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TOWN OF LEXINGTON
Department of Public Facilities
Meeting Minutes
Lexington Permanent Building Committee (PBC)
Meeting Date & Time: 09 June 2011, 7:OOPM
Location: Bowman Elementary - Gymnasium
Attendees:
Jon Himmel, PBC
Carl Oldenburg, PBC
Peter Johnson, PBC
Eric Brown, PBC
Jen Vogelzang, PBC- Bridge & Bowman
Charles Favazzo, PBC - Estabrook
Dick Perry, PBC
Staff:
Pat Goddard, DPF
Mark W. Barrett, DPF
Laurie Lucibello, DPF
Guests:
Gregg Schroeder, DPC
Dave Capaldo, DPC
Dom Punello, GGD
Mary Anton Oldenburg
Index
1.0 General Business
2.0 Public Services Building
3.0
4.0 Bridge & Bowman Elementary Schools Renovation
5.0
6.0
7.0 Estabrook Elementary School
1.0 GENERAL BUSINESS
1.1 Minutes
4114111
Motion to approve the Monthly meeting minutes for 13 January 2011 and 10 February 2011, as corrected.
Motion: Eric Brown 2 :Dick Perry Voted: Unanimous
5112111
Motion to approve the Monthly meeting minutes for 14 April 2011.
Motion: Eric Brown 2 Oldenburg Voted: Unanimous
6/9/11
Motion to approve the Monthly meeting minutes for 12 May 2011.
Motion: Dick Perry 2" Brown Voted: Unanimous
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PBC Meeting Minutes
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1.2 Monthly Bills
1 -13 -11
DPF presented invoices totaling $1,150.00, which were approved for payment
4 -14 -11
DPF presented invoices totaling $10,843.00, which were approved for payment
6/9/11
DPF presented invoices totaling $127,500.00, which were approved for payment
1.3 Meeting Minute Format (Item Relocated from 2.24 to general business)
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minutes. Please refer to previous editions of the minutes for older insertions.
Mark Barrett is waiting for proposal from PSS.
7/13/10
Software has been purchased, is currently being installed on town server and DPF to coordinate with install on local computer and
training.
9/14/10
DPF advises that the company we purchased the software from has ceased their relationship with the software manufacturer and a
new vendor has contacted the town about providing support/ training. PBC supports getting training from the new support group
as long as town is getting what it originally contracted for at the some costs. Mark Barrett will follow up.
4/14/11
DPF updated PBC on setting up training with new vendor, PBC is interested in getting the training completed so that the new
software can be used as new school projects start.
5/12/11
DPF reported a quote received for training on prolog, but could only find out of state vendors approved by the software company.
PBC member suggested he knew of a local firm we could get training from that would be more cost effective.
1.4 PBC Make -up and Projects
7/13/10
There was brief discussion about the make -up of the committee, numbers of members etc, and the issues of working with the
growing volume of projects in Town. No conclusions made.
9/14/10
Additional discussion on the issue focused on clarifying areas or the specifics of where the PBC felt changes to the PBC
organization /structure could be beneficial.
a. Recommend to increase PBC member core /permanent number from 5 to 9 permanent members.
b. Have a permanent member joined by a client (temporary /project) member(s) to make a sub committee. PBC to
approve client members.
C. Client members should be required to come to monthly PBC meetings to report on progress.
d. Clearly define what projects constitute PBC involvement. Le, studies, programming, design, construction?
e. What is the process for becoming a PBC member is there an application?
f. What are the details of how Subcommittee process will work, what are their authorities, can they make approvals
and determinations or is Full PBC approval required at the monthly meeting.
g. Will project meetings that have sub committee members present require posting?
10/12/10
Discussion on this issue took place during executive session portion of meeting.
12/14/10
Proposed Language for a Town Meeting article relative to the PBC Committee format was discussed with a few edits proposed. First
Paragraph, "five to Nine" members and change "more than two" to "more than three"
1/13/11
Town Meeting article was sent to Carl Valente and to Town Counsel, no response to date.
2/10/11
Discussions around the needs to properly vet building or user programs, Selectmen involvement in study process and selectmen
liaisons to study committees.
Discussed PBC bylaw restructure. Pat Goddard to discuss by law language with Carl. Jon Himmel will compose a process for PBC
Committee, mail to PBC members for input and agreement of process.
