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Town of Mansfield
_ F t 1 Municipal Building Committee
Meeting Minutes of March 20, 2001
Members Presedti-"?A ghgrd Feeley, Chairman, David Young, Clerk, James Liddick, William
Moore and Eleanor McCarter, Secretary
Kenneth Gay - Excused Extended Absence
Attendees: Lincoln Lynch, School Business Manager
Walter Parker, School Building and Grounds Director
Michael Ahern, Special Projects Manager
Meeting commenced at 7:40 PM.
MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL - FIELDS TRACK PROPOSAL
Engineering Contract - Previous discussion was that the engineering responsibilities for the
Track/Fields Project could be included in a pending contract with Wallace Floyd Design Group.
Based on WFDG non - responsiveness, Chairman recommended the School Dept. pursue an
agreement with their alternate choice firm. Rich Feeley questioned who would be writing
specifications for this project. Mike Ahern responded that Rizzo Associates would be designing
the drainage system. Actual field turf product used would be adjusted to accommodate whatever
drainage requirements are necessary. Mr. Ahern also reported that Conservation Agent Dick
Lewis walked the site and indicated no new fitings are required.
MOTION to recommend award Engineering Contract to Rizzo Associates for Track/Fields
Project based on related experience with field work.
JUDY: Passes 4 -0.
Project Schedule/Budget - MBC asked School Dept to invite a representative from Rizzo
Associates to a future MBC Meeting to review budget and project schedule. A tentative date
was set for April 2, 2001.
Access Road - Mike Ahern reported that DPW has installed an access road in the rear of the high
school near the gym.
Use of Hammes —David Young questioned when hay bales would be placed at East Street field
and at conservation property near the track behind MHS to address drainage during construction.
Mike Ahern responded that per Dick Lewis (Conservation Dept.) hay bales are not required in
either of these areas. Mr. Ahern also reported that Conservation Agent Dick Lewis walked the
site and indicated no new filings are required.
Oil Will - MBC received report of a delivery truck spilling 24 -30 gallons of oil in the MHS
parking lot between the islands earlier this week. Fire Dept. and DEP were called on site.
Keyes Contract — MBC met with Attorney Bob Mangiaratti (Town Counsel) to discuss terms of
a pending contract agreement with Wallace Floyd Design Group. Members agreed that the
reference to an April 30d, contract end date was unrealistic and should be deleted. Chairman to
contact David Burson (3- 20 -01) to discuss further.
MOTION to move forward with Wallace Floyd Design Group contract at a price of $72,742.00.
DYlWM: Passes 3 -1. Jim Liddick opposed.
Liquidated Damages Claim - No response to MBC letter invoking the liquidated damages clause
sent to Michael Callahan on February 28, 2001.
JTCIManpower — Walter Parker reported that masonry at drinking fountains in gym was
completed. No other activity was reported.
Seven -Day Notice - Committee members expressed frustration regarding insufficient manpower
to complete work. Suggestion was made to have WFDG issue Seven -day notice to JTC to
complete work.
Second Floor Toilets — Chairman questioned status of work to make second floor gang toilet
handicap accessible by deletion of one stall. Work is incomplete.
Monetized Punch List — MBC to request consolidated punch list after pending contract is
finalized.
Locker Room Project - MBC to invite David Burson (WFDG), Bob Mangiaratti (Town Counsel)
and Paul Letendre (Project Coordinator) to attend next MBC Meeting on March 27, 2001.
Chairman will ask WFDG to provide design and bid schedule for locker room modifications at
this time.
QUALTERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Elevator — Walter Parker noted he is still waiting for QMS close -out documents from Thyssen
Elevator.
Transformer - Mike Ahern noted that the transformer needs to be moved and questioned MBC
about the feasibility of having a concrete truck drive over fire lane access. Rich Feeley
responded that the fire lane is for emergency access only and noted that the walkway was not
meant to support heavy equipment traffic.
Handicap handrail at Cafeteria Ramp — As previously agreed, School Dept. has coordinated
installation of a retro -fit railing to accommodate electrical panel. Second railing is currently
being fabricated for opposite side. Subcontractor apparently only made one railing.
Handicap Ramp — Work is incomplete.
Dishwasher hood — Walter Parker reported that the School Dept. has coordinated installation of
kitchen dishwasher hood. Mr. Parker commented that hood is not working properly. Issue
pending investigation.
Elevator — Walter Parker noted that a State Inspection of school elevators is due soon and that
the contractor has not provided close out documentation or elevator certification.
Mechanical - McLaughlin Mechanical needs to start and test unit ventilators #13, #14, #15 and
#16. Walter Parker does not have O &M Manuals.
Hot Water Tank - Status of fitting located on hot water tank is still on Punch List.
INVOICES:
W.B. Mason — MBC Office Supplies
MOTION to recommend payment to W.B. Mason in the amount of $117.00 for
miscellaneous office supplies. JL/WM: Passes 4 -0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor McCarter, Secretary
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