completed within the original budget in order for the Contractor to have the project complete by
November 2025. Mr. Donaldson added although the Town is trying to get this on a Referendum
sometime in May,the request is to see what work we can do in the building within the original
budget so the Contractor can start moving this summer, Mr. Donaldson added otherwise the
project won't get done and the Contractor will not be able to work in the classrooms during the
school year. Minimal work can be done in the classroom such as some finish work and hanging
units, but blowing out walls and running duct work is not possible during the school year. The
project would then get pushed off to next summer and there will be escalation costs. Chairman
Gush stated his understanding they cannot do anything until it gets through Finance Committee
and the Town Council. Mr. Donaldson stated he is asking the Contractor to do this and see what
may be possible. Mr. Donaldson stated he would like to get that information for the Committee
to make a decision on. Chairman Gush provided an overview of the project timeline to date.
Chairman Gush stated he will be at the Town Council meeting on Wednesday to answer
questions from the Council regarding the project. Chairman Gush also referenced his letter to
the Town Council dated April 7, 2025 outlining the need for an increased appropriation. The
Committee discussed the timeline the request would follow from Finance Committee to Town
Council and then Referendum if approved. Mr. Tyminski stated that this will not get done this
summer. Mr. Donaldson replied that is why he has the request out to the Contractor to what the
Contractor would suggest we can do within the original budget. Mr. Donaldson stated the draft
contract under review by the Town Attorney and Insurance Carrier and the contract will be ready
should be Referendum pass.
DISCUSSED
RESULT:
VII. OLD BUSINESS
Discussion and possible action regarding furniture for the Gallup Hill School Building Project.
1.
Mr. Donaldson confirmed that the dollies for the pianos are there but cannot speak to the rest of
the items. Mr. Donaldson provided the invoices, authorization and delivery confirmation
receipts associated with the invoices. Chairman Gush requested that Mr. Donaldson take
inventory for proof of receipt of the items listed. Mr. Tymniski questioned the response from
Silver Petrucelli & Associates regarding these charges. Mr. Donaldson stated Silver did not have
an explanation and forward the information. Mr. Tyminski stated Silver would have be the ones
to order and sign off on delivery. Mr. Tyminski asked if the project was still open. Mr. Bonin
informed the Committee that the project is currently in audit and is closed, there will be no
reimbursement from the State for these charges. Mr. Tyminksi questioned where the money
would come from to make a payment. Mr. Bonin stated the Town would need to cover these
charges, there are some funds left in the project. Mr. Schneider requested the lien releases. Mr.
Donaldson will request that information. This item will continue to the next meeting.
NO ACTION
RESULT:
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Gush moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr. Hosey.
The meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
VOTE: 4 -0 Approved and so declared
Respectively Submitted,
