Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee - Minutes - 11/06/2024

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee
Special Meeting
November 6, 2024
Meeting called to order at 6:30pm
Pledge of Allegiance
Members Present: Robert Tuneski, Ted Olynciw, Rocco Bracciale, Wayne Gilpin, Richard
Muckle, Jennifer Bracciale, Matthew Blankenship
Absent: Paul Rafuse
Guests: Atty. Nick Kepple, Steve Smith (Downes Construction), David Stein (SPA), Robert
Banning (SPA), Tom Dembek
Public Comment
Tom Dembek read his statement regarding apparatus bay doors. (Attachment 1)
‘A public comment from Tim Sullivan was read. (Attachment 2)
Opening Remarks:
None
Approval of meeting minutes:
MOTION by J. Bracciale, second by M. Blankenship to approve the 10/22/24 meeting
minutes.
DISCUSSION: T Olynciw requested the following changes be made:
1. Third page, Motion regarding the site plan, change “approved” to “preliminary”
2. Third page, Motion under floor plan approval, change “adjusting” to “increasing”
and eliminate “for”

FOR: Unanimous
Approval of Invoice:
MOTION by T. Olynciw, second by R. Muckle to approve the payment of the SPA
invoice for $16,550.00.
FOR: Unanimous
Old Business:
a. Schedule Review:
D Stein indicated the project is slightly behind schedule. The original timeline showed
the schematics being approved by the end of August. Actual approval was November I
This pushes the Design and Development phase out. There may be room to pull back
construction documents during this. The schedule shows May I for completion of
construction documents and believes this is feasible while the design/development
deliverables would continue to go out.
R. Bracciale asked when the purchasing agent would be ready to approach the Town
about bonding. R. Tuneski believes it may be late January or February. R. Bracciale
asked if a project estimate could be provided by the end of the calendar year. D. Stein
indicated an estimate based on the schematic design could be ready.
R. Tuneski will bring the process of bonding to the next meeting.
S. Smith was asked to provide an overall schedule for the total project for the
committee’s next meeting.
b. Remediation RFP Status:
S. Smith will represent the committee with answers to the questions submitted by the
bidders
Review of Design Status
a. Floor Plan:
Handouts from D. Stain showing the modifications that were requested at the 10/22/24
meeting.
b. Site Plan:
SPA and Downes are arranging meetings with appropriate Town Departments.
c. Elevation:
No changes noted
MOTION by W. Gilpin, second by R. Bracciale to accept the re-designed floor plan.

FOR: Unanimous
Introduction of MEP Aspects of Desig
R. Banning presented an array of options for heating/cooling, plumbing, fire protection, and
electrical. (Attachment 3)
MOTION by W. Gilpin, second by J. Bracciale to proceed into the Design Development
Phase.
FOR: Unanimous
The committee will follow-up on the MEPs at the next scheduled meeting.
T. Olynciw intends to attend the meeting between SPA and Town Departments. Atty. Kepple
stressed that T, Olynciw is not an agent of the committee. Therefore, shall attend the meeting as.
an observer.
MOTION by R. Muckle, second by J. Bracciale to adjourn.
FOR: Unanimous
Meeting adjourned at 8:41pm.
Respectfully submitted by:
Linda Finnegan, Recording Secretary

ATTACHMENT 1
Mr. Robert Tuneski Chairman October 31, 2024
Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee
DearMr. Tuneski
| amwriting to you to share some information that I believe | shared with the former Director of Fire
Service, Michael Howley. It is the subject of the height of the apparatus bays for the new
Oswegatchie Fire Station, Each week, all pumper and ladder trucks have a weekly PM performed,
which includes checking the oil, transmission fluid, radiator fluid, alternate belts, batteries
connections etc. Some of the newer apparatus built since the mid 1990 have a feature of raising the
cab to check the above items. To complete this process, you need to be between 17 and 20 feet of
height. The two pumpers at the Goshen station, the 1998 and 2013 model units, need 17 feet.
Having experienced an issue with a broken alternator belt in the pass, the inspection and repair had
tobe completed outside, as at Goshen we only have 10-foot doors with tow ceilings on the original
section of the Firehouse. Being in New England you must consider everything from sunny days to
rain and snow. | believe 20 feet would be a good height, but the Waterford Fire Officials may have
some ideas on this subject. Another reason for the 20-foot height is the need to repack hose after a
callin bad weather, for example during the winter.
Junderstand the plans are just in the initial design phase and a good time to incorporate this item,
if the committee wishes.
Thank you for your time on this matter.
Titinn Ceelh
‘Thomas Dembek Captain
Goshen Fire Department # 3 Inc.
cc:
Chris Pafias, Chief of Oswegatchie
|
jubicki, Acting Fire Service Director/FMO
Robert Brule First Selectman

