5/26/1994 SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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will be played here . Moving the football field to North south pushes everything to the south of the site, The Committee reviewed the 2 other site plans . 2 moves everything further from the river, Tom liked the angle to 151 but sun may be an issue. Bob Fournier said 01 tried to get as much sunlight in as possible to reduce winter icing . Tom said scheme 2 is not wasting space along Old Barnstable Rd , where we don ' t need a lot of buffer and it is further from the river. The consensus is to better uti1i e the land abutting Old Barnstable Rd . Peter suggested they prepare a site p1an showing the performing arts center compressed towards ofd Barnstable Rd . Their access road should be south of the housing authority property. Bob Fournier said he wi 1 l ask Dick Foster to start setting up meetings with the environmental groups to deal with any environmental issues re1ated to the river . Dan suggested , for Tuesday ' s meeting , no representation of the performing arts center, just show how we plan to layout the high school . Then it won ' t be adversarial . The Committee agreed with this approach . The Committee reviewed the 3-D exterior drawin s . - I an reminded the Committee there will be a lot of tress around the building that will soften the look . The architects asked about the exterior material all brick , concrete block, cheaper than brick ) or combination? Brick is the most expensive, wood and concrete block the least. Concrete masonry is almost as durable as brick . The Committee would like to know the cost differences . Clark said , as they work on the plan and define the perimeter , they will run alternatives on the price. **Merrysue made a motion to adjourn at 7 : 20 p itm. Bill Jones seconded the motion . All members were in favor. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: TUESDAY, MAY 31 AT 4 : 00 P.Mb Minutes submitted by Arden R . Cadrin