June 14, 2006 - Special
1. Call to Order
The Killingworth Reservoir Road Bridge Engineer Review Committee held a Special Meeting on June 14, 2006 at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth. In attendance were Steven Durdy, Paul McGuinness and Kurt Weiss. Louis Fronte, Visitor, was also present. Vice Chairman Durdy called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM in Chairman Coppola’s absence.
2. Approval of Minutes (May 16 and 18)
The following changes were noted for the May 18th Minutes –
Page 2 – 4.(a) – change to read, “In addition Paul submitted an excerpt from the Culvert Inspection Manual…”.
Page 2 – 4.(c) – clarification of proper title, “Federal Local Bridge Program.”
Page 2 – 4.(c) – change “Robert Mongillo” to “Robbie Bearcat from Conn DOT.”
List of Companies #9 should be “BL Companies.”
It is also noted for future reference that “Stephen” and “Curt” should be corrected to read “Steve” and “Kurt”.
Approval of minutes was tabled until the next meeting as a quorum was not present.
3. Visitors/Correspondence
Vice Chairman Durdy noted Louis Fronte was present as a visitor. Mr. Fronte is interested in joining the Committee and is being considered this evening at a Board of Selectmen meeting for appointment.
Vice Chairman Durdy noted correspondence had been received from First Selectman Klein regarding other bridges in Town, but was not reviewed as this Committee is strictly for the Reservoir Road Bridge.
Vice Chairman Durdy briefly noted there were a couple of emails with ConnDOT regarding the availability of a Bailey Bridge.
4. Old Business
a. Continued Review of Engineering Proposals
5. New Business
a. Review of Report by Paul McGuinness
b. Review of Report by Stephen Durdy
It is noted for the record both Old and New Business were discussed together.
Vice Chairman Durdy noted he had discussions with Mr. Bearcat from ConnDOT and Mr. McGuinness talked with Bred Stark regarding details of the Bailey Bridge (cost, use, pickup, etc.).
There was discussion regarding the option of using steel road plates. The cost for 3 plates 20 feet long x 8 feet wide (1” thick) was $5,700 each.
Mr. Durdy noted the State has offered to let the Town use a Bailey Bridge. Currently the Reservoir Road Bridge is closed and there is the possibility of using a Bailey Bridge temporarily. Mr. McGuinness noted he also asked Acro for an estimate of renting a 24 foot wide Bailey Bridge vs. a single lane bridge obtained from the State. Mr. McGuinness noted the problem with plates is that one can’t span too much distance before structurally they are not adequate. He reviewed some of the disadvantages of using the plates.
Mr. McGuinness reviewed some of the cost details he had obtained to date.
There was discussion as to advantages/disadvantages to using the State Local Program or the Federal Program. One problem with the Federal Program is that one can be approved for the program, but it is subject to available funding. Mr. McGuinness noted that paperwork is much easier with the State Local Program. It was noted this particular bridge qualifies for either the State or Federal Programs.
There was further discussion regarding the Acro Bridge leasing costs.
Current conditions of the bridge were discussed.
Vice Chairman Durdy briefly reviewed the criteria for the engineering proposals. There was general discussion about the process of reviewing the proposals. One important aspect is whether or not these companies have done a similar project and if they have appropriate staff available.
Timeline was reviewed. An important aspect for the project is whether or not funding is available.
Vice Chairman Durdy noted the objective is to pick out five companies by the June 21st meeting.
6. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
The Killingworth Reservoir Road Bridge Engineer Review Committee held a Special Meeting on June 14, 2006 at the Killingworth Town Office Building, 323 Route 81, Killingworth. In attendance were Steven Durdy, Paul McGuinness and Kurt Weiss. Louis Fronte, Visitor, was also present. Vice Chairman Durdy called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM in Chairman Coppola’s absence.
2. Approval of Minutes (May 16 and 18)
The following changes were noted for the May 18th Minutes –
Page 2 – 4.(a) – change to read, “In addition Paul submitted an excerpt from the Culvert Inspection Manual…”.
Page 2 – 4.(c) – clarification of proper title, “Federal Local Bridge Program.”
Page 2 – 4.(c) – change “Robert Mongillo” to “Robbie Bearcat from Conn DOT.”
List of Companies #9 should be “BL Companies.”
It is also noted for future reference that “Stephen” and “Curt” should be corrected to read “Steve” and “Kurt”.
Approval of minutes was tabled until the next meeting as a quorum was not present.
3. Visitors/Correspondence
Vice Chairman Durdy noted Louis Fronte was present as a visitor. Mr. Fronte is interested in joining the Committee and is being considered this evening at a Board of Selectmen meeting for appointment.
Vice Chairman Durdy noted correspondence had been received from First Selectman Klein regarding other bridges in Town, but was not reviewed as this Committee is strictly for the Reservoir Road Bridge.
Vice Chairman Durdy briefly noted there were a couple of emails with ConnDOT regarding the availability of a Bailey Bridge.
4. Old Business
a. Continued Review of Engineering Proposals
5. New Business
a. Review of Report by Paul McGuinness
b. Review of Report by Stephen Durdy
It is noted for the record both Old and New Business were discussed together.
Vice Chairman Durdy noted he had discussions with Mr. Bearcat from ConnDOT and Mr. McGuinness talked with Bred Stark regarding details of the Bailey Bridge (cost, use, pickup, etc.).
There was discussion regarding the option of using steel road plates. The cost for 3 plates 20 feet long x 8 feet wide (1” thick) was $5,700 each.
Mr. Durdy noted the State has offered to let the Town use a Bailey Bridge. Currently the Reservoir Road Bridge is closed and there is the possibility of using a Bailey Bridge temporarily. Mr. McGuinness noted he also asked Acro for an estimate of renting a 24 foot wide Bailey Bridge vs. a single lane bridge obtained from the State. Mr. McGuinness noted the problem with plates is that one can’t span too much distance before structurally they are not adequate. He reviewed some of the disadvantages of using the plates.
Mr. McGuinness reviewed some of the cost details he had obtained to date.
There was discussion as to advantages/disadvantages to using the State Local Program or the Federal Program. One problem with the Federal Program is that one can be approved for the program, but it is subject to available funding. Mr. McGuinness noted that paperwork is much easier with the State Local Program. It was noted this particular bridge qualifies for either the State or Federal Programs.
There was further discussion regarding the Acro Bridge leasing costs.
Current conditions of the bridge were discussed.
Vice Chairman Durdy briefly reviewed the criteria for the engineering proposals. There was general discussion about the process of reviewing the proposals. One important aspect is whether or not these companies have done a similar project and if they have appropriate staff available.
Timeline was reviewed. An important aspect for the project is whether or not funding is available.
Vice Chairman Durdy noted the objective is to pick out five companies by the June 21st meeting.
6. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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