2009-285Resolution Authorizing Town Engineer to Determine Presence of Asbestos on Lower Roofs
of the Carnwath Mansion and to Provide Updated Costs for Permanent Repairs to the
Carnwath Mansion Roof
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on
September 14, 2009.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Christopher J. Colsey
William H. Beale (arrived at 7:05 PM)
Vincent F. Bettina
Maureen McCarthy (departed 10:13PM)
Joseph P. Paoloni
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy.
WHEREAS, the proposed repairs and restoration to the roof of the Carnwath Mansion were put
out to bid by the Town Board in 2007; and
WHEREAS, the work for the proposed repairs and restoration was not awarded; and
WHEREAS, Robert J. Gray of Morris Associates, re-examined the proposed repairs to the
Carnwath Mansion in June 2008; and
WHEREAS, by report dated July 31, 2009, Robert J. Gray submitted a report to the Town Board
itemizing the costs for both temporary and permanent repairs to the lower flat roof, first floor angle bay
roof, partial demolition of the two chimneys on the main roof and remedial roof repairs to the seams in
the main upper roof, a copy of said report is affixed hereto; and
WHEREAS, it was determined that there was asbestos in the main upper roof at the Carnwath
Mansion;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and
adopted herein.
2. The Engineer to the Town, Robert J. Gray, is hereby authorized to employ the services of
an asbestos remediation professional to determine the presence of asbestos in the lower
flat roof and the first floor angle bay roof located on the north side of the Carnwath
Mansion and provide estimated costs for the abatement, remediation or removal of any
asbestos contained in the roof of the Carnwath Mansion,
3. Robert J. Gray is further authorized to conduct an engineering study to update the costs of
the permanent repairs to all of the roofs located on the Carnwath Mansion.
4. The total cost of the engineering study to be made pursuant to this Resolution, including
the employment of an asbestos remediation professional, shall not exceed the sum of
Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00).
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR
Voting:
AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
NAY
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
NAY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
NAY
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
9/14/2009
The Resolution is hereby defeated.
J (f MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK
SEP-09-2009 WED 01:29 PM VERGILIS,STENGER,ROBERTS FAX NO, 8452982842 P. 04
AOI&MORRIS ASSOCIATES
ENGINEERINQ C4Nsul.TAW% PLLC
9 Elk$ torte, PoughkQ0Pd8 Now York )2601 Tek ou5) 4643411 Fox: (845) 473-1962
187 Church Shset Pouphlae®psla, New York 1260) TOP(Oft)471-7900 F=045)471.7901
❑ 389 Fgth%w Aver:tl; HudsM N&W York i 2534 T81--(618)828-2300 FM- (f 18) 82 39+63
E-Mc ll: .coat
July 31, 2009
Mr. Christopher Colsey, Supervisor
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Re: Carnwath Mansion
MA # W20807.00
Dear Supervisor Colsey and Town Board Members:
The repairs and restoration to the roof at Carnwath Mansion were put out to bid by
the Town in 2007. The repairs and restoration were not awarded.
A Project Manual was prepared Swartz Architectural Group, P.C. entitled
"Camwath Farms Mansion Roofing Rehabilitation — Cobblestone Road —
Wappingers Falls, New York" dated August 3, 2007 and let for bid with bids due
back on August 30, 2007. This bid for the rehabilitation of the mansion roof was to
include demolition, reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Mansion roofs, fascias,
soffits and associated ceiling framing and miscellaneous masonry demolition, repair
and re -pointing. All Mansion roofs were to be demolished and re -framed with either
new structural steel or wood, or both depending upon location. The new roofing
was to be fully adhered EPDM single ply membrane and mechanically attached
lead coated copper flat seam metal roofing depending on location. The work at the
soffits and fascias required shop fabrication and replication of historical detailing
with sections of the fascia/soffits preassembled offsite.
