Plainville Community School
Linden Street School Building Committee
Agendas & Minutes

November 17, 2004 Minutes

PLAINVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Committee Minutes

Committee: Linden Street School Building Committee

Date: November 17, 2004

Time: 6:30 pm

Attendees: Daniel Dube, George Iskra, Steve Martino, Mel Masse, Ron Pavano, Ken Prigodich, Rodney Wolfel

Also Present: JCJ: Jim Pellow, Downes Construction: Paul Wojtowicz and Mike Midgette

Absent: Ray Carroll, Jack Mastrianni, Becky Tyrrell, Barbara Willard

Ken Prigodich called the meeting to order at 6:40 pm.

RON PAVANO MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 28, 2004 MEETING. RODNEY WOLFEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Jim Pellow from JCJ gave an update on the project. He brought with him the plans for the Linden Street School gym floor. The committee will have a joint meeting with Colin Regan, Recreation Director, John Zadnik, Athletic Director, Suzanne Greenbacker and Downes Construction to review the floor plans. There will be many groups using the gym and in the plans, the floor looks busy. They would like everyone to take a look at them. Ron Pavano requested two additional copies for that meeting. JCJ will provide them.

Mike Midgette from Downes Construction gave an update on the project. Downes has been consulting with different companies regarding the Peskon Moisture Solutions. They are unsure whether to use the product. JCJ has had no experience with the additive and Downes is having a problem finding projects where it has been used. Discussion followed regarding moisture levels and how gym floors were poured at the Middle School and Wheeler. Downes will continue to discuss the product with different companies and make a decision whether to use the additive.

Paul Wojtowicz from Downes told the committee that there are only six contracts to finalize for the project.

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Work that is being done:
➢ Foundation work for the new addition is in.
➢ Storm/Sanitary pipes are 95% installed and tested.
➢ Radiant Heat
➢ Steel will be delivered November 29 for the kindergarten wing.
➢ Concrete is poured in the north and south connectors.

Suzanne Greenbacker is coordinating an event so the students will have an opportunity to sign their names on a painted steel beam. More information will follow.

George Iskra gave an update on the Technology Sub-Committee.
A preliminary time line for the procurement package is as follows:
➢ Retain consultant by mid December 2004.
➢ Prepare procurement package by February 2005.
➢ Advertise to bid March 2005.
➢ Receive technology equipment bids by the end of April 2005.
➢ Review and award Technology Bids Contract by mid May 2005.
➢ Technology equipment on site for installation by mid September 2005.

A concern the committee has is that John Laskarzewski will be retiring in June 2005. The committee is speaking with him to become the Technology Consultant for the school after his retirement. John Laskarzewski has been instrumental with much of the technology implementation throughout the town. He has had input in the Municipal Center, Police Department and the Middle School. The committee feels he would be an excellent candidate for the job.

George Iskra would like a meeting scheduled for the Technology Sub-Committee the 1st week in December.

Ferguson Electric is coordinating the access system for the school. If Ferguson is not going to purchase a GE system how will the system provide interface? Mr. Iskra will speak with Ferguson Electric regarding this issue.

Ron Pavano and Jim Adams will produce a rough draft of the area available for the playscape.

The PTO will ask for donations, fundraise and write grants to purchase equipment for the school.

Downes Construction asked JCJ to make clear their plans for re-roofing the 1970 Linden building. This needs to be done before next summer. JCJ will do a layout of the roof. George Iskra also reminded JCJ about applying for rebates. Jim Pellow will speak with Bill Mead regarding these two issues.

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George Iskra also asked Downes Construction if the project is within budget. Paul Wojtowicz told him the project is within budget.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO PAY INDEPENDENT MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. FOR INVOICE #6729D DATED OCTOBER 18, 2004 FOR $1,920.00. STEVE MARTINO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO PAY INDEPENDENT MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. FOR INVOICE #6729E DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004 FOR $3,272.23. RODNEY WOLFEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO PAY MCLAIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. FOR INVOICE #30289 DATED AUGUST 19, 2004 FOR $6,050.00. RODNEY WOLFEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO PAY JCJ FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 4, 2004 THROUGH NOVEMBER 7, 2004 FOR INVOICE #15 DATED NOVEMBER 11, 2004 for $13,440.74. STEVE MARTINO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO PAY DOWNES CONSTRUCTION FOR PAYMENT #3 DATED NOVEMBER 17, 2004 FOR $67,440.00. RODNEY WOLFEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Ron Pavano reported that the neighbors have made many positive comments regarding the new lighting in the parking lot. The neighborhood feels much safer with all the lights.

Suzanne Greenbacker is happy that the contractors have kept her informed about everything.

The committee also wants to thank Mel Masse for all his help.

RODNEY WOLFEL MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. STEVE MARTINO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm.

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MOTIONS MADE AT THE
LINDEN STREET SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2004

RON PAVANO MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 28, 2004 MEETING. RODNEY WOLFEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO PAY INDEPENDENT MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. FOR INVOICE #6729D DATED OCTOBER 18, 2004 FOR $1,920.00. STEVE MARTINO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO PAY INDEPENDENT MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. FOR INVOICE #6729E DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004 FOR $3,272.23. RODNEY WOLFEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO PAY MCLAIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. FOR INVOICE #30289 DATED AUGUST 19, 2004 FOR $6,050.00. RODNEY WOLFEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO PAY JCJ FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 4, 2004 THROUGH NOVEMBER 7, 2004 FOR INVOICE #15 DATED NOVEMBER 11, 2004 for $13,440.74. STEVE MARTINO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO PAY DOWNES CONSTRUCTION FOR PAYMENT #3 DATED NOVEMBER 17, 2004 FOR $67,440.00. RODNEY WOLFEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

RODNEY WOLFEL MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. STEVE MARTINO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

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