HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-03-15-PBC-min.pdf TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kennedy Present were members Edson,
Scanlon, Coscia, Touart, Johnson and Smith. Also attending were staff John Moynihan
and consultant Rowlands.
Minutes of nrevious meetings - Review postponed until next meeting in light of Erna
Green s absence.
Points arising from last meeting - Bill Kennedy informed the committee that field house
roof problems were close to being solved. An agreement in principle had been reached by
all parties (Briggs, Morello and Lexington); however no contract/agreement had been
executed. There seemed to be some trouble between Morello and Briggs in that Morello
were willing to do the work but wanted Briggs to provide the design and detail. This
seemed a reasonable approach to the committee. It would seem that Brigg's attorney is
difficult to reach and seldom returns his phone calls. It was agreed with Palmer and
Dodge's blessing that Chartwell would initiate some discussion with Briggs to speed up the
process.
Wheelchair Lift - Since last meeting TAMS had received some communication from Mr
Frederickson the building inspector It is evident that a waiver is necessary for the
wheelchair installation to be legal. A proposal of$7,000 was forthcoming from TAMS to
pursue this variance as an extra service because the original set of plans was passed by the
building inspector.
Mannie Coscia reported that the wheelchair was in working order but was not being used
by the school. John Moynihan added that the handicapped pupil in question was being
carried upstairs. With this in mind, Bill Kennedy suggested that they consult with Dr
Geiger on the future use of the wheelchair before incurring further cost on the matter.
School Inspection - General inspection/information tours have been held over two
weekends to outline the school's maintenance/capital spending plan for the future. The
work completed under the renovation program was well received; however much is left to
be done to bring the schools up to a reasonable maintenance standard.
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Progress - Mannie Coscia reported that all punch lists are in final stages of completion with
the exception of Fiske & Diamond Libraries. J.P Construction is very slow in completing
the outstanding items which may be due to some legal problems with its subcontractors.
Mannie Coscia stated that it is his general intention to complete these punch lists before the
end of April but Diamond & Fiske Libraries may extend past this date. Coscia
commented that he planned to retire from the town in April but would be willing to deal
with some items for the committee on as as needed basis.
Future Court Action - The PBC asked Chartwell for a fee proposal to cover any
investigative support work for the town if J.P Construction should file suit for delays
incurred on the Fiske &Diamond Libraries. Chartwell will submit a fee proposal directly
to the Town Manager Richard White within the next 2 weeks.
Payments for the months of February/March are tabled. VOTED to pay TAMS for their
reimbursables but not the outstanding balance of their basic contract until all projects are
complete.
Meeting adjourned until April 9 1990.
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Brian Rowlands