Baseball Stadium Authority
Regular MeetingNorwich, CT · December 10, 2014
Minutes
Agenda for Norwich Baseball Stadium Authority
Regular Monthly Meeting
Wednesday December 10, 2014 (5:55 p.m.)
City Hall Norwich
1. Call to order. Chairperson, Mike Jewell MJ (6:02pm)
NBSA Members Present: Gary Schnip, GS; Sean Ryan, SR; Michael Jewell, MJ; Tom
Cummings, TC; Robert Reed, RR; Peter Slocum, PS, Gary Carignan, GC, Bob Demars,
BD
Members Absent: Matthew Fortin, MF
Also Absent: Eric Knighton, EK – CT Tigers Representative
2. Review of November 12, 2014 Meeting Minutes. Motion made by SR and seconded by
BD passed (7-0) to accept the meeting minutes as presented.
3. Public Comment - None
4. Chairman’s Report (MJ) spoke to EK, there are no Tigers games that match meeting
dates, so no meeting at Dodd in 2015 as of this time. Dates for November meeting will
be scheduled considering Veteran’s Day will be on the same day as our normally
scheduled meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. November 2015 meeting date
will be 11/18/2015.
5. Correspondence
a. Sent: None
b. Received: email from Sandy Couture, elevator maintenance renewal document
(attached)
6. Budget Committee: Analysis/Review of income expenses from current balance sheet.
October Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Stadium Financials received from the City
of Norwich accounts office are attached MJ tabled voting on approving the budget
until the December meeting as he felt it would be prudent to have Peter Maneri look it
over. Mailed to PM, looks good. Motion made to adopt budget by RR, seconded by PS,
(7-0) unanimously.
7. Operations Committee (GS/Organization Representatives)
a. Stadium update (GS) – HHS mechanicals went to stadium for semi-annual
sprinkler test and it passed. See attached.
b. Elevator maintenance contract is increasing by 3.26%. Motion by TC, to retain
Schindler elevator, 2nd SR, passed (7-0). See attached
c. Organization’s Monthly Report – No Report
8. Old Business: None
9. New Business: MJ will inquire about status of MF who has not appeared at NBSA yet
since his appointment.
10. Adjournment: SR made a motion to adjourn (6:15) seconded by BD. Motion passed
(7-0). Next Meeting scheduled for January 14, 2014. 6:00pm to be held at City Hall.
Submitted by Gary Carignan
Agenda
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1. Call to order. Chairperson, Mike Jewell MJ (6:02pm) r--i
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NBSA Members Present: Gary Schnip, GS; Sean Ryan, SR; Michael Jewell, MJ; Tom
Cummings, TC; Robert Reed, RR; Peter Slocum, PS, Gary Carignan, GC, Bob Demars,
BD
Members Absent: Matthew Fortin, MF
Also Absent: Eric Knighton, EK - CT Tigers Representative
2. Review of November 12,2014 Meeting Minutes. Motion made by SR and seconded by
BD passed (7-0) to accept the meeting minutes as presented.
3. Public Comment - None
4. Chairman's Report (MJ) spoke to EK, there are no Tigers games that match meeting
dates, so no meeting at Dodd in 2015 as of this time. Dates for November meeting will
be scheduled considering Veteran's Day will be on the same day as our normally
scheduled meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. November 2015 meeting date
will be 11/18/2015.
5. Correspondence
a. Sent: None
b. Received: email from Sandy Couture, elevator maintenance renewal document
(attached)
6. Budget Committee: Analysis/Review of income expenses from current balance sheet.
October Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Stadium Financials received from the City
of Norwich accounts office are attached MJ tabled voting on approving the budget
until the December meeting as he felt it would be prudent to have Peter Maneri look it
over. Mailed to PM, looks good. Motion made to adopt budget by RR, seconded by PS,
(7-0) unanimously.
7. Operations Committee (GS/Organization Representatives)
a. Stadium update (GS) - HHS mechanicals went to stadium for semi-annual
sprinkler test and it passed. See attached.
b. Elevator maintenance contract is increasing by 3.26%. Motion by TC, to retain
Schindler elevator, 2nd SR, passed (7-0). See attached
c. Organization's Monthly Report - No Report
8. Old Business: None
9. New Business: MJ will inquire about status ofMF who has not appeared at NBSA yet
since his appointment.
