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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMBC 05/09/1989Page 1 of 3 Mansfield Municipal Building Committee Mansfield, Mass. 02048 Minutes of meeting of May 9, 1989 MBC members: S. MacCaffrje, F. Guardabascio, E. Giordano, 0" Ant"nuccio, W. Verznla ~ MBC~LIB/CnA: C. Cauldwell, J. rorliss�i Guests : G. Farrugia, J. Cicola, M. Russell, J. Carbone Meeting called to order at 7:35 P.M. No minutes / Correspondence available for this meeting" A bill (invoice ($0 balance) from Adelson Brothers was presented for furniture delivered to date for the LIB/COA project" A motion was made, seconded and voted unanimous to pay a bill for $449"00 from Mansfield vacuum. A motion was made, seconded and voted unanimous to pay an invoice of $398 (against a total cost of $796) from McGann bronzing for the LIB/COA dedication placque. A bill was presented from Business Interiors in the amount of $29,510"23" No contract was presented with it and some questions remain regarding total items delivered (project short one stool)" A motion was made, seconded and voted unanimous to allow the MBC chairman to sign the bill up to $29,510.23 pending verification. Dinah noted Business Interiors (BI) was notified of some errors � with the furniture (wrong desks) and n7 wants to swap them out with temporary desks" MBC says NO; swap with correct furniture. A motion was made, seconded and voted unanimous to accept a change order for $784 to remove the deleterious material (asphalt) that. existed on the site. The architect noted he returned to the job site on 5/9 to finalize the interior punch list however, the general contractor had left" The general contractor has provided a pencil requisition which indicates 99 percent completion. The architect has issued a substantial completion form based on 99 percent completion form" The MBC chairman noted the town manager has the substantial completion form signed by the MBC (MBC signature date is 5/1/891. j/ mage 2 of ._ Mansfield Municipal Building Committee Mansfi.el.d, Plass. 02048 Minutes of meeting of May 9, 1989 The MBC chairman reviewed actions to occur upon substantial completion according to Mass„ Glen„ Laws (NOW chapter 1::=9. •The MPC noted to both the general. contractor and her attorney that the poor caulking (which has been typical of some of the unacceptable work on this project), must not continue. The MBC.wi:l:l not continue to accept poor workmanship especially on finish work. The general. contractor presented a requisition for $`54,? 48.00 with t},T_�,1p(i. The MPC and architect, reviewed a balance 't. c} finish sum of �1i>- . __ the requisition and agreed the amounts seemed adequate, A motion made;, seconded and vote -!d unanimous to pay the requisition of $54,948.00. The i.ncoomplete landscaping (particularly the grading by the entrance walkways which was also noted the this town building inspector) is causing liability for the town. This MUST be fixed ASAP! BC has The MPC, sti:l does not accept grading '}'I'c..awa.rds buildsite. The itng wh:ii:=rc!i seiJc:ausing surveyor to check grades (land pea_ incorrect dra:inage4 The MRC again noted (with the general contractor's attorney present as a witness) that progress on the fob is only occ:ur:ini_) while the general contractor owner is present:.. The supervisor is still not. performing. The MBC moved in to the building early as the general contractor agreed to the date but was unable to complete requested wr4c. The frtC}vF' in was essentially f(:!rC:f?!::I by isOntl";:iC$lla.l ,-ig1"!_.,eritryl,'t.i5 made by the owners to movers. The MRC also noted the work on the final paving was substandard Q.e— another repair- job as contractor new ;_about. error's but did not attempt to correct them until too late. e project problems (i.e., A discussion was there,held regarding the F' substandard work, rework, and poop.. .lob i:_or"d:inat:ion. The lawyer noted this was a "good" job. The MBC countered that it was an "adequate'' job. In addition, the MBC noted for. .the benefit of the genral contractor's attorney that previous requisitions were cut solely on the basis of allowing adequte funds to finish the project and NOT to keep at s Of retching substantial completion (as the job supervisor alleged)„ The last. requisition (as received exactly fr'otn'tr'te i� r,e}rr:3:L contractor- prior to ;adjustment by the MEJC) was for `47.4 4,erc+ent, complete. The MBC also noted for the 1 awyer ' s benefit that. the MRC graciously . ofered to schedule a special meat:i.ng. to authorize payment of if signif:i.c-ant effort, by the general -contractor was made to get to substant:.i.al. completion (99 percent. done). Page 3 of 3 Mansfield Municipal Building Committee Mansfield, Mass" 02048 Minutes of meeting of May 9, 1989 The general conLractor's attorney requested the 58C expedite release of retainage money. The MBC requested a release of debts and liens (on advice from town counsel and town treasurer) from the general contractor. The lawyer questioned bow the releases could he given as the subcontractors were still owed money. The MBC noted the releases would be conditional on payment of final payments" The architec noted that a monetized interior punch list will be completed (monetized) within 21 days from 5/9/69" The architect noted the exterior punch list will be started as soon as the general contractor issues e letter indicating ccmP]etion" The architect noted the punch list will be fair. In further discussion on this matter, the MBC expressed it was under the opinion the general contractor wrulw "walk away" from punch lAst items as long as the dollar value was fair. The MBC expressed it s desire to have another contractor estimate costs for the punch list items. At this print, the general contractor and her attorney left" The MRC' i chairman had the' impression that the project was going to litigation" D. Amsden was requested to obtain and file the clerk of the work's daily job logs., The MBC chairmen advised all members of the committee NOT to discuss the project outside of the meeting. The MBC requested information from the architect regarding further "special" connections with the addition of additional glu-lam beams. The response was more were required` The architect noted the conservation commission agent has walked the site and has five issues. The MBC notes if they are different from the order of conditions, then they are not an issue. The orders of conditions are on the MBC and not the general contractor. The MBC notes it`s desire is to have the agent approve the pond now on site. In additionv the MBC has the right to add additional work to the job. The MBC noted wetland replication called out adding high bush blueberries. The job documentation (manuals on equipment, as built drawings) is not complete. D. Amsden was directed to ensure they were in binders' Meeting adjourned at 10:75 � P.M. � Frant dabascim Clerk, Municipal Building Committee