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Project Specific Members
Clarke&Diamond Schools Hastings Elementary Fire Station Visitors Center LCP LCC
Margaret Coppe Curt Barrentine Robert Cunha Joel Berman Teresa Hank
Edwin Goodell Andrew Clarke Joseph Sirkovich Peter Kelly Wilson Manz
August 16, 2018
Members Present: Jon Himmel, Dick Perry, Philip Coleman, Charles Favazzo, Carl Oldenburg, Peter
Johnson, Curt Barrentine
DPF Staff: Mike Cronin/Director of Public Facilities, Mark Barrett, Ann Marie Ponzini
DPW Staff: Dave Pinsonneault/Director of Public Works
7:00 - The meeting was called to order— 201 Bedford Street
1. Visitors Center— Don Mills (Mills Whitaker Architects)
Don's presentation showed updated floor plans and discussed suggested changes. Budget and
Schedule were also reviewed.
• Don recommended a slate roof with copper for the slope areas. Slate is less expensive from a
life cycle cost and keeps with the HDC want for authentic materials. Wood shingles are in the
budget. Although slate is an extra $40,000, the Architect had other items discussed below that
can offset the extra $40k.
• The 2nd floor shows a slight revision for the staff coat closet.
• The 1 st floor review discussed the BOS's recommendation for the staff bathroom to be an
accessible one. It was stated that there is an accessible bathroom in the building on the
basement level accessible by elevator. It was stated a staff bathroom is needed. How this would
affect the much needed stockroom area was discussed and suggested further conversation with
the BOS is needed.
• White oak flooring will be used for the 1 I floor creating a warmer environment compared to the
originally suggested concrete floor. The white oak also provides a cost savings. Use of the 1 It
floor and basement for exhibiting various displays and artifacts was discussed. A request to
install a projector and screen in the Revolution History Room will have further discussion on how
it could be set up and that it could be purchased after the construction bid.
• Site materials discussed the use of stone dust leading up to brick walkways. Bluestone to be
used under the veranda. A walkway to the Buckman Tavern was proposed.
The Projected Budget: $4,575,000
Bidding Period: Feb. — Mar. 2019
Construction: May 2019 [after Patriots Day] — March 2020 [before Patriots Day]
201 BEDFORD STREET 9 LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420
2. Westview Cemetery—Justin Humphrey(TBA Architects), Dave Pinsonneault (DPW
Justin's presentation reviewed the Cemetery Building Program, which does not include a
crematorium at this time. As the original proposed plan showed, it will be a single story building
consisting of administrative space, a 4 bay garage & maintenance area, and outdoor material
storage bins.
• The front entrance has been reworked for the potential of adding a crematorium or pavilion in the
future.
• The main entrance to the building would now be off Westview Street. The building's exterior is
proposed with metal clad and brick materials.
PBC asked about the utilities. Justin stated it will be an electric building, (gas not being used), with
water coming in off of Westview. The building will have its own septic system. There is an estimated
$300,000 savings taking gas and sewer connection out of the plan.
PBC suggested that it might be prudent to size the septic system for a possible expansion.
It was stated an AD HOC committee is being formed to review the crematorium. Town Meeting
member Narain Bahtia spoke, giving information on the crematorium and stated he is working on a
Warrant Article to appear at the next town meeting. He stated that only one retort would be required.
DPW stated they would like to get funding through construction for this project at the Fall Town
Meeting and get the process going. Dave stated they would like to break ground by spring and be
done before winter.
3. Hastings School — Michael Burton (Dore & Whittier), Frank Morse (Walsh)
Minutes submitted by Christina Shefferman
Hastings portion of meeting started at 8:35 pm.
M. Burton starts meeting by following power point presentation regarding 90% Construction
Documents of the Maria Hastings Elementary School Project.
The agenda followed stated:
• 90% CD Cost Estimate Reconciliation Recap
• Construction Budget Comparison/Progression
• Total Project Budget
• Value Engineering
• Approval to submit 90% CD Submission
Reconciliation Recap:
• Reconciliation held w/ DiNisco, Walsh, & DWMP on 8/8/18 @ WBI Office
• Estimates from Walsh Brothers and AM Fogerty were reconciled to a >1% Variance
• AMF Reconciled estimate to be used for 90% CD Submission to MSBA(August 13th, 2018)
• Financial approvals to be sent o MSBA upon PBC approvals
M. Burton goes on to review Budget Development (side-by-side) comparison slide.
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The slide shows the SD, DD, 60% CD, and 90% cost estimates reconciled with the comparisons.
Overall the 90% CD estimate reconciliation shows a revised assumed total and a variance from
budget. The assumed total is $52,971,525 with a variance of$1,893.
