TOWN OF GRANBY
BOARD OF FINANCE SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
PRESENT: Michael Guarco, Chairman; Gordon Bischoff, Frederick Moffa, OD; Christopher Comer, and Al Wilke
OTHER ATTENDEES: William F. Smith, Jr., Town Manager and James Klase, Public Works Superintendent
Board of Finance Vice-Chairman Bischoff confirmed a quorum and called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
CONSIDER OF APPROPRIATION REQUEST FOR SILVER STREET BRIDGE REPAIRS
Town Manager Smith explained in detail the proposed repairs to the Silver Street Bridge. He stated once the water flow was diverted, it was determined that a much more serious condition existed and needed to be addressed as soon as possible. The bridge is 17 feet wide and does not meet today’s structure or width standards and replacement of the bridge is part of the town’s capital program in 2013. Knowing the condition of the bridge and the replacement schedule of 2013, it was decided to widen the inlet walls on the west side to accommodate a wider bridge. The cost associated with the repairs on the west side was more than the original plan, but can be absorbed from within the town’s bond appropriation amount of $2,100,000. The work on the west side of the bridge is finished. The work on
the east side of the bridge has become an urgency to fix now rather than later. The estimated cost is $110,000.
Pictures were distributed for viewing the type of work that was done on the west side and what is proposed for the east side. Superintendent Klase indicated the hollow web forms are used more and more today because they are more attractive and exceptionally strong.
The preparation work done now for widening the deck portion will result in a cost savings of approximately $300,000. The actual widening of the bridge is still scheduled to be finished in the future. Once all the work is done, the replacement period would be 50/100 years for the bridge.
Town Manager Smith answered questions by the Board regarding safety, stepping up the process to get the bridge completely done including the deck, and federal and state bridge programs.
ON A MOTION by Gordon Bischoff, seconded by Al Wilke, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) that the Town of Granby move to appropriate the sum of $110,000 from the LoCIP fund to the Capital Equipment/Improvement fund for expenses for the Silver Street Bridge repairs.
ADJOURNMENT
ON A MOTION by Gordon Bischoff, seconded by Chris Comer, the Board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia I. Chieski
Recording Secretary
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