Sharon Standing Building Committee

Minutes

March 29, 2005

Members Present:  Gordon Gladstone, Colleen Tuck, Joel Wolk, Bill Croteau, Fred Clay, Dave Belton, Greg Waugh,

Members Absent:  Deb Benjamin, Don Gilligan, Richard Slater, Richard Goldstein

Guests Present:  Atty. Pat Costello

The meeting opened at 6:30 pm at the Community Center Trailer. 

The members of the committee discussed the lack of attendance of Member Goldstein.  Member Goldstein has stated to several members of the committee  that he is unable to attend the meetings and would be resigning, however, a letter has not been received.  The Chairman will contact Member Goldstein with regards to this matter.

East Elementary School Project

Change Order # 7

The Committee reviewed Change Order # 7 that was submitted in the amount of $82,047.00 which was the amount of the approved PCO's in the Wednesday morning close-out meeting.  Member Wolk gave an overview of the PCO's that were recommended for approval.  The members reviewed the submitted Change Order # 7.

MOTION:          To authorize the Chairman to sign the original change order # 7 - in the amount of $82,047.00.(Belton/Wolk unanimous)      

Executive Session:

The members of the Committee were polled to go into executive session at 6:45pm to discuss the pending litigation concerning the East Elementary School Project.  The following members were polled and voted in the affirmative to go into executive session: Gordon Gladstone, Colleen Tuck, Joel Wolk, Bill Croteau, Fred Clay, Dave Belton, Greg Waugh

Only discussions relating to motions and actions will be recorded in executive session.  The members of the committee discussed claims and mediation strategy regarding the East Elementary School Project. 

The following members were polled and voted in the affirmative to leave executive session: Gordon Gladstone, Colleen Tuck, Joel Wolk, Bill Croteau, Fred Clay, Dave Belton, Greg Waugh. 

The Committee returned to open session to continue with the remainder the meeting. 

Middle School - Discussion of the Clerk of the Works.  The Committee received a copy of job descriptions that have been used in other towns.  This item will be tabled for a future meeting.

Respectfully submitted:

Maureen R. Doherty – Project Manager

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Date of Acceptance                                            Signature of Chair