve said just one generator (20 to 22kw) at Town Hall could be run off the 1,000 ug tank that is buried outside Town Offices. A trench would have to be dug 18 inches underground from the generator to that tank and electrical connection from the TO panel would also have to be made. Mike will call Brook Field to get an updated estimate for this new alternative and Ann will reach out to Mike Juris for the same.
2. Duct Work Estimate-Herb met with Charlie from CV Oil to discuss replacing/reconfiguring duct work. CV Oil does not do spiral duct work, but Charlie said they could shorten the length of the small branches and re-use the diffusers from the present ductwork. An online search of spiral duct prices show a range of $2.35 to $13.50 per foot for 3” to 24” wide ducts. Waiting on estimate from CV Oil for reconfiguring present ductwork.
3. Framing Estimates-No contractor bids as yet, but Herb priced the cost of studs to reframe all the basement walls and build storage space walls 100 2X4X12 @$17.32 each. Jeremy said he would try to get estimates from contractors he knows.
4. Other Estimates- Henry presented a lighting plan for the basement which the committee reviewed. It calls for 16 hanging fixtures which would produce 13.5 lumen/FC per sf with 60 watt bulbs; 18.5 lumen/FC per sf with 75 watt bulbs and 27 lumen/FC per sf with 100 watt bulbs: undercabinet lighting for the kitchen and 20 amp outlets on all walls with wall sconces for stairwell up to first floor. Ann agreed to look for rustic style hanging chain fixtures and find a lighting expert to see if this is enough light for the basement kitchen and dining areas. Henry will update the lighting plan (adding fire alarms & emergency lights in both stairwells) before next meeting then Ann will send to Juris and Peterson for estimates.

Herb brought up another issue in the basement that will need to be addressed to satisfy municipal building codes. The current oil tank interferes with the 36” wide area necessary for proper egress of the back door. The interior door is also just 32” wide and will need to be replaced with a 36” door. Charlie Martin from CV Oil says the current oil tank is a single walled unit that does not have a safety valve to release moisture build-up that could hasten corrosion. CV Oil could install a Granny-double wall rectangular tank that would fit under the stairwell and open up the space. $800 for the tank & $2,000 to remove old tank and install new tank.  Members agreed to get estimates for insta-hot water heaters for Town Hall and discussed installing heat pumps and mini-splits so Town Hall could be an emergency cooling center and reduce oil consumption in the winter. Herb will contact Harvey’s and Paquette Plumbing for estimates.
 
New Business:

1. Next Steps: Phase Two Scope of Work:  Herb said members need to start thinking of lining up contractors to get estimates for residing the front bump-out of Town Hall with a composite product and replace trim with plastic wood to reduce future maintenance. Phase two also includes rebuilding the front steps and moving the power box from the front to the side of the building.

 
Next Meeting Date:  Jeremy moved to hold next meeting  May 2, 2022  Mike seconded. All in favor.
 
There being no further business of the committee, Jeremy moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:12pm. Ray seconded. All in favor.
 
Recorded by:
s/Ann Kuendig
Approved:  May 23, 2022
 
 
Herb Kuendig
 
 
 
 
 
 

​Pittsfield Town Hall Building Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 4, 2022
 
To listen to a recording of the meeting please click this link:  https://bit.ly/3jcZzBs
 
 
Agenda
 
Minutes Approval: March 21, 2022
 
Public Present: 
 
Old Business:

1. Scope of Work (update)
2. Project Estimates Review

 
New Business

1. Next Steps

 
Next Meeting Date:  TBD 
 
Adjournment:
 
Mike moved to call the meeting to order at 5:04pm. Ray seconded.  All in Favor.
Herb Kuendig, Mike Moran, Ray Colton, Glenn Reinauer, Henry Haefner in attendance.
 
Agenda Modification: 
 
Minutes Approval:  March 21, 2022- Ray moved that the meeting minutes be accepted.  Mike seconded. All in favor. 
 
Public Present: 
 
Old Business:

1. Scope of Work-Committee continued its review of the Scope of Work for lower-level modifications to support an emergency shelter that Henry drafted. Herb said he had contacted five media blasting companies but none were either responsive or did not have the proper media to blast the beams and steel. Mike suggested encasing the steel beams in rough wood. Herb agreed to get prices on wood to determine if this is a feasible option to blasting and painting the beams. Henry suggested that old ductwork be replaced with new spiral ducts to reduce painting costs since the old ducts need to be reconfigured anyway. Members agreed that in order to properly compare electrical contractor bids, the committee needs to come up with a comprehensive lighting plan that designates location of ceiling lights and all outlets for kitchen and walls. Henry said he would take a stab at this and report back the next meeting.
2. Project Estimates Review- Members reviewed estimates received for the Town Hall generator. Members had questions for one bidder to include maintenance proposals. Glenn said that $2,500 should be added to the generator bid to support the cost of a propane tank and supporting equipment and connecting to the generator. Ann said they had received a bid for sealing the wood beams and painting the steel and duct work from one contractor. Herb said the cost of five operable awning windows at Home Depot is $300 each.

 
 
New Business:

1. Next Steps: Action Items to be presented at next meeting:

New ductwork & generator propane tank installation: Ann to get estimates from CV Oil.
Ann to get maintenance prices for generator from electrician.
Members agreed to contact local contractors and get estimates for framing the walls.
Henry will draft electrical lighting plan.
 
