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MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 20, 1994
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Antoine, Larry Carpenter, Rich Feeley, Steve
MacCaffrie, Dave Young, Emil Giordano*, Russell Hartmann*, Don Nicoletti*, Bill
Williams.
GUESTS PRESENT: Bob Gurek - Business Manager MPS, Bernie Jackson -
Buildings and Grounds, Amos Robinson - Chair - Board of Selectmen, Dianne
Royle, Joe Pasquale, Arthur O'Neill - Chief of Police, Ed Sliney - Fire Chief,
representatives of I{eyes Associates.
A motion was made to pass the gavel to Rich Feeley to conduct the negotiations with
Keyes Associates. (Carpenter/Young) 9-0-0
(NOTE: Steve MacCaffi-ie excused himself from the discussion with Keyes Associates as
he has worked professionally with the firm. *7:15PM)
A motion was made to go into executive session to discuss monetary and contractual
negotiations with Keyes Associates. (Carpenter/Nicoletti)
All the members were polled. All in favor. PASSES
The meeting was reopened to the public at 9:OOPM. (NOTE: Steve MacCaffrie returns to
the meeting - Dr. Nicoletti, Emil Giordano and Russell Hartmann left the meeting at
7:30PM)
The Members of the MBC welcomed the members of the Board of Selectmen, Fire and
Police Chiefs. The committee discussed the appointment of associate members to the
MBC. It was decided by the Board of Selectmen who the associate members were:
TOWN HALL
Bill Williams
FIRE STATION
Bill Williams
POLICE STATION
Bill Williams
Judy Scott
Ed Sliney
Artbur O'Neill
Doug Ronald
Dianne Royle
Dianne Royle
Bernie Jackson updated the committee oo the beat situation at the Jordan/Jackson School.
The work has progressed well. The system bas not been calibrated so that there is still a
problem with overheating in some areas. The night set -back is working. There have not
been any freeze -ups since the solution has been in place.
Additional information has been requested oo a new type of avalanche guards that are
specifically designed for the Jodan/Jackson roof The Committee expressed their concern
over the rust spots on the roof. A letter will be sent out to Titan Roofing stressing our
concern and requesting that they respond within 30 days on the situation.
The MBC discussed the fees associated with the Municipal and School projects. A
motion was made to send a letter to the Board of Selectmen requesting that all
connection and capital charges associated with Electric, Water, Sewer etc. are
waived. The committee does not want the building permit, plumbing, electric and
mechanical inspection fees waived. (Carpenter/Feeley) 8-0-0 (PASSES) - this
motion applies to the School Projects.
(NOTE: These fees are reimbursable tb roogh [lie State - the architects need to be advised)
A motion was made to waive all the fees for the Municipal Projects.
(Antoine/Carpenter) 5-0-1 (Williams abstained)
(NOTE: The costs of the projects were cut and the new costs are not reflective of
inspection fees and therefor will take away from the project.)
MEMORIAL PARK:
Ms. Lorilee Fish - Parks and Recreation Director and Mr. Ed Tartufo presented a plan for
the expansion of Memorial Park. This is a unique situation because of areas of ownership
and usage. Representatives from Keyes Associates were interested in this project. The
MBC expressed support to incorporate Memorial Park into the school projects because
the majority of Park use comes fi-om the School teams.
CAPITAL PLAN SCHOOL PROJECTS UPDATE:
Mr, Andy Keyes fi•om Keyes Associates informed the MBC on the progress of the School
Projects. He stated that the Ed Plan will be completed for the January 30, 1995 deadline
and it will include the plans for the fields. They are still in the process of receiving fee
proposals for the survey wok on the properties. The price can be reduced if they can
eliminate precise boundary lines on sides where the Town is its own abutter. Exact
boundaries must be included for non -town abutters. The physical surveys are being
completed, associates from the firm have met witb school officials and are compiling all
the data. The MBC stressed to Mr. Keyes that all information must be reviewed and
approved by Dr. Nicoletti and the MBC will have the final review. Keyes Associates will
be present on January 24, 1995 to give the first presentation of the project.
*Joe Pasquale would be an alternate for all of'the municipal projects - with no voting
rights.
The conanittee reviewed the final draft RFP and made comments. A motion was made
to send out the RFP for one architect to incorporate all the Municipal Projects.
(Young/Antoine) 5-0-0.
A letter was received from R. W. Granger and Sons, Inc. requesting the final payment for
the constriction of the Jordan/Jackson School. The secretary will draft a letter and bring
in past corespondeucc concerning this matter.
The Committee discussed the location of meetings. It was supported by the MBC to hold
all future meetings in Room l01 at Mansfield High School
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. (Feeley/Carpenter) 5-0-0.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Respectfully submitted,
Maureen R. Doherty
Secretary