HomeMy WebLinkAboutMBC 08/03/2017Municipal Building Committee Meeting Minutes
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Chris Paquin, Chairman�� w 1 ri l
Bob Barry, Vice -Chairman
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Doug Annino Member ": a",
Evan Epstein, Member
Maureen Doherty, Member
Neal Boldrighini, Associate Member
Not Present:
Ron Sellon, Associate Member
Mark Cook, Associate Member
Also Present:
Mike Ahern, OPM/Public Buildings
Lee Azinheira, DPW Director
Charlie Penta
Frank Aquadro
Joe Milani, KBA
Greg Joynt, KBA
Minutes Clerk:
Christopher P. Walsh
Mr. Paquin opened the meeting at 7:04 pm, noting a quorum is present.
1. Committee Meeting Minutes for Approval
• June 01, 2017 minutes— Mr. Paquin asked for Mr. Ahern to look at the June 1 meetings, and to
bring the markups to the September meeting.
• June 29, 2017 minutes— Mr. Paquin abstained due to not attending. No further comments on
June 29 meetings.
o Motion: Approve the June 29, 2017 minutes. Annino, Paquin, Epstein abstained.
2. OPM Report
Mr. Ahern said steel erection is going good and that the shifting of police department storage building
will not occur as BBBC could not devise a no -cost proposal. Mr. Ahern said the onsite sewer system for
phase 1 is complete, with final testing that needs to be completed prior to running discharge into the
Town Sewer System. Mr. Ahern said MMED is working new poles on route 106. Mr. Ahern said they
anticipate having Fish and Game poles relocated by Verizon in the next 30 days with underground cable
installation beginning within the next 60 days.
Mr. Ahern said traffic signals are progressing and up will be flashing by August 15. Mr. Ahern said fire
preemption poles will go up next week. Mr. Ahern said work for the light department is going well and
that Verizon is scheduling to move their cables. Mr. Ahern said they met with Phoenix Communications
to get a contract going. Mr. Ahern said Verizon required another advanced check to move the Fish and
Game. Mr. Ahern said they have strings pulled in throughout the site. Mr. Ahern said trades are brought
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in. Mr. Ahern said road will be restriped next week. Mr. Ahern said there will be flashing lights within the
last two weeks of August.
Mr. Ahern said generator pad has been poured. Mr. Ahern said concrete breaks came in a bit low for
knock down pad. Mr. Ahern said they are waiting for 56 day breaks. Mr. Ahern mentioned break sheets
attached. Mr. Ahern said project summary budget is in packet. Mr. Ahern mentioned furniture
purchases and the state bid. On the budget item concerning furniture/equipment
allowance/security/technology, Mr. Ahern said $67,193 was the budget number not including
contingency. Mr. Ahern said public safety equipment, including the 3 lifts, amounts to around $115,558
on the budget. Mr. Ahern said bid -for DPW furniture is under budget. Mr. Ahern said they have bids
coming in for security and the camera systems. Mr. Ahern said Phoenix is going out on the road and
moving the fiber cables.
Motion: Enter into agreement with Phoenix Communications for fiber optic work on preliminary budget.
(Paquin/Doherty). Passes 6-0
3. Architect's Report
Mr. Milani went over the Architect's Report in detail.
On architect's list (PCO), Mr. Ahern said some conduits were deleted. On PCO 011 on site electrical
revisions, the contractor came back with a $5195 credit. Mr. Ahern said PCO 019 Electrical and
technology revisions amounted to $68,453 (reasons were changes needing to be made at meeting
room, additional cable runs, etc). Mr. Paquin and Chief Boldrighini mentioned procedural issues. Mr.
Paquin wanted forecast for changes in OPM report (i.e. request by owner, architectural request). Mr.
Ahern said when we have a change, they will go through you guys first (town).
4. Proposed or Upcoming Changes/Changes Orders
Mr. Milani asked for how the presentation of the proposal requests can be changed. Mr. Milani said
summary report can be attached. Mr. Milani said source of problem/reasoning for a change order can
be put up without the number.
