Mountview School Building Committee
Mountview School Building Committee
October 14, 2014
MINUTES
7:00 Holden Municipal Light Department
Present: Chairman Paul Challenger, Margaret Watson, David White, Jacquie Kelley, Gary Kaczmarek, OPM, Erik Githmark, Sue Lucia
Absent: Bob McCarthy, Chris Lucchesi, Darryll McCall
Others Present: From LPA: Mike Pagano, Bill Senecal, Peter Caruso
From CTA: Tom Prendiville
1. OPM Report
Budget & Cost Report:
Gary Kaczmarek, OPM, distributed an updated Budget and Cost Report. We are still in good shape. Paul Challenger asked if we are finalized with the state. Gary replied not yet. MSPA has asked for budget line for flooring abatement.
Construction Progress:
Gary Kaczmarek reported: Steel erection is proceeding – the academic wing was erected as well as the deck on the 1st & 2nd floors. The crane has not been running for the last few days. They are currently detailing and laying down wire mast. The plan is to pour the 2nd floor deck Thursday if the weather holds out. The plan is to proceed to the 3rd floor next week. The underground utility plumber is on site. The site grease trap has been installed outside the kitchen. They have started on the temporary power to light up the building at night. Some steel is on site. More steel to come. The key is to close building before winter, so they can work through the winter.
Site work:
The site work contractor left site around 8/1. They were gone for a few weeks, but CTA has them back. They may be getting a little behind schedule, but not too bad. Gary will bring an update next month.
CTA thinks they can get the building done by February 2016, however, the district will not move in until April 2016 per contract documents. The early time will help set up FF&E. They will have a final decision by 6/1/15.
The town needs to get some things out of roadway for CTA to bind the road. Verizon needs to be paid for the work to continue. HMLD will switch power to overhead. They will install poles next week. Erik noted that Wednesday is a half day, so that would be perfect. Gary will tell them.
2. LPA Update
Bill Senecal remarked that MACHPS requirements on doors & STC rating (how quiet your room is) are getting tougher. He got a quote of $57,000 to upgrade. He is vetting it. He also noted that there are other options. He just wanted to bring this to the attention of the board. Bill noted that they are receiving submissions constantly, but some are not coming in correctly. He also noted that in MA we cannot be proprietary, so it is taking some time to vet new things.
Mike Pagano met with Darryll McCall, Erick Githmark, Bill Senecal and Gary Kaczmarek at his office to discuss the contractor turning over the building in February 2016 instead of April 2016. CTA proposed to finish in February 2016 and have the school move in during February vacation. This would allow for more time for phase 2. LPA concluded there is no benefit to district. It would actually be a burden. They conveyed to CTA to stay with the April 2016 date per the contract.
Mike also addressed the prospect of moisture levels in the concrete. There is a concern in the industry. There have been failures where concrete is not dry enough. CTA proposed to use a material as an additive at a cost of $165,000. LPA has recommended not using it. We believe it has enough time to cure. In the event that we are wrong and it fails, there is a barrier material that can be used. Dave White mentioned we have discussed that we are on a relatively dry site, and we were not concerned. If the contractor does due diligence we decide it is an unnecessary add to the project. He does not see a need to make a change at this point. Gary noted the manufacturer said you need to test slabs for moisture. The additive Barrier One doesn’t allow any moisture to escape. The manufacturer won’t give a warranty. He just wanted to make committee aware that they decided not to do it.
Misc.
Gary noted that CTA has done a really good job orchestrating their subs.
Dave White noted that we purchased the emergency generator ourselves. The 500KW/450 KBA is enough for 48 hours of run time at full load. It can do the whole building. There will be a catwalk around the perimeter for servicing. It also has a stainless steel exhaust. It includes a 5 year warranty & service contract, and 2 transfer switches are included in the bid. He asked for an ASCO switch. He is getting prices on switches. He noted that if we are getting the best generator we should look into best switches.
Margaret Watson made a suggestion on the furniture – she suggested ordering it kid sized. She has seen adult sized furniture in libraries, and feels it should be child sized to be more comfortable for the children. She asked that it please be considered.
Dave White noted that 3-4 weeks ago we had talked about hitting ledge. Gary reminded everyone that it was in the front of new bldg. It was down 16ft in the ground. The 2nd encounter was when he asked the HMLD to put a new pole in next to the transformer next to the retaining wall. Ledge was hit 2 ft down. Leahy got down 5ft. Dave asked if it would make sense to do additional borings around site. Is there any value in identifying now as opposed to waiting until we take down the old building? Gary thought it was good idea to do a few borings. Bill Senecal from LPA agreed that exploration is worth it.
Dave asked where are we are with the existing UV’s? Gary said he will follow-up.
Dave wanted compliment Katie Crocket on her appearance at the ground breaking ceremony. She did a terrific job. Margaret agreed.
The beam signing has taken place, and the beam is up over main entrance to the building.
Next Meeting: Wednesday 11/5, 2014 7:00 pm, HMLD Meeting Room
On a motion by Dave White, seconded by Margaret Watson the meeting was adjourned at 7:45.
Prepared by Sue Lucia
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Approved Date