Mountview School Building Committee
Mountview School Building Committee
November 5, 2014
MINUTES
7:00 Holden Municipal Light Department
Present: Chairman Paul Challenger, Margaret Watson, David White, Chris Lucchesi Jacquie Kelly, Gary Kaczmarek, OPM, Darryll McCall, Sue Lucia
Absent: Erik Githmark, Bob McCarthy
Others Present: From LPA: Bill Senecal, Peter Caruso
1. OPM Report
Budget & Cost Report:
Gary Kaczmarek, OPM, distributed an updated Budget and Cost Report. Gary commented that the are reviewing some PCOs, and should have them by the next meeting. He would like to move forward with duct work for the air situation. CTA has been working with Lynch to do the work. He would like to issue a CCD to CTA to move forward with the work. The price from Lynch is for 1st and 2nd floors, but he would like to do all floors. Dave White agreed and said that more than anything it is a show of good will to the building.
Construction Progress:
Gary reported they are moving forward with the structure of the building. Steel is up, metal decking on the roofs are complete, 2nd floor academic wing slab has been poured, 3rd floor academic wing slab has also been poured, storage building is framed & foundation is in.
Site work:
Griffin has installed temporary power and lighting. The plumbing inspector has been making inspections. Site contractor is working on drainage structures on rear of building and parking lot. Verizon and Charter have been working on the telephone lines and fiber optics, Charter has 1 more cable line to run. HMLD has tied into the transformer. The metal stud people are on site. The look ahead is to continue slab pouring, start metal stud work, get building closed in before winter, utilities and rear parking. Gary feels they are falling a little behind on the site work, but the building is fine.
Jacquie Kelly asked about winter parking. Gary met with DPW and Erik Githmark to discuss snow removal. There is a construction fence around driveway, so there is no place for snow. There is a need for 60 spaces for teachers and staff. They discussed a temporary/plowable parking lot for winter. Gary has asked CTA for a price. He has also asked 2 private contractors for prices. He hopes to have quotes soon. He asked if this is a project expense. Chris Lucchesi asked if the DPW was on board. Gary said they would like to see temporary parking happen. Dave White said this will be a problem for snow removal, and is clearly is a project expense. Time is running out before winter, so they need to get it done. Paul Challenger asked the committee if they had any issues with going ahead with parking. They did not.
Paul asked about the quality of the job. Gary stated that quality is fine with no issues.
Dave had one comment based on ConCom meetings and that was to make sure run off is bullet proof in case there is any run off this winter. Make sure there is enough in place so no problems arise this spring.
2. LPA Update
Bill Senecal reported that they have started the FF&E meetings with the staff and teachers. By June the furniture should be selected. The next step is to bring in furniture. They will bring in different desk models & furniture and let people test & use them in class to get input. All classrooms will be equipped the same. Dave mentioned that the type of glides on the furniture is important for the floors & sound factor. Dave also suggested developing an FF&E for custodial staff & DPW. They also need the right equipment for the job. He is willing to help with that process.
Margaret Watson wanted to emphasize once again that the furniture needs to be kid friendly. Bill stated that most of the furniture is adjustable. Dave stated that someone needs to decide next summer/fall what is happening with the existing furniture.
Jacquie asked about color schemes. Bill said they are putting together a presentation. Dave suggested a podium made by Woodmeister.
3. Misc.
Margaret talked about things that might be disposed of from the old school. She suggested a discussion to review historical pieces to see if donors may want things back. Clare Nelson asked Gary if they could use the cafeteria mural in the new school. It was decided that it was a good idea to look for historical items that can be incorporated into new bldg.
Dave White motioned to approve the October 14th meeting minutes, Jacquie Kelly seconded. Voted 4-0 with 2 abstentions, Chris Lucchesi & Darryll McCall, to approve the minutes.
Next Meeting: Wednesday 12/2/14 7:00 pm, HMLD Meeting Room
On a motion by Dave White, seconded by Chris Lucchesi the meeting was adjourned at 8:50.
Prepared by Sue Lucia
December 2, 2014_
Approved Date