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OFFICE
Present:
Chris Paquin, Chairman ZGIj gi -b A q: �$
Bob Barry, Vice -Chairman
Evan Epstein, Member e
Mark Cook, Associate Member
Ron Sellon, Associated Member
Not Present:
Maureen Doherty, Member
Doug Annino, Member
Neal Boldrighini, Associate Member
Also Present:
Mike Ahern, OPM/Public Buildings
Lee Azinheira, DPW Director
Joe Milani, KBA
Don Tebeau, Mansfield Fire
Mike McKeon, KBA
Greg Joynt, KBA
Minutes Clerk:
Christopher P. Walsh
Mr. Paquin began meeting at 7:00 pm.
1. Deferred to a future meeting to meet Matthew Jacques -School Buildings and Grounds Manager.
2. Committee meeting minutes for approval
Minutes of 6/1/2017, 8/3/2017, 8/23/17. Signature for 6/29/17 minutes previously reviewed and
approved. Mr. Paquin said previous meeting minutes were all previously approved and finalized copies
were for signature and posting.
3. OPM report
Mr. Ahern said steel erectors are continuing progressing well. Mr. Ahern said funds for appliances are
available in DPW portion of the project budget. Mr. Ahern said traffic signals been working since
8/30/27 and recently VHB has performed a punch list on the work that was completed as part of phase
1. Mr. Ahern said town fiber network has been transferred from north side to south side. The town fiber
network was transferred on poles on route 106 and that the new fiber has been run to all buildings. The
contract for Phoenix Communications is 85% complete.
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Mr. Ahern said Mansfield Electric completed most of their work on 106 and Verizon has relocated the 2
poles servicing the Fish and Game club.. Mr. Ahern said the excavation for the new duct bank for the
Sewer Pump Station and relocation of the Fish and Game water service has been completed.
Mr. Ahern mentioned that the generator is scheduled for delivery during the week of 9/11/17 and that
he is awaiting the general contractor to schedule the crane and rigging.
Electrical/HVAC/plumbing/waterproofing/masonry work continues and is progressing
4. Review of updated security bids
5. Review of appliance bids for DPW. Of the bids requested Lambco Appliance of Attleboro was the
lowest qualified bidder in the amount of $7,025.00 the only other responder was Advantage Appliance
in the amount of $7,889.00.
6. Architect's Report
OPM update included most items that were part of architects report. Joe M. spoke as needed during
OPM report if clarification was required.
7. Proposed or Upcoming Changes/Change Orders
Mr. Ahern discussed DPW entry buzzer, the waterstop at scissor lift pit, additional glycop loop power
outlets, owner requested modifications to workforce lunch room, substitute horn speakers in lieu of
recessed units, and credit for owner furnished knox boxes. Mr. Ahern also mentioned technology
changes which will be a change order (additional work, meeting room for video wall, computers,
servers), adding of a Catch basin in the rear of DPW yard, etc.
Motion: Appliances for DPW (Security package to Signet), technology changes, adding catch basin,
telephones, & others (Paquin/Barry). All in favor 4-0. Chief Sellon not present at this vote.
Mr. Paquin mentioned change order from Cogswell Sprinkler. Mr. Paquin went through fire protection
drawings, and mentioned problems such as black piping and MIC. Mr. Paquin noted Mr. Ahern has
brought up maintenance issues. Mr. Paquin said he's looking at building and hoped to eliminate
problems in the future. Mr. Paquin mentioned nitrogen generator to help longevity and prevent
corrosion. Mr. Paquin said system was within code but wanted to go further by specifying heavier wall
pipe for longevity factor. Mr. Paquin said what we could do with the change order is to suggest a price,
but mentioned problems with moving it forward. Mr. Paquin suggested Mr. Ahern move forward with
CCD tomorrow.
Motion: Set aside $20,000 for additional dry system upgrades for DPW Garage, generated as a CCD
(Paquin/Barry). All in favor 5-0.
8. Monthly Invoices with Application for Payment Approved by KBA & OPM
Mr. Ahern went over the invoices on the sheet and covered the following companies: KBA, BBBC,
Comcast, HAKS (twice), Phoenix Communications, ARI Phoenix Inc., and Redi-Mix Services Inc. The total
due from these companies is $681,336.03.
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Motion: Approve submitted requisition and invoices per Mr. Ahern's summary (Paquin/Cook). All in
favor 4-0. Chief Sellon not present and left the meeting at 8:10 pm.
9. Updated Project Schedule (As needed)
Not covered.
10. Other items for discussion relating to Municipal Complex/Memorial Hall/High School Curtainwall
replacement
Mr. Ahern said Memorial Hall is still going on. Mr. Ahern said there's meeting with architect on high
school curtainwall replacement. Mr. Ahern said they've extracted contract with WaterMark for OPM
services, and expects them to be done by February. Mr. Ahern said they're looking at request for reserve
of transfer for 40,000 to pay bills.
Mr. Paquin mentioned monetary amount 100K Chief Sellon (from Metro Regional SWAT League) would
put for shooting center. Mr. Paquin said he'll have to send a RFP. Mr. Ahern stated we have house
doctors that will cover this work but need a clear scope to apply for a site plan approval.
Mr. Milani, Mr. McKeon, and Mr. Joynt left the meeting at 8:25 pm.
Mr. Azinheira and Mr. Tebeau left the meeting at 8:31 pm.
ii. other items for discussion relating to Capital Projects
Mr. Ahern mentioned at looking redoing siding for Memorial Hall. Mr. Ahern said he has money for
windows and for architect to draw plans and specs based on bid 1, alternative bid 1 (decided). Mr.
Ahern said by time he'll build it, he'll go through alternate in May. Mr. Ahern said they could get grant
from Mass Historical but doesn't appear to be in our best interest to do so.
12. Old/New business
Motion: Mr. Paquin requested a motion to end the September 14, 2017 meeting at 8:38 pm (Mr.
Paquin/Cook). All in favor 5-0.
Signature
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