10. Adjournment: SR made a motion to adjourn (6: 15) seconded by BD. Motion passed
(7-0). Next Meeting scheduled for January 14, 2014. 6:00pm to be held at City Hall.
Submitted by Gary Carignan
Schindler Elevator Corporation
November 19, 2014
Schindler Elevator Corporation
850 BROOK ST
ROCKY HILL CT 06067-3406
TO:
CITY OF f\lORVIliCH
FII\!ANGE DEPARTMENT
100 BOARDWAY
NOR\j\lICH CT 06360-150 7
Re: Services rendered at:
DODD C"T'AeIUM
14 STOTT AVE
NORWICH CT 06360-1508
Dear Valued Customer I
Our preventive maintenance agreement 4100000556 provides for eHl annual review of
our costs, and adjustment of the price to reflect any changes in those costs.
Our labor costs have risen bV 3.26 % in thE: past year based on our technician's hourly
rate and fringe benefits.
As a result of these cost changes, your price for the contract year vvill be $2/912.64 per
billing period, including discounts, (not including sales tax, if applicable), beginning
01/01/2015. Your current billing plan is Year/v BiHing.
Our continued investments actually provide many nevv value added services that include:
safety technology, automated service tools/ equipment improvements, as well as extensive
technical trliinino and 74 hour :1ccag~ to ~ervice hi~tor\j vig thQ intQrnQt gt
US.SCHINDLER.COM. Thank you for your business.
Very truly \lours,
Don Papio
District Manager
PLEASE DO NOT PAY
THlS IS iVOT A,V INVOICE
fLH.S. MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
80COLOl'1lAL ROAl)
MANCHESTER, CT. 06042
INSfECTJON) TESTING AI';'"D MAINTENANCE OF DRY PIPE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
lnformation on this [aim covers the minimum rcquiremerHs of NFP /\ 25-2002 for fire sprinkler S)'Slcms connected 10
distribution system without sllpplcJ11emallanks Or fire pumps Separate fonns are available to inspect, leSI and maintain
fire pumps, waler tanks and Olhcr fire protection systems. More frequent inspection, Tesling and maintenance may be
. ' ,~ry d'PM,:,gOO .',"00"',10ns of (]1e occupancy and tht water supply.
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performed on this date. ,
This work is (check one): D Monthly n Quarterly 'rlflJ1nUal [1 Third Year 0 Fifth Year
Noles: J) 1\11 questions are (0 be answered Yes. No, or Nb't Applicable. Ail No answerS an to be explained in Pan
JIl of this [om1.
2) Inspections, Testing and Maintenance are to DC per(cmned with water supplies (including firt pumps) in
service, unless the impairment procedures of Chapter f 1 ofNFPA 25 are followed.
Part 1 - Owner's Section
A. Js lbe Building occupied? riYes ONe
8. Has lhe occupancy classi1iciltion and hazard of conteors remained the same ,ince [iYes ['No
lasl inspection?
C. Are all fire protection syslems in service? 16 Ye1 i:J No
D. Has the system remained in service without rnodjjic;Hion since the la.';1 inspection') ~Yes [} N0
E. Was the system free of actuation of devices or aiarms since the last inspection? 'Jsl Yes CNo
Owner or Reprcsenta ive (prinl name)
Part 11- Inspeclor's Section
A. Inspections
1. Daily and 'Weekly Items
A Contra! valve supervised with seals incorrect (Open or closed) position? r£Yes [j No ;~ NIl'-.
B. Dry-pipe V~Jves: EnClosures aroundvillvcs maintai'Ling a minimum of4()O F PYes C! No ON/A
and gauges in good condition showing nonna! air and water pressure?
C. Backflow preventers:
l. Valves in correct (open or closed) position? \lJ Yes DNa ON/A
2. Sealed, locked or supervised & accessible? ~Yes DNa LJNJA
3. Relief pon on RPZ device not discharging? <rt. Yes DNa ON/A
E. For freezer syS(enL~, is the gage near [he compressor reading [he same as the iJ Yes [; No QN/A
Gage near the dry-pipe valve?
