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Member Gary Eynatian had also been present at the interviews, <br /> he was unable to attend this Meeting due to illness. _ <br /> Mr. Deoe reported that he had spoken with Mr. Eynatian <br /> earlier this evening and proceeded to relay his impressions/ <br /> comments to the Committee and Trustee Members. Mr. Eynatian <br /> shares Mr. eFe' s opinion regarding the enthusiasm expressed by - <br /> Ms. Powers for the project, thereby agreeing that she would be <br /> his first choice for the project, naming J. Stewart Roberts <br /> Associates, Inc. as a second choice, and Gaffney Architects, Inc. - <br /> as third. <br /> The Chairman recognized Committee Member Grace Talmage, who <br /> had also been present at the interviews, for her recommendation. <br /> Ms . Talmage reported that both Powers and Company, Inc. and <br /> J. Stewart, Roberts Associates, Inc. appeared to be extremely <br /> qualified. They both stood their ground and spoke very well. <br /> However, Darlene Powers had the personal edge. Ms. Talmage feels <br /> the Town would "get more for their money" , observing Ms . lowers <br /> appears to be talented in different areas, and exhibits a more <br /> "hands on" approach. <br /> Ms . Talmage noted J. Stewart Roberts Associates, Inc. made a <br /> fine presentation, however she found thea to be slightly <br /> y <br /> impersonal in their style. She thea stated she would not even <br /> consider Gaffney Architects, Inc. She suggested consideration be <br /> made as to who would best be able to accomodate the 1ashpee <br /> project into their work flow. <br /> Ms. Talmage ranked the architectural firms as follows <br /> Powers and Company, Inc. as first choice, J. Stewart Roberts <br /> Associates, Inc. as second, and Gaffney Architects, Inc. as <br /> third. <br /> The Chairman recognized Committee Member Ernest Cole, who <br /> had also been present at the interviews, for his recommendation. <br /> Mr. Cole spoke to Darlene Powers , excitement and enthusiasm <br /> toward the project, the length of her interview and the fact that <br /> no one wanted tointerrupt her presentation. - e seemed to b <br /> very impressed by the meas she shared with the Conmittee. In <br /> his estimation, Powers and Company, Inc. is definitely his first <br /> choice for the project. He also agreed with Committee Members <br /> that J. Stewart Roberts Associates, Inc. appears to be am ore than <br /> capable,, and would probably do an excellent job, noting however <br /> that Mr. Roberts lack the personality exhibited by Ms. Powers. <br /> Mr. Cole further stated he was impressed by the preliminary <br /> background work Ms. Powers has already completed. He stated <br /> either one of the two firms would be satisfactory giving a lame <br /> edge to Powers and Company, Inc. , ranking Gaffney Architects-, <br /> Inc. as a third choice. lir. Cole also pointed out that the AICA <br /> -3- <br />