DPW Facility Committee, July 16 2018
Holden Department of Public Works Facility Committee
Meeting Minutes
July 16, 2018
Call to order
Daniel Nason called to order the regular meeting of the Holden Department of Public Works Facility Committee (DPW FC) at 7:03 on July 16, 2018 at Holden Municipal Light Department, 1 Holden Street, Holden, MA.
Roll call
Chair Daniel Nason conducted a roll call.
Committee Members present:
Chair Daniel Nason
Jack Cross
Jim Kempton
Scott Sundin
Mark Johnson
Dawn Michanowicz (Arrived 7:16)
Committee Members Absent:
Chris Lucchesi
Others present:
Jeff Alberti, Weston & Sampson Engineer
John Woodsmall, Director of Public Works
Ryan Mouradian, Water & Sewer Superintendent
OPM Update
Dan Nason reported for Gary Kaczmarek. 22 companies participated in the pre-bid meeting. The bid date is getting pushed to 7/30/18 due to some uncertainty surrounding the BUD.
Designer Update (W&S)
Jeff Alberti reported that he met with Gary Kaczmarek to go over scope and next steps. The draft of the presentation was sent out. Some comments were made on the slideshow, photos ect.
Discuss community outreach
Mr. Nason would like individual slides from the Power Point presentation to go on Facebook.
John Woodsmall said he would email Jay Brunetta at HCTV regarding running some “What does the DPW do?” videos.
The shared Google drive, its location and uses were discussed.
Mr. Nason asked if there would still be a Holden Days booth. The board replied yes. There will be a truck available also.
There was a general discussion regarding a request to take a vote on what The Boards direction for the project. The target budget expectations were also discussed as well as tight vehicle storage.
Jim Kempton reminded everyone that the free storage the DPW has used at 18 Industrial will be gone soon.
Discussion regarding where to save budget funds took place.
Ryan Mouradian offered that the CMRPC Master Plan Town Surveys include a question asking if they support a new DPW facility.
Public Comment
None
Building Committee Chair
Meeting minutes Review and approval
Mark Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes from June 4, 2018.
Scott Sundin seconded the motion. Vote approved by majority vote.
Jim Kempton made a motion to approve the minutes from June 25, 2018.
Mark Johnson seconded the motion. Scott Sundin abstained. Vote approved by majority vote.
New Business
None
Next Meetings
July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27, 2018 at Holden Municipal Light Department, 1 Holden Street, Holden, MA at 7:00pm.
Mark Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Scott Sundin seconded the motion. Vote approved by majority vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:18 pm.
Minutes taken by: Maureen Burke
Minutes submitted by: Maureen Burke
Minutes approved by: DPWFC on July 23, 2018