TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · July 14, 2022
Minutes
P.O. Box 324
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
53201-0324
Meeting Minutes
TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Willie L. Hines, Jr., President, Grady L. Crosby, Daniel
McCarthy, Mark Wagner, Eugene R. Guszkowski, Ald. Khalif
Rainey, Atty. Kimberly Hurtado, Eugene Manzanet, and Joan
Zepecki
Thursday, July 14, 2022 3:00 PM Virtual Conference Call-in: (877) 309-2073
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Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 3:02 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: 6 - McCarthy, Wagner, Hines, Jr., Manzanet, Crosby, Zepecki
Excused: 3 - Rainey, Hurtado, Guskowski
1. T281 Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 10, 2022
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by Eugene Manzanet, seconded by Grady Crosby, that this
Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 6- Zepecki McCarthy Wagner Hines, Jr. Manzanet Crosby
No 0
Excused 3- Rainey Hurtado Guskowski
2. T282 Resolution approving an increase in the Gross Maximum Price (GMP) for
the Carver Park Project in an amount not-to-exceed $7.99 million
After the receipt of additional bids for this project, the amended amount
of $7.4 million as per Resolution No. T263, adopted on April 14, 2022, is
no longer adequate
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Attachments: Carver Park Project Description 6.30.22
G703 Carver Revised
Fernando Aniban, HACM’s Assistant Secretary, explained that when this item was
originally brought to the Board for $7.4 million, there were two contracts that were not
bid out yet: internal painting of the units and exterior repairs. Travaux solicited bids,
however they were too high, and were rebid with some adjustments to the scope of
work. Even after those adjustments, there was still an additional increase of $500,000
in the Guaranteed Maximum Price for this project. Mr. Aniban noted that the project is
now 93% bid out and confident that the remaining items will be within the budget. With
that being said, Mr. Aniban stated that this increase is being brought to the Board for
approval in order to adjust the contract amount and close the deal by the end of July.
A motion was made by Dan McCarthy, seconded by Eugene Manzanet, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 6- Zepecki McCarthy Wagner Hines, Jr. Manzanet Crosby
No 0
Excused 3- Rainey Hurtado Guskowski
3. T283 Resolution approving an award of contract to Insulation Technologies
Incorporated (Milwaukee, WI) for building exterior repairs and painting
(TCP-17.1-RB) for Townhomes at Carver Park, in the amount of
$981,596.81 (Official Notice 58100)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Bid Tab 58100 Insulation Tech Inc for Repairs-Painting TH Carver Park
Warren Jones, Travaux’s Vice President of Construction, explained that the official
notice for this item was put out twice. On the second notice, Insulation Technologies
Incorporated was the lowest responsible bidder. They were also very proactive in
inspecting the work to be done to make sure they understood the scope of services
needed. Insulation Technologies Incorporated has done work for Travaux in past and
performed satisfactorily.
A motion was made by Willie Hines, Jr., seconded by Grady Crosby, that this
Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Zepecki McCarthy Wagner Hines, Jr. Crosby
No 0
Excused 3- Rainey Hurtado Guskowski
Abstain 1- Manzanet
4. T284 Resolution approving a Change Order to Purchase Order WGVI1213
with DJS Construction LLC for drywall (labor only) in Blocks 12, 14, and
17 for Phase 4B Townhomes at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2, in an
amount not to exceed $234,000.00
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The original contract amount was for $50,000.00. During construction,
additional drywall work beyond the original scope was required with an
additional amount not-to-exceed $234,000.00, resulting in a new total of
$284,000.00. This now exceeds the $250,000.00 threshold requiring
Board approval.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Change Order for DJS Construction
POWGVI1213-analysis-recommendation FINAL
Warren Jones, Travaux’s Vice President of Construction, informed the Board that this
additional work was required because the modular buildings as supplied on a separate
contract by Champion Modular Inc. dba Champion Commercial Structures were
delivered with much more needed drywall repair and patchwork than originally expected.
Since DJS was already contracted for drywall repair and patchwork on an as-needed
basis, DJS was authorized to provide as much work as needed for each modular
building when it was delivered and set. DJS Construction has done work for Travaux in
the past and performed satisfactorily.
