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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMBC 11/28/1995 (2)MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 289 1995 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Antoine, Larry Carpenter, Rich Feeley, Arthur O'Neill, Doug Ronald, Dianne Royle, Judy Scott, Ed Sliney, Bill Williams, Dave Young GUESTS PRESENT: Roger Hoit - Strekalovsky and Hoit, Andy Gazzolo, Dennis Grady, Philip Smith, Gerald St. Hilaire - FINCOM, Walter Crickard - MPD, Robert Bellavance - MFD, Larry Gallagher - Town Accountant, Joan Cutillo - Town Treasurer, Burton King - Brockton Enterprise, MINUTES: November 21, 1995 MOTION: To accept the minutes of 11/21/95 as written. (Carpenter/Feeley) 6-0-0 Strekalovsky and Hoit: Town Hall 5,700.00 Police Station 2,137.50 Central Fire 300.00 (subtotal -$8137.50) Fire Station - West 1,362.50 TOTAL $ 99500.00 MOTION: To approve as submitted. (Catpenter/Feeley) Unanimous CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was held until the 11-28-95 meeting. • Meeting memo • Letter to S. MacCaffiie from W. Williams (CC:MBC) RE: resignation • Letter to applicants applying for Boards and Committees -MBC Date: 12-6-95 • Fax to R. Hoit from M. Doherty RE: Utility Cost projections - Town Hall • A letter to W. Williams fiom R. Mangiaratti (FYI:MBC) - sample clerk contract • A memo to B.O. S. & FINCOM from W. Williams RE: Municipal Projects • A memo to W. Williams from C. Marion (FYI:MBC) ZBA: Walkway • A memo to ZBA from K Viens (FYI:MBC) - Walkway MBC - Minutes - 11-28-95 • A letter to ZBA from B. Moore (FYI:MBC) - Support of Variance !, • A memo to B.O. S. from L. Amoruso (FYl:MBC) RE: Cable Studio. • A letter to A. Martin - A&M Roofing from D. Young RE: Contracts for Snow Guards. • A letter to B. Donovan from J. Miller RE: JJ: Balancing Reports • Budget Report - Capital Plan Projects - dated 10-23-95 • Correspondence for 11-28-95 meeting. • A letter to Steve MacCafiiie from the MBC (copies to Mansfield News and Sun Chronicle) • A fax to M. Doherty from United Financial RE: Municipal Project - Financing Options • Meeting notices to associate members • Invitation to FINCOM from D. Young for next meeting. • Memo to J. Cutillo fiom W. Williams (CC:MBC) RE: Municipal Projects • A letter to E. Butler fiom W. Williams (CC: MBC) RE: ZBA decision • A memo to the B.O. S. from MBC RE: Status of Municipal Projects. A memo to S. Burke from R. Gurek (CC:D. Young) RE FY97 - Capital Improvements - the MBC discussed inviting the School Committee to a meeting after the first of the year to discuss capital improvements and the status of the school projects. • Copy of the Contract between the Town of Mansfield and A & M Roofing and Sheetmetal . • A memo to W. Williams from J. Cutillo (FYI: MBC) RE: Municipal Capital Projects. • A memo to all Department Heads from W. Williams RE: Budget Meetings. MUNICIPAL PROJECTS: The members of the MBC reviewed the memo to the Board of Selectmen which included spread sheets for the capital projects, status report and current plan outlining the progression of the municipal projects. Comments from Members on memo: Chief O'Neillwill investigate the use ofDepartment of Corrections personnel for demolition. A suggestion was made to contact the Management of the Industrial Park to help with the land development cost of the West Mansfield: MOTION: To refer the request to solicit help from the management of the industrial park for the development of the site of the West Mansfield Fire Station to the Town Manager.(Carpenter/Antoine) PASSES UNANIMOUS FINANCE COMMITTEE/MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE : Members of both the Finance Committee (FINCOM) and Municipal Building Committee (MBC) discussed receiving the bids on the projects and the possibility of moving money from the renovation projects to the West Mansfield Fire Station. This could be achieved by asking for a reserve fund transfer. The need for an "escape clause" for the work at the Central Station if the funds have been used by the contingencies was addressed. MBC - Minutes - 11-28-95 Selectmen Ronald commented on the potential savings that have been discussed in previous meetings. The net effect will be a savings from potential savings and on the borrowing. Use of money from the sale of property must be voted on when the sale has been completed. Andres Gazzolo, Chau - FINCOM, stated that he would be more comfortable with the transfer of $100,000 so that a balance of $100,000 remains in the reserve fund account. Chairman Young, asked if it is possible for a transfer in the amount of $125,000, paving and site work could be completed by other town departments. The consensus from the FINCOM was to support a transfer of $125,000. Selectmen Royle concerned that we are going forward with the projects and would like to see the projects redesigned. Selectman Royle stated that she has her own ideas on a public safety building with the best of materials and is concerned with the parking at the Park Row School. MBC member Larry Carpenter feels that the voice of Town Meeting said go forward and we will not get any additional funds from the public. Chief Sliney stated his concerns over the projects. He feels that he cannot wait for a new fire station. Selectmen Ronald stated that we need to work with the projects that were developed 18 months ago and that the Committee has done the best job with the money that was appropriated. The members discussed the Police Station design and bids. MOTION: To invite Allen Lieb to attend the next meeting of the Municipal Building Committee to discuss the Police Station. (Feeley/O'Neill) - Passes Unanimous. The possibility of the an appeal to the Park Row Project was discussed. The MBC stated that they do not react to rumors. MOTION: To request a reserve fiord transfer in the amount of $125,000. (Antoine/Feeley) O'Neill opposed/ Royle abstained 8-1-1. It was the consensus of the MBC to support the recommended plan set forth in the 11/24/95 memo to the Board of Selectmen as amended to state $125,000 reserve fiord transfer and $25,000 from other sources. Chairman Young will present an overview of the projects and Selectman Ronald will assist in the presentation to the Board of Selectmen on 11/29/95. Chief Sliney was pleased with the plan of the West Mansfield Fire Station. The Town Manager was pleased with the hard work of Chairman Young in his ability to deal with all MBC - Minutes - 11-28-95 the various boards, committees and departments it is reflected in the support that he has received thus far. MOTION: To go into executive session. All members polled - Unanimous. MOTION: To adjourn at 10:30pm. (Carpenter/Antoine) 5-0-0 Respectfirlly submitted, ICA91 Maureen R. Doherty Secretary Signature� Char MBC - Minutes - 11-28-95 Date of Acceptance - Vote 4