ATTACHMENT 2
Forwarded Message --
From: Tim Sullivan <idsw|0@sbeglobal.ne>
To: Wayne Gilpin <whwilpin@sbexlobal,net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 09:51:26 AM EST
Subject: Invite for the Building Committee
Good morning Wayne,
Ihave received permission for the Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee to visit the New Lisbon
Fire Headquarter.
‘The town of Lisbon is building 18,000 square foot station for 13 million dollars. The building which would
be a perfect opportunity for the committee to see what 13 million dollars would look like.
If the committee is interested, | would be happy to be the point of contact.
Here is a list of some of the items which you can see.
5 Bay double deep
Decontamination for Firefighters, Protective Clothing, and Equipment ex.SCBA's
Decontamination Shower Room
Air Compressor Room & Oxygen Station Refill
Training Mock UP Bail Out, Confined Space, SCBA Confidences
Biohazard Room
‘Oxygen Bottle Supply
Gear Storge Room
75 Person Training Room
12 Person Conference Rom
Ready Room with Kitchen
Commercial Kitchen
Physical Fitness Center
Chief Office
Line Officers Office
Fire Prevention Office
1T/ Data Room
12 Person Bunk Room
| would be attending your meeting tonight but | have another meeting to attend.
Regards,

ATTACHMENT 3
OSWEGATCHIE
FIRE
STATION
MEP
CONCEPTS
+
explore
+
establish
building
systems:
Apparatus
Bay
Gear
Wash/Extractor
Day
Room
Bunk
Rooms
GOALS
E.

OPTION
A:
Propane
tank
serving
central
boiler
&
heat
pumps
($$$)
+
High
efficiency
propane-fired
boilers
to
various
hydronic
terminal
units
+
VRF
inverter
heat
pump
units
to
ceiling
cassettes
+
DOAS
unit
to
provide
conditioned
and
dehu
ied
ventilation
air
(propane
fired)
+
Apparatus
bay
would
have
option
for
radiant
slab
OPTION
B:
Propane
tank
serving
individual
units
&
heat
pumps
($)
+
VRF
inverter
heat
pump
units
to
ct
ig
cassettes
*
DOAS
unit
to
provide
conditioned
and
dehumidified
ventilation
air
(propane
fired)
+
Apparatus
bay
propane-fired
unit
heaters
OPTION
C:
Heat
pumps
with
or
without
backup
heat
($$$$)
erricient
BUT
DROPS
IN
VERY
LOW
TEMPS
+
VRF
inverter
heat
pump
units
to
ceiling
cassettes
(Hyper
heat)
+
DOAS
heat
pump
unit
to
provide
conditioned
and
dehumidified
ventilation
air
+
Electric
heat
for
utility
spaces
E

OPTION
1:
DX
(air
conditioning
coils
within
units)
(ss)
EFFicient
E
+
iA
arcrcers
iivemons

+
Low
volume
EF
and
outside
air
damper
for
Code
minimum
continuous
ventilation
+
HVLS
—
High
Volume
Low
Speed
Fans
to
improve
comfort,
air
quality
and
heating
efficiency
MECHANICAL
NARRATIVE
E
iA
Various Space Options mentees
inrebions:

+
Heating
&
Cooling
VRF
inverter
heat
pump
units
to
ceiling
cassettes
+
Range
Hood:
UL300A
hood
designed
for
residential
ranges,
not-for-profit
cooking
Restrooms
&
Corridors
+
Ventilation
via
DOAS
to
indoor
FCU
+
Restrooms
to
maintain
negative
pressure
via
balance
+
Constant
exhaust
at
rate
10-15%
higher
than
ventilation
for
negative
pressure
+
Heating
via
ceiling
or
wall
CUH
(hydronic
or
electric).
No
cooling.
Various
Space
Options
msA