A motion was made by Dan McCarthy, seconded by Eugene Manzanet, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 6- Zepecki McCarthy Wagner Hines, Jr. Manzanet Crosby
No 0
Excused 3- Rainey Hurtado Guskowski
5. T280 Resolution authorizing the use of AIA Document A102-2017 for Westlawn
Renaissance V LLC, Westlawn Renaissance VII LLC and Townhomes at
Carver Park LLC
This resolution will authorize management to use the AIA document
A102-2017 as required by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic
Development Authority (WHEDA) as lender and tax allocating agency,
instead of the previously approved A133-2009. This changes the role of
Travaux, Inc. on the contract from Construction Manager to General
Contractor. Both documents, however, requires a Cost Plus with Gross
Maximum Price methodology in setting the contract amount. Investors are
agreeable to this change
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Final A102-2017_21-043 Travaux (WRV) General Contractor (2)
Final A201-2017_21-044 Travaux (WRVII) General Contractor
Final A102-2017_21-045 Travaux (Townhomes at Carver) General
Contractor
Sample Contract A102-2017 for WLR V-WLR VII and Townhomes
Fernando Aniban, HACM’s Assistant Secretary, let the Directors know that by
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approving this item, HACM was able to close Westlawn Renaissance V on July 6th,
and with that HACM was able to get back the predevelopment advances of $1.6 million
and $200,000 in developer fees. Mr. Aniban stated that at the last board meeting,
Directors instructed management to acquire an independent counsel for Travaux to
review the changes of the contract from AIA133-2019 to AIA102-2017. Travaux hired
Donald Schoenfeld, with VonBriesen & Roper, S.C. who met with the Development
Committee along with HACM’s counsel from Michael Best, to go through the changes
in the contracts. For instance, there is a predevelopment services scope embedded in
the AIA133-2019 but not in the AIA102-2017, which was then added to the
AIA102-2017 as an amendment to the predevelopment agreement. Attorney
Schoenfeld confirmed that the AIA102-2017 obligations and rights between the parties
ended up as originally agreed upon in the A133-2019 contract.
A motion was made by Eugene Manzanet, seconded by Willie Hines, Jr., that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 6- Zepecki McCarthy Wagner Hines, Jr. Manzanet Crosby
No 0
Excused 3- Rainey Hurtado Guskowski
6. T285 Report from the President
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mr. Hines mentioned that the organization is in the process of securing additional
resources for HACM for ongoing activities and projects related to Travaux. With that
being said, there was some good news from the State. Mr. Aniban informed the Board
that HACM submitted an application to the Wisconsin Housing and Economic
Development Authority (WHEDA) for $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
funds for Westlawn Renaissance VII and other affordable housing projects. Mr. Aniban
announced that of the $2 million requested, HACM was granted $1.4 million.
Mr. Hines continued by inviting the Directors to a Legacy Tribute for Mr. Pérez on
Tuesday, July 19th, which is being sponsored by the Great Lakes Civilian
Conservation Corps.
Lastly, Mr. Hines concluded that two individuals are expected to join the HACM Board
of Commissioners, and he anticipates having six Commissioners in place by the end
of August.
7. T286 The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session pursuant
to Section 19.85(1)(g) Wis. Stats. to confer with a representative of legal
counsel who will render oral or written advice concerning strategy to be
adopted by the Board with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to
become involved. The Board may then reconvene in open session
concerning any such item following the closed session, however it is
expected that the Board will adjourn the meeting in the Closed Session
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Director Manzanet made a motion to convene in closed session at 3:33 p.m. Director
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Zepecki seconded the motion. There being no objections, the motion carried.