M. Burton reviews the Estimate Comments slide. This slide shows:
• Estimate adjusts design contingency to $100,000
• Estimate adjusts Escalation contingency to $250,000
• Reconciled estimates showed savings of approx. $635k
• Current budget addressed Sitework issues identified during Early Release Package
Boulders $3k
Mulch $8k
Playground revisions $20k
Unsuitable soil removal and import (Actual) $400k
Unsuitable soil removal and import (Projected) $200k
Total: $631 k
M. Burton reviews Total Project Budget slide. The slide shows:
Total Construction Cost: $52,971,525
Soft Costs: $10,306,000
Owner's Contingency: $2,000,000
Total Project Budget: $65,277,524
After reviewing 90% reconciliation information M. Burton reviews remaining VE items slide. After
reconciliation the team reviewed and added new VE items to the list that can be taken. M. Burton
states that N.1, remove spray foam from exterior cavity wall with a value of$110,148 should be
taken since the building already has a moisture vapor barrier. The spray foam is an additional step
that is not needed. DiNisco has reviewed with the commissioning agent, as part of the envelope it is
not required based on their energy model or the R value. DiNisco to further review with LEED
engineer and LEED consultant to determine if necessary. Further N.2 from the VE was also
recommended to be taken, remove 4" chain link fence from north and south elevation with a value of
$35,000. The fence is an added cost that is not needed and or required on the north and south side
of the property.
M. Burton states that the prequalification team evaluated all SOQ's received for the public trade
qualification process. All but one contractor was prequalified. Drawings will be available to the
contractors on 9/10/18.
A motion was made by J. Himmel and seconded by D. Perry to approve the 90% CD reconciliation
of$52,971,525 and to submit the 90% CD package to the MSBA. Discussion: J. Himmel asks that
the approval be based on what was approved back at SD with a value of$52,973,418. Vote: All in
favor. Motion passes.
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A motion was made by J. Himmel and seconded by D. Perry to approve the recommendation from
the prequalification committee of the prequalified trade contractors based on the evaluation
conducted. Discussion: None. Vote:All in favor. Motion passes.
Hastings portion of the meeting ends at 8:53 pm.
4. Lexington Children's Place— Donna DiNisco, (DiNisco Designs), Vivian Low(DiNisco Designs)
Donna updated the committee the late start for demolition was due to National Grid's delay on
getting the natural gas on site capped. Demolition is now underway; however, S&R is slightly behind
schedule with an original date of completion by Sept. 1St. S&R is working hard to wrap up demolition
before Sept. 11 to
• Filed sub bids have been received and need to be awarded by Sept. 10th. The GC bid date has
been extended.
• A review of the August 1St, 2018 Green Engineering Report stated: "Figure 1 below presents
the energy use index (EUI)of the Code Baseline and the Proposed Design. In summary the
design exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 2013 requirements with 50% site energysavings. This
translates to a LEEDv4 energy cost savings of 20.6%. It is important to note the distinction
that Code references energy use performance while LEED references energy cost performance.
The Green House Gas(GHG) emissions for the proposed design are estimated at 34.5
MTCO2e, an approximately 40.2% reduction from the Code Baseline."
• PBC discussed the topic of gas onsite brought up at the Aug. 28th BOS, SC and PBC meeting.
There is apparently a big misconception in town about the intent of this emergency gas fire
element and the presents of gas on the site.
The existing building had gas service. The gas fired element being proposed is strictly for
emergency use during the coldest months of the year should there be a utility company power
outage. The proposed emergency generator is being sized to provide power to run the life safety
requirements of the building, primary functions related to the buildings required `resilience' rating,
and the two VRFs service the classroom wings. The option is to upsize the generator and burn
more fuel generator electric or supply an inexpensive gas fired element to heat the administrative
wing. Further discussion is needed regarding using gas for backup use only.
5. School Master Plan Discussion— Kate Colburn (School Committee)
Kate addressed that the last School Master Plan was in 2014, with projects being completed and
new ones beginning. Enrollments continue to rise, and the SC suggests taking a new look at the
current Master Plan. Kate would like to form a group of 15 people from various committees, and is
looking to start efforts in Sept. and complete the review by the end of the school year.
Mike Cronin suggested that PBC members interested in participating on the School Master Plan
should email him.
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6. Approval of PBC Minutes — PBC Committee
PBC minutes for 4/3/18, 4/12/18, 5/9/18, 5/24/18 and 6/20/18 were sent to the committee prior to the
meeting for review.
Motion to approve the minutes for the above mentioned dates. Seconded: APPROVED.
Motion to adjourn was made and seconded: Meeting adjourned at 9:50pm.
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