Special Meeting, July 16th, 2007
Killingworth Park and Recreation Commission
Special meeting, July 16th, 2007
1. Call to Order by Dan Colonia, Chairman KP&RC
The Killingworth Park and Recreation Commission held a special meeting on July 16, 2007 at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth, CT.
Present: Dan Colonia, Susan Otto, Shelley Cumpstone, Chris Kelly, Susan Dean
Meeting was called to order at 7.32 pm.
2. Visitors: Eric Auer, David Gross, Hilary Kumnick, Richard Otto [members of Wettish Design Advisory Group]
John Figurelli PG, LEP, Johannes " John " Wagner R.L.A. [Weston and Sampson]
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3. Introductions: The representatives from the Wettish Design Advisory Group and Weston & Sampson were introduced to the members of the KP&RC.
4. Project History: Chris Kelly reviewed the history of the development of the Wettish Property as outlined in a document titled "Wettish Property, Design Consultant Scope of Services" [referred to as Wettish SOS], which included the background on the proposed project, design guidelines adopted by KP&RC and a brief description of the scope of services that will be required from the design consultants.
5. Project Concept: A brief discussion took place on the concept of the project, which mainly consists of the design and construction of 5 multipurpose fields in the two existing pastures in the North West corner of the property, and a layout plan for the use of the remainder of the Wettish parcel. The Master Layout Plan will be used to make presentations to the Town of Killingworth Boards and Commissions and residents.
6. Scope of Services: A discussion took place on the contract negotiations and requested services and milestones as outlined in the Wettish SOS document mentioned above. John Wagner gave an overview of what a full Master Plan for the total property might show and listed the issues it could address. Members of the Wettish Advisory Group expressed their concern over having a lot of design monies expended on the Master Plan. David Gross and Hilary Kumnick indicated that all we would need for the Master Plan is a design that shows the usages of the different areas on the full property with potential traffic flow, designated wetlands outlined, and the existing topography shown with a more detailed layout of the use of the two pastures to be developed under Phase 1. The plan also needs to indicate that 2 baseball fields will be developed in the southern end of the property in the future. John Wagner suggested that W&S could supply a 'Bubble' Master Layout to cover those requirements. John Figurelli stated that his firm recommends that the design services should be as a 2 scope proposal: scope 1 to include the 'Bubble' plan plus a design and construction budget, scope 2 to cover the design and construction services.
There was a discussion on the features that were listed under Phase 1 Design Phase Services on page 6 of the Wettish SOS, and what might be achieved with a reasonable construction budget. John Figurelli suggested that KP&RC and the Advisory Group should develop a shorter list to start with to develop design and construction costs. Everyone was in agreement.
John Wagner suggested that the Town of Killingworth should start spraying the Phase 1 areas now to get rid of the poison ivy, because usually a 2 sprayings are required. This needs to be done before work starts because the poison ivy, if not removed, will be spread around when the top soil is stripped and it will just grow back into the playing field areas. He indicated that the State of Connecticut DEP is using a spray product that is designated safe even in wetlands. John also stated that W&S will have to take soil samples to determine if any pesticides or chemicals are residual in the soils.
7. Actions and Responsibilities: The Wettish Design Advisory Group will develop a shorter list for the design and forward it to John Figurelli by Wednesday July 19th. Weston and Sampson will review this revised list and comment back to Chris Kelly. Weston and Sampson will develop the scope of services proposal and have it back to the Advisory Group by July 26th. .
The meeting adjourned at 9.30pm
Special meeting, July 16th, 2007
1. Call to Order by Dan Colonia, Chairman KP&RC
The Killingworth Park and Recreation Commission held a special meeting on July 16, 2007 at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth, CT.
Present: Dan Colonia, Susan Otto, Shelley Cumpstone, Chris Kelly, Susan Dean
Meeting was called to order at 7.32 pm.
2. Visitors: Eric Auer, David Gross, Hilary Kumnick, Richard Otto [members of Wettish Design Advisory Group]
John Figurelli PG, LEP, Johannes " John " Wagner R.L.A. [Weston and Sampson]
.
3. Introductions: The representatives from the Wettish Design Advisory Group and Weston & Sampson were introduced to the members of the KP&RC.
4. Project History: Chris Kelly reviewed the history of the development of the Wettish Property as outlined in a document titled "Wettish Property, Design Consultant Scope of Services" [referred to as Wettish SOS], which included the background on the proposed project, design guidelines adopted by KP&RC and a brief description of the scope of services that will be required from the design consultants.
5. Project Concept: A brief discussion took place on the concept of the project, which mainly consists of the design and construction of 5 multipurpose fields in the two existing pastures in the North West corner of the property, and a layout plan for the use of the remainder of the Wettish parcel. The Master Layout Plan will be used to make presentations to the Town of Killingworth Boards and Commissions and residents.
6. Scope of Services: A discussion took place on the contract negotiations and requested services and milestones as outlined in the Wettish SOS document mentioned above. John Wagner gave an overview of what a full Master Plan for the total property might show and listed the issues it could address. Members of the Wettish Advisory Group expressed their concern over having a lot of design monies expended on the Master Plan. David Gross and Hilary Kumnick indicated that all we would need for the Master Plan is a design that shows the usages of the different areas on the full property with potential traffic flow, designated wetlands outlined, and the existing topography shown with a more detailed layout of the use of the two pastures to be developed under Phase 1. The plan also needs to indicate that 2 baseball fields will be developed in the southern end of the property in the future. John Wagner suggested that W&S could supply a 'Bubble' Master Layout to cover those requirements. John Figurelli stated that his firm recommends that the design services should be as a 2 scope proposal: scope 1 to include the 'Bubble' plan plus a design and construction budget, scope 2 to cover the design and construction services.
There was a discussion on the features that were listed under Phase 1 Design Phase Services on page 6 of the Wettish SOS, and what might be achieved with a reasonable construction budget. John Figurelli suggested that KP&RC and the Advisory Group should develop a shorter list to start with to develop design and construction costs. Everyone was in agreement.
John Wagner suggested that the Town of Killingworth should start spraying the Phase 1 areas now to get rid of the poison ivy, because usually a 2 sprayings are required. This needs to be done before work starts because the poison ivy, if not removed, will be spread around when the top soil is stripped and it will just grow back into the playing field areas. He indicated that the State of Connecticut DEP is using a spray product that is designated safe even in wetlands. John also stated that W&S will have to take soil samples to determine if any pesticides or chemicals are residual in the soils.
7. Actions and Responsibilities: The Wettish Design Advisory Group will develop a shorter list for the design and forward it to John Figurelli by Wednesday July 19th. Weston and Sampson will review this revised list and comment back to Chris Kelly. Weston and Sampson will develop the scope of services proposal and have it back to the Advisory Group by July 26th. .
The meeting adjourned at 9.30pm
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