Plainville Community School
Linden Street School Building Committee
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August 25, 2005 Minutes

PLAINVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Committee Minutes

Committee: Linden Street School Building Committee

Date: August 25, 2005

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Attendees: George Iskra, Steve Martino, Jack Mastrianni, Mel Masse, Ron Pavano, Ken Prigodich, Becky Tyrrell, Barbara Willard, Rodney Wolfel

Also Present: JCJ: Bill Mead, Downes Construction: Mike Midgette, Paul Wojtowicz, Technology: John Laskarzewski, Suzanne Greenbacker

Absent: Ray Carroll, Dan Dube

Chairman Ken Prigodich called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.

RON PAVANO MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 11, 2005 MEETING. MEL MASSE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Bill Mead gave an update on the project. Mr. Mead was asked to get information on a screen that would be installed on the stage. Discussion ensued regarding the screen. Bill Mead will give the specifications to Mike Midgette and he will get the total cost for installation to the committee.

Mike Midgette gave an update on the project.
• The gymnasium and stage area are near completion.
• The theatrical lighting and the folding doors have been installed.
• Dynamic Floor wants to begin putting the flooring down in the gymnasium.
• October 21, 2005 is the completion date for the gym.
• There have been chairs that have arrived. They will be stored until needed.
• In the cafeteria and serving area the refrigerator and freezer have been charged and are ready for use.
• The wood doors in the gym and stage area will arrive tomorrow.
• The flooring in the cafeteria will be installed next week.
• On Monday, the emergency generator system will be tested. They will also test the fire system and the system for the exhaust hood.
• September 16, 2005 is the completion date for the cafeteria and serving area.
• The furniture will arrive one week after the completion date.

Discussion regarding health and fire inspections ensued.

• In area 3, the Kindergarten wing is completed.
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• The lighting has been installed.
• There will be an above ceiling inspection on Monday.
• Once the ceiling is inspected, they will install the ceiling pads and complete the mill work.
• In area 2, the HVAC has been installed.
• Also in area 2, the mill work is about 70% completed on the first floor.
• Electrical work is near completion on the second floor.
• They will be able to use the heating system near the end of September or beginning of October.

Bill Mead asked if the re-roofing has been completed. Mike Midgette informed the committee that it was completed 2 to 3 weeks ago. On Monday they will install units on the roof above the classrooms. Mr. Mead also wants rust spots in the nurses office removed. Mike Midgette will check into the matter.

Mel Masse is concerned about a drain that is draining into the court yard. Bill Mead explained that this is an overflow roof drain that must be installed in an area allowing people to view the area. If there is a great deal of water coming from this drain, this means there may be a problem. There are already yard drains installed in the court yard. Discussion continued regarding the drains.

John Laskarzewski presented the budget for the technology package. Discussion ensued.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE AS PRESENTED. STEVE MARTINO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Bill Mead reminded the committee that an ED042 form had to be completed in order to go to SFU for the project and that they need to be submitted by September 15, 2005.

George Iskra asked if any progress had been made regarding the noise from the air conditioning unit. Ron Pavano told the committee that Trane had been out to do the testing and the result will be sent to Ferguson Electric.

Mike Midgette had a meeting with the people from the playscape company. There should not be any issues regarding the drainage pipes. The playscape should go in without any problems.

Discussion began regarding the installation of the fiber optics connecting the High School and Linden Street School. Ferguson Electric gave an estimated price of $28,000 for building to building connection. The committee has asked John Laskarzewski to look into the fiber optics and pricing.

Suzanne Greenbacker will host a walkthrough of the building for her staff on Friday, August 26, 2005 at 2:30 pm. Betty Boukus has been invited to attend.

The Plainville High School Football team moved the furniture back into the renovated rooms. Mr. Pavano would like the Linden Street School Building Committee meetings to go back to Linden Street School. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 6:30 pm in the Linden Street School Library.

The committee remarked how beautiful the new building is. They are very pleased with the progress.
Discussion continued.

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MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO TRC FOR INVOICE #140091 DATED JULY 1, 2005 FOR THE SUM OF $9,464.50. RON PAVANO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO INDEPENDENT MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORIES, INC FOR INVOICE #6729-Q DATED JULY 1, 2005 THE SUM OF $1,593.00. RON PAVANO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT TO CONNECTICUT WASTE REMOVAL & RECYCLING SERVICES FOR INVOICE #56X00120 THE SUM ON $3,658.33, INVOICE #57X00215 THE SUM OF $2,840.09, INVOICE #58700083 THE SUM OF $1,292.24, INVOICE #57700101 THE SUM OF $1,980.84, INVOICE #57L00177 THE SUM OF $1,229.41 AND INVOICE #57E00069 THE SUM OF $2,985.44. STEVE MARTINO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Discussion regarding the use of the dumpsters and the oil delivery ensued.

Mel Masse asked that Mike Midgette get him the exact number of soap dispensers, toilet paper dispensers and paper towel dispensers that will be needed for the project.

