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Home My WebLink AboutMBC 09/09/1997MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 -j 0 R,60 MINUTES 1113 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Liddick, Members Feel eyid 1d Young' ' { o Maureen Doherty —Administrative Secretary GUESTS PRESENT: Robert Mangiaratti — Town Counsel, Richard Boucher — Acting Town Manager, Walter Shuley, Roger Hoit - Strekalovsky and Hoit, Walter Parker — Project Coordinator, Leo Sciarappa — Principal — Robinson School, Rick Foster — Sun Chronicle The following minutes were submitted for approval. August 19, 1997 — no action taken August 26, 1997 — no action taken The following invoices were submitted for approval: Vendor Project Amount Vote Hartford Office Supply Robinson 5.49 No action taken Hartford Office Supply Robinson 20.82 No action taken Walter Parker Robinson 2,400.00 No action taken JT Callahan Robinson 1,052,181.17 DY/JL 3-0-0 Gale Assoc. Jordan/Jackson 1,926.64 No action taken Signs, Etc. Town Hall 875.00 No action taken Signs, Etc. W. Mans Fire 875.00 No action taken General • A memo to all departments from R. Boucher RE: Senior Tax Program • A memo to all departments from R. Boucher RE: Health Fairs • A letter to L. Carpenter from BOS RE: Acceptance of resignation • A memo to all departments from R. Boucher RE: Fall Town Meeting West Mansl field Fire Station • A letter to R. Hoit from J. Liddick RE: Invoice fall River Electric • A letter to Consigli Construction Co. from R. Mangiaratti (CC:M.B.C.) 7 -day Notice Municipal Building Committee Minutes 9-9-97 Page 1 of 4 Town Hall A memo to all employees from D. Clifford RE: Closing of South Main Street Entrance • A memo to R. Hoit from J. Liddick RE: Future Meeting Schedule • A letter to J. Liddick from A. Consigli RE: Town Hall & Fire Station A letter to J. Liddick from A. Consigli RE: Town Hall & Fire Station A letter to J. Liddick from A. Consigli RE: Town Hall & Fire Station • A memo to M.B.C. from R. Boucher RE: Notice of Noise Violation • A letter to M.B.C. from A. Consigli RE: Town Hall Close-out • A letter to M.B.C. from A. Consigli RE: Town Hall • A letter to R. Hoit from J. Liddick RE: Request for Drainage Calculations • A letter to J. Liddick from A. Consigli RE: Town Hall • A letter to R. Boucher from D. Clifford (CC: M.B.C.) RE: Items at Town Hall A letter to A. Consigli from R. Mangiaratti RE: 7 -day notice — Town Hall • A memo to R. Boucher from J. Liddick RE: Foyer Carpet • A memo to R. Hoit from J. Liddick RE: Foyer Carpet • A memo to R. Hoit from J. Liddick RE: Chiller Update A letter to Consigli from R. Hoit f (CC: M.B.C.) RE: Final change Order • A letter to Consigli from J. Liddick RE: August 28'x' memo Police Station • A memo to Municipal Building Committee from BBC RE: Response to RFI's • A memo to R. Hoit from J. Liddick RE: Police Station Plans and Specs • A copy of the transmittal to DPW RE: Police Station Plans and Specs • A memo to R. Hoit from J. Liddick RE: BBC Requisition • A copy of the plaque design for the Police Station Robinson School Prosect • A copy of PCO #41— Electrical changes — Kitchen • A memo to M.B.C. from J. Moretti RE: Robinson/Qualters • A copy of the School Building Assistance Act —Fact Sheet Clerk and Construction Meeting Reports • Meeting Minutes #7 & #8 —police Station • Clerk's Reports —police Station— August 19\8a'— August 29a • Project Coordinator's Reports —Robinson School —August 29u- September 3`a Robinson School: Mr. Walter Parker gave an overview of the progress of the construction at the Robinson School. They are concentrating on the "A" building. A structural drawing has been submitted for the water tanks in the boiler room. There is a problem with circuits being blown in the faculty dining room. There are multiple appliances being run on one circuit Municipal Building Committee Minutes 9-9-97 Page 2 of 4 in the faculty dining room. The existing dry well in the courtyard is below grade and t_ needs to be connected to the catch basin. It appears that this dry well is being fed from the roof drains. This is being referred to the civil engineers at Keyes Associates. It was the consensus of the committee to proceed with connecting the dry well to the catch basin on a time and material basis. There was discussion concerning