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Oxoboxo Lofts, Uncasville , CT
MEETING MINUTES #29
PROJECT: Oxoboxo Lofts
42 Pink Row
Uncasville, CT
DATE: February 27, 2020
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Job Site/Conf Call
Present:
Eric Kuczarski (EK) DP EKuczarski@DakotaPartners.net
Frank Brachanow (FB) Dakota Partners (DP) FBrachanow@DakotaPartners.net
Gifford Perry (GP) MC Gifford@MaggioreCos.com
Peter Lentine (PL) MC Peter@MaggioreCos.com
Eric Marsh (EM) MC Eric@MaggioreCos.com
Susan Odell (SO) Paul B. Bailey Architect (PBBA) SOdell@pbbarchitect.com
Sam Kirby (SK) PBBA SKirby@pbbarchitect.com
Frank Vacca (FV) BSC FVacca@BSCGroup.com
Pat Callahan (PC) AZT PCallahan@aztecheng.com
Dan Morrissey (DM) Morrissey Engineers (ME) daniel.morrissey@morrisseyengineers.com
Tim Carr (TC) Down To Earth Consulting (DTEC) Tim@DownToEarthConsulting.com
Minutes to:
Paul Maggiore (PM) MC Paul@MaggioreCos.com
Dave Mann (DM) Maggiore Construction (MC) Dave@MaggioreCos.com
Karl Walsh DP KWalsh@DakotaPartners.net
Marc Daigle DP MDaigle@DakotaPartners.net
Roberto Arista (RA) DP RArista@DakotaPartners.net
Evan Fink (EF) DP EFink@DakotaPartners.net
Matt Abraham (MA) DP MAbraham@DakotaPartners.net
Alycia Quintiliani DP aquintiliani@dakotapartners.net
Bill Rundlett DP Brundlett@dakotapartners.net
Kurt Prochorena (KP) BSC Group (BSC) KProchorena@BSCGroup.com
Brandon Handfield (BH) Yantic River Consultants Brandon@yrc-ne.com
Dean Azzam (DA) Aztech Engineers, Inc. (AZT) DAzzam@aztecheng.com
James Sexton (JS) SHPO/NPS Consultant jmbjcs@hotmail.com
CONSTRUCTION DATES: Dam Removal: Start Date: Oct 18, 2019 EST. End Date: Unknown
Lofts Construction: Start Date: August 1, 2019 End Date: December 18, 2020
Responsible
Party
Priority
Level
1.0 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE & PROGRESS
1.1 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:
1.1.1 Status:
02/27 Not reviewed.
1.2 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS:
1.2.1 Status:
02/27 Not reviewed.
2.0 CONSTRUCTION TOPICS
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2.1 SITE/CIVIL TOPICS (BSC – FRANK VACCA):
2.1.1 Site/Civil Submittals & RFI’s:
02/27 FV: No outstanding submittals or RFI’s.
2.1.2 Encroachment Permit for Guardrail on Route 32:
02/27 FV: Working on it now. Recommend that property line be
surveyed again using the control CAD file that I sent last week.
BSC/FV
Medium
2.1.3 Site Lighting:
02/27 FV: Sylvia sent latest photometrics today, & CSK-03
submitted today showing updated site lighting. CLOSED.
2.1.4 Bldg M basement access:
02/20, 02/27 On hold until FMC is resolved.
2.1.5 Bridge over Raceway:
02/27 CLOSED.
2.1.6 Cad Files:
02/27 FV: CAD file sent to MC. CLOSED.
2.1.7 Site Sign:
02/20 EK: Will send image to sign sub for review.
02/27 EK: Same. (CLOSED - Topic moved to Owner)
2.1.8 Sewer Lateral out of Bldg M:
02/27 CLOSED.
2.1.9 CSK-10:
02/27 FV: Issued CSK-10 today showing new stair at east sides of
Bldgs A & B. GP: Will need foundation design for the stairs.
2.1.10 CSK-6:
02/27 FV: This was supposed to be roof leaders. Do you need that
or can it be handled in the field? GP: We need the sketch. FV: Roof
leaders are also shown on the latest version of the grading plan
which went with the FMC. Will send to MC.
