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Mr. Palmieri replied that they approach differences objectively. He said often you can get three <br /> different designs from three different engineers but the most important thing is that the design <br /> works. <br /> Mr. Lehrer: From time to time project contractors with whom you would have contact ask for <br /> certain changes in site work for a variety of reasons. As site work inspector what would be your <br /> approach to those requests? If called upon, how might you resolve issues of this type? <br /> Mr. Palmieri said if there is a small change he probably would agree with the change as long as <br /> the change fit well within the regulations and the approved plan and was in the best interest of <br /> the Town. He stated that if there were any contradictions to the design specifically contained in <br /> the regulations, he would defer the issue to the Planning Board to make the decision. He <br /> indicated that the contractor or developer would have to initiate a response from the Board. <br /> Mr. Phelan: Is there anything else you wish to share with the Board with regard to your <br /> proposal andlor the knowledge skills and abilities of your firm? Do you have any questions you <br /> would like to ask the Planning Board or Town staff? <br /> Mr. Bows replied that he wasn't sure if he included in the RFP that his company has a$3 million <br /> dollar insurance policy. He then inquired whether the Town was looking to select only one <br /> consultant or has the Board considered using two different consultants. <br /> Mr. Phelan said the plan is to have a contract with one consultant whether it be a firm or an <br /> individual. He further stated that the Board has had a consultant for 40 years and that he likes <br /> the consistency. Mr. Balzarini concurred. Mr. Lehrer added that the RFP was crafted around the <br /> relationship that the Board had with the previous consultant. He said that he felt that there was <br /> an interest in maintaining a certain continuity with that type of relationship but that the Board <br /> ultimately had not had this type of conversation. <br /> Mr. Hansen: Describe how you handle a contentious site manager in the execution of your <br /> duties. <br /> Mr. Palmieri said it is important to set the ground work that you will be completing the work <br /> according to plan and that the Town will not approve anything if not completed per the submitted <br /> plan. He stated that contractors will not want poor construction or anything else that would <br /> jeopardize approval. <br /> Mr. Phelan: What is Merrill's procedure when you go to a site and discover a construction <br /> irregularity that needs to be addressed? <br /> Mr. Palmieri said he would report this to the Town Planner and write a report with a copy to the <br /> contractor the same day. He stated the contractor is working for the developer and the developer <br /> wants the project approved by the Town. He indicated that there are processes after the approval <br /> that have to take place so they get as many people involved as they can and point out the <br /> deficiency. He said that their email would contain a recommendation on how to correct the <br /> problem and the repercussions if the problem is not rectified. <br /> 11 <br />