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Co-Chairman: Jon Himmel & Co-Chairman Dick Perry
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Project Specific Members
Hastings Elementary Fire Station Visitors Center LCP
Curt Barrentine Robert Cunha Joel Berman Hank Manz
Andrew Clarke Joseph Sirkovich Peter Kelly Teresa Wilson
October 10, 2019
Members Present: Jon Himmel, Dick Perry, Philip Coleman, Charles Favazzo, Carl Oldenburg,
Teresa Wilson
DPF Staff: Mike Cronin/Director of Public Facilities, Mark Barrett
6:10 PM- Meeting was called to order- 201 Bedford Street, Room 221
1. Police Project Update-Jeff McElravy(Tecton Architects)
Jeff presented the latest updates for discussion.
• Floor plans were reviewed, upon recommendation and prior discussions the mechanical room was moved
to the upper floor.
• Jon H. suggested that it would be easier to understand the elevations context if the balance of the site
and buildings were included.
• The relocation of the Hosmer House was discussed. Someone mentioned there had been some
discussion about a Vine Ave property as a possible location. Mike C stated that multiple options had
been entertained and the issue was still a work in progress.
• A committee member asked about the "shelf space" in the lobby above the bathrooms and does it
become an area where dust gets collected.Jeff stated that the design intention is to allow natural light
into the lobby and they would work on the related issues.
• Review of the outside perspective is still evolving. Some discussion on landscaping approach and any way
to minimize entry steps and ramp.
• Building progress design elevations were discussed, these have been focused on more during meetings
with HDC liaison.
• Meeting Tuesday October 15th, 2019 at 11:00am. With liaison to HDC to review more design issues.
After speaking with the structural engineer, Jeff stated the Insulated Concrete Form System (ICF) is no longer
recommended. With the existing Police Station's framework, it doesn't provide the best opportunity to take
advantage of the ICF's system benefits. Jeff recommends traditional steel frame and infill construction.
An additional PBC meeting has been scheduled for 10-16-19 where the sustainable Lexington members are
expected to participate and review the integrated design aspects of the project.
2. Fire Station Update— Jeff McElravy(Tecton Architects)
Jeff reviewed photos of the construction and brickwork. The building should be enclosed by the end of
November 2019. Delays were a result of asbestos containing materials in and under the existing building that
needed to be mitigated.
Sub-contract work completion date scheduled around April 25th, 2020.
201 BEDFORD STREET• LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420
Move in late May or early June 2020.
Police move into the temporary location at 173 Bedford Street later summer of 2020.
3. Lexington Children's Place Closeout— Mark Barrett (Lexington Facilities Department)
The Lexington Children's Place opened on time for the start of the 2019 school year. Punch List work is ongoing.
4. Hastings Update —Mike Burton. (Dore & Whittier)
Mike's presentation showed a mock-ed up classroom, the playground construction has begun, and glass work will
be starting in the gym in about a week or two. A progress update sheet was also reviewed.
• All HVAC equipment is on site.
• Crews worked to get windows installed and are about halfway complete. Flooring progress is not a
concern.
• It was noted that we will begin to plan for the removal /disposition of existing furniture not to be re-used.
• Plan for Temporary construction heating was discussed, Dust is a concern, so the new system will not be
used.
• A community meeting is planned for October 22nd, 2019.
A review of the cash flow projections were discussed. There are no major concerns over scheduling or deadlines
at this time, although some Saturday work is being considered /instituted to make up for weather days and get
ahead of future winter losses of time.
PBC asked about solar canopy on the site. DPF staff is coordinating with the solar company and information will
be shared with Walsh to facilitate the best solution for install with least impact on the building project, such as
coordinating footing installs. PBC again expressed its concern that the aesthetics of the canopies needed to be
considered well before any decisions are made on solar canopy designs.
PBC inquired about aesthetics and site lighting and thought there should be some future discussions on that
subject.
5. Visitors Center Update
Photos of construction progress were reviewed. The project, at present, is on schedule for the March 2020
completion date.
6. Integrated Design
The Integrated Design policy was passed on Monday October 7th, 2019 at the Board of Selectmen's meeting. The
Department of Public Facilities and Public Building Committee, are responsible for the policy implementation.
Motion to approve meeting minutes made and seconded:APPROVED for:
Feb. 8, 2018, Jan. 10, 2019, Feb. 28, 2019, Mar. 12, 2019, Apr. 11, 2019 and May 5, 2019
Motion to adjourn was made and seconded: Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.
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