2.1.11 Telephone connection from street to Bldg D Electric Room:
02/27 GP: The run from Bldg M is too long to feed the entire site,
will probably need another connection from the street. Will
contact Gerry for more specifics. Gerry: There is no
interconnection between buildings which creates the problem. I
have contacted Comcast & Frontier – waiting to hear back. Cat 6
is good for about 300 feet.
2.2 DEEP TOPICS: FMC, CONSENT ORDER, WORK AT
RIVER (YANTIC RIVER CONSULTANTS – BRANDON
HANDFIELD):
2.2.1 FMC Application to DEEP:
01/23 FV: Received 2nd notice of insufficiency. FMC has been
handed off to BH. Will need list of construction work in the
stream bed but will wait for BH to ask for it.
01/30 Not reviewed.
02/06 FV: Spoke w/BH this week. He is working on the model.
02/13 Not reviewed.
02/20 EK: Goal is to have all DEEP deficiency responses out to
Brandon by Monday.
02/27 Not reviewed.
BSC & MC
High
2.2.2 Consent Order:
01/23 EK: Received close-out on consent order.
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01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 Not reviewed.
2.2.3 Helical Pile Installation:
02/20, 02/27 Not reviewed.
2.2.4 Grout Bag Submittal:
02/20, 02/27 Not reviewed.
2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION TOPICS
(DOWN TO EARTH – TIM CARR):
2.3.1 RAP Application to DEEP:
02/20 TC: Meeting last week w/DEEP went well. Have some
followup with them but they have internal discussions to have &
get back to us. EK: There is no official approval on the RAP – just
have to respond to DEEP comments. We are in good shape on the
RAP application – not holding up construction.
02/27 TC: Same.
2.3.2 Injection System: (related topic below: equipment in Bldg M
Basement)
02/20 TC: Still on hold until after closing. Shouldn’t be doing
remediation on someone else’s property. EK: Any weather-
driven dates? TC: Storing & mixing water-based solutions on the
ground would require to hold off until after any threat of hard
freeze. EK: May 1 start date? TC: Yes. Assume injection process
will take 1 month, then monitor for 4 months. DEEP was helpful
in being flexible with subsequent injections. After initial
injection, the process runs through within 6 months. 80% chance
of initial injection being successful. EK: Give me the exact cost of
starting this before closing.
02/27 TC: Working on cost - meeting with vendor next Tuesday.
Need Eversource contact to install insulating fleece on the wires
because we will be within 10 feet of the wires. PL: Will send
Eversource contact.
DTE/TC
High
2.3.3 SVE Equipment:
02/20 TC: Piping & wells are installed to Bldgs J,H & F. Finishing
stub-ups to Bldg F today. Remaining: electrical supply for SVE
blower & equipment installation after floor in Bldg F is installed.
SK: Vents going through the living spaces of buildings? TC: No
because we now have the crawl space to utilize.
02/27 TC: Adding stub-ups tomorrow.
DTE/TC
High
2.3.4 Remediation in Courtyard:
02/20 TC: Working on disposal of stockpile – we have approval for
an alternate disposal location but waiting for final approval. EK:
We would prefer to let stockpile remain until we can work in the
flood plain again so there is only 1 mobilization. Approval of FMC
is the key to this. PL: Parking is getting tight but we can wait for
removal of stockpile.
02/27 TC: Same.
DTE/TC
High
2.3.5 Equipment in M Basement:
02/20 TC: Equipment could be moved & stored while it is shut
down during the injection process. It is an old system – should be
scrapped. The problem is if we need to use it again, it would
need to be reconnected. I will try to find a temporary system that
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could be used. The only thing of real value is the air compressor –
it is new. EK: TC to review equipment & instruct on what is to be
saved.
02/27 TC: Same.
2.3.6 Contaminated soils under removed oil tank:
02/20 TC: Expect that there is boiler slag ash below the heater.
Will review at Tuesday mtg.
02/27 CLOSED. (See expanded topic below)
2.3.7 Excavating and storing soils during storm drainage installation:
02/27 GP: There is enough ash in the soil that we need to dig test
pits – planning to dig them tomorrow. TC: Surface is changing
from industrial paved surface to residential landscaped surface.
FB: Under a paved surface, you need 2 feet of cover over the ash.
Under a landscaped surface, you need 4 feet of cover over the
ash.
