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Tinmouth board debates hoop-building vs. steel options for salt shed, asks bidders to price fabric upgrades
Summary
Board discussed fabric hoop buildings versus steel alternatives for the sand-and-salt shed, debated snow- and wind-load specifications (35 psf cited; 50 psf suggested), and asked that bids include both standard and upgraded fabric options with warranty details.
Members discussed multiple design options for the town's proposed sand-and-salt shed, weighing hoop (fabric) structures against steel buildings and asking vendors to price both standard and upgraded fabric. A speaker noted simply, "This is hoop," and the board discussed snow-load language (35 pounds per square foot discussed as a baseline, with an example insertion at 50 psf suggested) and warranty expectations for cladding and fabric.
The board agreed to require bidders to include two price options — standard fabric and upgraded fabric — and to list expected warranties and availability. Members also discussed operational layout (center salt placement to avoid truss interference) and truck clearance, and they asked staff to include wind and snow-load questions as fillable values in the bid documents so manufacturers supply site-specific structural verification.