Next Meeting Date:  April 18, 2022
 
There being no further business of the committee, Mike moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:06pm. Henry seconded. All in favor.
 
Recorded by:
s/Ann Kuendig
Approved: April 18, 2022
 
 
Herb Kuendig
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Pittsfield Town Hall Building Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 21, 2022
 
To listen to a recording of the meeting please click this link:  https://bit.ly/3IB7cvU
 
 
Agenda
 
Minutes Approval: February 21, 2022
 
Public Present: 
 
Old Business:

1. Scope of Work
2. Project Estimates

 
New Business

1. Next Steps

 
Next Meeting Date:  TBD 
 
Adjournment:
 
Herb called the meeting to order at 5:07pm. Glenn seconded.  All in Favor.
Herb Kuendig, Mike Moran, Ray Colton, Glenn Reinauer, Jeremy Rayner in attendance.
 
Agenda Modification: 
 
Minutes Approval:  February 21, 2022- Mike moved that the meeting minutes be accepted.  Herb seconded. All in favor. 
 
Public Present: 
 
Old Business:

1. Scope of Work-Committee reviewed the Scope of Work for lower-level modifications to support an emergency shelter that Henry drafted. Some decisions were made to better define items of work which Ann will add to the document. Herb provided two additional alternatives for ceiling: Alternate 4: Floating Drywall-drywall would be hung to cover the steel beams and follow the pitch of the torsion bars up to the top of windows on either side, then taped and mudded.  the ceiling would cover all wood and steel beams and ducts but leave windows open for light and ventilation. (Poulin Estimate: $8,519.07) Alternate 5: Fully Exposed- wood and steel beams would be cleaned but not media blasted, then prepped and painted black. Ductwork would be reconfigured, cleaned and painted black. members discussed the advantages and disadvantages of each alternate. It was agreed that wooden beams would have to be cleaned to prevent bark and dust dropping.Glenn moved that the committee adopt the option of leaving the ceiling fully exposed, blasting wood beams, then sealing wood. Steel would be prepped and painted, ductwork reconfigured and painted. Ray seconded. Jeremy and Herb in favor. Mike opposed.

 
 
 
New Business:

1. Next Steps: Action items to be presented at next meeting:  estimates from other media blasters (Herb), estimates from electricians Craig Peterson, Mike Juris( Ann) and Matt Voighty (Jeremy) for demo and new wiring. Estimate from Don Marshall on sealing wood, painting beams and ducts (Ann)

 
Next Meeting Date:  April 4, 2022
 
There being no further business of the committee, Jeremy moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:19pm. Ray seconded. All in favor.
 
Recorded by:
s/Ann Kuendig
Approved: April 4, 2022
 
 
Herb Kuendig
 
 
 
 
 

Pittsfield Town Hall Building Committee Meeting Minutes-DRAFT
Monday, February 21, 2022
 
To listen to a recording of the meeting please click this link:  https://bit.ly/3tdgXuB
 
 
Agenda
 
Minutes Approval: February 7, 2022
 
Public Present:  Henry Haefner
 
Old Business:

1. Rescue Plan Modifications & Estimates

 
New Business

1. Next Steps

 
Next Meeting Date:   
 
Adjournment:
 
Carl called the meeting to order at 5:06pm. Ray seconded.  All in Favor.
Herb Kuendig, Mike Moran, Carl Oertel, Ray Colton in attendance.
 
Agenda Modification: New Committee member as NB#2 (see below) and  taken out of order as the first order of business.
 
Minutes Approval:  February 7, 2022- Mike moved that the meeting minutes be accepted.  Herb seconded. All in favor. 
 
Public Present: 
 
Old Business:

1. Rescue Plan Proposal Modifications & Estimates:  Members had a long discussion on the proposal to create an emergency shelter at Town Hall focusing on the priority item on the list—installation of a whole building generator. Ann met with electrician Mike Juris who estimated the generator would need to be at least 24Kw to run lights, heat, water heater, well pump and kitchen in an emergency. He received quotes from Generac and estimated total cost with labor to be around $15,000 not including cement pad for generator and costs to hook up to a propane tank. Mike had an appointment with Brookfield Generators to review Town Hall needs and get an estimate from them. (They use Kohler generators). Mike noted that contractors need to know that plans call for replacing the hot water heater with an insta hot wall unit for accurate estimates. There was some discussion of options for the ceiling, but it was agreed the committee would wait to get cost estimates of each option and make a decision when all members are present.

 
New Business:

1. Next Steps: Members agreed to begin getting prices for materials and labor. New member Henry Haefner volunteered to put together a scope of work including the progression of each item. Herb suggested the committee meet again in three weeks to review scope of work and estimates. Carl moved to hold the next meeting on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 5pm. Ray seconded. All in favor.
2. New Committee Member: The committee extended an invitation to Henry Haefner who has experience as a construction manager and has volunteered for other Town construction projects to join the committee. Henry accepted. Herb moved for the committee to approve Henry as a new member. Carl seconded. All in favor.

 
 
There being no further business of the committee, Carl moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:41pm. Mike seconded. All in favor.
 
Recorded by:
s/Ann Kuendig
Approved: March 21. 2022
 
 
Herb Kuendig