Baseball Stadium Authority

Minutes for Norwich Baseball Stadium Authority Meeting minutes =0. Wednesday June 12,2013 (6:00 p.m.) City Hall, Norwich 1. Call to Order by Chairperson, MJ (6:04 p.m.) --- -'" ---. N-:BSA Members Present: o .r:: Michael Jewell, MJ; Thomas Cummings, TC; Gary Carignan GC; Sean Ryan, SR; Gary Schnip, GS (6:25 pm). Members Absent: Bob Demars, BD; Emmett Riley, ER. Also Present: CT Tiger Representative, CJ Knudsen, CK. 2. Review of May 8, 2013 NBSA meeting minutes: Motion made by GC seconded by PS passed (5-0) to accept meeting minutes as presented. 3. Public Comment: None 4. Chaim1an's Report A. Correspondence 1. Sent: Letter to Mayor Peter Nystrom in reference to a vacancy created by the resignation of Peter Maneri (attached). 2. Received: (a) A letter of resignation from Mr. Maneri (attached). (b) Thank you letter from Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (attached) (c) Letter dated 05113/2013 from Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corporation in reference to Dodd Stadium roof repairs (attached) B. Budget Committee Report: PM resigned therefore there was no Budget Committee Report. C. Operations Committee (GS/Organization Representatives) 1. Stadium Update: (GS) GS was late attending the meeting therefore no report was given.  2. Organization's Monthly Report: a. CK reports that opening day is set for June 17,2013. b. CK reports that they have been extremely busy at the ballpark getting it ready for opening day. CK reports that the entire warning track has been replaced. In addition, the in:field will be laser leveled prior to opening day. CK reports that the field is in immaculate shape, the entire ballpark is in great shape. c. Regarding the roof leaks, CK reports that it is now repaired. d. When NPU was inspecting rooftop units, they discovered that one of the compressors has failed. Therefore only one compressor is working. This is an issue that needs to be discussed witb the Board in further detail. e. CK reports that they were able to get power to the lights in Lot 3. In addition, all lights in the parking areas were checked and they discovered 8 - 9 bulbs were out. SR will check with NPDU to see if they will replace the light bulbs. f. CK reports that on June 15,2013 there will be a baseball clinic at Dodd Stadium for 6-15 year olds. g. CK reports that ticket sales have so far exceeded last year's sales as oftoday's date. CK reports that there is a possible sellout for the June 23, 2013 game. If so, this will be the first sellout for the Connecticut Tigers. h. CK further reports that they have scheduled 9 fireworks shows for this season. I CK reports that he will have a check for the Authority in the amount of$135,366.05 for rent and utility re-imbursement. 5. Old Business: Wireless Solutions, LLC Status of Contract: GS reports that there is no current activity. Therefore this item will be removed from Old Business. Renovations of men's and women's bathroom suite level update: TC states that the plans and specifications are complete. TC will forward the plans and specifications to purchasing agent Bill Block, which in tum will be put out for bid. 6. New Business: None 7. Adjournment: Motion made by GS seconded by SR to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously (6-0) at 6:25 p.m. Next meeting: July 10,2013,6:00 p.m. to be held at Dodd Stadium, Suites 5 and 6.  MICHAEL E. JEWELL ATTORNEY AT LAW 257 MAIN STREET - SUITE 510 NORWICH, CONNEcrICUT 06360 TEL. (860) 887-9714 • FAX (860) 889-5886 June 12, 2013 Mayor Peter Nystom 100 Broadway, Third Floor Norwich, CT 06360 Re: Vacancies Norwich Baseball Stadium Authority Dear Mayor Nystrom: I received the attached resignation from Baseball Authority member Peter Maneri. Peter's resignation leaves one opening 6n the Board. The current makeup of the board is as follows: Attorney Michael E. Jewell (D) Gary Schnip (R) Peter Slocum (I) Thomas Cummings (D) Emmett Riley (D) Robert Demars (R) Gary Carrigan (U) Sean Ryan (D) We are seeking an individual with an accounting background. As you are aware, Mr. Maneri is a CPA who has served the Board in an exemplary fashion for many years. If you know of someone who is an accountant and would be interested in sitting on the Board, please advise. The individual's party affiliation would not matter. As it currently stands we are in compliance with the Minority Representation Statute (C.G.S. §9-167a).  Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very trul~ yours, Chairman Norwich Baseball Stadium Authority MEJ/db Enclosures cc: Alan Bergren, City Manager Michael Driscoll, Corporation Counsel  PETER WM. MANER), JR., CPA, LLC 21 STOTT AVENUE NORWICH, CT 06360 860-889-3825, Fax 860-889-5224 Member Peter Wm Manen, Jr • CPA June 12,2013 Michael E. Jewell, Chairman 257 Main Street Norwich, CT 06360 Re: Norwich Baseball Stadium Authority Dear Mr. Chainnan: I regretfully tender my resignation from the Norwich Baseball Stadium Authority due to no longer being a Norwich resident. I enjoyed my years working with authority members, City Hall and baseball team's staff. Good luck to all of you. ., y, / ~-- e:Aj Peter Wm. Maneri, Jr.,  PETER WM. MANERJ, JR., CPA, LLC 21 STOlT AVENUE NORWICH, CT 06360 860-889-3825, Fax 860-889-5224 Member Peter Wm Manen, Jr , CPA June 12, 2013 Michael E. Jewell, Chailman 257 Main Street Norwich, CT 06360 Re: Norwich Baseball Stadium Authority Dear Mr. Chairman: I regretfully tender my resignation from the Norwich Baseball Stadium Authority due to no longer being a Norwich resident. I enjoyed my years working with authority members, City Hall and baseball team's staff. Good luck to all of you. y, / ~-- &jA Peter Wm. Maneri, Jr" / Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC 70 East Johnson Avenue Cheshire, CT 06410 spect;;j) 866-873-2579 toll free 203-271-3267 fax EnergYe May 17,2013 City of Norwich Attn: Michael Jewell- Chairman 100 Broadway Norwich, CT 06360 Re: Verbal Permission to Survey Map(s): 34 Block(s): 1 Lot(s): 7 Dear City of Norwich: In response to your conversation on May 17, 2013 with Right of Way Representative Allyn de Vars regarding Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC's ("Algonquin") proposal to enhance its existing pipeline systems, I would like to thank you for giving Algonquin permission to conduct civil, environmental and cultural resource surveys on a portion of your property described above. If you have any questions, please contact our toll-freehotline (866) 873-2579. Very truly yours, f!7­ Ed Hartley Right of Way Project Manager Engineering & Construction  15 Britton Dr Bloomfield, CT. 06002 Phone (860) 953-1231 Fax (860) 953-0619 Dodd Stadium Roof Repairs DATE: 05/13/2013 Norwich Baseball Stadium Authority C/O Gary Schnip G. Schnip Construction Inc. 107 Forest St. Norwich, CT 06360 RE: Dodd Stadium EPDM Roof Repairs 14 Stott Ave Norwich, CT 06360 The Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corporation proposes to furnish and install the materials and perfOlID the labor for the scope of work below. SCOPE OF EAGLE WORK • Repair visibly deteriorated curb flashings @ Exhaust Fan above Grill in Concession Stand (1 sf Base Side) • Make repairs to 2 Exhaust Fans in vicinity. • Clean all splices with weathered membrane cleaner per manufacturers recommendations. • Prime repair locations with Firestone LVOC Primer. • Repair open comers and associated voids with 9" QS Form Flashing. • All project related debris will be removed in a legal manner by Eagle Rivet Roof Service COST--------------------------------------------------------------------------$1,200.00 Recommend exploratory work as scoped below for Home Team Clubhouse leaks as seen in walkthrough with Bryan Barkley on 5-13-13. Formal Repair/Replacement Scope can be assessed after investigative work below is performed. SCOPE OF EAGLE WORK • Move Ballast away from drain line 4-5' for length of clubhouse and shower hallway. • Investigate seams for failure, cuts, voids, etc. • Make test cuts to evaluate roof deck integrity and insulation condition • Make repairs to 2 Exhaust Fans in vicinity. • Clean all splices with weathered membrane cleaner per manufacturers recommendations. • Prime repair locations with Firestone LVOC Primer. • Repair open seams and associated voids with 3" QS seam tape and .060 EPDM membrane. • All project related debris will be removed in a legal manner by Eagle Rivet Roof Service COST-----------------------------------------------------NOT TO EXCEED $3,000.00 Conditions/Exclusions: The above pricing includes all applicable taxes and excludes building permit fees. Asbestos discovery is not included in the above proposal. Wood Blocking is excluded. Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposaL Any questions please feel free to contact me. Greg Arnold Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corp. (860)953-1231  ... I I" [ lX 1 , .. !." .. ~ .u !l! ii: :ji do ~ ...... ~ )p .1 ~ z >0 ;0 ;4 lR' )i' ::\, ".; . :: .~ :....... ,., !'