The Town received and opened bids for this project on August 30, 2007, and the
lowest acceptable bid was by Piazza Brothers Construction, Inc. of Valhalla, New
York for a total price of $894,980.00. This included the base bid price or
$837,660.00 and three alternates totaling $67,300.00. The three alternates
included (1) fabricate all new standing and running trim (including brackets) in cedar
($9,800.00); (2) provided new lightning protection system ($35,000.00); and (3)
provide new winter temporary roof protection ($12,500,00). The Town Board
decided ndt to award this bid, so no further action was undertaken at that time to
repair the roofs.
■ There was a second bid manual prepared for the Town by Quality Environmental
Solutions & Technologies, Inc, and dated August 12, 2007; which pertained to the
removal and disposal of lead based paint on the interior walls of the Mansion and
the asbestos abatement of the existing rooting material.
SEP -09-2009 WED 01:29 PM VERGILIS,STENGER,ROBERTS FAX NO. 8452982842 P. 05
Supervisor Colsey
Town of Wappinger
Re. Carnwath Manslen
MA # W20807.00
July 31, 2009
Page 2
• 1 had been asked to prepare and obtain pricing to provide repair measures to the
mansion roof. In June, 2008 Morris Associates presented a proposal from Vanguard
Roofing for the repairs to the mansion, as follows:
A. Temporary Tarp 1 — Lower fiat roof below the main upper roof at roof
access hatch - $2,387,00,
Provide temporary roof coverage for water -proofing over the existing roofing
material on the lower roof of the mansion. This roof is currently leaking and
is causing damage to the flooring and walls inside the mansion. This work
should be performed as soon as possible to prevent further damage. The
roof will eventually need to be replaced.
An alternate for permanent repair of the lower flat roof included replacement
of sheathing as needed and install an EPDM roof in lieu of a temporary tarp
for $12,463.00. .
13. Temporary Tarp 2 First floor angle bay roof , $1,973„00
Provide temporary roof coverage for water -proofing over the existing roofing
material, which is leaking and causing damage to the flooring and walls
inside the mansion. This work should be performed as soon as passible to
prevent further damage. The roof will eventually need to be, replaced.
An alternate for permanent repair of the angle bay roof included replacement
of sheathing as needed and install an EPDM roof in lieu of a -temporary tarp
for $1,3,419.110.
C. Partial demolition of 2 prick chimneys In the maim upper roof - $6,244,00
This, proposal is to remove the top 2/3's portion of the 2 chimneys, and seal
off the chimney that is not connected to the furnace, and to provide a water-
proof chimney cap and galvanized metal cover to the second chimney, which
will allow the furnace to be operated_
The top two -third's of the chimneys, which are brick, have deteriorated and
the mortar has worn away leaving the bricks loose. These loose bricks could
be a hazard, should they loosen and fall to the ground.
emotunwiaYrWor* nrqOW-WhlCnr th-RomayvMIRbM10-I&Md.
SEP -09-2009 WED 01:30 PM VERGILIS,STENGER,ROBERTS FAX NO. 8452982842 P. 06
Supervisor Colsey July 31, 2099
Town of Wappinger page 3
Re: Carnwath Mansion
MA a W20807.00
D. Remedial roof repairs to the seams in the roofing on the' main upper
roof • $8,232.00
This proposal is for removal and repair of "blisters" in the existing asphalt
membrane roofing, and to provide reinforcing and water -proofing to the
seams that have opened up in the roofing material. These open seams are
allowing water to seep into and underneath the roofing, and will likely cause
damage to the wood deck and structure below the roof.
The total cost for this work is $18,836.00 or $40,358.00 with permanent repairs to
the lower flat roof and angled bay roof.
If you have any questions, please fee free to contact me at (845) 454-3411 ext 30.
Very truly yours,
MORRIS ASSOCIATES
Robert . Gr y,
Engineer to the Town
RJ Glmet
c.c. Ralph Holt, Recreation Director, (via e-mail)
George Kolb, director of Code Enforcement (via e-mail)
John C. Masterson, Town Clerk (via e-mail)
Albert P. Roberts, Attorney to the Town (via e-mail)
E:Idownt"t TVV*pkVOAc WMDBgA ZW CWmwhcm m - RW 4TqW5i5 ro Ts io-154m=