4. iY!(}nthl)' Inspection Items (in addition to above items)
A. Control valves wirh locks or electrical supervision in correct (open or clo~eiJ) ¥-Yes ~J No o NJA
Position?
B. Dry-Pipe Valves:
Free from physical damage, trim valves in appropriate (open or closed) i~Yes [J No UN/A
po:>itioo,and no leakage [r'om intc1Tnediate chamber?
C. Sprinkler wrench with spaTt sprinkk.rs? ~Yes iJ N0 LIN/A
5. Quarterly Inspection Items (in 'lddition 10 above items} ,
A. Pressure Reducing Valves: In ciptn position, not leaking. maintaining
downstream pressure per design critci'ia, Gnd in good conditio;) with
'rbcs Cl No ON/A
handwheels not broken?
B. Hydr.:!~i1:c namcplalt (calculated Sy:5l.C<rlB) securety an2.ched \(l ris<:-r ano legible? ft-Ves
(~ Fire D-cp~::1mZ:ijt Con.!1~tiO;,)5:
V:~.;bk:, at.:ctSSorbh:., cO'ufiitlgs and s\'''']veis not diHnagtd and rU~2lc srne'(J:L:j. i'Yt:>
p~ug:-~ or caps ~rl p~cce ;:nd !Jnd~~l;l(~gt;:.L gCiLd':CiS in place and in gonef condirion.)
jden{11)C:3~lon S1g:;5(S) tn p"!2.ce.t clic-;;k \.'~lv·e is n01 leakin.g., clapper is In place
a~lc.t op:tr:::"'rng p:~}pe:dy ~J1d cu,to(n~1tk dr~!n \'a!vc in pLac,;:: an!! ()l)trsdng properly?
(if p~ugs (if caps fire not in plG.c~. inspect interior fur f.tbstnrCfi0rts~}
1), i\l?J1"!1 dev!"ce:s free fril):f physlr..al dft:lnage? ~Ye5
6_ Annual 'Inspectiun hems (in a{lditioll to the r,b-ovc: items)
TProjJtf nmiibtr an,ffypCi';rspEIc ~p-r:nk1:;r$? ;;Nt~·- :; ~.J/;-\
B \'isib1t Spd~!~ders;
~ Fr"a. . \~f f..~c,rr(\s:o;l i1;--:d physic.a! dan)~gt"'j !JNo D Nl~;'
~_ Free (?f l)bS!nJ'::~iv;~$ ~o ~;proy p(::~rrn~? ~Yc:s
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u , 10 '-.:! N!.-\
3. Free of foreig.n rrHHcrltlIs }ncJiJd~Tig p:1inl? ¥rYes G~o ~! N!A
?, L':quid in nJ~ glass hulb sprinl-:ler:<? YJ'Y C.5 D No li Nil"
(-.I'" \/is;oic Pipe:
I, In good clmd:bojih~~, tXlt:rnaJ J~orros.j()n? .... ..; ~ ~!J "
Nil,
2 'No (neChf.::-;~l:iti d{t:,~:>:gt 2nd i~O k2.KS'} [; j'1o ::.~ N.''':'.
.., Prer-er,iy z.dlgned i~r:d DD ext::.n1CiI loat.b;"J CJ 'No LJ Ni.'\
D_ Visible pi~ ha~lgc:rs nnct"e·i~mic brlKCS nc,; dan'i:geJ nr !()o:~:;': [.1 Ne> ~IN':'~\
Dr) ·r;p~ \,~~~-··~s PL::;~C.j ;~;u':{,l':fd ir:::.p~ell0nr:1 1 ;'h };..',',
F. i\-!us;; be cOile nefoi:: c~l~ ',A'c2~h<'f
o Yes ~.
L.' No 'tf.;.NIf\
2. lo\\' tcmpen!llm; alarms functioning? fycs ONe ON!/'.
