38A-050 (17) 09/30/05 14:25 FAX
17Gia en Street l pr 'ialdPgA,01103 (413) 733.6798 Fax(413) 732.4385
C)IETZ V COMPANY ARCHITECTS.INC r
05
MEETING NOTES
DATE: September 29,2005 "; ' _—-CONSTRUCTION_CONSTRUCTION MEETING NO.31
R.
PROJECT: Village at Hospital Hill—Phase-f —` , LOCATION: Aquadro 6, Cerruti Offices
Project No: 20144 Northampton,MA
PRESENT: Tom Kegeiman.TCB Mere StefAirElfa Dietz 64 Gem)any-Arahkeets
ApArea «TQB Jeff Manley,Dietz b Company Architects
Jeff sqw*e,-8erl*sWre4)e5i&�
M-149"4-pp—TIG8
Diek to,Aquadro b Cerruti,General Contractors
Paul Stramese,TCB Reek Aquad
Dominic Ingegneri.TCB Peter Lucas,Aquadro&Cerruti
Pipe D'Anget".
DaviclDieuo h Ai - laft,' tii.n Srhm. i TOM SehF.-.. ML e..hMi
Jim Moran,MJ Moran,Inc
WEATHER: Rain 70".
Corrections to previous meeting notes: None
Progress as reported by Cootractor: s'%Jore is;reins are in gry the j as noted on AFC's report has nor changed from the previous wUnit
General: 56 workers total: 2 Supers. 12 Carpenters,8 Laborers 2 Mason,7 from ML Schmitt,9 from MJ Moran,8 from nic
Drywall.2 Rivit Roofing, 2 Tridon Spray Foam,2 Accufab.2 Dietz Construction 6 0 Superior Waterproofing. Dietz Const.is
Installing the 24"RCP(10%)and the site electric(55%).
SouthHome: Window installation is at 90%and panning is 90%complete,Footings 95%,Exterior Stairs 8S%,Unit Stairs 100%B
the interior/exterior hollow metal frames are 50%complete.The overall rough electric is 80%complete. 80%of the heating and
ventilation is complete,91%of the plumbing,and 85%of the sprinkler system. The rough framing at the clgs is 90%,rough framing
at the exterior walls 90%and the sheet rock 35%. The roofing is.85%complete 5�60%of the sheet metal. Tridon Spray Foam is
9S%complete. Foundation waterproofing is 75%complete.
Nursei Hor inee Window installation 85%,Window Panning 90%,Footings 90%.Exterior Stairs 90%,Addition Concrete Walls 85%,
floor sealer in the basement 95%and the interiorlexterior hollow hmetal frames are 25%complete. The rough electric is 30%at the
bsmnt,40%at the I"floor,50%at the 2nd floor and 50%at the PId floor. 45%of the sprinkler system is complete& 20%of the
rough plumbing and 10%of the rough heating b ventilation. The'rough framing at the clgs is 70%complete and the rough framing
at the exterior walls is 85%and the sheet rock is at 15%. The rIoofing is SS%complete b 40%of the sheet metal. The elevator
framing is around 90%complete and 75%of the addition framing is complete.Tridon Spray Foam is 95%complete_ Foundation
waterproofing is 65%complete.
Shop Drawing Log:
Submitted: See log handed out at mtg.
Reviewed:See log handed out at mtg.
Outstanding:. See log handed out at mtg.
Supplemental Instructions(ASIS,PRS,etc):
Issued:See log handed out at mtg.
Outstanding:. See log handed out at mtg-
1.13 TEMPORARY HEAT/POWERIWATER
12/22/04—717/05 See Previous Meeting Notes.
7114/05—Rick with have the COP for next meeting. item continued.
7/21/05—Present-AFWC is working on it. item continued.
4.1 SECTION 3 AND MWBE FORMS
1120/05-7/14/05 See Previous Meeting Notes.
7121/05—Present-No new info. The paperwork is required In the immediate future. item continued.
9/29105—Tam and Rick set up a meeting for Spm on Mondoy to finish off this item. item continued.
4.2 DRAIN PIPE INVERTS/SITE UTILITIES
1/20!05—9/8/05 See Previous Meeting Notes.
9115/05—Dietz& Co will contact Mark @ BDG to confirm that the 12"water line can change to an 8"line.David noted that
the credit will be minimal since there will be a restocking fee for the 12"line already purchased.Dietz& Co will also
Page I of 4
09/30/05 14:25 FAX
4002
t
DIETZ&COMPANY ARCHITECTS,INC.
check with Mark to see if the pavement needs to have a 2"base and a 2"top coat(Req'd by the City)vs 2-1/2"and I-
i12"as noted on the dwgs. David Dietz will give APC a schedule for connections and compaction on Colander Drive.
David noted that pipes that are to have pavement aver;them and the 24"RCP line are items on a critical path.Tom
noted that the sidewalk between Village Hill Road and the driveway entrance to the parking lot(approximately 30')
should be changed from asphalt to concrete.Item continued.
