Hanson Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes for June 10, 2015
Held at the WHRSD Library (7:00 pm)
Meeting Convened: 7:00pm
Meeting adjourned: 9:00pm (for Hanson BOS)
Hanson Selectman
Members present: Bruce Young (Chair), Bill Scott (Vice), James McGahan (Clerk)
Members absent: Don Howard, Kenny Mitchell
School Committee Members
Members present: Bob Hayes (Chair), Kevin Lyman, Fred Small, Rob O’Brien, Dan Cullity, Don Ford, Steven Bois
Members absent: Robert Trotta, Susan McSweeney, Alexandria Taylor
Admin. Present: Dr. Ruth Gilbert-Whitner, (Supt. Of Schools); Ellen Stockdale (Asst. Supt. Of Teaching and Learning); Christine Suckow, Dr. John Queally, Chad Peters
Mr. Bruce Young brought the Hanson BOS meeting to a start at approximately 7:01pm.
Mr. Bob Hayes brought the School Committee meeting to a start at approximately 7:03pm. Mr. Hayes announced that members were present for the ‘Indian Head School building – Roof Replacement and Masonry/Lintel Repair projects. Mr. Hayes thanked and mentioned the hard work by all in getting this task done.
Lintel Repair Project
Mr. Hayes read the letter of intent to accept the bid from Folan Waterproofing and Construction Company regarding the lintel masonry repairs. (see below)
Vote: Mr. Small motioned; Mr. Bois seconded; vote to accept the bid as read into the meeting minutes and award Folan Waterproofing and Construction Company Inc., the contract for masonry repairs to the lentils at Indian Head School. The contract amount not to exceed ($144,000).
School Committee vote 7-0-0 passed unanimously.
Hanson Board of Selectmen – motion to vote to accept the bid as read into the meeting minutes and award Folan Waterproofing and Construction Company Inc., the contract for masonry repairs to the lentils at Indian Head School, said contract not to exceed ($144,000). Motion by Chairman Bruce Young, Seconded by Bill Scott. Hanson BOS vote 3-0-0 passed unanimously.
Indian Head Roof
School Chairman Bob Hayes advised that the Indian Head Roof replacement was a separate job. The bid prepared was for the roof replacement and lighting protection. He indicated that the roof replacement job itself is $635,000 and that the lighting protection is an added bid alternative job (if so approved) of $47,000. There are actually 2 letters to present.
Option 1 (roof repair that includes Lighting Protection)
Option 2 (roof repair that does not include Lighting Protection)
Mr. Hayes read both options - above Notice of Intent into the minutes. Discussion was called for on the NOI, where there are 2 options – one to include the Lighting Protection and one that does NOT include the Lighting Protection.
School Committee - Motion to accept both letter options was made by School Committee member Fred Small, seconded by Steve Bois –vote passed unanimously 7-0-0.
Hanson BOS - Motion to accept both letter options was made by Chairman Bruce Young, seconded by Bill Scott –vote passed unanimously 3-0-0
Discussion:
Mr. Hayes mentioned that the lighting protection was an alternative bid.
Mrs. Christine Suckow indicated that after the awards of the roof and masonry projects, that $87,000 did remain for any cost contingencies during the roof replacement.
Mr. McGahan questioned the Lighting protection bid, in looking to save the people of Hanson this cost. He questioned if the WHRSD HS had lightening protection. Mr. Sandland replied that the Hanson Middle School does have lighting protection. Mr. McGahan reminded that the question was if lighting protection was installed for the WHRSD High School. Mr. Sandland responded “no – it does not have lighting protection”.
Chad Peters discussed the potential or possibilities of electronic devices impact with regard to lighting control. He indicated he felt it was ‘good to have’ – but not necessary. Mr. Peters indicated that there have been no issues with lighting and electronic devices at the Indian Head School.
Mr. Bruce Young informed that Bob Curran (Hanson Building Inspector) stated that lighting protection wasn’t necessary, but could be included in the bid.
There was general discussion that this feature (lighting protection) could be added at a later date if determined as needed.
Vote to each option was motioned.
Option 1 (roof repair includes lightning protection)
School Committed - Motion by Mr. Fred Small, seconded by Mr. Steve Bois voted to approve the roof replacement contract for $635,000, and include the lightning protection for $47,000 - vote did not pass (2-5-0).
Hanson BOS - Motion by Mr. Bruce Young, seconded by Mr. Bill Scott – to accept the roof replacement contract for $635,000 and include the lighting protection for $47,000 – vote did not pass 0-3-0.
Option 2 (roof repair only – does NOT include lighting protection)
School Committee - Motion by Mr. Fred Small, seconded by Mr. Steve Bois voted to award Richard T. Losordo Electrical Services, Inc. the contract for the IH roof replacement. The total contract not to exceed ($635,000) – vote passed unanimously 7-0-0
Hanson BOS - Motion Mr. McGahan, seconded by Mr. Bill Scott, to award the Richard T. Losordo Electrical Services, Inc. the contract for the IH roof replacement. The total contract not to exceed ($635,000) – vote passed unanimously 3-0-0.
Gale Engineering Invoice
Chairman Bob Hayes presented a Gale Engineering Invoice (invoice # 1504185), in the amount of $34,657.50, for consulting and design services by Gale Engineering.
No discussion
School Committee – Motion by Mr. Fred Small, seconded by Mr. Steve Bois, vote to approve the Gale Engineering invoice (#1504185), for consulting and design services, not to exceed $34,657.50 –vote passed unanimously 7-0-0.
Hanson BOS – Motion by Mr. McGahan, Mr. Bill Scott seconded, vote to approve the Gale Engineering invoice (#1504185), for consulting and design services, not to exceed $34,657.50 –vote passed unanimously 3-0-0
Other business
After above IH school matters were determined the Hanson BOS, moved to a separate section of the WHRSD library to discuss dog officer and issue to the town not having someone in place for picking up dead animals on Hanson roadways. Chairman Bruce Young presented the issue of need to having ‘interim’ dog officer, Mrs. Lisa McKay, for the town of Hanson – while other options (i.e. ‘regional dog officer’) are determined.
Motion by Mr. Bruce Young, seconded by Bill Scott to accept/hire Mrs. Lisa McKay as interim dog officer for the town of Hanson until further determination of this matter is dealt with. Vote passed unanimously 3-0-0.
Meeting Adjourned; motion by Mr. Bruce Young, seconded by Bill Scott, -vote passed 3-0-0
Respectfully submitted by
James McGahan
Selectman Clerk
Approved and Voted 3 – 0 – 2 (Howard & Mitchell)
September 15, 2015
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