}_ imefior {lJ pipe thal pClsses through jreCZl:fS free or ic\; bto,~k;:gc? 1'fYes ::'1 No ON'}\
G. Ha.;, l:!i i;;]t:m,d inspection of lhc: pipe been performed by rem()vir;glhe flus.hi;;g
~,nd on;: sprinkler n:::iHlhi; end or a branc:hline ,>v:,hin the \3St 5 years'?'~Y'cs
connCC1;'JfI L:~ No (,
.,' Nir'.
(if(tw tlf1.S\Vtt \'.3S '''No'', conduct an i:l t<:n!O I inspe<'1ion)
8. fifth Veil!" lnspcetion Herns (in iloclilion 10 above items)
,A.. Check VQ~Vt·3 !.nlciTinily Jrlsp.c\:1e.d Bnd aU Ptlr{s operate propt~riy, fiA!.;';:'; frc~iy !l YeS ;'=:i.No
.i.ir~d arc :n good condi·!ion?
B. Sir~ine;s. JlJiers. r:;Sliict~d (}rifices and dhp;lragrrt c.hambers on dry-pipe val v:::::: CiNo
Passed lnltrnal inspection?
n. Testing:
Th',{': f:;!h;v.,~ing tC;:.~b' arc to be pcrlbrrncd f:1 the :noted IOil:rvflJs. Repor1 ~ny faiL. :n.:s 0:1 P2f! !H 01 ~hi$ forrn.
1. Quarterly T<:Sl
fl, ~..1~ch-nnic;d w(~tcd1\}\.v ~!{ln-n dt:"'li":"~S rKl.:).3Cd Ie)i.5 by !Jp:.:~nlng the inspCC[('tf'S
[~m eonDcctio.n O~ bypas~ conll~tjon wlth ~da.rri15 3ctti~-,ting a~t1 n.'.),,-V 0f:.i~erv:ed?
B. p"::$! in-dicz;ting v~l\"cs {)JX~'Dcd unljl sprirlg or torsi.on is felt in Ute fod, then (I Yc~
cl():>~J b:':'~'k ()i~e-quc::r1er !t.:xn?
C. !s :n:.: priming iev;;l cnm:,Cl ilJld h?$ lilt lo'.\' H:: prC3:'!'fe $ignal passed its t"Si? [I Yes
D. Quick opening iJeVk.CS passed tCoSt? U Yes UNo
E l\'1ain d!ein .{CS1 for SySlern dOV/DstrCi1:n of ha-ckil(J\v or PiCS$liJC reductio£; valve:
], Record Sialic Pn:,:,mrt . pSt ilnd Re..<;wuul Pressure psi.
2, Was flow observed? rYe:..; [J No
3. /.>JC resu!ls'C<)111pambk lli previous res,? -~ Yc, [) No
2. Serniannu:l! TC'sl (in lldni'ti.on to previous ilems)
:'\.. V;lh·c $!Jpuvisory sw·jlches ·indicf!.;e lTIc>vcrnenl? G Yes DNo
B Eli:;;:'ric:aJ wakrf]Gw a13nn devicc5 pa~~:ed tests by opening the ;nsp(~c\()r'$ CJ :Yes C:) NQ
iC'S! c:onm:clion Dr bypass connection wi!h alarms ilc(Ualing i~nd JlQW observed?
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3. Annual Tests (in addition to previous items)
A. Main drain iesr:
1. Record Static Pressure . psi and Residual Pressure psi.
o Yes DNo Y N/ A
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2. '.Vas flow observed?
J. Arc results comparable to previous test? [j Yes DNa
B. Are all sprinklers dated 1920 or latcl'l eYes o No
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C. fast response sprinklers 20 or more years old replaced or successfully DYes DNay.N/A
sarnpie tested within last 10 years?
D. Standard response sprinklers 50 or more years old replaced or successfuLly [J Yes DNo ~/A
sample tested wi·thin laSl 10 years?
E. Standard response sprinklers 75 or inore years old replaced or succc;ssfully DYes DNa Iet-
Nf;\
sample tcsted within last 5 years?