2.3 STRUCTURAL TOPICS
(MORRISSEY ENGINEERS – DAN MORRISSEY):
2.3.1 Structural Submittals & RFI’s:
02/27 DM: No outstanding submittals or RFI’s.
2.3.2 Bldg F Structural Steel:
02/20 DM: On hold until we get answer on equipment. Several
details are drawn – once we get answer on equipment we can
turn this around quickly. PC: Will answer question on shortening
the roof area.
02/27 DM: Just received info on equipment from AZT.
ME/DM
High
2.3.3 Gypcrete max thickness:
02/27 DM: Issued today. CLOSED.
2.3.4 Alternate design to turnbuckle:
02/27 DM: Sketches sent last week. CLOSED.
2.3.5 DEEP Deficiency Report:
02/27 DM: Revised report sent.
2.3.6 Revised Sketches for Bldg H:
02/27 DM: working on revised sketches.
ME/DM
High
2.4 MEP TOPICS
(AZTECH ENGINEERS – PAT CALLAHAN):
2.4.1 MEP Submittals & RFI’s:
02/27 PC: Returned several submittals today. GP: Panel boards
outstanding.
AZT
Highest
2.4.2 Generator Submittal:
02/27 PC: Site lighting is a negligible load – should be able to
release the generator – just want to confirm w/DA.
AZT/DA
High
2.4.3 Laundry Rooms:
01/30 FB: From lessons learned at Columbus Commons: check
that power is adequate, add cable outlets for wi-fi.
02/06 PC: Need updated Laundry Room layout in Bldg H. SO: Will
send.
02/13 SO: Will send as soon as quantity is verified by Owner.
02/20, 02/27 PC: Still pending quantity verification.
AZT/DA
PBBA/SO
High
High
2.4.4 Smoke detectors in Corridors:
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02/27 PC: Added 1 smoke on Level 1, moved the one on Level 4 to
the top of shaft – dwgs were sent. CLOSED.
2.4.5 Lighting fixtures at top floors of Bldgs A & B:
02/13 GP: Some fixtures will be very high – should they change to
pendants? SO: Perimeter fixtures can remain as surface mounted;
fixtures in center should be pendants. Will update RCP’s.
02/20, 02/27 SO: Same.
2.4.6 MEP in corridors of Bldgs A & B:
02/13 GP: Will be a very tight fit to keep MEP’s in corridors out of
the zone of window interference that SHPO requested. SO: What
about using the crawl space in Bldg A?
02/20 Not reviewed.
02/27 Same.
2.4.7 Wall Vents:
02/27 PC: Issued last week. CLOSED.
2.4.8 Site Lighting:
02/27 CSK-03 issued – need electrical design updates.
AZT/DA
High
2.4.9 Outlets on short walls:
02/27 Electrical Inspector wants outlets on short spans of walls –
anything over 2 feet in length. GP to send RFI, AZT to review code.
AZT/DA
High
2.5 ARCHITECTURAL TOPICS:
2.5.1 Architectural Submittals & RFI’s:
02/27 SO: Access panel submittal outstanding – need to send to
DM for review of how they are installed.
2.5.2 Gutters:
02/27 SO: Issuing roof plans today or tomorrow.
PBBA/SO
High
2.5.3 Updates to all drawings to reflect design changes:
02/27 SO: Same on RCPs.
PBBA/SO
Highest
2.5.4 NPS Approval of Roofing Details:
02/27 SO: Modified details will be sent to Historic Consultants
tomorrow.
PBBA/SK
Highest
2.5.5 Existing wood flooring in Bldgs A & B:
02/27 SO: Sent to JS who is prepping package for SHPO/NPS.
2.5.6 Windows:
02/27 SO: Will be sent to Historic Consultants tomorrow.
PBBA/SO
Highest
2.5.7 Design Changes to SHPO/NPS:
01/16 Reviewed earlier this week w/2 Historic Consultants.
Agreed that Bldg E vestibule & changing windows to doors
should be submitted to SHPO/NPS. Girders in Bldg B & change of
use of Bldgs F & L do not need to be submitted.
01/23, 01/30 SO: Same.
02/06 SO: Changing windows to doors in Bldgs A & B have been
drafted. Will send to Historic Consultants for review.
02/13 SO: Sent Bldgs A & B to JS for review.
