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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMBC 09/10/1996MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 10,1996 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: Lawrence Carpenter, Richard Feeley, James Liddick, David Young, William Williams, Edward Sliney, Arthur O'Neill MEMBERS ABSENT: William Antoine GUESTS PRESENT: Chris Marion - Asst. to the Town Manager, Louis Bartolini - Clerk of Works, Ron Ashton - Keyes Associates, Jackie Barclift -Robinson School Staff Kathy Bliss - Robinson School Staff, Leo Sciarappa - Robinson School Principal MINUTES: The Minutes of September 3, 1996 MOTION: To accept as amended. (Liddick/Carpenter) 4-0-1 (Feeley abstained) INVOICES: The following invoices were submitted for payment • A transmittal to Chief Sliney - from MBC RE: Sprinkler System West Mansfield Fire Station - request for review.(discussion: The Chief forwarded the Plans as noted- (DRemoval of sprinkler head in electrical room, O replace exterior connection with a 4" Storz connector -plans will be sent to Strekalovsky and Hoit for modification) • A memo to R Hoit from D. Young RE: Mansfield Police Station - Cell Information • A memo to R Hoit from G. Bums (CC: MBC) RE: Town Hall Paving CLERK'S REPORTS AND JOB SITE MEETING MINUTES: • Meeting Minutes - August 27, 1996 • Weekly Clerk's Report - Town Hall and West Mansfield Fire Station: 9/3 - 9/9/96 • Daily Log - West Mansfield Fire Station: 9/3 - 9/9/96 • Daily Log - Mansfield Town Hall: 9/3 - 9/9/96 MBC Minutes - September 10, 1996 1 MUNICIPAL PROJECTS: Mr. Bartolini - Clerk of Work's - Town Hall and Fire Station Projects, gave an overview of the project schedule at Town Hall. Comments were made about the schedule and there was concern over the slow progress. There was discussion over the location for the roof drains at Town Hall. There is a potential for a change order to be issued because more drains are needed pending final coordination of the locations. The lot was surveyed and the property line was marked prior to the installation of the fence which would enclose the rear Town Hall parking area. The Committee discussed the paving at the Town Hall. Mr. Dan Clifford said the DPW will not hold their price of $18,888. Efforts are being made to contact Consigli to complete the job with their paving contractor. The Town Manager will review this with the DPW Director. MBC will pursue with Consigli unless directed otherwise by the Town Manager. WEST MANSFIELD FIRE STATION: The Town Meeting passed the article which requested additional funds for the completion of the West Mansfield Fire Station. Progress is being made to coordinate the completion of the sitewmk, casework and flooring. Bristol Fire Alarm company has not responded with a written quote of the work to install the sprinkler system. The Clerk will verify this information and coordinate. The Clerk informed the committee that the interior doors had been returned to the supplier. The Clerk needs to verify with the appropriate parties the type of glass that will be installed in all doors. The communications tower was discussed. Purchase will be coordinated through the Fire Department. The bill and purchase order will be forwarded to the MBC for processing. Member Feeley recommended that the tower be installed by a professional. The Chief will be get the manufacturer's installation details to the MBC Casework and flooring materials - will be reviewed according to manufacturer's specifications. The sitework was discussed. The 200 yards of loam that was stored for the project will be available to Consigli at Plymouth Street. Strekalovsky and Hoit was asked to give a schedule for the Police Station. Chief O'Neill asked when this project would be going out to bid. Chairman Young stated that it should go out before the end of the year and that this is a good winter job as it is mostly interior. MBC Minutes - September 10, 1996 The Central Fire Station project was discussed. There will be no need for the renovations of the bay and ground level toilet facilities if MEMA is not being relocated. The Town Manager thanked the MBC Secretary and the Committee for all their hard work in preparing for the Town Meeting. It produced very positive results for the Town and it was reflected in the press. MOTION: To authorize the work to complete the West Mansfield Fire Station for not more than the individual prices that were quoted and for the extension not to be more than 30 days from contract date. (Carpenter/Liddick) 4-0-0 Note: The Chair was given the authority to sign the change order because there is no meeting scheduled for September 17, 1996. SCHOOL PROJECTS: The Town Manager has been trying to call Mr. Gannon in regards to resolution of the reactivation fees. Plans and specs are available to review at several different locations. It has been listed in the Central Register. To date there are two sets of addenda for the plans. Mr. Ashton, Keyes Associates, reviewed the phasing plans that were sent out as addenda with the Committee. Member Liddick made comments on Phase 11 - asking if there would be access prior to the June date. The architect stated that we should discuss this at the prebid meeting. Member Carpenter asked if we have adequate language to give the MBC flexibility in the project schedule. Both the architect and member Liddick stated that this language was throughout the specifications. The contractors will be required to submit a schedule to the Committee. The phasing plan and associated addenda will be revised as commented on by the members. The MBC requested that Keyes be responsible for the technical notetaking at the pre-bid meeting. Mr. Sciarappa discussed recess and the use of Wonderworks. The recess schedule was adjusted to accommodate the construction. There are approximately 200 children at a time at recess. The Committee stressed that Wouderworks will be closed once the project starts. The hard top area and the grassy area (the former Kindergarten playground ) could be fenced off. The addenda will reflect the installation of a vinyl coated 6' or fabric coated on the other side of the Kindergarten building, and the hard top. A request was made to include a unit price for additional fencing of 4' to accommodate the movement of students. All work storage and staging areas will fenced in.. Mr. Sciarappa and the MBC Minutes - September 10, 1996 teachers commented that a fenced in area for the use of the children would resolve most of the problems with recess. The staff was pleased with this resolution. A list of contractors that have inquired about the plans and specs was furnished to the Committee. JORDANUACKSON SCHOOL: The Committee were given copies of the proposals for roof consultants for the Jordan/Jackson. There was a motion made at the April 30, 1996, meeting to allow $750.00 for the roof consultants. This will be reviewed at a later date. Review of Clerk of Work's applications: The Chair asked Mr. Ashton if he would like to sit in on the interviews. He will sit in if his schedule allows. The members discussed their needs for the clerk's position. Five candidates were chosen for interviews. The interviews will be on 9/24/96 and 10/1/96. MOTION: To adjourn at 10:15pm. (Liddick/Feeley) Unanimous G� ectfully submitted, Maureen R. Doheriy - t\� Administrative Secretary Signature of CNair MBC Minutes - September 10, 1996 Date of Acceptance - Vote —tg