9/22105—Before the project meeting today the project team deet with David Dietz and Tom Schmitt to discuss COP#38.
Dino will contact the electrical inspector to see if the primary electrical conduit can be installed by David Dietz instead
of ML Schmitt to save on labor costs. Tom Schmitt is open to a$5,000 rebate on Olander work and on labor costs as
well as reducing some of his other costs,which he agreed to revise. Tom Schmitt noted that 4"pvc costs have gone
up and provided bids from suppliers. David will take a second took at hisnumbers and see where he can bring them
down. in David's pricing he is not charging for removing any of the existing soils that cannot be used. To reduce the
cost of COP#38 Tom K.gave approval to remove from the scope of work the addition of the stubs for future catch
basins in Olander Drive. David will still provide the coring and brick up the holes. David noted that this is an item that
will not cost less if it is done now. David also noted that he hasn't added in any premium time,even though his scope
of work has increased but the schedule has not changes/. Provide a 3"binder course(instead of 2-1/2"as noted on
dwgs) and a 2" topcoat (instead of 1-112"ondwgs) And the gravel base will need to be doubled to 24" per city
requirements for an industrial road for the Otander Drive hammer head. The topcoat will not be poured until Olander
Drive is paved,which is not within the scope of this project The granite curb will be deleted at the driveway entrance
and replaced with asphalt berm. David will have his revised pricing for Monday, item continued.
9/29/05--A&C provided COP 38 RL This revision only contained Electrical,Telephone,Cable& Gas revisions. RPC will
provide and additional COP with the remaining items. Item continued.
11.1 SCHEDULE
5/12/05-9/1/05 See Previous Meeting Notes.
918105—MJ Moran increased his work forces. Paul noted his;concern with Dietz Construction's schedule. A&C is working
with David Dieu to get him going. Item continued.
9/15105—Present The schedule will be reviewed at the next meAl ting. Item continued.
9/22/05—The schedule will be reviewed at the next meeting. ]tem continued.
9129105—A&C is updating the schedule and working with David Dietz on the work in Olander Drive. Item continued.
11.5 SUMP PUMP f UNDERSLAB DRAIN UNE
5/12/05-911/05 See Previous Meeting Notes.
9115/05--CO#6 was issued and signed at the mtg and it contained the undersiab drain line. APC is working on the COP for
the sump pump. Rick gave David the PR to price at the meeting. Item continued.
9/15105-Present—A&C will provide a COP for the scope as thoted in the PR. item continued.
13.1 NURSES'HOME:7.X2 CONCRETE STEAM TUNNEL.
5/26/05—612/05 See Previous Meeting Notes.
6/9105—The work is complete. APC will issue a COP for capping the pipeltunnef that was additional to the original scope of
work. Item continued.
6/16/05—No new info. Item continued.
717/05—Present No new info. Item continued.
9/15/05—Present A&C will provide the COP ASAP. Item continued.
14.1 DE-LEADING
6/2/05—9/1/05 See previous meeting notes.
9/8/05—COP#41 was issued. Dick added a post-it-note to Fite COP indicating if there are only 4 columns in the scope for
The South Home entry the price would be$2,728.00. 'tem continued.
9/15105 COP#t4I did not include all of the items in PR 6 R2 Tom will meet with Dick Aquadro after the meeting to discuss
the scope of work then APC will revise the COP and(reissue it. Item continued.
9122/05—A&C will review this item and provide some options of how to resolve the scope of work for the Nurses'Home
old main entrance. Item continued.
9/29/05—A&C is working on the COP for this item. The South Home entry wilt contain 6 columns in the scope of work. The
price for the columns will be based on COP#41(Totalicost of 6 columns=$4,092.00). Item continued.
20.1 LANDSCAPING WORK
7/14105—91I/OS See previous mtg minutes.
918/05—The seed Is added back in for the price of$4,200 as listed under item#7 in contract modification number one. Since
the plantings will not be ready before the winter TCB will decide at a tater date if they want to add them back in. The
seed will be added to the next change order. Item continued.
9115/05—CO#6 was issued and signed at the mtg and it contained adding the seed back in for$4,200. Rick noted at the
meeting that he will need to review the numbers with Mazi and that there may be some additional costs for adding the
Page 2 of 4
09/30/05 14:26 FAX
—_- -- 121003
r
DIETZ&COMPANY ARCHITECTS,INC.
seeding back in without including the landscaping.If there are any additional costs it will be added into another Change
Order.Item continued.
9122105-Present Rick will provide a COP. Item continued
2S.S SIAMESE CONNECTION
8/11/05-9/8/05 See previous mtg minutes-
9/1 S/05
inutes.9/15/05-The fire hydrant location was confirmed. Jim noted that the height of the Siamese connection will be resolved in the
next week. Conrad sent plans to the Fire Chief to review. Item continued.
