Mountview School Building Committee
Mountview School Building Committee
March 10, 2015
MINUTES
7:00pm Holden Municipal Light Department
Present: Chairman Paul Challenger, Margaret Watson, Chris Lucchesi, Bob McCarthy, Gary Kaczmarek, OPM, Erik Githmark, Sue Lucia
Absent: Jacquie Kelly, Darryll McCall & David White
Others Present; From LPA: Mike Pagano, Bill Senecal, Peter Caruso
- OPM Report
Gary Kaczmarek gave a construction update. There has not been a lot of action due to weather. Things have ramped up over the last couple weeks. Work is progressing on the installation of the Metal Panel System. Not moving along as fast as should be, but they have made a huge improvement over the last couple weeks. They are about a week behind, so they have put on more men for more hours. They should be back on schedule in about a week. A half dozen guys with shovels & snow blowers cleared the snow from 2nd and 3rd floor slabs in 2 ½ days. Rain screen installation is scheduled for Friday or Monday. Hope to test the entire panel system next week. The interior portion is started; fire protection mobilized will start soon. Electrical will start when building is weather tight. Site work is weather pending. Paul Challenger asked about the process on outer walls. Gary stated the brick work is scheduled for April. There is detail left on the metal panel system before the brick can begin. Then the windows will show up to be installed. There are some issues on the ceiling materials. LPA is working out the details. Bill Senecal stated the metal panels can go up because they have been tested independently. Mock-up will be tested again when finished. Paul asked if the HVAC in the duct work is vulnerable to the weather. Gary said he feels there is no compromise. Mike Pagano stated the materials stored in the open building are a concern. Gary does not see snow as an issue. Just need to keep moving and get the building done
Gary commented that at the last meeting there was a concern about CTA. Based on Joel Wolk & his assessment they do not see any reason to seek to get CTA off the job. He believes they will get the job done if they do what they say based on schedule per the contract documents. We asked for a schedule and narrative on how they are going to get back on track. CTA will follow up with a hard copy. With more man power Gary feels they can do it. He does believe there will be some issues with the site contractor.
Chris Lucchesi asked about the flexibility of move in time. It was discussed at a previous meeting and he wanted to know if that discussion had gone anywhere. Erik Githmark said the district is looking at adding professional development days to make a long weekend for move in.
Gary stated that they have recently had good meetings with CTA, the district, suppliers, etc. They have worked out a lot of things for the future.
In the course of going over past meetings regarding the HVAC system, it was revealed that the classrooms have dehumidification and AC in administration, special education & nurses offices, IT etc, but no AC or dehumidification in the gym, locker rooms, stage, lobby or cafeteria. This is a concern especially in the gym. Bill has asked the engineers and manufacturers to come up with a number to add dehumidification to the gym and cafeteria. They are waiting on a report. Problem is that the units are made, so they are exploring options. Paul asked Erik if that is a need. Erik said yes, it is a top need. Mike Pagano said it will add significantly to the electrical budget, but will add to the comfort of the school.
Mike discussed Change Order #1. It has taken quite a while to get it together. They are in a battle with the statement “reservation of rights”. They have come up with a partial resolution. If a PCO takes an excessive amount of time they want to reserve their rights. If it is quickly resolved they will not.
Gary stated they have 2 Change Orders they are asking the committee to approve tonight. Change Order #1 is only in respect to work Lynch did in back of the existing building to alleviate diesel fumes. Change Order #2 is 7 PCO’s in one regarding a temporary parking lot to free up an area for phase 2 and for snow removal. Change Order 1 is for $31,864.80 and Change Order #2 is for $24,233.74.
Chris Lucchesi motioned to approve Change Orders #1 & #2, Bob McCarthy seconded the motion, all were in favor. Motion approved.
GK asked for preapproval on Change Order #3 for $2,626.41
Chris Lucchesi motioned to approve Change Order #3 to be included in the next requisition in the amount of $2,626.41 Margaret Watson seconded the motion, all were in favor. Motion approved.
- LPA Update
Bill Senecal stated that from an architect’s point of view he had a good walk through today. He is very worried about the slabs. Protecting the slabs is CTA’s responsibility. Bill reported 1st floor slab “B” is still covered with snow.
They have started meetings on controls to start the process of teaching people about the controls of the building. Mike Pagano wants the committee to know the meetings have started to takes place.
Mike also stated that he wrote a letter to CTA pointing out LPA’s dissatisfaction. He received a letter with refuting remarks. This is as far as LPA will go for the time being. If they don’t see the attachments required and paid for they will not certify the requisitions. “CTA also owes us a corrective action plan”. Paul asked if this current (February) certification includes everything we require. Mike said it does not. He stated this will come up again in the future. He believes they are behind schedule but he believes they have enough time to make it up. A draw down schedule is supposed to follow the construction schedule. Both docs are needed to measure the progress. Chris asked if the issue is with the general conditions and the supporting documents. He also asked if they have made it clear the next one without documentation will not be paid. Mike said, yes, they have made that clear.
- Misc
Paul Challenger mentioned the Board of Selectmen asked for a committee member to go and give an update. Chris said that the chairman will give an update at town meeting. Margaret reminded the board that we have included a status update in the town’s annual report. The report is up to date as of 12/31/14 and they can refer to that.
Next Meeting: Tuesday April 14, 2015 7:00 pm, HMLD Meeting Room
On a motion by Chris Lucchesi, seconded by Bob McCarthy the meeting was adjourned at 8:10.
Prepared by Sue Lucia
_April 14, 2015_
Approved Date