Public Works & Facilities Commission

PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITIES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY June 9, 2021 TIME: 6:30 P.M. Via WebEX.com MIDDLETOWN CONNECTICUT Members Present: Councilman Gene Nocera Councilman Ed McKeon Councilman Darnell Ford Councilman Edward Ford Jr. Members Absent: Councilman Philip Pessina Staff Present: William Russo, Director of Public Works Christopher M. Holden, P.E., Deputy Director of Public Works Others: Philip Bennett- 174 Old Road Dr. Catherine Lechowicz- Director of Recreation and Community Service Paul Pizzo- Landmark Architect Michael Doherty- SLR International Corporation (formerly Milone & MacBroom) Councilman Nocera opened the Public Works & Facilities Commission meeting at 6:30 P.M. Councilman Nocera requested a motion to approve the minutes dated May 12, 2021. Councilman McKeon made a motion. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ford and passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: Philip Bennett- 174 Old Road Dr. speaks on behalf of the petition that was signed by the residences of Old Road Dr. There seems to be a necessity shown by the residence of Middletown to have the road changed to public. The residents are looking for the Commissions support. Deputy Director explained to Philip the general process for the City of Middletown to acquire the road. An evaluation and financial cost analysis is required to present to the Commission. Director Russo asked the Commission if he could present the report of their findings at the August 2021 meeting. CORRESPONDENCE: Petition for Old Roads Dr. NEW BUSINESS: a. Bulk Waste Budget- Resolution that the Bulky Waste Fund Budget for the fiscal year 2021-2022 be approved. This budget sets up the projected expenses/revenue for the Bulk Waste Fund. Councilman McKeon made a motion. Councilman Ford seconded the motion and passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: a. Recreation Center update- Paul Pizzo updates the Commission on the ongoing work at the recreation center. Paul states that they started with a 1.3 Million dollar construction cost budget. We have modified the budget to allow more money into the roof during this first phase. We are about 50 percent finished with construction document for the first scope of work. This  includes the dining area, warming kitchen, replacing boiler, new pumps, and new A/C unit on the roof that would service the dining area and the kitchen area. This work is ongoing. Because we knew we did not have extra money; we looked at ways to save money. Further discussion ensued. b. Veterans Pool and Splash Pad Update- Mike Doherty does not have much to report. He states that the contract amendment was recently approved. A kick off meeting will be scheduled within the next week with Cathy Lechowicz. He is hoping to have more to report at the next meeting. c. Update on Harbor Park Boardwalk- Michael Doherty states to the Commission that Gerber has started to pour the concrete. He also mentioned that there might be a longer hold on the delivery of the railings due to a material shortage. Deputy Director introduces an invoice for work that has been completed to date by Gerber. He asked the Commission to review and approve the invoice for a payment of $ 174,917.68 minus a 5 percent retainage. Councilman McKeon made a motion. Councilman Ford seconded the motion and passed unanimously. d. May 2021 Public Works Overtime Report- the Public Works Commission reviewed their monthly reports. There were no questions. e. May 2021 Building Permits- the Commission reviewed their Building Permits. As of June 9, 2021, we have generated $1,174,904.45 in permits. There were no questions. OTHER: a. May 2021 Monthly Reports- Highway Division- the Public Works & Facilities Commission reviewed their monthly reports for the Highway Division. There were no questions. b. May 2021 Overtime Reports-Parks Division – The Public Works & Facilities Commission reviewed their monthly reports for the Parks Division. There were no questions. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: As there was no further discussion, a motion was made to end the meeting by Councilman McKeon. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pessina and approved unanimously. The Public Works & Facilities Commission meeting adjourned.