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Home My WebLink AboutMBC 06/20/2000TOWN OF MANSFIELD Municipal Building Committee Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2000 Members Present: Richard Feeley, Chairman, David Young, Clerk, Kenneth Gay, James Liddick (8:30 PM) and Eleanor McCarter, Secretary William Moore – Excused absence Attendees: Michael Callahan, Paul Ciaramitaro, J.T. Callahan & Sons Steve Chmura and Bob Vogel, Keyes Associates Z o Walter Parker, Building & Grounds Director 00 i Lincoln Lynch, School Business Manager `e)=' -° i < GJ Meeting commenced at 8:OOPM. ccy)=— QUALTERS MIDDLE SCHOOL rnr- Punch List– The MBC walked QMS site on Saturday, June 17, 2000 to reviev4atus Punch List issues. Rich Feeley expressed disgust with the status of incompletERvork.a Rich Feeley stated that the level of detail included in the punch list provided by Keyes Associates is completely inadequate. Committee members highlighted numerous work issues throughout the school that are still incomplete, unsatisfactory, and/or rejected (i.e. Caf6 expansion joint, Auditorium floor patch & handicap rails) Keyes Project Administration – Manpower provided by Keyes Associates is still insufficient. Chairman demanded that Keyes Associates immediately assign additional man-hours to the QMS Project to coordinate a "final" punch list and ultimate close out. Bob Vogel argued that the I" Project Coordinator leaving the job had detrimental effect to the project. Chairman disputed Mr. Vogel's argument by reiterating that Keyes Associates has not staffed the job properly in replacing a full time Project Manager with only a part-time Architect. Chairman asked that all parties cooperate and dedicate time needed to close the job. Supplementary Punch List – Chairman informed the Committee that he directed Paul Letendre to work Wednesday (6/21/00) through Friday (6/23/00) at QMS to generate a supplemental punch list. Bob Vogel committed that Steve Chmura would be on site to assist for these three full days. Member, Ken Gay also offered assistance. After final list is generated and provided to JTC, JTC is expected to respond to the MBC with date that work would be completed. Direct Payment Requests – Chairman raised concern about still receiving Direct Payment requests with so much work remaining. Rich Feeley noted that the Town is only able to withhold the value of the monetized punch list. Michael Callahan agreed to respond to (2) new Direct Payment Requests from Construction Consulting and McLaughlin Mechanical by Wednesday, June 21, 2000. rrr Auditorium — Paul Ciaramitaro reported that JTC plans to install a transition strip at handicap seating area in rear. Handrails on lift still incomplete. Floor patch and sealing is unacceptable by owner. Caf6 Expansion Joint — Installation of expansion joint is rejected. JTC agreed to purchase and install a wider expansion joint to correct issue. Committee members noted that floor tile patch is unacceptable. Seam is visible entire length of expansion joint. Some tiles are cracked. Chairman requested satisfactory repair of tile floor and new base cove around columns to prevent water damage. Faculty Bath at Main Entrance — Problem with door frames with stone sills. Several doors are over cut. Doors do not fit properly in frames. Discussion to install door sweeps. Ken Gay to verify condition and authorize installation of door sweeps as necessary. Si na e — Paul Ciaramitaro noted that a letter "O" in the word "School" on the exterior of the building is not fastened properly. JTC will secure. Boiler Room — Chairman questioned status of the pipe handrail, cut by JTC to perform work, but not replaced. Michael Callahan disputed that JTC cut the handrail, but did agree to replace rail at no cost. Rich Feeley commented that the contract lacks common sense and may not follow basic building practices in some cases, however this does not excuse the architect or contractor from their responsibilities under the contract. Window Conflict — Issue still pending. Keyes was unable to provide window mock up as promised. Bob Vogel explained that Keyes is meeting with new company next Tuesday to discuss alternative fix of windows impeded by partitions. Michael Callahan commented that he is holding monies from Cheviot Corp. for roof blocking. Chairman questioned status of JTC's payments made to Cheviot and asked Contractor to notify Cheviot regarding rejected work. MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Construction Schedule — School Dept. has accommodated contractor's request for summer moves of administration, guidance, music/band, and nurse's areas. School Dept. requesting occupancy of all classrooms by opening of School in September. Band/Music Rm. — Issue re: height of new ceiling to be installed at 9 feet. Concern raised by School staff that lowering ceiling height creates acoustical problems. School Dept. agreed to installation of new ceiling approximately 6" lower than originally specified. Locker Room — Sue Michael Brown reviewing changes. Project Coordinator/Reduced Schedule — MBC discussed a reduced work schedule as submitted by Paul Letendre. The reduced schedule of 32 hours (including 8 hours on Saturdays) would to be paid on an hourly basis. No more personal days are allowed. MBC Meeting Minutes — Review/Approval MBC Minutes of May 9, 2000 MOTION to approve as reviewed. JUDY: Passes 4-0. AMC Minutes of May 16, 2000 MOTION to approve as reviewed. KG/JL: Passes 4-0. MBC Minutes of May 30, 2000 MOTION to approve as reviewed. JUDY: Passes 4-0. JORDAN/JACKSON Roof Litigation — David Young suggested the Committee issue a letter to Town Counsel requesting an update as to when a roof fix is anticipated. INVOICE Letendre Company MOTION to recommend payment to Paul Letendre in the amount of $2,600.00 for services provided during the weeks of June 10 and June 17, 2000. DY/JL: Passes 3-1-0. Meeting adjourned at IOPM. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor McCarter, Secretary David Young, ClerV Date