High School Building Committee (HSBC) Meeting #125 Minutes

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Wayland Town Building

School Committee conference room

 

Attendees

HSBC members:  Lea Anderson, Dianne Bladon, Brian Chase, Jim Howard, Mary Lentz, Joe Lewin, Cindy Lombardo, Eric Sheffels, Jennifer Steel

Absent:  Josh Bekenstein, Fred Knight, David Lash

HMFH team:  Maria Mulligan

KVA team:  David Saindon, Vin Vadeboncoeur, Frank Vanzler

Shawmut team:  Tony Miliote, Mike OÕConnell, Parviz Tabrizi

Ex Officio members: John Moynihan, Scott Parseghian, Paul Stein

 

Call to order – HSBC Chairman, Lea Anderson, called the HSBC meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

 

Administration

 

A.    Invoices - David Saindon presented the invoice summary dated 9/30/2011 for a total of $2,878,893.23.

Motion:  A motion was made by Mary Lentz and seconded by Cindy Lombardo to approve the invoice   summary dated 9/30/2011 for a total of $2,878,893.23 as follows:

 

KVA                                               $40,804.00

            HMFH                                              64,513.35

            Shawmut                                      2,653,137.25

            UTS                                                   1,697.50

                                    Northeast Sanitation                              331.00

                                    Casey & Hayes                                   5,986.63

                                    Gymnasium Design Co.                      3,286.00

                                    HIQ – Computer Hardware               59,000.00

                                    Valiant IMC                                          152.50

                                    Adtech                                             49,985.00

            Total                                         $2,878,893.23

 

       Vote:  The motion was approved unanimously: 9 in favor, 0 opposed. 

 

B.    Change Orders – David presented SDC Change Order 10 (a & b).

 

Change Order 10a includes:

                        Bldgs. A & B – change stair landing material from      $12,909

                            VCT to rubber

                        Electrical modifications to mechanical equipment           1,667

                        Premium cost to have Pasek perform keying                   5,219

                        Provide pulse counters and DDC controls                      17,485

                        Added mirror trim                                                           2,222

                        Furring & MDF underside of exposed beam in stairs       7,671

                            1, 3, & 5

                        Added paneling in stair 1                                                3,577

                        Total                                                                           $50,750

 

Motion:  A motion was made by Joe Lewin and seconded by Cindy Lombardo to approve SDC Change Order #10a for $50,750.

Vote:  The motion was approved unanimously: 9 in favor, 0 opposed.

                 

                 

 

                  Change Order 10b includes:

                        FH plumbing/utilities revisions                                   $101,699

                        FH plumbing/utilities revisions (adjust)                         (2,381)

                        FH mechanical revisions                                                  7,993

                        Extend mezzanine for HV unit access                              3,801

                        Moisture control behind FH at exterior walls                 (2,665)

                        Bldgs. A, B, and FH elevator key lock off                           993

                        Mezzanine extension for ladders                                   10,878

                        FH shower controls relocation                                         7,982

                        Cost to modify flow diffusers after approval                    6,559

                        Modify FH north stair opening slab edge supports          7,635

                        Shelving at FH storage                                                   12,559

                        Refeed PA booth                                                           71,961

                        FH exposed item paint credit                                                  0

                        Relocate data cabinet in FH – add media cabinet             6,883

                        Total                                                                         $233,897

                       

                  Motion:  A motion was made by Joe Lewin and seconded by Cindy Lombardo to approve SDC Change   Order #10b for $233,897.

                  Vote:  The motion was approved: 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstension.

 

Action:  Lea will attend the Wayland School Committee meeting on Oct. 24 at 7:00 pm to present Change Order #10(a&b).

 

General Project Update

 

A.    Technology – John Moynihan reported that 94% of purchase orders for technology have been issued.  There is $65,000 remaining to be purchased.  Projected savings are $49,000 on a $1.8 million budget.

B.    FF&E – John reported that we have purchased about 85% of the furniture, fixtures, and equipment.  Projected savings for FF&E relative to budget are about $150k.  John will prepare a summary of FF&E purchases relative to budget for the next meeting.

C.    Monopoly Board update – Mary Lentz reported that the working group - Mary, Jennifer Steel, and David Lash - with the help of Richard Weingartner, researched options for preserving the Monopoly Board.  The group reached out to the artist, Josh Weiner, solicited input from students through Eilief Mikkelsen and staff through Scott Parseghian.  Mary presented 5 options as follows:

¤  Rehab and move board (estimated cost $35,000)

¤  Replicate in vinyl application (estimated cost under $5,000)

¤  Replicate in photographic mural (estimated cost $40,000)

¤  Replicate in ÒadvancedÓ vinyl or bus wrap type material (estimated cost $25,000)

¤  Silk screen on stage curtain or back drop (estimated cost $20,000)

                       

                        The working group reported that:

á       Artist had no strong reaction to possible removal of the Monopoly Board. 

á       Students talked about it being meaningful as an icon and a philosophy.

á       There was a general sense that the Monopoly Board has a more important place in the community compared with the Language Arts Building murals.  The recommendation is that these are not worth saving, other than through photos of the old school.

