MFPL Building Committee
The MFPL's Building Committee is an independent committee whose mission is to accomplish the renovation and expansion of the Library.
MFPL Building Committee Members
- Francis Gordon, Chair--Former Director Auxiliary Services, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, (Co-PM)
- Robert Cattley, PE--Project Manager (PM), Civil Engineer
- Robert Atkinson--Library Trustee
- Elizabeth Theriault--Library Trustee, Ex-Librarian
- Robert Rogers--Former Planning Board Chairman
- David McIntyre, Jr.--Businessman, Building Trade
- Seth Mendell--Pres. Mattapoisett Historical Society
- Carmelo Nicolosi--Civil Engineer
- Claudia Richards--Local Attorney
- Marianne DeCosta--Library Trustee Chairman
- Robert Walter--Secretary, Library Trustee
MFPL Building Committee Charge
The Building Committee is charged with the following tasks:
- Fulfill requirements of the MFPL's Building Program.
- Review document and formulate necessary requests for proposals (RFPs).
- Conduct bidding process for RFPs as required.
- Select design architect & seek Town approval.
- Select Review Consultant & seek Town approval.
- Select final design architect & seek Town approval.
- Meet with Committee and architect for regular review to give input and make necessary revisions.
- Attend conferences to keep abreast of current requirements in Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), construction finance procedures, etc.
- Assure proper compliance with Mass. General Laws and sign grant applications.
- Recommend final design and construction drawings to the proper authorities.
- Attend weekly site meetings during construction process.
- Approve and sign payment warrants and change orders.
- Assist Trustees in presenting project to the Town.
- Coordinate with architect and contractor completion of final punch list prior to final payment.
- Disband committee after acceptance of project by Trustees
and Town.
