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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMBC 02/08/1994MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 5,1994 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: Louis Ammuso, Steve MacCaffrie, Rich Feeley, Larry Carpenter, Emil Giordano, David Young MEMBERS ABSENT: Andrea Micheli, Frank Guardabascio GUEST PRESENT: Bernie Jackson - Buildings and Grounds, Dick Battles - TCI The meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. in the Jordan/Jackson School Complex. A motion was made to accept the minutes of 1-11-94,1-25-94 and 2-1-94. (Rich abstained from 1-25- 94) Motion passed. Bernie Jackson reported to the MBC that since glycol had been added to the heating system there has not been a problem with freeze up. Adding the glycol to the heating system is not the solution to the problem. Both the General contractor and the architect were asked to respond to the MBC prior to this meeting. We expected a detailed plan of action to correct the problem with the unit ventilators. Dick < Battles stated that he was disappointed with the response from R.W. Granger and Sons, Inc. and HMFH, Inc. The MBC discussed the possibility of legal action since they have received a poor response from R.W. Granger and Sons, Inc. and HMFH Architects, Inc. A motion was made to have the Chairman contact Town Counsel. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made to retain the services of Dick Battles, TCI, Inc. to act as our consultant and supervise any work that is performed on the unit ventilators by either the contractor or the architect. Motion passed unanimously. The following invoices were approved for payment: These items will be held against R. W. Granger and Sons, Inc. in association with the unit ventilator problems. McQuay $ 872.00 McQuay 662.00 McQuay 552.51 A motion was made to approve the secretarial payroll for the month of January, 1994, for $221.00. The motion passed unanimously. �P J* ` �l t , r,A is MEMBERS PRESENT: Louis Ammuso, Steve MacCaffrie, Rich Feeley, Larry Carpenter, Emil Giordano, David Young MEMBERS ABSENT: Andrea Micheli, Frank Guardabascio GUEST PRESENT: Bernie Jackson - Buildings and Grounds, Dick Battles - TCI The meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. in the Jordan/Jackson School Complex. A motion was made to accept the minutes of 1-11-94,1-25-94 and 2-1-94. (Rich abstained from 1-25- 94) Motion passed. Bernie Jackson reported to the MBC that since glycol had been added to the heating system there has not been a problem with freeze up. Adding the glycol to the heating system is not the solution to the problem. Both the General contractor and the architect were asked to respond to the MBC prior to this meeting. We expected a detailed plan of action to correct the problem with the unit ventilators. Dick < Battles stated that he was disappointed with the response from R.W. Granger and Sons, Inc. and HMFH, Inc. The MBC discussed the possibility of legal action since they have received a poor response from R.W. Granger and Sons, Inc. and HMFH Architects, Inc. A motion was made to have the Chairman contact Town Counsel. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made to retain the services of Dick Battles, TCI, Inc. to act as our consultant and supervise any work that is performed on the unit ventilators by either the contractor or the architect. Motion passed unanimously. The following invoices were approved for payment: These items will be held against R. W. Granger and Sons, Inc. in association with the unit ventilator problems. McQuay $ 872.00 McQuay 662.00 McQuay 552.51 A motion was made to approve the secretarial payroll for the month of January, 1994, for $221.00. The motion passed unanimously. MBOMINUTES 2-5-94, PG.2 MMCIPAL BUILDING FEASIBUt1TY STUDY Members Present: In addition to the members of the MBC, Bill Williams and Ralph Penney were in attendance for the Feasibility Study Meeting. Doug Annino was unable to attend. A reporter from the Sun chronicle newspaper was in attendance. Steve addressed the members of the committee. He stated that he was disappointed that personalities got in the way of the study. It had been a battle since Town meeting floor. Steve said that the MBC can only give the report over to the Selectmen. The recommendations and the ultimate implementation of the plan are up to the Selectmen and the Capital Improvement Committee. Steve said that he will continue to serve the Town. He only has the best interest of the community in mind and any conflicts will end here, tonight. The committee reviewed the study. The members had many suggestions to make. During the discussion it was decided that the Study Committee takes a day to review the plan and call the secretary with proposed changes. A letter would be drafted and sent to Preservation Partnership. The MBC is scheduled to be on the Selectmen's Agenda at 7:30 on February 23, 1994. A final report should be back to the Study Committee prior to the meeting with the Board of Selectmen. The MBC wished Rich Feeley a Happy Birthday!! A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted: Maureen R. Doherty Secretary