Granby Public Safety Building Committee

There will be a public meeting with the planning Board Monday August 25th to discuss the Public Safety Council Project.

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The firm of Huntley Associates has been retained by Kaestle Boos Associates to conduct a site survey.

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After consideration of the options, the Committee and Select Board have approved the construction process to be followed for the Public Safety Complex.  The application for Construction Management at Risk has been forwarded to the Inspector General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for approval.

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The Building committee has received preliminary approval from the Town Planning Board for the proposed design.

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The Architectural firm of Caolo and Bienek Associates have completed their peer review of the Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study which was completed by Kaestle Boos Associates. Their report was favorable as to the findings of Kaestle Boos. This clears the way for a contract to be negotiated with the architect for a final design.

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Representatives from the Historical District Commission met with the Committee at its April 16, 2008 meeting. After some  discussion it was determined the location for the complex is just outside the boundaries of the Historical Zone.  Committee members agreed that input from the Commission was still important due to the complex’s prominent location in the center of Town and its close proximity to the zone,  The Historical District guidelines relative to paint colors, design, signage and other issues were discussed with the Commission. It was agreed that the Committee would keep Commission advised  of the projects progress and that we would meet again in the future.

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On April 9, 2207, the Committee met with representatives from the Planning Board and discussed the process for obtaining Planning Board approval of the Plans. The site was discussed with the members who were very supportive of the proposed plan. The Planning Board agrees there does not seem to be any major obstacles for the project.

 Arrangements were made to keep the Planning Board advised of our progress. The Committee is very pleased with the expressed cooperation.

 The architectural firm of Caolo and Bieniek Associates has been hired by the Committee to conduct a peer review of the Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study completed by Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc.

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The construction management firm PinnacleOne was chosen by the Building Committee to be the  Owners Project Manager .  The role of the Owners Project Manager is to work on behalf of the Town to ensure that  that the project proceeds on schedule as well as overseeing the quality of the construction. They will also act as the Town’s representative when dealing with the architect and the Construction Manager. The firm will also assist in negotiating a final design contract and in applying for State authorization to proceed with the project. Click  the link to the PinnacleOne website for more information on the firm.

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