Director Manzanet convened the Travaux, Inc. Board in closed session pursuant to
Wis. Stats. Secs. 19.85 (1) (g) to confer with a representative of legal counsel who will
render oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the Board with
respect to litigation in which it is or likely to become involved. The Board may then
reconvene in open session concerning any such item following the closed session,
however it is expected that the Board will adjourn the meeting in Closed Session.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Director Manzanet made a motion to adjourn the
meeting at 4:25 p.m. Director Zepecki seconded the motion. There being no
objections, the motion carried.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language
interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Housing Authority ADA
Coordinator, Patricia Schmidtknecht at 286-5100, (FAX) 286-3456, (TDD) 286-3504 or by writing to the Coordinator at 650 West
Reservoir, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are required to register with the
City Clerk's Office License Division. Registered lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to
identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
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Agenda
P.O. Box 324
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
53201-0324
Meeting Agenda
TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Willie L. Hines, Jr., President, Grady L. Crosby, Daniel
McCarthy, Mark Wagner, Eugene R. Guszkowski, Ald. Khalif
Rainey, Atty. Kimberly Hurtado, Eugene Manzanet, and Joan
Zepecki
Thursday, July 14, 2022 3:00 PM Virtual Conference Call-in: (877) 309-2073
Access Code: 154-936-149#
To view the meeting materials electronically, please go to: https://milwaukee.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?
ID=987473&GUID=0D07783E-A224-45F0-ACE5-836975657C41&Options=info|&Search=
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities who cannot access the meeting via
phone. For additional information contact the Housing Authority ADA coordinator, Patricia Schmidtknecht at 286-5100, (FAX) 286-3456,
(TDD) 286-3504 or by writing to the Coordinator at 650 West Reservoir, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
Call to Order
Roll Call
1. T281 Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 10, 2022
2. T282 Resolution approving an increase in the Gross Maximum Price (GMP) for
the Carver Park Project in an amount not-to-exceed $7.99 million
After the receipt of additional bids for this project, the amended amount of
$7.4 million as per Resolution No. T263, adopted on April 14, 2022, is no
longer adequate
Attachments: Carver Park Project Description 6.30.22
G703 Carver Revised
3. T283 Resolution approving an award of contract to Insulation Technologies
Incorporated (Milwaukee, WI) for building exterior repairs and painting
(TCP-17.1-RB) for Townhomes at Carver Park, in the amount of
$981,596.81 (Official Notice 58100)
Attachments: Bid Tab 58100 Insulation Tech Inc for Repairs-Painting TH Carver Park
4. T284 Resolution approving a Change Order to Purchase Order WGVI1213 with
DJS Construction LLC for drywall (labor only) in Blocks 12, 14, and 17 for
Phase 4B Townhomes at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2, in an amount not to
exceed $234,000.00
The original contract amount was for $50,000.00. During construction,
additional drywall work beyond the original scope was required with an
additional amount not-to-exceed $234,000.00, resulting in a new total of
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$284,000.00. This now exceeds the $250,000.00 threshold requiring
Board approval.
Attachments: Change Order for DJS Construction POWGVI1213-analysis-recommendation FINAL
5. T280 Resolution authorizing the use of AIA Document A102-2017 for Westlawn
Renaissance V LLC, Westlawn Renaissance VII LLC and Townhomes at
Carver Park LLC
This resolution will authorize management to use the AIA document
A102-2017 as required by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic
Development Authority (WHEDA) as lender and tax allocating agency,
instead of the previously approved A133-2009. This changes the role of
Travaux, Inc. on the contract from Construction Manager to General
Contractor. Both documents, however, requires a Cost Plus with Gross
Maximum Price methodology in setting the contract amount. Investors are
agreeable to this change
Attachments: Final A102-2017_21-043 Travaux (WRV) General Contractor (2)
Final A201-2017_21-044 Travaux (WRVII) General Contractor
Final A102-2017_21-045 Travaux (Townhomes at Carver) General Contractor
Sample Contract A102-2017 for WLR V-WLR VII and Townhomes
6. T285 Report from the President
7. T286 The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session pursuant to
Section 19.85(1)(g) Wis. Stats. to confer with a representative of legal
counsel who will render oral or written advice concerning strategy to be
adopted by the Board with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to
become involved. The Board may then reconvene in open session
concerning any such item following the closed session, however it is
expected that the Board will adjourn the meeting in the Closed Session
Adjournment
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or
auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Housing Authority ADA Coordinator, Patricia Schmidtknecht
at 286-5100, (FAX) 286-3456, (TDD) 286-3504 or by writing to the Coordinator at 650 West Reservoir, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are required to register with the City Clerk's
Office License Division. Registered lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such.
More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
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