1/25/1994 SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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not thought of it to hire one. They are working with one in Chelsea, SMMA is providing project management services for a project in Fitchburg. Michael Pare asked who they would hire for a technology consultant?, They suggest Gerry Macf ey and Mtark i sore. It makes sense to use a Massachusetts group. They will make recommendations to the Committee but ultimately h MA i s responsible for the end product. They will also use the best acoustic consultant they can find for the theater. Bill Jones asked if they have the capabilities to run prices on the wish list, as it is being discussed-.? . M r. F renette said cost estimates are proportional to the information i n. They have a system of cost control which allows them to analyze a system or parts of it to ensure they stag within the budget. They will provide options to investigate and alternatives,. M r. Jones explained that choices have to ge made on a timetable. He explained there will be 3 classes needing space in Sept. 1996 along with the core facilities and community operation . Is it feasible that we will have facilities adequate for 3 classes by Sept, 1996? Mr. F renette said he defiantly thinks so. It is a catch 2 questions. can this Committee mare the decisions needed for SMMA to progress? If you tape advantage of every minutes of time i t can probably be done . Is there ars additional cost to phased construction? M r. F renette said it will cost more but relative to the entire project, where it is finished, i t i s not a huge prearium. Merry Sue h 1 ren thought the use of linoleum was interesting . What other kinds of material do they recommend and are new and interesting in school design? Mr, F renette said it is hard to heat brick for the outside. Clapboard has a much shorter life expectancy. Interior best is usually finished o r painted block. Sheet rock is more desirable. In Mantuc k they used concrete pumice block, it has good acoustical absorption and it has worked successfully. For gyms traditional wood floor has again become the preference over tubber floors. Joe Polito asked if they can guarantee us a dedicated team to complete this project based on their work load now? M r. F renette said ,yes absolutely,, He suggested the Committee spear with Kim Smith . oneyear later they are still following through on that{ project. They also suggested s peaking with John o' eil former Superintendent of Nantucket. M r. Polito asked if a 1 1 CAD operators were registered architects? 5