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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-09-21 ad Hoc School Building Committee MinutesSCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 21,1993 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM. Committee members in attendance were M. Cowell, R. D'Antona, D.,Farnham, R. Graham, R. Grasso, J. Lupi, P. O'Leary, R. Sanstad, L. Selzer, D. Williams, and architect D. Finney. D. Finney updated the committee on the results of a presentation made to the Conservation Commission earlier this month regarding the Birch Meadow project. A final report will go to the ConCom on September 22nd and a favorable ruling is anticipated. The bid process for the B/M project was reviewed in detail. The bid opening for the General Contractor portion was accomplished on schedule with very favorable results. Nine submissions were received with Granger Corp. of Worchester the low bidder. Based on this information, a motion was made and seconded that " the School Building Committee recommend to the School Committee that the contract, up #o and including the bid alternate (subject to the concurrence of the Superintendent) be awarded to Granger Corporation." (Note: It was the intent of the SBC to leave the bid alternate decision to the Superintendent. The SBC had no objection to the bid alternate but it was felt that this should be a management decision.) This motion passed on a unanimous vote. It will be presented to the School Committee on September 27th. Discussions with the architect indicated the need for an individual from the SBC to act as permanent liaison with the architect, the general contractor, the Clerk of the Works and other appropriate personnel during the Birch Meadow construction phase. This person would represent the SBC at weekly progress meetings and ensure the intent of the project is carried out. A motion was made, seconded and carried by a 10-0 vote that this person be Joe Lupi. A Clerk of the Works job description was circulated for information purposes. This had been prepared by David Finney and given to the Superintendent in order that he may proceed in filling the position. Finney had recommended in his letter to the Superintendent that the position be full time for 11 months at a salary of $401. The SBC has offered to assist \ Dr. Munnelly in the resume screening process and David Finney has offered to assist in the interview process. The final selection decision, however, rests with Dr. Munnelly. David Finney presented to the committee the latest changes made to the Ed Specs for the Parker School project. He also presented Option 4 which incorporated the most recent suggestions made by the committee. Considerable discussion followed in regards to general classroom size and the location of the Science Labs. We also reviewed the site plan in detail and agreed that Temple St. should remain as the primary entrance'to the site. David also presented preliminary cost figures for the five options (Option 0 is a new building) which we could now take and study. The group was asked to review this data prior to the next meeting so that we may then have meaningful dialogue regarding the cost alternatives for the various options. It continues to be our intent to strike a balance between an educationally acceptable yet affordable project. Our next meeting will primarily be devoted to these discussions. It was agreed that we should brief Dr. Delaney and his staff on the current status of the project. The Directors of Special Education, Food Services and Physical Education will also be invited to this briefing. R. Sanstad will contact Dr. Delaney to arrange this session. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 PM. NOTE: The next meeting will be at Town Hall at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, October 6, 1993.