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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/2001t TOWN OF SOUTHOLD LANDFILL CLOSURE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 2001 PROGRESS MEETING Attendees: Name Affiliation J. Bunchuck Town of Southold M. Wilson Town of Southold T. Maher Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers C. Morris Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers R. Terry Terry Contracting & Materials T. Howell Terry Contracting & Materials I. Sikiric NYSDEC C. Fritz NYSDEC 1. Minutes of Previous (December 13, 2001) Meeting Bob Terry said he has not finished reviewing the minutes and would submit any comments he has to Tom Maher. 2. Recharge Basin #4 — Drainage Redesign Tom Maher provided Bob Terry with the drawings and copy of the plans on disk. Bob said he would review the plans. Tom Maher stated his concern with the depths of the cuts needed and the subsequent costs to the town. Tom also said that if the slope in the area of the Schroder property is reduced, the depths of the cuts in the area would also be lessened. Bob is to submit a cost estimate for the work. ♦ 1314\r1226103.doc 90 3. Nonpotable Well Relocation Plan Jim Bunchuck said he has spoken with the Fire Chief and is still working out the details. Tom Maher asked Jim Bunchuck to submit the plan directly to Bob Burns of D&B. Jim said he would do so. 4. Nonpotable Well - Permitting and method of Construction Tom Maher said the original specifications call for an 8" well, but the Fire Department has asked for a 10" well. Tom also said that he would like the well to have a 5' sump at the bottom of the well and that the existing specifications need to be revised. 5. West Half of Landfill - Status and Plan for Completion ; Tom Maher asked Bob Terry his plans for completion of the west half. Bob Terry responded that he is hoping to begin covering the liner with barrier protection layer tomorrow. Tom asked if only low pressure equipment would be used to spread the barrier protection layer. Bob said yes and that he would like D&B to monitor the work closely to verify that no equipment contacts the liner improperly. Bob added that Chenango is planning to return next week, but if they do not, he will only have a partial crew working to cover the liner. Tom asked how far south Chenango is planning to deploy liner. Bob said to approximately 50' north of the temporary road. Bob also said that he would like to install the stilling basin on the south end and complete the drainage system in the southwestern area as soon as possible in order to bring Chenango back to finish. Jim Bunchuck asked if there will be any additional costs to bring Chenango back. Bob responded that there would be no additional costs to remobilize. Tom asked Bob when the southern end would be completed. Bob said approximately a month, depending on the weather. Bob stated the permanent road in the area must be complete before the temporary road is removed. Tom asked how the liner is being terminated without the anchor trenches being completed. Bob replied that the lined areas are ending on downhill slopes. Bob stated there could be a possible problem with the anchor trenches being undermined on the west ♦ 1314\r1226103.doc -2- side when the gas migration trench is dug in the area. Tom said the anchor trenches will have to be reconstructed where they were damaged. 6. Golf Driving Range Design Tom Maher said the plans are on hold until they are presented to the Town Board after January 1. 7. Status of Submittals Tom Maher asked if there are any outstanding submittals which could cause work delays. Tim Howell said that he does not believe there are any, but that he would look into it. 8. Vegetative Cover Mix - Agronomist Certification Tim Howell stated that he does not yet have the agronomist's report, but that he expects it soon. 9. Status of Sand Screening and Testing - Sufficient Store for Gas Migration Control Trenches Bob Terry said that he is screening sand full time and that approximately 20,000 cubic yards have been produced to this point. Tim Howell added that all testing is up to date. 10. Test Gas Vents on Eastern Portion of Landfill Bob Terry stated the test vents have been installed. Tom Maher asked about the odor coming from the two vents. Chris Morris responded that the odors from the wells do not seem to be very strong. Tom asked if Bob could test the vents for methane. Bob said he has a methane meter that he would provide it to Chris to perform the testing. ♦ 1314\r1226103.doc -3- 11. Regrading of Northeast Area to 3:1 Slope/Replacement of Cap Material to Meet Friction Angle Requirements Jim Bunchuck said that he has still not discussed the issue with Schroder. 12. Plan for Dust Control During Winter - Need for Submittal Bob Terry said that he still needs to write a letter on the issue. 13. Waste Excavation Along Eastern Boundary and Removal of Material in Easement Area on Corazzini Property Bob Terry said almost all of the material within the construction easement has been moved. Tom Maher asked when the waste in the area (Waste Excavation Area #4) will be removed. Bob responded that it will be completed when he needed work to keep his crew busy, which should be within the next two weeks. Bob added that he needs to determine whether or not the stockpiled geocomposite needs to be moved. 14. Soil Test Results - Need for Two Additional Contour Grading Material Analyses Tim Howell provided Tom Maher copies of all test results that he has received to this point. 15. Work Schedule See Item 5. 16. Comments on Status of Submissions Tom Maher stated he believes everything is in order. ♦ 1314\r1226103.doc -4- } 17. Field Order No. 2 and Change Orders Nos. 5, 6 and 7 Bob Terry said all field and change orders have been signed by Jim Bunchuck. 18. Other Tom Maher stated his belief that a change order to the 17 -acre contract for sand screening is needed. Tom added that the sand is being used for the landfill; however, without the landfill, the sand would have to be removed at a greater expense. Bob Terry and Jim Bunchuck agreed with Tom that the billing of the sand screening needs to be addressed. ♦ 1314\r1226103.doc -5-