á       There is a second point of view at WHS that the Monopoly Board is not worth saving.

                        The HSBC discussed the various options and reached consensus that the high cost of rehabbing or                  replicating the board was not warranted at this time.  There was agreement that photographing the               Monopoly Board for possible future replication is the best option.

 

                        Motion:  A motion was made by Cindy Lombardo and seconded by Mary Lentz to allocate an amount                       not-to-exceed $5,000 to photograph the Mononpoly Board for possible future replication.

                        Vote:  The motion was approved unanimously:  9 in favor, 0 opposed.

 

D.    Dedication Plaque – The working group had also considered the dedication plaque.  Maria presented the latest version.  The HSBC was in general agreement, but asked Lea to check on whether to include the School Committee on the plaque.

E.    Names of buildings – The working group came up with a list of possible names for the buildings, which they sent to Pat Tutwiler for consideration.  Scott will forward the WHS administrationÕs recommendation to Paul Stein before the next School Committee meeting on Oct. 24.

F.    Clock tower – The working group recommended putting a clock in the tower outside the main entrance to WHS, instead of a medalion.

G.   Community event master plan – Dianne Bladon updated the group on plans for introducing the new school to the community.  The official ribbon cutting will take place next summer when the project is completed.  Shorter term events are also being planned around the buildings opening.

¤  Gateway Media will produce a special publication on WHS for distribution with the Town Crier or direct mail for those who do not subscribe.  It will cover both the old and new school and is targeted for winter, soon after the buildings open.  The School Committee approved this plan.

¤  Cindy Lombardo and Lori Frieling are chairing a committee, ÒCelebrate WaylandÓ, planning for a celebration of the old school with events over Thanksgiving weekend and through December.

¤  An effort is underway to kick off an alumni/alumnae association, Ò100 Ways in WaylandÓ, at the same time.

¤  There is significant interest in planning tours of the new school on Thanksgiving morning during the community pancake breakfast and on the day after TG for retired staff and alumni, during December for parent groups, and during January for the community.

 

                        Discussion followed:

á       John M. expressed concern about allowing people into the buildings during the push to get the furniture unpacked and set up, and the technology installed.  There will be boxes everywhere.

á       Wait until February to show off the buildings to the public.  Involve students in conducting tours.  It is not necessary to have student demonstrations.

á       Is Winter Week a good time for tours?

á       Is there any way to limit the number of people going through the buildings on TG?  There is the potential for many people.  Perhaps we limit the access to Bldg. A only.  The tour on the day after TG is less problematic – fewer people and it is a work day with a crew on site.

á       TG is a family holiday.  It does not feel right to ask SDC to do the tours.

 

                        Dianne will look at the schedule of activities and coordinate times for possible events.  Cindy                          will discuss concerns about the tours at the next planning meeting for Celebrate Wayland.

 

H.    Modular science classrooms – David reported that the intention of the HSBC early on was to sell the modular classrooms.  Dr. Stein asked the HSBC if there is money in the budget for moving or demolishing the modulars. The district might be interested in using them at another school.  David reported that there is nothing in the budget for this.  John M. said it would cost $350k to dismantle the modulars, move them, and put them up at another school.  The HSBC requested the following information for the next meeting:

¤  the price to make the modulars mobile

¤  the price for demolishing the modulars

¤  David will ask the MSBA whether they think modulars are sellable.

¤  John will do an e-mail blast to other facilities directors to see if anyone is looking for modulars.

 

I.      Construction Update – Parviz Tabrizi reported the following:

á       Building B is nearly complete.  Cleaners have started work.  There is some missing millwork in the library, but that should be finished by the end of next week.  The final plumbing inspection is done.  Electrical inspection is tomorrow.  Elevator is ready.  Exterior punch list is ongoing.

á       Building A – Wood ceiling in the commons is complete.  Porcelain tile is 85% complete.  The final plumbing inspection is done; electrical inspection is scheduled for 10/27.

á       WWTP – Final approval from DEP expected.

á       Site work continues.  Planting is complete between A and B, and in parking lot.  Hydroseeding continues.

 

WayCAM – John reported that project is progressing.  Wallboard goes in next week.

 

Approval of minutes

Motion: A motion was made by Jennifer Steel and seconded by Cindy Lombardo to approve the minutes to HSBC meeting #124 held on September 8, 2011.

Vote: The motion was approved unanimously: 9 in favor, 0 opposed.

 

Adjournment – The HSBC adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

Next regular HSBC meeting – Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7:00 pm in School Committee conference room.

 

Special Town Meeting – Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 pm in the Wayland Middle School Gym

 

Observers: There were no observers.

 

List of documents

1.     HSBC Agenda – Meeting #125

2.     WHS Revitalization – Invoice Summary dated 9/30/2011

3.     WHS Revitalization - Budget Tracking dated 9/30/2011

4.     SDC Change Order 10a and 10b

5.     Monopoly Board packet

6.     Community Event Master Plan dated 10/12/11

7.     HSBC Minutes - Meeting #124