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Meeting Minutes of August 8, 2006
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Members Present: William Moore, Chairman, James Liddick, Clerk, Alan Clapp,
Kenneth Gay and Eleanor McCarter, Secretary
Attendees: William (Bill) Gerber, Lou Andrews, and Mary Andrews; Members of
Animal Shelter Friends
Meeting commenced at 7:35 P.M.
PROPOSED ANIMAL SHELTER PROJECT
General Update: The "Animal Shelter Friends" consists of local volunteers who operate
independently of the Town to serve and maintain the Mansfield Animal Shelter. Bill Gerber,
Lou Andrews, and Mary Andrews asked to meet with members of the MBC to discuss the
current status of their new building project. The MBC offered to be a construction resource to
the Animal Shelter Committee and would be happy to provide general input on project related
matters upon their request.
DesWi: Lou Andrews reported that Engineer Doug Annino had prepared initial plans for the
"Animal Shelter Friends" some time ago at no cost, however the current cost to construct the
facility as designed is too expensive. The Animal Shelter Committee is now reprioritizing
building needs, and has had some discussion about modifying various some types of materials to
help reduce cost. MBC members agree that reducing the amount of block would help lower
construction costs. The proposed size of the facility is 2,800 square feet.
Site Work Schedule: Lou Andrews indicated that site work could begin sometime this fall 2006.
Public Works Manager Mike Ahern is seeking help from a local business to assist with this
effort.
Consh- action Schedule: The next milestone the Committee hopes to accomplish is construction
of the basic building structure. Lou Andrews suggested that people would be more likely to get
involved with the project once they see construction activity going on. Signage may be placed in
the future to promote the project as well (i.e. "Future home of the Mansfield Animal Shelter").
Ruuudit: The Samsonite Company in Mansfield presented the Town with a check in the sum of
$25,000, which was recently awarded to the Animal Shelter Friends, and earmarked for the new
Animal Shelter construction project.
Aggressive fundraising efforts continue. Bill Gerber credited Mansfield resident Mary Andrews
as being instrumental is leading the fundraising efforts. Alan Clapp shared his personal
experience with Habitat for Humanity, whereby participants pay to volunteer on a given project.
The fees paid by the volunteers offset the cost of materials for the project. Member Clapp
suggested that the Animal Shelter Friends could consider implementing a similar type program
to help fund construction of the new animal shelter.
Yohinteer efforts: Member Clapp offered a suggestion to increase volunteer support by utilizing
the organization's website mansfieldshelter.org. The Committee could post a schedule of
various trade work that needs to be accomplished on a specific day (i.e. site work, painting,
electrical, etc.) and allow tradesman an opportunity to sign up. A professional would need to be
on site to supervise all work performed. Bill Gerber indicated that a number of tradesmen have
already expressed interest in donating materials and /or services to the building project.
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY PROJECT
Outstanding Warranty Items - The MBC received an e -mail response from Jim Ramos of Hart
Engineering with a status update of outstanding warranty items remaining at the Water
Treatment Facility. AMC needs additional information from Hart Engineering and /or the
Woodard & Curran to confirm whether the items are fixed satisfactorily and no longer a
problem.
OTHER
School Audit - An independent firm will be on site next week to begin the official audit of the
Robinson Elementary, Qualters Middle School & Mansfield High School Additions /Renovation
projects completed between 1996 and 2000.
Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2006 - Review /Approval
MOTION to approve meeting minutes of July 18, 2006. JL /AC: 4 -0 Passes.
Affirmative Marketing Construction Officer (AMCO )_— MBC Secretary Eleanor McCarter was
recently appointed as the Affirmative Marketing Construction Officer for the Town of
Mansfield. Responsibilities of the position include submitting quarterly reports to the State on
behalf of the Town, and to verify that public building projects receiving State funds are in
compliance with Minority Business Enterprise and Women's Business Enterprise percentage
participation requirements.
Next MBC Meeting — Scheduled to be held Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Meeting adjourned at 9:14 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor A. McCarter
(--James Liddick, Clerk _p -- 0 Date