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Home My WebLink AboutMBC 10/13/1998TOWN(OIF MANSFIELD MANSFI"MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE "" Minutes of Qrtpbei 13,1998 Members Present: Richard Feeley, Chairman, James Liddick, Clerk, Ken Gay William Moore, David Young, and Eleanor McCarter Secretary Attendees: Bill Frasier, McLaughlin Mechanical Services, Inc. Michael Belanger, Victaulic Regional Sales Manager Dan Freeman, Keyes Associates Chris Sullivan, QMS Project Coordinator Bob Gurek, Business Manager Walter Parker, School Facilities Manager Meeting commenced at 7:00 P.M. QUALTERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Substitute nioine— Based on past personal experience by a Committee member, there was concern re: leakage using Victaulic pipe for the hot water heating system. Committee voted on 10-6-98 to direct TCI to go with a welded system. Bill Frasier and Mike Belanger explained the advantages and capabilities in using Vicaulic pipe. Previous gaskets limited to 180 degrees, can now accommodate 230 degrees. The MBC was satisfied with reasons given to use Victaulic pipe and approved use. Mr. Frasier will resubmit his letter to TCI requesting use of Victaulic. Jim Liddick requested that the letter be project specific and gasket specific for use at Qualters. Clean Out — Project Coordinator reported that Keyes missed some areas. Plumbing code requires installation of full size clean out for bathrooms. T&M will be verified by Ms. Sullivan and submitted to MBC. Montle Plumbing to submit RFI with update. Project Coordinator will review with TCI. School Entrance — Ms. Sullivan noted that the front new entrance was opened for use. Heat Trace — Chris Sullivan indicated that Town owns heat trace on hot water lines. Ms. Sullivan noted that Connie Lajoie, Plumbing & Gas Inspector has concern based on previous experiences at the Robinson School. Copy of submittal was provided. He would prefer a much more expensive recirculation pump system. Sills- Ms. Sullivan noted that under civil engineering "Order of Conditions" a drawing is missing from addendum indicating HDPE pipe. Plan to be approved/modified was not in the addendum and not approved by DEP. Dick Lewis to review for conservation approval. Safety Prop grams - Frank D'Censo from J.T. Callahan doing safety programs relating to the construction activity at school. Breeching Deleted - Chris Sullivan reported that Universal Engineering had deleted breeching in mechanical room. Ms. Sullivan indicated that the Mechanical Sub does not own new insulation on breeching. Jim Liddick raised questions regarding repeated coordination problems with Universal. Damage to Front Ramp - Request to have Callahan submit cost proposal to repair of "one" concrete panel. S.M.I. will be held responsible for damages. Dan Freeman to follow up. Security Issue - Students were reported this week trespassing through crawl space area after school hours. Walter Parker alleged that S.M.I. removed grates from windows without replacing them. David Young suggested that S.M.I. be contacted and questioned about the status of grates on site at the time they did their work. Richard Feeley noted that the Project Coordinator has made J.T. Callahan aware of the situation and also responded to the memo from Jack Hagerty re: School Security. Harold L. Oualters Memorial Tree — J.T. Callahan was preparing to remove the tree, when notified by school staff, of the tree's significance. The tree was relocated intact by J.T. Callahan. David Young requested that Steve MacCaffrie check on a fertilization program. Change order coming. Poly vs Plywood issue — MBC currently waiting response from Ammar Dieb re: using plywood versus polyethylene to secure on windows after asbestos abatement. J.T. Callahan installed plywood on 4 front windows. Project Coordinator met with Ammar Dieb and Charles Smith, S.M.I. Both are aware that things need to be done. School Roofs - Bob Gurek responded to a letter from Richard Feeley re: age of roofs. Mr. Gurek indicated that the Qualters roof is 18 yrs. The High School is 12 yrs. 6mos. Kitchen Equipment Concerns — Discussion re: memo from Dawn Florence, Director of Food Service re: various concerns relating to kitchen equipment. Information was given to Dan Freeman to discuss with Crabtree MaGrath. Air Quality at OMS — Concerns re: health problems reported by students at Qualters. Bob Gurek reported two asthmatic students having severe difficulty breathing at school. Mr. Gurek was asked to provide MBC with further details re: the student's health background. • Masonry