1994 JUL-DEC-HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE

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** Merry Sue made a motion that Peter draft a letter to the Selectmen , highlighting the points discussed at this meeting , in response to Bill Jones ' letter . Janice seconded the motion . All members were in favor .** PROJECT MANAGER REPORT Contracts - both SMMA and Chartwell have signed and delivered their contracts but have received nothing back from the town . They need signed contracts to draw up contracts with the subconsultants. Ian asked how to expedite this process of getting the Selectmen ' s signature? Peter explained he is on the Selectmen ' s agenda on Monday and will talk with Mr. Whritenour about it. He will ask them to take immediate action , or have a good reason why they will not. He will do his best to make sure it gets done. Bob Fournier said once the contact is signed , SMMA will need a Notice to Proceed , officially , from the Committee for the schematic design phase . ** Steve made a motion to give SMMA a notice to Proceed for the schematic design phase , contingent upon the contract being signed by the Selectmen . Merry Sue seconded the motion . All members were in favor. ** Site Development -the letters to land owners requesting site access permission read "minor investigation" . Ian is concerned about trees being taken down . Bob Whritenour has told him that is sufficient approval and to proceed with the work . Bob Whritenour will continue to pressure Brynwood for permission and Ian will continue to pressure Bob. Bob Fournier said permission to access that area is essential . Schedule - design and constructability reviews and preliminary schematic design estimates will be complete by the end of the week and Ian plans to make a presentation next Tuesday . It is essential the architects be present. The architects will attend the meetings on the 12th and 26th . . Value Management workshop - week of July 11th SMMA will make recommendations for value engineering . 18th and 19th Ian ' s team will hold their workshop . Chartwell will have the benefit of SMMA ' s list of ideas. On July 22nd Ian 's team and SMMA' s team will meet to discuss , review and prioritize all the recommendations. Ian suggested a few members of the Committee attend , especially the brainstorming session . FF 8 E - Michael Pare said he got the reduced layout plans but he needs room dimensions. The dimensions of a typical classroom is needed to serve as a reference . Classroom is 24 ft x 30 ft. The furnishings subcommittee will make a presentation next week . Budget - Daedalus has almost completed a detailed schematic design estimate for the preliminary design plans and elevations . The architects presented a document to the Committee listing the materials they are using , as a baseline , to cost out the building . Paul said he has a problem with this . They are asking the Committee to approve this and everything else will be value added . He does not want to start with a low base . Bob Fournier said that is not what they are asking . This document is just 3