_____...__ L_Q.ly-=!YQ~.§Q6riklcrsrep Iaced or successfu lIy sample tested wi lh in 10 years? [1 Yes 0 No ?;.N/A
G. Ai I controJ~alvcs op-e~ated through full range"aiidrcru'rnwto-)ir):imitT'p·os[fioIi"7J.:r-yes·---DNb ... ~~~~ .
}-l. Lo'),' temperature aJaJms passed test') [] Yes 0 No
1. Dry-pipe valves partia.1 flow trip lest:
I. l:tceord initial air pressure ..Jpsi and water pressure . psi.
2. Record tripping air pressure: psi and tripping lime ._.._{sec.)
t
3. Above results eomparabie (0 previous test? 0 Yes 0 No N/A
1. Automatic air mainlenance·devi.ces passed tcSlS? 0 Yes LlNo NiA
K. Backflow devices passed backDow lest') 0 Yes 0 No . N/A
L. Backflow deviccs passed full flow test? r::! Yes 0 No NlA
M. Pressure reducing valves passed partial flow test? [) Yes 0 No t3NfA
4. Test to be done every third year:
Dry-pipe full flow trip test:
I. Record initial air pressure psi and \va{er pressure psi.
2. Record tripping air pressurt: psi and tripping lime . (sec.)
3. Record watt:r delivery lime (min.) (sec)
water delive1)' time not required to be 60 sec. riel' 'NrPA 25
4. Above results comparable to previous ItS!? 0 Yes [J No ~NiA
5. Tests to he done every fifth year.
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A. Sprinklers ratec! above High temperature tcsted? o Yes DNo N/A
B. Gages checked by calibrated gage or replaced? lJ Yes n No ; INiA
C. PresslIre reducing valves pa')sed fuil flow lest? (J Yes ONo N/A
C M:linten:lnce
L Regular Maintenance Hcms
A. IfsprinkJers have been replaced, were they proper replacements? DYes [] No ~N/A
B. Air leaks in dry-pipe system rcsulting inair pressure loss more than DYes EJNo ~ N!A
J0 psi/week' repaire.d?
C. Dry-pipe syslems maintained in dry condition? ~Yes DNo o Nfl\
D. H.ave low point drains been emptied? . Yes DNo LJN/A
E. If any oflbe following werc discoven:d, was an obstruction investigation
conducted?
¥.Yc5 ONo PiA
Explain reason(s) and obstruction invcstigation findings in P,ut If!.
1. DefeC1ive intake screen on pump wirh suction from open SOUrces.
2. Obstructive malerial discharged during waterflow tests.
3. Foreign materials found in dry-pipe valves, check valvcs or pumps.
4. Foreign material in ..' (ater during drain tcst or plugging of inspector's 'IeS'! conneclion.
5. Plugging of pipe or sprinklers found during activ<!lion or alteration.
6. Failure 10 flush yard piping or surrounding public mains following new installation Or repairs.
7. Record of broken mains in the vicinity.
8. Abnoml(lJty frequent false-tripping of dry-pipe ;'alvcs.
9. System is returned to servicc after an extended period OU't ()f service (gre'lt"r thun one )'cur)
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10. There is reaSon !O believe the system contains sodium silica!e or ils d.::riv'1!ive.s or highly corrosive fluxes in
copper pipe systems.
F. 1f cDnditions werc found that required flushing, was flttshing of system o Yes DNa , ~"J/i\
conducted?
2. Annual J"iaintenance Items (in addition to previous items)
A. Operating stem of alIOS & Y valves lubricated, completely closed. and o Yes ONo
reopened?
B. Interior of dry-pipe valves cleaned? CJ Yes 0 No r¥N/A
.,,_--C__ Low R9in"t'i QL~ined J~!:i.9r to the onset of freezing water? ~Yes 0 No fJ N!A
D. Sprinklers and spray nozzles prOtectlngc'ommercw[ coiSklii-g-ecjuTpiifci1r--"-" ·ffYes··_··-aNo---···fi.N/A- _.- '- ..
and ventilating systems replaced except for bulb-type which show no signs
of grease bui Idup?
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Comments (Any "No" answers, (est faHures or other problems found with the sprinkler systcm must be
cxplained here. Also, note here any products noticed On the S)'Slcm that ha\'e been the slJ~ject of a reca!1 or i!
replacement program.)
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