11/30/2000 FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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it Fire Station Buildffig Committee Minutes November 30, Zoo PROJECTOVERVIEW: In addition to the construction schedule lapse and time delays, safety issues and change orders were reviewed. It was noted that OSHA was on- site on November 9, 2000 and detected significant project safety issues. Additional safety issues continue to arise, flatters of concern include employees on-site without the use of safety lines and open holes left unattended with the absence of safety fencing. The Director of Public Works was also noted to be concerned with the issue relative to the setting of the tight tank. A 2 ' hole was noted to be unattended and without safety fencing. The liability issue of this-matter was discussed. Project change orders and associated liability of such was also deemed a priority of concern. It was noted that many of the change order directives are often modified and further delayed as a result of approval procedures and pending evaluations. Project errors and omissions were also discussed. Liability issues were also considered in addition to the apparatus equipment that would be housed outdoors during the winter months. In concern., the Committee agreed to consult Town Counsel with respect to this regard. The principals of The Wallace Floyd Design Croup and Standen Construction Company, Inc. will be requested to discuss the continuing project issues with the Building Committee in an effort to bring forth a resolution for substantial project completion. The Committee also agreed to post weekly on-site project meetings in the event of a quorum or if a necessitated vote of approval is warranted ire an effort to move the project forward in a timely fashion. Chane Order#11 - $1 J 16.42: To furnish and install rnesl�on first floor slab. SIG recommends approval. The installation of the mesh was not written in the specifications although this is noted to be that of standard construction practice. The building code requirement will be reviewed with the Building Inspector. It was noted that all construction should be in accordance with contract specifications and documentation.