Mr. Ahern mentioned PCO 021 Security revisions (work for electrical contractor, both for DPW and
Public Safety). Mr. Milani gave explanation for value of security revisions, specifically protection (i.e.
adding cameras to existing door). Mr. Ahern mentioned PCO 023 fire alarm revisions (adding LEDs), and
Mr. Milani said LEDs were outside for certain rooms. Mr. Ahern also mentioned a couple of modules for
the second floor
Mr. Ahern mentioned PR 023 Credit for concrete haunch in lieu of CMU footing. Mr. Ahern mentioned
PR 024 Addition of Glycol Loop Power Outlets (radiant floor heating system) and Mr. Joynt gave an
explanation for why it's a PR. Mr. Ahern mentioned PR 025 Credit for wire size reductions for the pumps
and Mr. Joynt expected a credit to come back at $0 cost. Mr. Ahern mentioned PR for lightning
protection that wasn't listed and Mr. Joynt said that Mr. Ahern requested a change in wiring from
aluminum to copper to meet the specification.
5. Monthly Invoices w/ Application for Payment Approved by KBA & OPM
Motion: Mr. Paquin wanted to make recommendation for approving invoices as listed (Paquin/Doherty).
Passes 6-0.
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6. Job Site Meeting Minutes
Mr. Ahern said there's nothing he is aware needs to be covered. Mr. Joynt brought up the date stones
and said it's a PR they have in.
7. Updated Project Schedule
Mr. Milani said project schedule was received Tuesday. Mr. Milani said schedule has been reworked to
get in line with schedule of the Contract documents. Mr. Penta said baseline hasn't changed and that
they've picked up the time, such as when the building comes and they start erecting. Mr. Penta said
super structure is up. Mr. Aquadro said the mezzanine will follow. Mr. Penta said he hopes to bring the
admin building in early prior to the December 15th date. Mr. Penta said goal is the 151h (of December).
Mr. Paquin said the building still has to be skinned through. Mr. Ahern said vapor barrier is on admin
building now. Mr. Ahern said masonry is starting tomorrow. Mr. Ahern said part of phase 2 will be
paved. Mr. Aquadro said materials for windows are coming, and that field dimensions will be checked.
Mr. Aquadro said they're looking at mid-September for the roof, and once is done the windows come in
place, and after that a few doors will come in. Mr. Aquadro said vapor barrier will act like tent and shed
the water. Mr. Aquadro said last of steel activity will probably be within 10 days. Mr. Ahern said
structural steel has been slowed for the mechanical stuff (i.e. get steel strapping up). Mr. Joynt
mentioned the metal building erector. Mr. Penta said once DPW building is done, foundations can go in
for Public Safety depending on weather. Mr. Penta said March 2 is critical date for concrete and that
everything will be procured for that building (i.e. getting steel completely approved).
Mr. Penta said November 1 is target date for DPW garage. Chief Boldrighini said in theory they could
move the Public Safety start date if they get DPW admin in as same time as garage.
Mr. Aquadro, Mr. Penta left meeting at 7:38 pm. Mr. Paquin asked about monetary responsibility for
14 -hour days. Mr. Paquin wanted to be certain the Town of Mansfield was not responsible for overtime
charges due to the steel erector working more than an 8 hour shift. Mr. Joynt explained it is a family run
company and since the owners were performing the work themselves they were not subject to
prevailing wages and the overtime associated with it. These long days were being worked to catch up
the project schedule enabling BB&B to meet the milestone dates previously mentioned above.
8. Project Logs
Mr. Ahern said it's just the project log from submittal exchange, including rundown on percentages
9. Monthly Update for Website
Mr. Ahern said sheets are sent out every month, the status and expenditures. Mr. Ahern said website is
being updated with new pictures.
10. Other Items for Discussion related to Capital Projects
• Mr. Ahern briefly discussed the MSBA School Project and notified Committee that some Shingle
Roof has been taking place at MHS.
Motion: Adjourn the August 3, 2017 meeting at 9:49 pm (Paquin/Annino). Passes 6-0
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