Town of Bristol

Board of Selectmen

Minutes of 10-18-07

Members Present: Rick Alpers (RA), Steve Favorite (SF), Joe Denning (JD), Town Manager Elizabeth Corrow, New Hampton Selectmen Merritt Salmon, Thomas Smith, Paul Tierney, New Hampton Town Administrator Barbara Lucas. 

Members Absent: Paul Fraser (PF)

Chairman Rick Alpers called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.

Central Street Bridge

The Bristol and New Hampton Selectboard discussed and finalized the plans for Central Street Bridge.  Ms. Corrow stated when the bids originally came in they were more then what was appropriated for.  However, Ms. Corrow, Ms. Lucas and Mr. Brown from SEA looked at ways to try and reduce costs.  Ms. Corrow explained some fees were already appropriated and SEA consultants reduced the engineering fee by $60,000.  Ms. Corrow stated $140,000 would need to be appropriated at the next town meeting and some money for a contingency.  Therefore, about $200,000 (between the two communities) would be needed but the town portion is only 10% ($20,000).  Mr. Brown stated some quantities of material could also change during construction but will not know until construction is done.  Mr. Brown went over the areas of construction that costs may fluctuate.  Mr. Brown stated the reason SEA was able to reduce their cost was due to the proposal estimating a completion date in 2009 and now has estimated completion date in 2008 (reducing the amount of on site construction over site needed).  Mr. Favorite questioned what would be done with the fill that is removed, could it be sold or given away.  Ms. Lucas stated it is unknown as to what they will do with the fill because they are unsure of the quality.  Mr. Brown stated that is something that can be negotiated when the time comes with the contractor.  Mr. Denning questioned how involved will Mr. Brown be.  Mr. Brown stated there has and will be a lot done behind the scenes and Mr. Brown will continue to be very involved.  Ms. Lucas stated there has been discussion of a construction engineer onsite to ensure the project is completed correctly.  Mr. Van Derven questioned if the cost for materials has been reviewed to ensure we are not paying top dollar. Mr. Brown answered that both SEA and NHDOT has reviewed the costs. Motion by Mr. Paul Tierney to move forward with the replacement of Central Street Bridge and accept the prices established contingent upon approval from the towns attorney regarding the $200,000 contingency fund: seconded by Mr. Thomas Smith; vote was 3-0.  Motion by Mr. Denning to move forward with the replacement of Central Street Bridge and approve the contract with Winterset: seconded by Mr. Favorite; vote was 4-0.      

The project is expected to begin mid November.

Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Joe Denning; seconded by Mr. Steve Favorite; vote was unanimous.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Krystal Alpers

Administrative Secretary

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Richard Alpers, Chair                                            Steve Favorite

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Joe Denning                                                            Paul Fraser

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Bruce Van Derven