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Oxoboxo Lofts, Uncasville , CT
MEETING MINUTES #30
PROJECT: Oxoboxo Lofts
42 Pink Row
Uncasville, CT
DATE: March 5, 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
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
Tim Carr (TC) Down To Earth Consulting (DTEC) Tim@DownToEarthConsulting.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:
03/05 Not reviewed.
1.2 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS:
1.2.1 Status:
03/05 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:
03/05 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.
03/05 FV: Will finish the work on this after FMC work which is
going out today.
BSC/FV
Medium
2.1.3 Bldg M basement access:
02/20, 02/27, 03/05 On hold until FMC is resolved.
2.1.4 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.
03/05 FV: Same.
2.1.5 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.
03/05 FV: Will work on this after FMC.
2.1.6 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.
03/05 GP: Sketch issued. CLOSED.
Site wall near J/M Connector:
03/05 FV: Should remain as is since it is in the floodway. If there
is more than an 18” drop behind it, it will need a fence.
2.2 DEEP TOPICS: FMC, CONSENT ORDER, WORK AT
RIVER (YANTIC RIVER CONSULTANTS – BRANDON
HANDFIELD):
2.2.1 FMC Application to DEEP:
03/05 PL: DEEP was on site yesterday - Diane, Alex & Stacey.
2.2.2 Consent Order:
01/23 EK: Received close-out on consent order.
01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/05 Not reviewed.
2.2.3 Helical Pile Installation:
02/20, 02/27, 03/05 Not reviewed.
2.2.4 Grout Bag Submittal:
02/20, 02/27, 03/05 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
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have to respond to DEEP comments. We are in good shape on the
RAP application – not holding up construction.
02/27 TC: Same.
03/05 Not reviewed.
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.
03/05 Not reviewed.
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.
03/05 Not reviewed.
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.
03/05 Not reviewed.
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
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.
03/05 Not reviewed.
DTE/TC
Medium
2.3.6 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
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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.
03/05 Not reviewed.
2.3 STRUCTURAL TOPICS
(MORRISSEY ENGINEERS – DAN MORRISSEY):
2.3.1 Structural Submittals & RFI’s:
03/05 DM: No outstanding submittals or RFI’s.
2.3.2 Bldg F Structural Steel:
03/05 DM: Sent a proposed layout for equipment. SK: Will
forward to AZT.
PBBA/SK
High
2.3.3 DEEP Deficiency Report:
02/27 DM: Revised report sent.
03/05 EK: DEEP accepted revised report. CLOSED.
2.3.4 Revised Sketches for Bldg H:
02/27 DM: working on revised sketches.
03/05 DM: Sent. CLOSED.
2.3.5 C/D Wall Repair:
03/05 DM: Working on this.
2.3.6 Cracked Lintels in Bldg B:
03/05 DM: Epoxy info recently received from manufacturer. Will
issue answer later this week.
2.3.7 Bldg A 2nd floor rotten headers over windows:
03/05 GP: Have photos – will send to DM.
2.3.8 Columns in Bldg B North Tower:
03/05 SK: Can these columns be removed? DM: Will review on
site early next week.
2.3.9 Insulation below Gypcrete:
03/05 GP: We agreed to upgrade to the 40 psi insulation. Cost is
$23k. Working with it will create small beads of insulation that
will float to the top of the gypcrete. DM: The upgrade was to
make us all more comfortable. Don’t think it is critical
structurally. PL: Concern is the drywall cart. GP: We have ¼”
Masonite floor cover for the cart. DM: ¼” Masonite will prevent
the floor from being marred but will not prevent cracking of the
gypcrete. Answer: Go with 25 psi insulation & use a layer of
plywood under the cart. CLOSED.
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.
03/05 GP: Panel board submittal is priority.
AZT
Highest
#1
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.
03/05 PC: Same.
AZT/DA
High
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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.
03/05 SO: Will send architectural to AZT tomorrow. Bldg H is
priority so Bldg H/J inspections can be completed.
AZT/DA
PBBA/SK
Highest
#2
High
2.4.4 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, 03/05 SO: Same.
2.4.5 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, 03/05 Same.
2.4.6 Site Lighting:
02/27 CSK-03 issued – need electrical design updates.
03/05 PC: In progress
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.
03/05 No submittals or RFI’s outstanding.
2.5.2 Gutters:
03/05 SO: Roof plans – adding tapered insulation to them. Will
issue ASAP.
PBBA/SK
High
2.5.3 Updates to all drawings to reflect design changes:
02/27, 03/05 SO: Same on RCPs.
PBBA/SO
Highest
2.5.4 Window openings on west side of Bldg B, basement level:
03/05 SK: Details will be issued ASAP.
PBBA/SK
High
2.5.5 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.
03/05 SO: Same.
PBBA/SK
High
2.5.6 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.
03/05 Discussion held. Answer: Install additional outlets in Bldg M;
prepare code mod for remaining bldgs.
PBBA/SO
High
2.5.7 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.
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02/27, 03/05 Not reviewed.
2.5.8 SHPO/NPS: Existing wood flooring in Bldgs A & B:
03/05 EK: Reviewing final package. MC is released to order
flooring.
DP/EK
Highest
2.5.9 SHPO/NPS Approval of Roofing Details:
03/05 SO: Details were sent to Historic Consultants. Working on
roof plans as requested. EK: Will release MC by Wednesday of
next week.
PBBA/SK
Highest
2.5.10 SHPO/NPS Windows:
03/05 SO: Details sent to Historic Consultants, waiting on
feedback.
2.5.11 SHPO/NPS Masonry:
03/05 GP: Mortar samples approved by Architect on Bldgs D, E,
H, J, K, L, M. Mason will provide new samples for Bldgs A, B, C, F,
G. SO: Will assemble what has been approved & send to Historic
Consultants.
PBBA/SO
High
2.5.12 SHPO/NPS Design Changes:
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.
03/05 SO: Same.
PBBA/SK
High
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, 03/05 Not reviewed.
DP/EK
High
2.6.2 Meeting w/Postmaster:
03/05 EK: Review locations on site today.
SO/EK
High
2.6.3 Ceiling Paint Color:
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.
03/05 EK: Received colors from Int Designer, will set up call to
review w/her for later today.
DP/EK
High
2.6.4 Meeting on Security:
03/05
2.6.5 Site Sign:
02/20 EK: Will send image to sign sub for review.
02/27 EK: Same.
03/05 Not reviewed.
2.7 CONSTRUCTION TOPICS:
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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.
02/20, 02/27, 03/05 Not reviewed.
MC/GP
High
2.7.2 Mason’s mortar samples:
03/05 See item 2.5.11 above.
2.7.3 Sewer Lateral out of Bldg M:
02/27 PL: We are working on having the lateral camera’d.
03/05 Not reviewed.
MC/PL
High
3.0 CHANGE ORDERS
3.1 Status:
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.
03/05 GP: Have answers on Bldg B extra framing CE. Change order
log reviewed. Order of magnitude on outstaning sketches
reviewed.
MC/GP
High
4.0 REQUISITIONS
4.1 Status:
02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/05 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 12, 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.