MRC Minutes For 8/14/08
Members Present: Isadore Temkin, Alan Zordan, Bill Hill, Mike Clark, Ed Cook, Tom Jerram Also Present: Lorel Purcell, Robert Roach, Brian Solywoda
The meeting opened at 6:35 PM on a motion from Alan Zordan, seconded by Ed Cook.
A motion to approve the Minutes of the MRC meeting of 6-26-08 was made by Alan Zordan, seconded by Ed Cook.
A motion to approve the Minutes of the MRC meeting of 7-10-08 was made by Ed Cook, seconded by Alan Zordan.
Bob Roach of Friar Associates reviewed the Commissioning bid advertisement/package advertised in the Waterbury Republican on August 14. He stated that the RFQ was structured to cover services during the planning phase, as well as the 90% completion point to allow for total or partial contracting of services in accordance with the budget. Bob estimated approval by MRC and City Council could not be obtained before 9/15/08. Bill Hill questioned the lack of a performance bond in the specifications. Friar responded that the insurance qualifications and professional insurance carried by commissioning agencies would cover that requirement.
Bob Roach informed the MRC that PCB testing in existing City Hall window caulk would be required. Bill Hill and Brian Solywoda stated that the tests were not complicated or extensive and would not be expensive.
Bob Roach reviewed interior design plans relating to flooring in the renovated City Council Chamber. He presented plans for wood and wood with carpet inlay. Costing of both plans will be presented at a later date.
Lorel Purcell reviewed the projected construction schedule indicating that all portions of the project were on schedule for initiation/completion in accordance with original plans.
Mike Clark presented the status of the City Hall Veterans Memorial area, reporting that a meeting was scheduled with the potential donor for August 22nd. He further stated that final memorial design would be determined after that meeting.
There was no other business discussed.
At 7:15 PM a motion was made to enter Executive Session by Alan Zordan, seconded by Ed Cook.
At 8:35 PM a motion was made to exit Executive Session by Ed Cook, seconded by Alan Zordan.
At 8:35 PM a motion to adjourn was made by Alan Zordan, seconded by Ed Cook
Minutes submitted by Michael Clark, Chairman, MRC
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