HomeMy WebLinkAboutMBC 02/02/1999TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Municipal Building Committee
Meeting Minutes of February 2, 1999
Members Present: Richard Feeley, Chairman, Jim Liddick, Clerk, Ken Gay
David Young and Eleanor McCarter, Secretary
William Moore — Excused absence
Attendees: Bob Gurek, M.S.D. Business Manager
Jim May, Wallace Floyd Assoc.
Paul Letendre, MHS Project Coordinator
7:OOPM FY2000 Budget Review
Rich Feeley, Chairman met with Town Manager, Finance Committee and Town
Accountant to review proposed MBC budget for fiscal year 2000. Budgets will not be
finalized until all department budgets have been reviewed.
7:30PM MEETING OPENED
CORRESPONDENCE
Ltr. to J.T. Callahan from Wallace Floyd re: Building Permit Application -MHS
FAX to J.T. Callahan from Wallace Floyd re: Requisition for Payment #1 -MHS.
J.T. Callahan/Application for Payment #7 submitted by Marc Joude-QMS.
Memo to MBC from Marc Jaoude re: MHS DEP Permit number.
Ltr. to Keyes from J.T. Callahan re: Boiler Breaching-QMS.
Ltr. to Gale Assoc. to Kevin Foley from Jeff Bergeron re: J/J Roof estimate.
Ltr. to MBC from Keyes Assoc. re: Conservation Commission requirements-QMS.
Ltr. to Wallace Floyd from J.T. Callahan re: Asbestos Abatement at MHS.
Ltr. to MBC from Wallace Floyd re: Removal of Hazardous Waste. J.T. Callahan owns
coordination of abatement. Discussion was that the MBC selects vendor Contractor
contracts - MHS.
Ltr. to John D'Agostino from Al Bacchiocchi re: Construction Permits - MHS
To MBC from Christina Sullivan re: Daily Report Log — QMS Project.
To MBC from Gale Assoc. re: Boston Estimating Serv. Request for J/J roof estimate.
To MBC from J.T. Callahan re: C.O.P. #91 ref. Lobby Heat Deterior Pipe Z3 — QMS.
Ltr. to light dept. from Chris Sullivan re: Request for assistance-QMS.
MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE
Submittal - Paul Letendre, MHS Project Coordinator, reported that the submittal for work
performed at the South End was unacceptable. Submittal was returned to J.T. Callahan
with a request that additional information be provided.
Permits — Paul Letendre reported that J.T. Callahan has obtained Exterior Demolition
Permit and Foundation Permits from the Building Department. Mr. Letendre noted that
the construction activity in the courtyard is considered to be exterior work by the
Building Department.
Daily Logs — The Project Coordinator commented that daily Field Report Logs are being
kept on computer. Rich Feeley requested that hard copies be provided for MBC files and
cc: to Town Manager. David Young added that any problem issues should be highlighted
for Town Manager.
Construction Photos — Paul Letendre offered to take photos on site with his personal
camera should the Committee request project photos. Rich Feeley noted that the contract
specifications indicate that the Contractor is required to hire a professional outside
service, approved by the owner and provide construction photos to the Town. David
Young requested that Mr. Letendre take photos of existing conditions and any areas of
concern in addition to photos supplied by J.T. Callahan.
BuildingPermit — Jim May was asked re: Status of obtaining a Building Permit. Jim
May responded that the subcontractor must complete the abatement portion of application
before a building permit can be obtained. Paul Letendre will notify the Site Supervisor to
send three asbestos abatement proposals to Ammar Dieb at Universal Engineering for his
review.
Temporary Fencing — Mr. Letendre reported that the construction fencing is in place.
Paul Letendre will review status with Lt. Sarro to ensure the fencing meets Fire Dept.
approval.
Pre- Construction Meeting — Paul Letendre attended a Pre -Construction Meeting January
28a` at J.T. Callahan & Sons, Bridgewater MA. Mr. Letendre noted that subcontractors
were in attendance. Standard procedures were discussed and plans were distributed.
Site Lighting —Discussion was opened by David Young that the current lighting at MHS
is insufficient. A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 1999. Paul Letendre
and Jim May will review plans with the Contractor.
Egress Plan — Rich Feeley advised Paul Letendre that if there is any construction activity
that will change egress at the high school, J.T. Callahan must notify the Fire Dept.
immediately.
Steel Submittal - Rich Feeley questioned Wallace Floyd as to the status of the steel
submittal. Jim May reported that Wallace Floyd is sending the necessary structural
information to Keyes Assoc. for review. Keyes will forward their response directly to
J.T. Callahan.
Emergency Numbers — Richard Feeley asked whether emergency numbers have been
posted on site. Paul Letendre to follow up.
Job Site Meeting — A site meeting is scheduled for February 12, 1999 @ lOAM at MHS.
Jim May commented that energy calculations are still needed from TCI as well as the
affidavits from Keyes Associates to obtain building permit.
Ham — Paul Letendre commented that J.T. Callahan would be placing hay bales on
site this week. An agreement was reached between Alan Corvi, Keyes Assoc. and Dick
Lewis, Conservation Commission to install hay bales in buffer along the perimeter of the
ball field. Wallace Floyd will issue a directive requesting a cost change proposal for
changes.
