8/23/1994 SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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L F J r ASHPEE HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE MINUTES OF ADJUST 23f 1994 Present were: Peter Diniio, Merry Sue Ahlgren, Stephen reelish, William Martiros , Joseph Polito, Michael. Pare, Bill Hauck, Greg Taylor, Bob hr-itenour, Bob Fournier, Mark Pare, Ian Aitch.inson, Tori wren, (Janice Mills arrived later) & An informal discussion occurred regarding choice of windows and their placement in the g mn and locker rooms, and input was given by the athletic director/PE .instructor from Weston Also, discussed was the weight room and making it an adaptive program if it becomes mandated, the possibilities for having a soccer field, concession stand, outdoor lighting, bubblers for tennis and practice area, and tennis courts . The meeting was called to order at 4: 30 p.m. The Minutes of August 16 , 1994 were accepted, Bill Haug reported on doors and code guidelines . Peter Dinin io stated that there is a need to investigate reducing the plant to get efficiency and save money . Mark Pare spoke on the variance for the septic system. He reported that two schools ( auset Regional and Tingsboro) were successful .in convincing DEP, and the water usage was less than Title v. It took IS months from start to completion. He described the factors involved in building a treatment plant, increasing the organic components in the treatment processr and general costs for add -ons (chemicals , sludge removal , phosphorous removal . Bill Martiros stated we need cost comparisons for a treatment plant vs. alternate systems. Steve Creel i sh is familiar with B ioc f ear, which DEP is favorable . Mary Sue Almgren wants to make sure that there is no problem with environmentalists over these systems * Peter stated the- State is not reimbursing for this and stressed the need to make a cost efficient choice. Mask Pare stated that he is not promoting any Particular system, but it is important to look at- the operating costs per year. Steve suggested that a meeting be set up with DEP to determine their preferences and have our Board of Health present along with Mark. Marg Sue suggested also meeting with environmentalists * Bob Fournier noted there are other manufacturers similar to Dioclear; we have to name three for the State. Title v numbers were designed before law flush toilets; 20 gallons per student was satisfactory. we have to look at waste as well as flow. Peter brought up the River issue and what concentrations would be reaching it and would the concentrated plume he a hazard. Mark stated that phosphorous s a.nd temperature will ,impact the River; there would need to be studies . Peter stated that we promised the town