Change Order Proposals:
1. COP No. 116: Construct rated partition above rated folding door at
platform classroom. $3,909.00

2. COP No. 28: Rework brick and block for relocated outside air
louvers at AHU’s 1-1 and 1-2, 3 total openings. $4,630.00

3. COP No. 130: Cut and patch existing CMU and brick for new
services in existing 1970’s Building. $8,135.00

4. COP No. 135: Construct CMU chase walls for duct in room 2204. $1,202.00

5. COP No. 141: Install sheetrock ceiling in elevator shaft to protect
elevator from SOFP. Needed to maintain warranty on elevator. $595.00

6. COP No. 154: Rework CMU and place grout infill at new door
frame no 1109B. Existing frame was rusted out on bottoms. $1,798.00

7. COP No. 167: Sheetrock above coiling door in servery over existing
wood paneling. $670.00

8. COP No. 168: Install sheetrock soffit at cafeteria entrance due to
elevation of new ductwork in this area. $738.00

9. COP No. 169: Repair ceiling grid and drywall that had to be removed
in order to complete haz-mat abatement. $2,070.00

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10. COP No. 170: Furnish and install plywood backer for electrical panels
in a room. $484.00

11. COP No. 174: Repair stage door no. 1106A due to damage by lift
(D’Agostino, masonry portion only). $1,789.00

12. COP No. 175: Infill existing voids in existing CMU walls as directed by
Town Fire Marshall. $7,820.00

13. COP No. 176: Construct new toilet room no. 118 plumbing, chase walls,
insufficient space and working room between existing chase walls. $2,181.00

14. COP No. 161: Increase CWPM Dumpster P.O. by: $20,000.00

15. COP No 177: Install yard drain at south main entrance. $2,340.00

BARBARA WILLARD MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CHANGE ORDERS AS PRESENTED. MEL MASSE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Mel Masse asked if the bathroom fixtures in the old building were going to be changed. Bill Mead told the committee that they had not planned on changing the fixtures. They were adding two new toilet areas.
The committee will look into modernizing the bathrooms in the spring.

JACK MASTRIANNI MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. RON PAVANO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 pm.

Respectfully Submitted.

Tina Gryguc
Recording Secretary

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MOTIONS MADE AT THE
LINDEN STREET SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2005

RON PAVANO MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 11, 2005 MEETING. MEL MASSE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE AS PRESENTED. STEVE MARTINO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO TRC FOR INVOICE #140091 DATED JULY 1, 2005 FOR THE SUM OF $9,464.50. RON PAVANO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO INDEPENDENT MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORIES, INC FOR INVOICE #6729-Q DATED JULY 1, 2005 THE SUM OF $1,593.00. RON PAVANO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

MEL MASSE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT TO CONNECTICUT WASTE REMOVAL & RECYCLING SERVICES FOR INVOICE #56X00120 THE SUM ON $3,658.33, INVOICE #57X00215 THE SUM OF $2,840.09, INVOICE #58700083 THE SUM OF $1,292.24, INVOICE #57700101 THE SUM OF $1,980.84, INVOICE #57L00177 THE SUM OF $1,229.41 AND INVOICE #57E00069 THE SUM OF $2,985.44. STEVE MARTINO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Change Order Proposals:
1. COP No. 116: Construct rated partition above rated folding door at
platform classroom. $3,909.00

2. COP No. 28: Rework brick and block for relocated outside air
louvers at AHU’s 1-1 and 1-2, 3 total openings. $4,630.00

3. COP No. 130: Cut and patch existing CMU and brick for new
services in existing 1970’s Building. $8,135.00

4. COP No. 135: Construct CMU chase walls for duct in room 2204. $1,202.00

5. COP No. 141: Install sheetrock ceiling in elevator shaft to protect
elevator from SOFP. Needed to maintain warranty on elevator. $595.00

6. COP No. 154: Rework CMU and place grout infill at new door
frame no 1109B. Existing frame was rusted out on bottoms. $1,798.00

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7. COP No. 167: Sheetrock above coiling door in servery over existing
wood paneling. $670.00

8. COP No. 168: Install sheetrock soffit at cafeteria entrance due to
elevation of new ductwork in this area. $738.00

9. COP No. 169: Repair ceiling grid and drywall that had to be removed
in order to complete haz-mat abatement. $2,070.00

10. COP No. 170: Furnish and install plywood backer for electrical panels
in a room. $484.00

11. COP No. 174: Repair stage door no. 1106A due to damage by lift
(D’Agostino, masonry portion only). $1,789.00

12. COP No. 175: Infill existing voids in existing CMU walls as directed by
Town Fire Marshall. $7,820.00

13. COP No. 176: Construct new toilet room no. 118 plumbing, chase walls,
insufficient space and working room between existing chase walls. $2,181.00

14. COP No. 161: Increase CWPM Dumpster P.O. by: $20,000.00

15. COP No 177: Install yard drain at south main entrance. $2,340.00

BARBARA WILLARD MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CHANGE ORDERS AS PRESENTED. MEL MASSE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

JACK MASTRIANNI MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. RON PAVANO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

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