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Pat Costello asked Mr. Johnson what is the estimation of work force? <br /> Mr. Johnson said it varies according to effort. Landscaping could be 5-10 people, painting 2 <br /> people for 20 nights or 10 people for 1 week in February. Its a function of what will be done. <br /> Pat Costello asked what if the subs are not cooperative? <br /> Mr. Johnson said they won't be if they are not assured they will be paid. There has to be good <br /> faith that when the bills come in they get honored and paid. <br /> Pat Costello said we feel that has been the case. The architects review the payment requisition <br /> and certify it that the work has been done. Application#17 was held up because of the retainage <br /> situation. As far as the town is concerned, we do not feel you are entitle to any further payment. <br /> Bob Lizza said a negotiated resolution is a far better alternative to the other option. The time for <br /> a mediator to help out is now, not when this is litigation. We should avoid that situation totally. <br /> The town sees defaulting on Stone as an end in itself but they should look for a way to get the <br /> job done, which is a good reason to give that ability to Jim Johnson. <br /> Peter asked Stone why it would be any different with a mediator now, then when Mr. Gunn was <br /> sent in here. At first Stone paid attention to him for awhile and then he was ignore. All the good <br /> work he had done fell apart. He wants to be assured it will be different this time around? <br /> Bob Lizza responded that a role of a mediator will not be someone who will be out here <br /> working. It will be to help the parties work through the damages claim and sort our the real <br /> compensation. It is not a construction person but a negotiation professional to help the parties <br /> find their common ground. <br /> Pat Costello said that option will always be available to us. He sees that as a possibility in the <br /> short term. However a mediator will take time and that is not a luxury we have. There needs to <br /> be movement in the short term, next week. <br /> Mr. Johnson wants to understand from the towns view here they feel the project stands, except <br /> for the outside work-the building construction? What is the most troublesome issue the town <br /> wants addressed. <br /> Mr. Johnson asked who in the town is identified as the spokesperson? Pat Costello said the <br /> architect <br /> The members of the meeting want to caucus on that issue and the others just discussed. They <br /> left the meeting room to discuss these issues amongst themselves. <br /> When the meeting reconvened,Pat Costello explained the Board of Selectmen will decide the <br /> course of activity going forward. This groups feels the construction schedule is too long. <br /> Kosta explained some of the schedule items. The epoxy floors,to be done in accordance with <br /> the spec,the equipment should be removed an no one should walk on the floor. This needs to be <br /> done when school is not in session. They are trying to work within these confines. He asked if <br /> everyone could sit down with the schedule and the town can add their suggestions. We need <br /> communication. <br /> 5 <br />