Removal of Ball Field — As directed by the School Dept., the MBC directed Wallace
Floyd to include removal of all clay and subsurface material from the baseball diamond
in landscape plans. In place of the ball field diamond, Contractor is to plant grass for
multipurpose field use.
DEP Permit — Discussion opened as to whether separate DEP Permit #'s are required for
QMS and MHS. J.T. Callahan claims that the Town should be responsible to obtain a
permit number since changes have occurred since filing. Meeting to be held February 8,
1999 between Alan Corvi, Keyes Assoc. and Dick Lewis to resolve issue.
Drainage Outfall — The suggestion was made by David Young to send a memo to
Conservation, School Dept. and DPW from the MBC. J.T. Callahan has completed their
work. Cleaning the swale of vegetation and debris is a maintenance issue to be handled
by other appropriate parties.
SBAB —Dan Freeman indicated to the Committee that Jim Anderson, SBAB does not
require any additional information regarding school construction projects. Rich Feeley
questioned Bob Gurek as to whether the information previously requested by the School
Department is required. Bob Gurek will confirm what documentation is needed, if any.
ROBINSON:
Robinson Punch List - Walter Parker reported that J.T. Callahan is working to complete
the remaining outstanding issues at Robinson. Rich Feeley asked that Walter Parker
provide MBC with an updated list of the remaining issues to be resolved. MBC will
follow up with J.T. Callahan upon receipt of final punch list. Richard Feeley noted that
the Town would like to obtain the final Occupancy Permit by March.
Exterior Paint/Gas Pipe - MBC asked Walter Parker to follow up re: exterior painting
of the gas pipe. Pipe is to be painted gray as required by code.
Bollards — Plumbing Inspector is requiring placement of a Jersey Barrier instead of
bollards in front of gas meter.
QUALTERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Knox Box — Walter Parker was questioned as to the status of ordering the knox box for
QMS. Mr. Parker responded that he has directed his Electrician to order the unit.
JCI Cabline - Bob Gurek reported that the School Dept. has selected a vendor to install
cabling. Mr. Gurek noted that the school would be going through ETIS (a state wide
system for technologies) to purchase. The cost is estimated at $57,000. Cost to include
computers and server. Bob Gurek stated that he misunderstood a previous discussion and
assumed that the QMS contract included cabling. Rich Feeley pointed out to Mr. Gurek
that extensive telephone systems and wiring is included, however cabling for the
computers is not covered in the contract. Mr. Gurek will prepare a contract agreement
from the School Dept. cc: to MBC.
School Furnishings — A meeting is scheduled for Feb. 8`h to discuss School Furnishings
Walter Parker noted that the School Dept. is planning to hold a Vendor Fair to review
various equipment available.
Move of Stove — Status as to who owns the move of stove from Robinson to QMS is still
in question.
MEETING MINUTES
Meeting minutes of Jan. 5a' and Jan. 19, 1999 were reviewed for approval by the MBC.
MOTION was made to approve the meeting minutes of January 5, 1999
JL/KG Passes 3-0-1. David Young abstained.
MOTION was made to approve the meeting minutes of January 19, 1999
JL/DY Passes 4-0.
INVOICES
The following invoices were reviewed for approval by the Committee:
JT. Callahan Application for Payment #1 —MHS $106,993.75
Status: Denied as submitted. Missing proper documentation.
Christina Sullivan - QMS Project Coordinator Payment Requisition.
MOTION was made to recommend payment in the amount of $2,400.00 to Christina
Sullivan, QMS Project Coordinator for weeks ending Jan. 23`a and Jan. 30, 1999.
DY/KG Passes 4-0.
W.B. Mason — Supplies purchased for MHS Project Coordinator.
MOTION was made to recommend payment to W.B. Mason in the amount of
$137.13. DY/KG Passes 4-0.
Mini Warehouse Inc. — Storage trailer rental at QMS.
MOTION was made to recommend payment to Mini Warehouse Inc. in the amount
of $80.00 for the month of January. JL/ KG Passes 4-0.
Suburban Middlesex Insulation — Application for Payment #3 was reviewed for approval
for abatement work performed at Qualters Middle School.
MOTION was made to recommend payment in the amount of $37,905.00 to
Suburban Middlesex Insulation for abatement work at QMS. DY/KG Passes 4-0.
Keyes Associates
Keyes Professional Services rendered to the QMS through December 26, 1998.
Status: No action taken. Clarification required re: Haller Testing fee $6,597.50.
JTC/Application for Payment #7 - J.T. Callahan's payment requisition for work
performed at Qualters Middle School was reviewed for approval/payment. It was
suggested that the MBC to send a letter Keyes Assoc. requesting confirmation that the
lien waivers from subcontractors are on file. MBC should also be receiving copies of
updated schedule with each payment requisition.
MOTION was made to recommend payment to J.T. Callahan in the amount of
$597,103.38 for work performed at Qualters Middle School. DY/KG Passes 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor McCarter, Secretary
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