Town of Brookfield

Municipal Building Committee

Regular Monthly Meeting

August 17, 2010 – 7:00 P.M.

Town Hall – Room 133

 

1.   Call to Order:  Meeting was called to order at 7:08 P.M. by Chairman Paul Checco.

 

Present:  Committee Members:  George Brown, Jr. and Josh Flowers.  Also in attendance: Curt Verdi, Verdi Construction (left at 7:34 P.M.); Mark Schweitzer, Morganti Group, Inc. (left at 7:42 P.M.); and members of the public.

 

Absent:  Anthony Licursi, John Martino, Jr. and William Perrone.

 

2.   Approval of Minutes:

 

o April 21, 2009 Meeting - Approval of the minutes from the April 21, 2009 meeting was tabled pending clarification from the Town Attorney regarding wording for the reason for the Executive Session.

 

o July 20, 2010 Meeting – A motion was made by Josh Flowers to approve the minutes from the July 20, 2010 meeting.  The motion was seconded by George Brown, Jr. and passed, 3-0. 

 

3.  Senior Center Update

 

      a.   Perkins and Will Architects:

 

Jennifer Rodriguez was unable to attend the meeting.

 

      b.   Verdi Construction: 

 

Mr. Verdi provided an update on the project.  He submitted an updated schedule dated 8/16/10.  The masonry was recently finished.  Preparation for the finished coat, stucco, aluminum storefront installation and drywall were completed last week.  Acoustical ceiling, painting and tile were started.  Flooring preparation will begin next week.  Fabricating casework will be started any day.  Approved shop drawings have been received.  Glazing portion of the storefront will be a few weeks behind schedule.  HVAC equipment is expected to be delivered tomorrow and will be installed before the end of the month.  The electrical contractor was onsite today.  A LEED required flushout is on the schedule for October 1st.  Occupancy is anticipated for October 6th.  Mr. Brown requested that the six black bricks to the left of the entrance be removed and replaced.  Chairman Checco reported that two of the biggest delays were the sprinkler design system and the design for the mechanical system.  Also contributing to the delay in the schedule was the ordering of the windows and the cabinetry.  Vice Chairman Flowers asked about the sign-off for the mechanical system.  Mr. Verdi stated that they need to submit the asbuilt for the HVAC system which is almost done.  The asbuilt for the duct work has been completed.  They need to asbuilt the final locations of the diffusers.  Chairman Checco reported that yesterday a revised proposal was received from the LEED Commission agent for $9,000.

 

The following Change Order Requests were submitted and discussed:

 

Change Order Request #31, Revision #1 – Data Conduit/Boxes for Town I.T. Department – At last month’s MBC meeting, a motion was made to return C.O.R. #31 in the amount of $1,909.00 for a price review.  C.O.R. #31 was resubmitted.  A motion was made by Josh Flowers to approve Change Order Request #31, Revision #1 – Data Conduit/Boxes for Town I.T. Department dated 8/7/10 in the amount of $1,717.00.  The motion was seconded by George Brown, Jr. and passed unanimously, 3-0.

 

Change Order Request #6, Revision #1 – Craft Room Ceiling Changes - The sky lights were removed from the proposal.  At last month’s meeting, a credit for $20,220 was approved which would offset this C.O.R.  A motion was made by George Brown, Jr. to approve Change Order Request #6, Revision #1 – Craft Room Ceiling Changes dated 8/7/10 in the amount of $22,323.81.  The motion was seconded by Josh Flowers and passed unanimously, 3-0.

 

Change Order Request #29, Revision #1 – Gypsum Board Ceiling at Kiln Room – A motion was made by George Brown, Jr. to approve Change Order Request #29, Revision #1 – Gypsum Board Ceiling at Kiln Room dated 8/17/10 in the amount of $3,373.70.  The motion was seconded by Josh Flowers and passed unanimously, 3-0.

 

Verdi Application and Certification for Payment #11 was submitted – The requisition had not been signed by Jennifer Rodriguez.  A motion was made by George Brown, Jr. to approve Revised Application and Certification for Payment #11 from Verdi Construction dated 8/16/10 in the amount of $220,308.00 contingent upon certification from Jennifer Rodriguez from Perkins and Will.  The motion was seconded by Josh Flowers and passed unanimously, 3-0.  The requisition will then be signed by Chairman Checco.

 

Mr. Verdi left at this time.

 

4.   Project Updates for High School Renovation:

 

      a.   Morganti Construction: 

 

Mr. Schweitzer reported on the outstanding items from the punch list:

 

o Boiler #1 – Chairman Checco stated that there has been an ongoing dispute with Edgerton regarding a faulty circuit and the boiler not operating from the beginning.  Edgerton is claiming there is nothing wrong with Boiler #1.  Morganti will be scheduling Edgerton to be onsite prior to the next MBC meeting.  A representative from the MBC will attend that meeting.

 

o Jockey Pump in the Fire Pump Building – The pipe has been reexcavated and the bedding and backfill are in the process of being done.  It is expected to be completed by Thursday, including paving and patching.  Mr. Schweitzer will confirm the completion date.  The line will be retested.

 

o CRUV motors not operating – Chuck Blaszka confirmed with R.J. Lucas regarding the CRUVs and their operation.  Mr. Lucas has no issues with the CRUVs.  Chairman Checco will request this in writing from Messrs. Schatzle and Lucas.

 

o Locksets – The doors were ordered.  Installation will be completed prior to the next MBC meeting.

 

o Old Gym Overspray – Morganti met with the painter onsite a few weeks ago. They also met with Principal Luizzi and the Athletic Director and went over the conditions.  The painter will be onsite on Friday to clean the north pads.

 

Chairman Checco asked whether Morganti had looked into the leaks at the Nurses’ Office Unit and the Library Storage Unit.  Mr. Schweitzer will follow-up on this.

 

 

      b.  JCJ Architecture:  Mr. Kellogg was unable to attend the meeting.

 

Mr. Schweitzer left at this time.

 

5.   Correspondence:  Memo from Ralph Tedesco dated 8/12/10 regarding Trees.

 

6.   Invoices: 

 

Invoice # 310212801 from Control Network Communications dated 7/4/10 in the amount of $2,385.00 for Cabling for the Senior Center will be forwarded to Sam Khanthaphixay.

 

A motion was made by Josh Flowers to approve Invoice #0083636 from Perkins & Will dated 7/8/10 in the amount of $2,740.59.  The motion was seconded by George Brown, Jr. and passed unanimously, 3-0.

7.  Additional Business:  None.

 

8.  Public Comment:  None.

 

9.   Next Meeting:  The next meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.

 

10. Adjournment:  A motion was made by George Brown, Jr. to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 P.M.  The motion was seconded by Josh Flowers and passed unanimously, 3-0.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Paul Checco

Chairman

Municipal Building Committee