work - Grinding was estimated to be completed on Saturday. Steve MacCaffrie reported that masonry work is being done on weekends. Air quality should be improved when masonry work ceases. • Re: odors coming from bathrooms. Steve MacCaffrie noted that sewer gasses are coming up from trap near locker room. Mr. MacCaffrie noted that water is needed in traps. Eastern/Baystate —Chris Sullivan noted that Eastern's cooperation has improved. All submittals have been received. Water Main Breaks — J.T. Callahan will cover costs of break at QMS. Discussion re: water main break at high school. Water Department disputing bill with J.T. Callahan for their services for the break at the Mansfield High School. MBC to pay high school bill. Aluminum Doors/Storefront — J.T. Callahan has received the drawings from Keyes that they were waiting for. Zone 2 and connection drawings - engineer had information for Ron Ashton. Revised layout drawing to match existing conditions being developed. Proposed Change Orders — The Committee reviewed status of proposed change orders submitted by Keyes Associates. COP #7 Ramp Lighting — Status: Waiting for response from TCI. COP#11 Sprinkler Changes — Status: Waiting for response - Credit $773.00 COP#16 T&M Valve Replacement — Status: Approved by Keyes COP# 17 $2,251 Gym window support — Status: Approved by Keyes COP Existing gas cap $134.00 — Status: Approved by Keyes COP #10 Fire Alarm electrical changes $9,601.00 Status: Approved by Keyes Assoc. Committee members questioned whether wiring will be covered at no additional cost to install fire alarm panel in final location. Dan Freeman noted that the change of location was directed by the Mansfield Fire Department. Review of Pending CO's as submitted by J.T. Callahan: • Abatement securing walls — SMI to be back -charged for abatement wall protection $297.00. • New Landing at Home Ec. — Status: Dan Freeman to follow up. • No vent in electrical room — Status: TCI Approved. • Temp front entry door — Status: Temporary doors were installed and are in use. • Test Pits — Status: Completed excluding Water Dept. bill. • Status: Mason entry work — positional underdrain had to be added. Wheelchair lifts — Horizontal lift needed. Chris Sullivan provided MBC with back up information re: change of original specifications indicated for Vertical lift. Steve MacCaffrie noted that an additional vertical lift would still be needed at auditorium. Rich Feeley requested we get price proposal from Garaventa. Tapered Insulation — Ron Ashton working on Premier Roofing. Dan Freeman to follow up regarding, roof personnel doing work. Ceramic tile — Dan sent letter to J.T. Callahan with directive to install ceramic tile as stated. J.T. Callahan letter of response stated that, the work would be done under protest. Jim Liddick referenced the question of ownership in documents and suggested to .... ....-._._--.-..- .-. . Steve MacCaffrie, a compromise be made to resolve this issue. Dan Freeman to get l proposed change order from RLM including the $500 credit per bathroom, plus estimates for work in new baths and new existing. Steve MacCaffrie confirmed that the mason would provide pricing for glazed block. J. T. Callahan to put together a proposal to negotiate with RLM. ---- -- Delay Claim —Representatives from-J.T.-_Callahan to attend MBC meeting -on October - 27'h to address possible delay damages. The -scheduler from J.T. Callahan to visit site to - calculate delay claims. Hot Water Heater — Chris reported that they can not get new heater into area indicated. Doorframe opening not big enough. %Unit currently being stored in shop. Chris Sullivan has investigated alternatives with -Ron Ashton. Suggestion made that insulation jacket can be removed to move it in horizontal Work may take all day. Construction Schedule - Richard Feeley asked that Dan Freeman send a letter to the MBC confirming that Keyes has reviewed and approved the construction schedule as submitted by J.T. Callahan. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Zarrella Heating —Walter Parker noted that Zarrella has been unresponsive. Steve MacCaffrie will follow up. WALSH WELL UPDATE Ken Gay commented that everything seems to be going very well. Tata & Howard and DPW are scheduled to provide their monthly update at the October 20th MBC Meeting. INVOICES — The Committee reviewed and approved the following: Motion to approve payment to Chris Sullivan, QMS Project Coordinator for the weeks ending Oct. 10th and Oct. 17th DY/WM Passes 5-0 Respectfully Submitted, Eleanor A. McCarter 2 1 iii a JAies Liddick, Clerk Date