HomeMy WebLinkAboutMBC Minutes 7/12/2005Town of Mansfield
Municipal Building Committee
Meeting Minutes of July 12, 2005
Member,$1;'Fp$crivjw Jaffa Liddick, Chairman, Kenneth Gay, William Moore, David Young
and Eleanor McCarter, Secretary
Richard Feeley — Excused Absence
Meeting Commenced at 7:30 PM
MANSFIELD.SCHOOL PROJECTS
QMS Horn/Strobe Synchronization Project
General Contractor - The Town of Mansfield executed a contract agreement with National Fire
& Security, Inc. on June 21, 2005 to move forward with modifications to the existing fire alarm
system, required by the local Fire Inspector in order to meet current fire code.
• Certificate oflnsnrance — MBC received a copy of the contractor's Certificate of
Liability Insurance as required for the project.
• Prevailing Wages — Current wage rates were requested by MBC and received from the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Dept. of Labor. Current rates and forms were
forwarded to Jack Nelligan of National Fire & Security for compliance.
• Project Schedule — Based on a conversation between Project Manager Jack Nelligan anc
the MBC Secretary, on -site project work is scheduled to begin Monday, July 18, 2005,
and is scheduled to be complete by August 2005.
• Manpoiver — Based on input from Mr. Nelligan, the project electrician (B &R Electrical)
is planning to assign enough manpower to the project to enable them to complete the
work in one week.
Coordination — General Contractor was informed by the MBC in writing that all site
visits must be coordinated with the Mansfield Schools Building & Grounds Office. Jack
Nelligan was advised to contact School Electrician Mike Galanti to coordinate visits and
work at the Qualters Middle School.
Inspections — Once the contract work is complete, the Contractor needs to contact Design
Engineer Vinnie DiIorio, and Deputy Chief Rick Towne for a final inspection. Vinnie
DiIorio, Jr. advised MBC members at a previous meeting (June 2005) that fees for
inspection service and final As -Built Drawings are included in his design costs.
LITIGATION UPDATE
Qualters Middle School (Town of Mansfield vs. R. Vogel, D. Freeman and R. Ashton)
• A "Motion for Summary Judgment" previously filed by the defendants in the window
claim, is scheduled to be heard on Thursday, July 21, 2005.
Mansfield Police Station (Town of Mansfield vs. BBC)
Legal Counsel representing BBC requested to review documents regarding a pending
claim related to failed flooring and cabinet tops.
Deposition of Michael Brait is rescheduled for Monday, July 18, 2005 at 2:00 PM.
MBC's remaining project balance from the original Police Station Project is $597.39 (as
of May 21, 2005). MBC discussed using these funds toward ongoing remedial
coordinated work by the Public Buildings Manager to fix the failed flooring and cabinets.
MANSIFIELD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
School Feasibility Study —Based on a report from David Young, the Feasibility Study
Committee is currently working with DRA to finalize (2) building design options, which could
address future school and community building needs. Due to the future financial impact to
community, David Young has strongly urged School Superintendent Moretti and others on that
Committee, to present both options to the Town's residents and let the taxpayers decide which
one to choose. School Superintendent Moretti is hoping to have the final building design
options complete for presentation at the Special Fall Town Meeting later this year. The
Feasibility Study Committee is planning to schedule open public hearings sometime in the next
couple of months.
Design Option 1: Minimal School Program Needs, includes addition of 22 classrooms at MHS,
as well as modifications to the library area, front entrance, lobby, gym, wellness, and music
rooms. This option would require the existing field hockey field to be relocated in order to
create additional parking, and also adds a nine -bay maintenance garage near the parking area.
In light of future garage facilities already planned for a new DPW facility, Member
Young does not support the school's recommendation to include a nine -bay maintenance
garage at the school site.
Plans were made previously by the School Dept. to install (4) modular classrooms behind
the Qualters Middle School. As of this date, the School Department has not determined
what academic programs will be held in these classrooms and the portable units are not
installed. (Funding to rent the modular classrooms was approved at the Annual Town
Meeting in May 2005.)
Design Option 2: Community /School Program — implementation of this option expands space in
the main office, guidance, and nurse's area at Mansfield High School and relocates the front
entrance for more direct access. This option offers community use through the addition of a cable
access studio and drama/theater.
MBC School Project Budgets — MBC Secretary reported project balances for the following MBC
projects as of May 21, 2005; Robinson School, MHS Additions/Renovations, MHS Track/Field,
QMS Additions /Renovations and Locker Room Modifications.
FISHER - RICHARDSON HOUSE
MBC received a request for access to the building from Claire Dempsey and Tom Paske on July
27, 2005. MBC Secretary will coordinate access to the site with the appropriate Town staff.
As of May 21, 2005, the MBC currently maintains a balance of $8,776.57 for the historical
restoration project.
Task items to complete include replacement of a rear plywood door & upgrade to the existing
electrical service. MBC needs to approach Historical Commission.
MBC to request to be scheduled on future agenda
Frank Noonan of the Massachusetts Historical Commission requested the MBC provide proof of
the Architect's final certification. A copy of this information was forwarded to Mr. Noonan as
requested.
Meeting agenda 8:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor McCarter, Secretary
Richard I Feeley, Clerk Date