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4/14/11
General discussion on warrant article at Town Meeting passing to expand PBC.
• Discussion regarding a protocol for reviewing prospective members and suggesting they come to at least two meetings to
see what its like and then the PBC members could discuss further.
• Discussion on background of prospective members and that they don't necessarily need to be architects or builders, an
hvac engineer was suggested as was someone in an operations field.
5/12/11
The process for new project members was discussed.
• Chair reports that the school committee or Town Manager appoint members for specific projects. Question asked if PBC should
get to meet persons being appointed and vote if they are to be accepted. DPF reports that the appointment is per the bylaw.
Discussion on 7 Member organization:
• DPF reported that the 7 member organization takes effect some 60 -90 days after ATM or approximately August.
• Discussion that a Criteria needs to be developed for determining new members.
• Discussion that an HVAC or Civil Engineer would be a good knowledge base for a new member
• Discussion on using town lists for seeking members rejected, focus should be on looking for prospect members individually.
• Agreed PBC members should bring prospect list of people they feel would be a good fit.
6/9/11
A Lexington resident, an engineer currently involved in manufacturing, visited the PBC meeting to gain insight into the work of
the PBC in consideration of the expansion of the PBC membership.
1.5 Co -Chair
5/12/11
The Chair lead a discussion on the need for a co- chairman of the PBC.
• Discussion focused on the role of the committee, as some do not feel that the PBC should be the agency responsible for
"selling" the project at Town meeting.
• Discussion that ATM may want PBC opinions but PBC shouldn't be the advocate or proponents of the project.
• No determinations made, no co -chair appointed.
6/9/11
Eric and Jon discussed a need to meet and review philosophy on role of PBC
1.6 Robinson Road Amointment
5/12/11
The superintendant of schools and the school committee have established an ad -hoc committee for the Robinson Road Project
looking at traffic and needs as they relate to the Estabrook project. There will be 11 voting members and the PBC has been asked to
provide a member to serve on this committee.
Peter Johnson was nominated to serve in this capacity.
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2.0 PUBLIC WORKS &FACILITIES BUILDING PROJECT
2.01 Contractor Monthly Requisition
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minutes. Please refer to previous editions of the minutes for older insertions.
12/14/10
Motion to approve payment of Application for Payment #30 in the amount of $ 25,384.00
Motion: Dick Perry 2 Eric Brown Vote: Unanimous
2.26 Budget
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meeting minutes. Please refer to previous editions of the minutes for older insertions.
7/13/10
No updates
1/13/11
DPF transmitted budget status Update, Currently $184,982.00 in encumbered funds and $2,560,381 in un-
committed funds remaining. Advising that $250,000 may be required for the wash bay fix, $200,000 held for
potential AC expansions if approved, $50,000 for contingency, and $40,000 for approved EOC expenses not yet
transitioned to Purchase Orders.
2.60 Site Signage at Street
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meeting minutes. Please refer to previous editions of the minutes for older insertions.
11/9/10
Existing lights have been powered up and are too strong and create hot spots, DPF to contact light vendor for fixture
recommendations.
12/14/10
DPF made contact with Reflex lighting and is waiting fixture recommendations.
1/13/10
DPF working with DPW to develop cost effective design solution to lighting issue.
4/14/11
DPF reported that they had looked at LED fixtures, but concerns had been expressed over LED lighting not working
well for outdoor ground lighting. DPF has looked at conventional ground spot lights for signage and is planning to
coordinate an effort with DPW this summer to improve the lighting and planting around the sign.
2.73 Fluid Distribution System
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meeting minutes. Please refer to previous editions of the minutes for older insertions.
7/13/10
Parts are on order for interfacing system with existing tank monitoring system and spill boxes, when received system will be
complete.
12/14/10
Waste Oil Heater & Fluid Distribution System at 98% complete
5/12/11
DPF waiting on final completion
6/9/11
System installation Complete
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2.82 Wash Bay
04/13/10
The PBC toured the vehicle car wash area to review the current conditions of erosion, paint decay, water seepage and equipment
operation. See HKT email of 1 -28 -10 and HKT letters of 2 -4 -10 and 3 -25 -10 and RW Sullivan memo of 5- 12 -10.
After much discussion of the many issues involved the PBC requested that HKT return to the next meeting with recommendations on
how each item can be addressed and resolved.
