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71-2 Selectmen's Meeting— September 11, 2017 Mr. McElravy reviewed both the new and temporary headquarters projects, including several add-alternates not yet included in the base price, such as a new traffic signal at Bedford Street and Camelia Place and the purchase, rather than lease, of the temporary exterior structure at 173 Bedford St. The total project cost for the permanent HQ at 45 Bedford Street is estimated at $19.307M, including soft costs and contingencies, demolition of the existing station; and $100,000 for hazmat abatement. The total project cost for the temporary swing space at 173 Bedford Street is estimated at$2.191M. The Historic District Commission has reacted favorably to the exterior rendering of the new headquarters at 45 Bedford St. It was reported that the Permanent Building Committee approves of a solar hot water/natural gas combination system for the new HQ and this cost has been included in the base price. Mr. McElravy assured the Selectmen the project will attain LEED Silver certification, at least, but Gold is perhaps achievable. Camelia Place will be realigned while respecting the wetland buffers. Ms. Ciccolo asked how the public would access the administrative offices to obtain permits and that changes to Camelia Place improve safety for the access driveway to adjacent businesses. Chief Wilson said the department clerk's office will be located immediately inside the entryway. Camelia Place will not be used as an egress for emergency response. Mr. Kelley asked if the new headquarters will be big enough to house all current and anticipated equipment. He asked if the proposed folding bay doors are durable and why they were preferred to overhead doors. Mr. Kelley asked if there would be scuppers or internal drains for the roofs. He asked if the Fire Department memorial adjacent to the current HQ could be saved and if the public will be able to use the training room as meeting space. He asked if the temporary apparatus structure at 173 Bedford Street will have value when the Fire Department is finished with it and if 10 bunks provide adequate dormitory capacity. He asked what considerations the Board should make regarding energy choices for the permanent building. Chief Wilson said there is enough room inside to house all equipment. The folding door design requires less maintenance, decreases response time, and allows less heat loss. Mr. McElravy said where there are parapets in the roof, there will be scuppers. The little park will be relocated, although the site is tight. Chief Wilson said allowing public access to the training room would hinder operations. Mr. Goddard said if 173 Bedford Street becomes the site of the new Police Station, the 5,000 SF temporary structure could be relocated to the rear of the property and used for vehicle and bike storage. Chief Wilson said there are nine firefighters on duty per shift but cot space is planned for emergency situations. Mr. Goddard said the energy design is an all- electric VRF system which is included in the base price. A reliable hot water supply is critical so the solar hot water system will be backed up by natural gas. Ms. Barry noted two benches and a bus stop in front of the current HQ that will need to be moved. Noting the position of the temporary structure at 173 Bedford Street, Ms. Barry asked if parking would be prohibited to allow for apparatus drive-thru and whether the site would be paved all the way to the rear of the property. Mr. McElravy said the apparatus would be backed in, not driven through, and paving will not be extended to the rear of the property.