+
Ventilation:
100%
unconditioned
makeup
for
gear
dryer
exhaust
+
Heating
via
unit
heater(hydronic
or
electric).
No
cooling.
+
100%
unconditioned
makeup
air
&
thermostat
controlled
EF
+
Is
cooling
required/desired?
+
Ventilation
per
code
based
on
heating/cooling
need.
+
Is
cooling
required/desired?
Mechanical/Electrical
+
100%
unconditioned
makeup
air
&
thermostat
controlled
EF
+
Heating
via
unit
heater(hydronic
or
electric).
No
cooling.
+
Digital
controls
are
highly
recommended
vs.
individual
thermostats
+
Is
there
a
standard
controls
manufacturer?
+
Is
Town-Wide
central
monitoring
desired?
MECHANICAL
NARRATIVE
Various
Space
Options
eweineess

Sanitary
service
+
New
sanitary
service
brought
to
building
+
Trench
drains
for
apparatus
bay
to
drain
to
oillwater
separator
&
discharged
to
sanitary
main
in
Route
1
+
Liquified
Propane
Tank
buried
underground
is
an
option
+
LPG
to
serve
any
gas
fired
equipment
+
Emergency
gas
shutoff
for
gas
fired
kitchen
equipment
Other
connections?
+
Hose
bib(s)
-
Interior
and/or
exterior?
+
Hose
reels:
Air
and/or
Water
in
Bays
+
Air
connections:
To
trucks
and/or
maintenance
areas
PLUMBING
NARRATIVE
Water/Sanitary/Gas
Service

+
Wall
Mount
with
flush
valves
or
Floor
Mount
residential
tank
type
+
Sensor
or
Manual
Control
Lavatories,
type,
sensor
or
manual
control
Accessible
transfer
shower
+
Clothes
extractor
connection
+
Frost
proof
exterior
hose
bibs
+
Propane
fired
water
heater
with
recirc
pump
+
Emergency
shower
or
eye
wash
PLUMBING
NARRATIVE
Plumbing
Fixtures
maaA

+
Sanitary
&
vent
piping
+
Water
piping
Blows

+ Existing public water main in Route 1 to be verified
+ Flow test to be performed to verify static pressure and flow
FIRE PROTECTION NARRATIVE EE.
Sprinkler Service en

+
Exposed
piping
+
upright
sprinklers
in
spaces
without
ceilings
+
Concealed
piping
+
concealed
sprinklers
in
spaces
with
ceilings
+
Sidewall
sprinklers
to
be
used
where
apparatus
bay
doors
impede
+
Exterior
sprinklers
are
not
anticipated
*
Type
1
kitchen
hood
to
contain
ansul
wet
chemical
system
+
Seek
approval
for
UL300A
range
hood
+
Wet
sprinkler
system,
no
need
for
dry
+
Existing
remote
buildings
not
proposed
to
be
sprinklered
+
Location
of
Fire
Department
Connection
*
Site
Fire
Hydrants
desired?
FIRE
PROTECTION
NARRATIVE

+
New
600A
3-phase
underground
service
+
Generator
will
sit
on
a
daytank
containing
fuel
for
48
hours
+
Mounted
to
pitched
roof
with
stands
Power
Distribution
Options

+ 2'x2’ recessed LED troffers located in rooms with lay-in ceiling
+ Lighting Controls
ight level reduction for exterior lights based on motion
Lighting Options

+
Addressable
system
+
Manual
pull
stations
at
egress
spaces
+
Smoke
+
heat
detectors
throughout
+
Duct
smoke
detectors
for
mechanical
equipment
+
rated
wall
penetrations
+
CO
detection
outside
bunk
rooms
+
Rack
located
in
data
room
+
Wifi
throughout
via
wireless
access
points
+
PA
system
in
all
spaces
+
Local
sound
system
in
training
room
+
Exterior
cameras
for
minimal
security
coverage
+
Access
controls
at
doors,
key
fobs
&
door
contacts
-
match
Town
standard
+
Possible
motion
sensors
inside,
only
if
desired
ELECTRICAL
NARRATIVE
Fire
Alarm
+
Technology
Options