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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMBC 06/14/1994MUNICIPAL BUIILDIING MINUTES JUNE 14,1994 ,OO- , E.TTS MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve MacCaffrie, Dave Young, Larry Carpenter, Rich Feeley, Russell Hartmann, Emil Giordano, Donald Nicoletti GUEST PRESENT: Bernie Jackson The meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. at the Mansfield High School Library. Correspondence: A memo to the Town Manager, members of the Finance Commission, Capital Improvement Committee and Board of Selectmen inviting them to the meeting tonight to discuss the New England School Development Council long range facilities study. A memo to the above mentioned list reminding them of the meeting tonight. A letter from the Massachusetts Historical Commission re: eligibility of listing the Memorial Hall Building to the National Register of Historic Places. A memo from Robert Gurek to Eileen Ouellette CC: MBC re: approved invoices. Invoices: The following invoices were approved for payment: Fast Print (Gale Associates Report) Fast Print (Feasibility Study Charts) Community News (High School Wall) Secretarial Payroll (May) Secretarial Payroll (June) Minutes: The following minutes were reviewed and accepted: April 12, 1994 Approved as written May 10, 1994 Approved as written May 24, 1994 Approved as amended $146.60 33.00 17.60 150.00 118.00 MBC pg. 2 Minutes 6/14/94 Jordan/Jackson Report. Steve reported to the Committee that late this afternoon a fax had been received from HMFH, Inc. that outlined their proposal for the fix of the Unit Ventilator Problems at the Jordan/Jackson School. Steve asked Bernie Jackson to review his bills and give the MBC a financial update. The MBC will not meet with HMFH, Inc. until the proposal has been reviewed by Atty. Mangiaratti and Dick Battles. High School Wall Update: Bernie Jackson reported to the Committee that Frank St. Pierre has tried to negotiate a scope of work for the High School Wall project. The major obstacles seem to be the hidden costs and the difficulty in obtaining bonding. A possible solution may be do proceed on a time and materials basis for any unforeseen situations. A motion was made to close the Municipal Building Committee meeting. The motion passed unanimously. At 7:30 p.m at the Mansfield High School Library the joint meeting with the Municipal Building Committee and the Mansfield School Committee opened. Members Present: Steve MacCaffiie - MBC, Rich Feeley - MBC, Dave Young - MBC, Larry Carpenter - MBC, William F. Williams - Town Manager, Emil Giordano - SC, Russell Hartmann - SC, Linda Chilson - SC, Jim Millikan - SC, Donald Nicoletti - Superintendent of Schools, Guests Present: Amos Robinson - BOS, Diane Royal - BOS, Andy Gozzolo - FinCom, Bob Smith - FinCom, Joe Pasquale - BOS, Ralph Penney - BOS, Marydee Flynn - CIC, Rich George - QMS School Council, members of the press Steve MacCaff ie - Chair MBC, thanked the members of the Board of Selectmen, Capital Improvements Committee, Finance Committee and the Town Manager for attending this meeting to discuss the NESDC Long Range Facilities Study. Steve stated that it is a show of good faith to have many people involved in the process. The situation with the schools is something that affects Mansfield as a community. Dr. Nicoletti, Superintendent of Schools, gave an overview of the student population. He also related the enrollment figures and the school capacity. He stated that there was a serious space problem Tonight the School Committee will vote on the options that were presented in the NESDC Long Range Facilities Study. MBC pg.3 Minutes 6/14/94 The NESDC Study was presented by the School Committee OPTION 1: OPTION 2: OPTION 3: OPTION 4: OPTION 5: Grade organization = K-4, 5-8, 9-12 Build new middle school for 800 students Build 500 student addition at high school Estimated cost: $18.5M Grade organization = K-4, 5-8, 9-12 Build two new middle schools for 800 students each Convert present middle school to high school space Estimated cost: $28.5M Grade organization = K-5, 6-8, 9-12 Build elementary school space for 350 students or reassign space Construct 500 student addition at middle school Construct 500 student addition at high school Estimated cost: $13.1M Grade organization = K-5, 6-8, 9-12 Build elementary school space for 350 students or reassign space Construct 1200 student middle school Convert present middle school to high school use Estimated cost: $26AM Grade organization = K-6, 7-8, 9-12 Build space for 700 elementary school students Construct 500 student addition at high school Estimated cost: $14.4M The meeting was open to public discussion. Many questions were asked by the audience. The group was interested in the accuracy of the numbers, the cost of the future operating budgets, location of additions, accuracy of the cost figures, possibility of over or under building, return on the dollar, continued use of Roland Green, code updates, building schedule and possibility of phased in projects, any non reimbursable expenses such as land purchase as well as campus concept versus or neighborhood schools. The Capital Asset Management Plan and the NESDC Long Range Facilities Planning Report must be combined to present an accurate situation. The MBC does not set the priorities or directions for these projects. It is up to the School Department and the Municipal Department to do this. The MBC is then given directions from the school and municipal departments to proceed. MBC pg. 4 Minutes 6114/94 A motion is made to accept Option 3 from the NESDC Long Range Facilities Planning Report. CHILSON/HARTMANN. The motion passed unanimously. A motion is made to request that the Board of Selectmen make the necessary arrangements to fund plans for municipal improvements for architectural services and furnishings for the cost of $500,000 and for preliminary plans for the school expansion of $180,000. FEELEY/YOUNG. The motion passed unanimously. Emil told the Committees that time is of the essence. SBAC could change their funding percentages in 1995 and that would have a great effect on the cost of the projects. The School Committee will work on this project and hopefully work out dates for a fall Town Meeting. Steve stated that it would take approximately 3 months to complete the plans. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for June 28, 1994. Respectfully submitted: Maureen R. Doherty Secretary