1996-08-20ELEMENTARY FACILITIES BUILDING COMMISSION
MINUTES
AUGUST 20, 1996
A meeting of the Elementary Facilities Building Commission was held on
Tuesday, August 20, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the Briscoe Middle School, School
Committee room. Present were Earl Flansburgh and Jeanne Kuespert of Ea~
Flansburgh & Associates (ERF+A), architects for the project; Michael
Lauranzano and Nancy Levin, current building commission; Raymond
Bouchard, Thad Siemasko, Cheryl Sydorko, Rod Maxnet and Timothy
Brennan, new building commission; Mayor William ScanIon, Chief
Procurement Officer Tom Scully and School Business Administrator Judith
Mulligan.
Jearme Kuespert handed out an agenda. She gave an overview of the total
project (all six schools) using the site and building plans currently on display
at the library:
Mike Lauranzano asked Judy to mail out copies of the most recent project
budget to new commission members. She will do so along with copies of the
minutes.
Quesfions were raised about the status of the .deeds for the new school and
North Beverly school. Mayor Scanlon stated that the subdivision plan for the
new school is complete and the deed is in the works. Marshall Handly is still
researching the deed to the North Beverly school. ERF+A would like the new
school deed to include the issue of grading at the edge of the proposed soccer
field. Marshall Handly is working on this as well.
Regarding the issue of hazardous materials (asbestos shingles) uncovered by
the archaeologist, the report which will' show the location of these Shingles is
expected to be completed next week. A course of acfion will be decided when
the report is received.
Jeanne K. handed out a new bidding schedule with revised dates.
At this time the City is still planning on using Peter Searoans, the Mayor's
assistant, as the Project Manager. Ads are out for Clerk of the Works. Judy will
follow up on the bid for asbestos consultant which was awarded to
Hygienetics Environmental Services, Inc. There has been no response or
activity since the award of the bid.
Jearme K. has prepared an RFP for testing during construction. Tom Scully
would like ERF+A to issue the RFPs. ERF+A would like the City to award the
contract due to insurance issues. Ray Bouchard would like ERF+A to award
the contract. ERF+A will discuss this issue with legal counsel.
Invoices were approved by the current building co/nmission.
There was discussion about the roofing materials to be used on the five
existing schools as they are renovated and expanded. Current plans call for
rubber membrane roofing. Rod Maxher end Judy Mulligan expressed concern
about vandalism issues at these one story schools and would like the
commission to consider other alternatives which may better withstand this
type of abuse. This will be discussed further.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. at
the Briscoe Middle School, School Committee room.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith A. Mulligan
Secretary/Clerk