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Easton EMS building near completion; committee approves $174,557 in payments
Summary
The Easton EMS Building Committee reported the new EMS facility is substantially complete but flagged outstanding installations and approved four final payments totaling $174,557.42 as the project moves into closeout and public-opening preparations.
The Easton EMS Building Committee reported on May 5 that the new emergency medical services facility is substantially complete but not yet fully operational, and it approved four payments totaling $174,557.42 to move the project through final closeout.
Committee members reviewed remaining punch-list items including missing kitchen appliances (a refrigerator and range not expected by opening day), a dishwasher that had not yet been ordered and will require coordinated plumbing and electrical work, unfinished television and data hookups, and pending furniture assembly. The committee also flagged drainage concerns at the ADA-accessible shower area and noted saddles or transitions remain needed at several doorway thresholds.
Security and site utilities were discussed: the video-surveillance system has been largely installed with approximately 20 additional cameras noted, the septic system is installed but not yet connected, and propane installation remains outstanding. Elevator systems were described as installed and operational but currently shut down pending final readiness steps. Final cleaning of the first floor and touch-up work on the second floor remain pending; the gray floors are scheduled to be buffed and sealed on May 11. The town established a cleaning contract for common areas twice per month.
On formal actions, the committee voted unanimously to approve four payments: Invoice #1658 to Sovereign Consulting for septic excavation in the amount of $4,716.96; Bismark Construction Application for Payment #12 in the amount of $139,670.90 (noted as not final); Bismark Construction site-work invoices including propane-related work totaling $22,735.11; and payment to Total Communications for $7,434.45. The motions passed unanimously among members present. The meeting minutes record the approvals as carried without opposition.
The committee discussed the remaining closeout schedule—final cleaning and floor finishing, completion of punch list items, installation of remaining appliances and equipment, final plumbing and electrical connections, additional site work and preparations for a public opening—and agreed that additional coordination will continue after the opening event.
With no old or new business brought forward, the committee adjourned. The minutes are signed by John D. Foley.