the lighting at the Jackson parking lot. The foot-candle measurement needs to be determined by the civil engineers at Keyes. The new ball field is being planned for installation during the week of September 15u'. Mr. Parker was requested to put together a memo regarding the installation of a lawn. The Project Coordinator asked the Acting Town Manager about the water ban. There was discussion regarding the excess loam on site. There was discussion regarding the creation of a berm around the ball field. This could be used as seating for spectators as well as protection for the street. This could also be used as a buffer by the kindergarten building. The committee discussed the generator for the school. There was a question regarding the size of the generator and if it would be sufficient for the school addition. The plumbing contractor is working on replacement of the fittings that are not allowed by the plumbing inspector. This work may be done during the school day. The fittings are located in the corridor by the old cafetorium. TCI must determine if the existing generator is sufficient for the school. Mr. Ashton reviewed the Construction Meeting Minutes No. 31. There was discussion regarding the shop drawings for the elevator. He stated that they would be proceeding with construction on the "A" building. Mr. Ashton commended Walter on a job well done. The Chair stated that everyone involved in the project worked hard to have this school opened. Mr. Sciarrapa discussed the furnishings plan and asked if it would include window treatments and coat hooks. A question was raised regarding the size of the cafetorium. Member Young asked about the transition between D & A. The floor will be finished so that the floor will be level. Town Hall - Air Conditioner: There was discussion regarding the resolution of the air conditioning unit. The sound blankets were installed on September 6, 1997. The architect needs to have the sound testing done immediately. The acting town manager asked that we appeal the decision of the Board of Health. We are awaiting an answer from Trane regarding acceptance ofthe installation of the fencing around the chiller. Atty. Mangiaratti stated the he will be responding to the Board of Health Memo. Mr. Hoit brought up the fact that he has expended money for the air conditioning enclosure. Chairman Liddick stated that he feels that the problem lies with either the design or compliance of the unit per specification. Municipal Budding Committee Minutes 9-9-97 Page 3 of 4 A memo from Trane regarding the installation of the fence and it effects on the running of the chiller unit. Mr. Hoit stated that the fence has insulation qualities that reduce the dB levels significantly. POLICE STATION: Mr. Walter Shuley discussed the progress of the police station project. The work is progressing well. Member Feeley gave an overview of the project. There was discussion regarding the data outlets, chair lift drawing and other outstanding drawings. The ceiling in the sally port has been approved a submittal has to be provided by the structural engineer. The ceiling will be a 2 hour rated ceiling. Air conditioning drawings — has been reviewed but not approved. A directive will be issued from S & H for the cell finish. A drawing is needed for the chemical tank release for the fire suppression system. There was discussion on the ceiling and wall for the women's shower room in the cell area. Stamped drawings are needed for the "I" beams in the buildings. Member Young asked about a crack in the existing brick wall - he asked if this needed to be reviewed by a structural engineer. Member Feeley stated that Bob Button, director of MEMA, was happy with the installation of the three-inch conduit. Member Young asked about the ventilation hood in the photo room. TCI is working on the drawings for these rooms. A light switch has to be added for the chief's closet. The chief asked about the schedule for E911. Member Young asked that BBC furnishes an updated schedule. Note: The Committee went into executive session at 7:40pm MOTION: To adjourn the meeting at 10:15PM (Feeley/Young 3-0-0) Respectfully submitted, Richard Feeley — Clerk Signature of Chair Chair Municipal Building Committee Minutes 9-9-97 Page 4 of 4 10- ,7- 9'7 Lo - c) Date of Acceptance - Vote