5/11/10
HKT power point presentation will be forwarded to DPF.
Design team has not seen this type of condition with similar systems in other DPW's.
Review of steel, operator and disconnect.
Discussion needed of sequence of operation for the car wash.
PBC discussed HKT pursuing painter to get them to do as much as possible, but do it right.
Motion to set aside monies to hire a specialist to review conditions and processes of the wash bay area, may include forensics.
Motion: Dick Perry 2nd: Eric Brown Vote: 5 -0
6/08/10
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Proposal was reviewed by PBC. PBC members would like the scope and tasks for investigation needs to
be defined. Mark Barrett to coordinate a meeting to discuss with Greg from SG &H.
7/13/10
Meeting was held on 6118110 to review SGH Scope on report for vehicle wash Bay.
Draft report due on 7/26/10 for PBC review and proposed review mtg on 7128110 with Town Manager.
9/14/10
When estimate is received DPF will send out to PBC members to review.
10/12/10
It was discussed that in future contracts System Design Statements along with training requirements need to include design
intent.
2.83 Front Walkway
9/14/10
DPF reported that DPW had a cost range of $13- 15,000 to install a sidewalk following the incoming driveway, instead of passing by
the flagpole at the center. PBC felt that the work could be done for less money and should be bid instead of using the state vendor
contract and that HKT had a responsibility to provide the town with design options and construction documents that could be put
out to bid. PBC asked DPF to notify HKT on need to meet design /code requirements and that they should provide layouts /options
(bike path is not a viable design option) to the PBC for review and that construction documents suitable for bid should be provided
10/12/10
Mark Barrett will contact Gary Rhodes for a memo on code violation.
11/9/10
Memo was sent to HKT and awaiting response.
12/14/10
HKT provided several sketches that would satisfy the requirement to connection the public sidewalk to the front entrance. The PBC
elected to have Bill Hadley select a walkway plan from those presented, that he was satisfied with and get pricing to complete the
work.
4/14/11
Reported no activity to date, waiting for snow to melt, DPW will be obtaining prices for work defined by HKT and will report back to
PBC.
5/12/11
DPW has HKT plans and is in process of getting pricing.
6/9/11
One price received trying to obtain a second.
2.84 Close -Out
5/12/11
PBC frustrated that project has not been "closed- out ". DPF shared that frustration and while we have been following some
warranty items, plantings, etc. close out has been awaiting the completion of the fluid distribution system and the site as- built.
DPF is hopeful that these items are nearly complete and we will be able to "close -out" project.
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4.0 Bridge & Bowman Renovation Projects
4.4 LEED Certification
12/14/10
The Project Architects outlined that LEED certification was not considered to be viable given the scope and nature of the proposed
work at Bridge and Bowman and recommended against pursuing the certification. The School Principals' thought that the funding
for LEED pursuits could be better suited to go towards items that will effect programming or educational issues.
4/14/11
LEED was discussed and it was agreed that work should focus on energy aspects and incorporate into the specs those items that can
be incorporated in the spirit of LEED. Further that the last part of the last sentence of the LEED Ltr from DPC dated 23 November
2010, should be followed.... "... we suggest designing all systems within the current scope to a standard that would be required for
LEED Certification but not add additional scope solely for the purposes of achieving certification. "And report back on what
measures are being done.
4.8 DPC Project Update
5/12/11
Design Partnership provided a general overview of the project for 30% Design Development completion inclusive of expanded scope.
Primary topics of discussion were floor plan approval, phasing plan for construction and Window patterns and schedule.
At next meeting DPC will pin -up drawings for review and bring MEP Engineer. PBC would also like to review Division 1 specs
4.9 Approved Floor Plan
5/12/11
Carl O. had been provided with current design floor plans and reviewed with the principals the details of the design plans, to make
recommendations back to the Architects on preferences or improvements to the plans to reflect final approved plans from the user.
It was reported that the plan presented back to the architects were 95% and the remaining deviations would be minimal in nature
such as the adjustment to a door swing or location based upon continued development of the project.
4.10 Phasing Plan
5/12/11
DPC presented a preliminary phasing plan that carries the majority of work over two summers with second shift work and weekend
or school holiday work considered.
Questions and concerns raised included:
Was the estimate based on such a phasing plan, DPC confirmed yes.
General concern over the ability of the contractor to complete the work in the time given
Administrative section needs to be included in Phase 1 work.
