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✓Public Works Committee
June 17, 1999
Committee: Chairman Baudek, Trustees Barker and Jeffrey
Attending: Chairman Baudek
Also Attending: Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Public Works
Director Linnane, Water Supt. Goehring, Clerk O'Connor
Trustees Barker and Jeffrey
Absent:
Chairman Baudek called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.
1999 WATER LOOPING PROJECT — REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BID.
The Committee reviewed a vicinity map and Director Linnane outlined the following
Water Line Replacement Projects:
Al Fresco Subdivision
Fall River
Prospect Mountain/Hwy. 7 Interconnect
Director Linnane noted that an incorrect budget figure was reported during the Public
Works Committee meeting in April, and that the correct budget amount is $600,000.00.
Bids were received June 14th, and low bids are summarized below:
Both construction companies have a good reputation with the Town.
Construction of the Fall River Tine is to begin at the end of September to accommodate
the adjacent commercial property. All other construction is scheduled to begin in
August, with asphalt work to be completed by November. An additional $20,000 was
budgeted in the Water Fund for the Annual Fire Dept. Hydrant Upgrade
project has yet to be determined by the Fire Dept., however, it will be coordinated to be
performed by either construction company. Project. This
cost summary above. Therefore, the projects cost is $426,235.45 pluss not been ) $20,000he
$446,235.45. The budgeted amount is $580,000 + $20,000 = $600,000.00.
The Committee recommends the bids as identified above be accepted, with the
$20,000 Fire Dept. Project to be negotiated and performed by either construction
company,
1998 WATER LOOPING PROJECT — RE O UEST APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER.
The 1998 Water Looping Project replaced a water line adjacent to Chapin Lane in the
Spring of 1999. The disturbed ground along the new Tine allowed the ground water to
travel along the water line causing the water to surface adjacent to a downstream
property owner, thus entering the structure's crawl space. To mitigate this problem, the
Water Dept. contracted with Kitchen Co. and installed three clay dikes to intercept and
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redirect the ground water. The cost will not exceed $1,200, and staff is requesting
retroactive approval of this change order.
The Committee recommends retroactive approval of this Change Order at a cost
of $1,200, with the additional expense to be funded from the 1999 Capital
Improvement Project line item.
REPORTS.
The Committee reviewed the Customer Service Response Report for May, 1999.
Chairman Baudek requested staff clarify if it is a legal requirement to notify utilities prior
to digging. Staff will add this statement to all construction plans.
There being no further business, Chairman Baudek adjourned the meeting at 8:17 a.m.
Vickie O'Connor, CMC/AAE, Town Clerk
APPROVED
JUL 1 3 1999
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