Norwalk Facilities Construction Commission

Norwalk Facilities Construction Commission February 3, 2010 Minutes (Final) CITY OF NORWALK NORWALK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2010 ATTENDANCE: Mayor Richard A. Moccia, David Jaeger, Fred Bondi, Glenn Iannaccone, Dr. Dan Cook, Joseph Beggan, James Feigenbaum STAFF: Alan Lo, Building and Facilities Manager I. ROLL CALL The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. and thanked everyone for attending. II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) January 6, 2010 ** MR. BONDI MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 6, 2010 AS SUBMITTED. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. III. NORWALK SCHOOL PROJECTS A. Elementary Schools Facilities Study 1. Review recommendation for design consultant for the Elementary Schools Facilities Study and refer the following to the Common Council: “Authorize, the Mayor, Richard A Moccia, to execute an agreement with Partners for Architecture, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Elementary Schools Facilities Study for a total not to exceed $37,500.00 plus a reimbursable allowance of $2,000.00. (Acct. # 090-45010 5777 B0291)” Dr. Cook explained that the Board of Education had directed the District staff to research the enrollment projections and prepare an evaluation on the existing space in the elementary schools. An RFP was created and there were five respondents, four of which were interviewed. At the most recent meeting of the Board of Education, the Board approved the hiring of Partners for Architecture. The Mayor said that he appreciated everyone’s hard work on this issue. Dr. Cook said that he hoped to have this study to present to the Board in May. City of Norwalk Norwalk Facilities Construction Commission Regular Meeting February 3, 2010 Page 1 ** MR. BONDI MOVED TO AUTHORIZE, THE MAYOR, RICHARD A MOCCIA, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PARTNERS FOR ARCHITECTURE, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FACILITIES STUDY FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $37,500.00 PLUS A REIMBURSABLE ALLOWANCE OF $2,000.00. (Acct. # 090-45010 5777 B0291). ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. IV. MUNICIPAL BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS A. Old Police Station – Project update Mr. Lo explained that DPW has requested $1.75 million for the demolition of the former Police Station in Mathews Park in the upcoming Capital Budget. The abatement process has started. Mr. Lo then reviewed the site plans with the Commission members. He added that he is looking to go out to bid soon and have the project start in July in the event that the City approves funding . The Mayor said that there were Open Space grants available and Ms. Pytleski would be in touch with Mr. Mocciae and Mr. Lo about this. These grant funds will cover landscaping, trees and park benches. These funds are specifically targeted towards remediating space into open space. Mr. Lo reviewed the details of the demolition and explained how the foundation walls will be removed down to three feet below grade level and the foundation will be filled in. V. MISCELLANEOUS ITEM(S) There were no additional items to discuss at this time. ADJOURNMENT ** MR. IANNACCONE MOVED TO ADJOURN. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon L. Soltes Telesco Secretarial Services City of Norwalk Norwalk Facilities Construction Commission Regular Meeting February 3, 2010 Page 2