Are sufficient existing conditions surveys being completed to avoid delays and change orders during construction?
A written narrative of the phasing plan was requested.
6/9/11
Concern was again discussed over the content and quality of the phasing plans and specs and additional information, Le more
detailed plan, should be requested from DPC. DPF will follow up.
4.11 Window Patterns and Operation
5/12/11
DPC presented three window designs A, B and C. Architects like type C. Discussion followed. B has most operable units, A the least,
Teachers and staff will want most operable units, why not Double Hung, DPC has safety concern on double hung, question on costs
changes for operable units.
Architects to report back at next meeting on costs of operable units.
6/9/11
Discussion on hung windows versus projecting windows. DPF to forward info on hung windows in Fiske and or Harrington. PBC
requests cost options on double hung windows.
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4.12 Project schedule
5/12/11
Project schedule was briefly discussed; however final decisions on bid period, town elections, and Town Meeting may rely on
outcome of Town Budget Summit meeting to be held in June.
4.13 Plan review
6/9/11
DPC hung copies of prints for the project around the gym walls for the PBC to walk thru and review the plans.
4.14 Meeting with Building Department
6/9/11
DPC reports having a meeting with the building department and fire department. The scope of work of the projects was
reviewed and the building department and DPC identified some compliance alternatives that would be required.
Plumbing code -water closets in kitchen bathrooms
Fire wall separation at existing modular classrooms
Max occupancy based upon plumbing fixture requested by plumbing inspector.
4.15 Energy Code
6/9/11
DPC reports project is exempt from stretch energy code except for new work. PBC believes it should be brought to the attention
of the BOS the path of the project with regard to the stretch energy code.
4.16 Hot Water
6/9/11
Plumbing inspector has concern over getting hot water in appropriate time. DPC should test HW at various spots in building to
see if existing delivery system is currently compliant.
4.17 Skylights
6/9/11
A parent group has raised the question of adding skylights in some interior classrooms. PBC discussed having costs established
for adding skylights. PBC asked DPC to prepare some options for 6 rooms each in 2 bldgs.
4.18 BOS Presentation
6/9/11
PBC discussed having a meeting in late July or early August and inviting BOS /Energy Committee /CPC /CEC /Town Manager.
It was discussed that the format of the presentation might be best based upon the phasing plan.
4.19 Bridge Gym Floor
Old mastic below existing gym floor at bridge would require added project scope to abate. Gym floor is presently in reasonable
shape (aged but not failing). Discussed cost options need for replacement.
4.20 Entrance
6/9/11
Current scope has no plans for modifications at the building entrance discussion on removing existing entrance canopy and
adding new canopy with new walks and landscaping to improve school entrance. It was proposed that this element of the work
could go a long way in soliciting support for the project.
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7.0 Estabrook Elementary
7.1 Estabrook SOI
2/10/11
MSBA supported Estabrook SOI. Reimbursement would be between 31 and 40 %. MSBA has procedures to follow for OPM, Designer
and Schematics. Issue going to Town Meeting for funding request.
4/14/11
OPM and Designer Selection to begin soon.
5/12/11
DPF found out that project was not accepted by MSBA as emergency project but as normal project.
6/9/11
MSBA has said they will support 540 student plan for Estabrook
7.2 OPM Selection
5/12/11
DPF provided an update on the OPM & Designer selection Process. It was suggested that the committee divide into two groups with
three members involved in selection of the designer and three involved in selection of the OPM.
Designer Selection Members OPM Selection Members
Carl Oldenburg Jon Himmel
Chuck Favazzo Eric Brown
Peter Johnson Dick Perry
Dates were discussed for OPM proposal and selection process
23 June receive proposals -DPF will distribute
27 June meet to discuss rankings. 7:30 AM
30 June interviews starting at 6PM.
11 July meeting with MSBA
6/9/11
Schedule (above) reviewed. RFS has been issued and 12 requests have been made to date.
7.3 Designer Selection
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Designer Selection has not begun yet. Town gets three votes out of fifteen total in selecting the designer
PBC members requested seeing the RFS for Designer Services
Next Meeting:
07/14/11
Bowman Elementary School 6:00 PM
Meeting Adjourned 9:45 PM
Motion to Adjourn
Motion: Eric Brown 2 Dick Perry Unanimous
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