02/20 SO: JS approved Bldgs A & B. Need to add additional doors
to east end of Bldg A.
02/27 SO: Working on add’l doors on Bldg A – will issue ASAP.
PBBA/SO
High
2.5.8 Window openings on west side of Bldg B, basement level:
02/06 PL: How to infill? Lintels are failing – can we support the
opening with infill? SO: Will review field condition after mtg.
02/13 Not reviewed.
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02/20 DM: Ok to fill in openings with CMU block in lieu of
replacing the lintels. PL: Openings are 30” thick. DM: 2 wythes of
8” block with brick on either side. EK: Brick should be inset no
more than 1”. DM: Should put a tie from CMU to brick at middle
of opening every 24” going up. PL: Durawall would be the tie.
DM: Durawall is acceptable. SO: PBBA will draw this up & send to
DM for review. Will issue by Thursday of next week at the latest.
02/27 SO: Same.
PBBA/SK
High
2.5.9 Bldg B Chase Wall:
02/20 PL: Electrical Lines out of Bldg D into Bldg B need a chase.
SO: Bring across rated bedroom ceiling, then into corridor, then
into north wall of elevator shaft. Will need a rated ceiling in front
of this area also.
02/27 Not reviewed.
2.5.10 Bldg M Sprinkler Room:
02/20 PL: Cannot fit everything & stay 4 feet away from the
window. SO: Move door to other side of room, tight to the
exterior walls.
02/27 SO: PBBA to issue sketch showing this.
PBBA/SK
Medium
2.6 OWNER TOPICS:
2.6.1 Transformers/Eversource Coordination/Electric Meter location:
02/20 EK: Will check in with Joe Cassata at Eversource on
easement status.
02/27 Not reviewed.
DP/EK
High
2.6.2 Meeting w/Postmaster:
02/13 Alternate locations of mailboxes reviewed.
02/20 EK: Will review at security meeting.
02/27 Not reviewed.
SO/EK
High
2.6.3 Ceiling Paint Color:
02/06 EK: We need mtg w/Interior Designer & EF to go through
all paint colors & areas that get painted. (Ductwork, steel, etc)
02/13 SO: DP’s Interior Designer is reviewing colors.
02/20 EK: Conf call w/interior designer set up for tomorrow.
02/27 GP: We are proceeding w/priming walls & ceilings. SO: Do
not paint the underside of roof decks and trusses/rafters in top
levels of Bldgs A & B. EK: Will check in with Interior Designer on
progress.
DP/EK
High
2.6.4 Meeting on Security:
02/13 FB: Scheduled for March 3, 10:30am.
02/20 Same.
02/27 Not reviewed.
2.6.5 Site Sign:
02/20 EK: Will send image to sign sub for review.
02/27 EK: Same.
2.7 CONSTRUCTION TOPICS:
2.7.1 Window sills:
01/30 Remove existing layer of mortar at all window sills? SO
prefers to remove the mortar but Owner needs to approve since
it is an extra. GP: Will get a price for it.
02/06 Not reviewed.
02/13 GP: Same.
MC/GP
High
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02/20, 02/27 Not reviewed.
2.7.2 Mason’s mortar samples:
02/27 SO: We will review the samples next week, in the morning
when the mason is on site.
2.7.3 Sewer Lateral out of Bldg M:
02/27 PL: We are working on having the lateral camera’d.
MC/PL
High
3.0 CHANGE ORDERS
3.1 Status:
02/06 Change orders reviewed by EK, SO & GP.
02/13, 02/20 Not reviewed.
02/27 SO & SK reviewed 2 CE’s. Questions on Addendum 8 change
order for rough framing in Bldgs B ($9.7k) & J/M ($?) & roof
penetrations ($26k). GP to follow up. Questions on Bldg B extra
framing CE - back-up text needs clarifying.
MC/GP
High
4.0 REQUISITIONS
4.1 Status:
02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 Not reviewed.
Job site meetings will be held weekly on Thursdays at 10:00 am. Next up is a job site meeting at 10:00
am on March 5, 2020.
Recorded by Susan Odell, AIA, CPHC, Senior Project Architect, Paul B. Bailey Architect, LLC
These minutes are meant to convey & record the general content of the meeting, but do not represent a
verbatim recording. Please promptly respond to the Architect with any comments or questions.