The Fire House Building Committee is in a holding pattern until First Selectman Matt Riiska, who heads the committee, returns from vacation next week.
The committee met Monday, but no decisions were made. It is waiting for the architectural firm Silver Petrucelli to submit complete fire house plans so it can make informed decisions on reductions in features. A list of more than a dozen items has been suggested to reduce the estimated $9.3 million price tag for the building.
Member Matt Ludwig said the committee will also wait for Riiska’s return before deciding between two companies—Newfield Construction and Downes Construction—who have bid to provide construction management services. Downes has already provided the cost estimate.
“We’ll know more next week and have a better idea how to proceed,” said Ludwig.