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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/14/2002TOWN OF SOUTHOLD LANDFILL CLOSURE MINUTES OF MARCH 14, 2002 PROGRESS MEETING Attendees: Name Affiliation J. Bunchuck Town of Southold T. Wickham 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 (March 7, 2002) Meeting Bob Terry said that he had no comments on either the March 1, 2002, or the March 7, 2002, minutes. 2. Status of Aerial Photograph and Surveying by McLean Tom Maher stated that he has received the topo survey from Geomaps. Jim Bunchuck said he has not received the photograph. Tom asked Chris Morris to call Geomaps to check on the status of the photograph and to have it sent to Jim. Chris said he would do so. Bob Terry said he also would like a photograph. Tom asked Chris to order three photographs from Geomaps. 3. Nonpotable Well — Redesign Construction Cost Estimate and Submittal of Permit Application Tim Howell provided the construction cost estimate to Tom Maher. Bob Terry said he feels the cost is high ($105,000). Tom said Terry's initial estimate of $42,000 was significantly lower than D&B's estimate of $87,000, and the majority of the other 0 1314fr0318203(R02) 1 bidders' estimates. Tom Wickham asked if the cost increase is due to the requirements of ` the Fire Department. Tom Maher answered yes. Tom Wickham said the Fire Department should be required to pay for the enhancements to the well. Jim Bunchuck said he will contact the Fire Department. Tim provided Casola's requirements to obtain the well permit to Tom Maher and Jim Bunchuck. Tim explained that Casola needs a letter from the Town giving permission for him to drill the well on Town property and authorization for him to apply for the permit on the Town's behalf. 4. West Half of Landfill — Status and Plan for Completion Tom Maher asked Bob Terry the status of the west half of the landfill. Bob replied that the stilling basin is in on the south end and the area is being graded. Bob asked Tom if Tectonic needs to certify the subgrade prior to the installation of the final 6 inches of subgrade/contour grading material. Tom answered no and said Chris Morris could inspect the area. Bob then said, in that case, the installation of the final 6 inches possibly could begin tomorrow, and that the area would be ready for compaction testing next week. Bob added that they presently have no source of water since the well pump in the existing landfill well has been disconnected, and suggested using screened sand for the final 6 inches to assist in compaction. Tom stated that would not be acceptable because it would be at additional cost to the Town. Tom told Bob if he wanted to screen the sand at no cost, then it may be acceptable. Tom told Bob that he should look into finding another water source. Jim Bunchuck said there is a well on McBride's property, but is unsure of whether or not he will allow Terry to use it. Tom Wickham said that he could speak to McBride on the issue. Tom Maher then informed Bob that it is his responsibility to provide water and suggested that he begin to think about a water source should McBride say no. Bob replied that he could have expected that the new well would have been installed by now, therefore alleviating the problem, and that the delays to the construction of the new well were not caused by Terry. Tom Maher suggested that Bob put his concerns in writing if he feels it is necessary. 0 1314/r0318203(R02) 2 5. Status of Submittals Tom Maher said he believes all submittals are up to date. 6. Vegetative Cover Mix — Testing of Compost/ Sand Mixture by University of Massachusetts Tom Maher asked Jim Bunchuck if he has received the results of the organic content analysis of the soil mixture. Jim answered no. 7. Status of Sand Screening and Testing - Need and Schedule for Screened 17 -Acre Material for Gas Venting Layer and Barrier Protection Laver to Complete Western Portion of Landfill/Cab Bob Terry said the screening process is ongoing. 8. Soil Test Results Chris Morris said all testing is up to date. 9. Status of Backfill of Recharge Basin #4 and Construction of Eastern Drainage System Bob Terry stated that they need to have a decision made on where the geogrid is to be placed. Tim Howell said the area needs to be staked to determine at what elevation they are before proceeding any further. Jim Bunchuck asked whether or not the area will be usable if the Town puts containers in the area. Tom said yes providing the geogrid was installed. 10. Status of Removing Loam from Stockpile and Glass Soil in Borrow Pit Chris Morris said the work is 90% completed with only a few hundred yards of material is remaining. Chris added that the work will continue when the backfilling 0 1314/r0318203(R02) 3 Recharge Basin #4 resumes. Tom Maher said he would like the work to be completed shortly. 11. Status of Covering Liner on West Side Chris Morris stated that the liner on the west side has been covered. 12. Status of Southwest Drainage System and Preparation of As -Built Drawings Bob Terry said the drainage system installation is complete with some backfilling still needed in the area. Tom Maher asked when the as -built will be finished. Bob replied by the end of next week. 13. Need for Revised Subgrade Plan on East Side and Schedule to Complete Subgrade Tom Maher stated that a second revised subgrade plan on the east side will not be needed, as the aerial survey from Geomaps indicated that 22,000 cubic yards of fill are needed to reach the initial revised grades. Bob added that McLean's survey also reflected a similar amount of fill needed to reach the existing grades (19,000 cy). Tom asked Bob Terry when the subgrade will be complete on the east side. Bob replied, approximately three to four weeks, but he would have a better idea on Monday after McLean restakes the area. Tim Howell said that they will be waiting for the waste under the temporary road to be removed, which will not happen for approximately one month , to complete the east side, Bob said they could start the subgrade and leave room for the temporary road waste. Tom asked when the permanent road will be ready for use. Bob responded that once the liner is installed and destructive liner tests from the area are approved, road construction can begin. 01314/T0318203(R02) 4 14. Other Jim Bunchuck stated that the Town has decided against constructing a sound barrier on the south end and suggested plantings in the area. Jim also said that he has informed the Town Board that if they decide to go forward with a driving range, it will have to be done after the landfill closure work is completed. Tom Maher added that he sent the Town a letter confirming that the landfill closure will continue as originally conceptually designed, independent of the driving range. 0 1314fr0318203(R02) 5