9/22/05-A letter will be provided to the Fire Chief indicating khat the height of the Siamese connection will be at least 20"
above grade,that the fire hydrant will be 100"+/-from the Siamese,connection and a 6'-0"wide path will be maintained
by the owner during the winter time for access at the Nurses Home. item continued.
9129105--The letter is being generated for the Fire Chief,A&C its waiting for confirmation from M)Moran before they sign off
on the Siamese connection height and distance from the hydrant Item continued.
25.6 TREE ROOTS
8/11/05--8/10/05 See previous mtg minutes.
8/25/OS-Present A&C will maintain protection of the roots. Item continued.
27.1 SOUTH HOME WASHING MACHINE DRAIN PANS
911/05-9/15/05 See previous mtg minutes.
9/22/05-A&C issued a COP. Item continued-
9/29/05
ontinued9/29/05-L&S is reviewing the COP. Item continued.
28.1 CONCRETE STEAM TUNNEL(S)
9/1105-9115/05 See previous mtg minutes.
9122105 The work is complete and A&C issued the final COPS,Dietz& Co.will review the COPS and add to the next CO.
Item continued.
9/29/05-Dietz&Co.will add this COP to the next.CO. Item continued.
28.3 ROOF BRACKET CREDIT
9/8/05- Present A&C will provide a COP credit for the reduction in the number of brackets being installed. The number has
been reduced down to 7 from I7_ Item continued.
9/22/05-Present A&C issued the COP,Dietz&Co.add it into the next CO. Item continued.
29.1 SITE DRAiN LINE CONNECTIONS
9115/05- A&C needs to use Mass Development's drain lines for draining our footing drains. Mass Development stated that
no water can go to the detention basin. Tom will disculss this item with Alan Delaney. item continued.
9/29/05-Tom will contact Doug McDonald to discuss the finishing of the detention basin. item continued.
29.4 DRIVEWAY PERMIT
9/15/05- Olander Drive must meet city standards and will require a driveway permit item continued.
9/22/OS-Easements will be provided, Item continued.
9/29/05-A&C has all of the permits in place. Tom noted that the city will need to review the submittals for the subgrade
material and the pavement when they are submitted. Dietz& Co.will add a note to the transmittal that goes to BDG
for them to send a copy to Ned at the DPW for review/comment. Item continued.
31.1 SOUTH HOME MODEL UNiT
9/295- Tom would like a model unit for the South Building by or before the end of December if A&C can provide it. A&C
didn't see a problem with doing this. They will focus on Unit 105 for the model unit since it is right off of Village Hill
Road for easy access. item continued.
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS REQUIRED:
Aquadro&Cerruti,General Contractors: The Community Builders.
• Section 3&WMBE forms • Paul will verify the schedule for the site utilities.
• Provide COP for temp heat,pwr • Tom will call Doug McDonald about the finishing
• Letter for Fire Chief of the detention basin.
• COP for seed • Letter for Fire Chief
• De-leading COP
• COP for sump pump/understab drain Dietz&Company Architects:
• Olen der submittals for subgrade&pavement • Review exterior water faucet locations at the
• Schedule South Home-and make sure they are tamper
Page 3 of 4
09/30/05 14:27 FAX
0004
x
DIETZ&COMPANY ARCHITECTS,INC,
resistant Check with L&S
• Add to next CO: Roof brackets,cont steam
tunnel
• Letter for Fire Chief
• Contact L&S about Drain Pan COP
Next meeting will be field at: October 6,200S. job meetings will be held on Thursdays at 9:00_
To the best of my knowledge and belief, these meeting notes are considered to be a true and accurate record of all items
discussed. The undersigned shall be notified, in writing, within ton days of the date below, of any corrections or additions-,
otherwise,these minutes shall be considered accepted as written.
Respectfully submitted:
DIETZ fd COMPANY ARCHITECTS,INC.
jefferey Manley
September 30,2005
copies: emailed: Steve Firgau,DFA Consultants Rick Aquadlro,Aquadro b Cerruti,General Contractors
Tom Kegeiman,TCB Paul Stramese,TCB
Jeff Squire,Berkshire Design Group Alan Delaney,Mass Deve
Dino D'Angelo,Lindgren b Sharpies Mark Darpold,Berkshire Design Group
Nicole Weiss,Lindgren b Sharples *Tony Patillo,Northampton Building Department
001 Barry(Structural Engineer) Peter Lues,Aquadin b Cerruti (thru Tino)
Dominic Ingegueri,TCB Marvin Wley,Lindgren 9 Sharpies
Paul Babin,Lindgren N Sharpies Melissa Lopones,TCB
Steve Rogers,Rogers Management,Inc. Andrea Pikhette:TC$
File Cornelia Cogswell,Affordable Housing Trust fund
*sent by mail
r.=44-rittVatirosp4ol NAiMcatmtgmcAs ftr_mtg31"2905.dx
Page 4 of 4
i