6/21/1994 SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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Joe agreed , there is a language barrier . Bill Jones asked what the premium i s f o r this vs . a high g rade flat roof? The architect does not have an answer for that yet , Joe and Paul agreed it is more expensive , but not by much . Should the architect cost both roofs or should the Committee choose one today? Ray would like them to choose one. Their recommendation is e-ither the vaulted or off center pick is good . Paul Merry Sue , Bill Marti ros , Steve, Joe , Michael and Janice chose option IA- off center peaked reef . Bill Jones said his decision would be based on cost. Peter explained when talking with people in town , they liked the Native American theme . Hew does this roof style lend itself to that theme? Ray said they will not have to focus on the administration/media center 19 shape'F . The entry area and shape can carry the message. 1t can he done with accents throughout the building and with color . Janice does not think a lot of people knew what a long house is . Joe said the building i s a school , not a long house . The native acne r i can feel can come from the inside . Peter, asked , when approaching the building , is it possible to Bee the pitch in front and the slope i n back? Ray explained if you did see it that way , you would perceive the building being mush bigger/higher , Bill Marti res asked about material options? Ed Frenette said they are not yet prepared to make a recommendation . Bill Jones suggested they leek at the metal roof on the high school in Plymouth. Janice made a motion to accept option ]A (off Bente r peak ) as the preferred roof scheme . Merry sue seconded the motion . All members were in favor . ** Joe said he resisted the "boat" form for administration area. He would 1 i I-e something more reasonable, but allowing the theme to come through . A simple fora can achieve what you want. Ray said they wi l 1 take some time to look at i t. They can cut off an end , round it, widen it, etc. Peter agreed to let the architects run with its Ed said the pro'est has come together quickly . They have made a lot of progress . This area i s one the design team is still discussing . Merry sue asked if she could take the layout to the middle school staff , who get out on Friday , for thea to review and start discussing furnishing . They can give input on what will go into these spaces . We made decisions based on 7 & Sth grades an she wants the staff to knew the Committee is thinking of them. The Committee agreed not to bring i t to the eommun i ty yet , not unt i l the -enf i gu rati on is resolved ,, 3