2004-12-22
City of Beverly
Planning and Construction Committee Minutes
December 22, 2004
A Meeting of the Planning and Construction Committee was held on Wednesday,
December 22, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. at the Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street,
Beverly, MA.
Members Present: Chairman Ray Bouchard, Rod Maxner, Dan Skokski, Bob
Griffin and Cheryl Sydorko.
Others Present: Sam Bird and Cheryl Lamont.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by the Chairman, Mr. Ray
Bouchard.
Mr. Maxner made a motion to approve the minutes of November 17, 2004 as
presented. Mrs. Sydorko seconded. All in favor. Motion passes.
Mr. Bird reported on the issue of dual fuel not being done in some of the
renovated elementary schools. Mr. Bird explained that instructions were sent to
Flansburg Associates and they were forwarded to Shoshanian and for whatever
reason three schools do not have the dual fuel capability. Mr. Bird has been
talking with Shoshanian and he has strongly recommended that something be
done because of this mistake. He has made a suggestion that something be
done in a meaningful way in dollars. Mr. Bird will continue discussions with
Shoshanian.
Chairman Bouchard mentioned to Mr. Bird that invoice payments to Flansburg
Associates are being tabled until the dual fuel issue has been resolved. Mr. Bird
would like something in writing from the Committee that would describe where
we are that would be useful to him in speaking with Shoshanian.
Chairman Bouchard stated that because outstanding issues remain at the
Centerville School, the bonding company has put the City on notice not to pay
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directly any payments and some changes have occurred which Mr. Seamans is
dealing with.
Chairman Bouchard stated that the final punch list has been prepared for the
Centerville School and he would like to get it closed out. There are still some
deficiencies in the alucobond installation and the weather station being installed
in the wrong place.
Mr. Skokski stated that he met with Mr. Seamans to inspect the aluminum
cladding caulking installation at the Centerville School. He checked it in three
locations and found it to be unacceptable. The visual aesthetic was not of good
quality standards, the edge of the joint was not always a clean break and of
greater concern was the consistency of the caulking. Mr. Skokski believes that
this two-part process was not properly proportioned or that it was installed in the
wrong temperature. Mr. Skokski would like Mr. Bird to see if the proper product,
as specified, was submitted. Mr. Skokski does not think this installation should
be accepted. Chairman Bouchard stated that this has been done twice and
would like to have the supplier take a look at the installation since everyone is in
agreement that this is still an unacceptable installation. Mr. Bird recommended
that some other waterproofing company needs to do the installation who knows
how to apply caulk and who could come in and seal it and make it look right.
Chairman Bouchard stated that the weather station needs to be moved. Mr. Bird
stated that Weisflogg, from KW Management, has installed testing equipment
but is convinced that it is a bad ground which may be bleeding off power and
interfering with the production of the wind mill. Mr. Bird spoke with Mr.
Seamans who was going to monitor the turbine at Beverly High School, (at the
suggestion of Burgey), to get a parallel production of two similar units and look
at the comparison. This suggestion can not be done since the wind turbine at
the High School has not worked for the past six months and it may be another
four or five months to get it back on line. Burgey has agreed to provide third
generation blades at no charge, value of $5,000,00 to $6,000.00, to see if that
helps. MTC may be willing to participate in some fashion in the replacement of
the blades or in more than half of the cost of installation. Chairman Bouchard
stated that this work has been scheduled to start at the beginning of the new
year.
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Mr. Bird stated that two things that could be taken on through the procurement
process would be cleaning up, cutting out and replacing all the caulk and moving
the weather station. He does not know the status of AMG but thinks they must
be in trouble if their bonding company is having conversations about not making
payments. Chairman Bouchard asked Mr. Bird to help in making a determination
of what the cost would be for these two items. Mr. Bird will come to next
month’s meeting with that information and a recommendation of what should be
done.
Mr. Bird will put together an estimate and send a seven-day letter to AMG and
next month a decision will be made as to what way to proceed on these two
remaining items.
Chairman Bouchard stated that training sessions had not taken place on the
operation of the HVAC at the Hannah School and the Centerville School,
according to Chris Rand. Chairman Bouchard will check with Mr. Seamans on
the training status.
Chairman Bouchard said that work at Beverly High School is being done on the
pneumatic system and all is successful. The air compressors do shut off and it
has been found that some of the hoses had been disconnected. All of this work
has been done in the “A” wing and work is now being done on “G” wing. The
compressors are now shutting off. Rusty Howes of North Reading did some of
this work at Memorial Middle School and he is getting all the units to work again
at the High School. The school staff is happy this is being done and great
progress is being made.
Chairman Bouchard states that Gale Associates is doing work at Beverly Golf and
Tennis Club House and the asbestos needs to be removed. The handicapped
accessibility will be an issue as the ramp is not in compliance because the ramp
is long and without a flat landing as required.
Chairman Bouchard stated that the skylight in the Beverly Farms Library has
been repaired.
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Chairman Bouchard stated that he did not get the Fedexed package yet for the
roof design for Lynch Park and that this project would be starting at the first of
the year.
Chairman Bouchard states that nothing is happening on the renovations to
Beverly High School and thinks that something is bound to happen sooner or
later. Lots of committees are holding meetings regarding this issue and it seems
like they will be going back to Option 4 and starting at the beginning. SMMA had
worked up a proposal that was going to cost approximately $90,000.00+ and the
time frame to do this work would have never been ready for an early ground
breaking. Project costs have increased due to inflation and escalation. At the
time the feasibility study was done, the original reimbursement figure was sixty-
four percent (64%) and it is now gone down to forty-seven percent (47%).
The following invoices were presented for a ratification vote:
Spaceworks 11607 $ 1,038.40
Gale Associates 412210 10,118.35
SMMA 20153 1,023.65
SMMA 21033 3,989.96
SMMA 19752R 16, 679.93
SMMA 19862 3,500.00
SMMA 20152 2,100.00
SMMA 21188 5,015.54
SMMA 21401 4,289.29
SMMA 21189 958.50
Mr. Maxner made a motion to ratify the payment of these invoices. Mrs. Sydorko
seconded. All in favor. Motion passes.
Mr. Maxner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 P.M. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Sydorko and carried unanimously.