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r <br /> we would do better than a conventional septic plan, but we need <br /> to give the Selectmen the choice between money casts and <br /> environmental, costs . Steve felt that greater consideration <br /> should he given to the maintenance costs with an alternate <br /> system, A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously in favor <br /> of a meeting with DEP to discuss the option of an alternate <br /> system and also have Bob whritenour investigate the bid <br /> procedure. Mark Pare asked to be notified of this meeting date <br /> and recommended having George Crombie ( Director of SE Regional <br /> DEP) at the meeting. Peter recommended having Rep+ cahir ' s <br /> office set up this meeting. Ian Aitchison and Steve will meet <br /> with the Board of Health first before meeting with DEP. The <br /> backhoe is scheduled to go on the site for tests on September <br /> 2,nd, and a letter will be sent confirming same. A water willow <br /> has to be protected. <br /> Ian gave his report as project manager on the status of the <br /> Value Management Proposals + He stated that the schedule has <br /> been tight and is getting tighter. He expressed the need to <br /> address issues promptly , make decision and compromises , and <br /> move along without delay in order to keep the budget in line <br /> Joe Polito had several questions on the following; HVAC package <br /> (dehumidification vs # air-conditioning) , plumbing, walls , glass , <br /> roof, operating costs for each, - etc. Peter stated that Paul <br /> Griffin is upset with the project, that Chartwell should go <br /> back to work on its overview. Chartwell was not hired to be <br /> a cost estimator but rather we need alternatives, options , and <br /> operational pro*ections ( long term cost issues) . Peter further <br /> stated that we are looking not only for places to cut but new <br /> options on the table. Ian responded stating that they are not <br /> design engineers Polo u �nf.��r stated regarding value <br /> ��(, r� :';•ice <br /> ,.r { " e�.gi veering, they made �-o-t�t��s and the Committee has accepted <br /> some of them ( i ,e* reduce canopy and save $32 , 000 ) . Tom wren <br /> stated that a savings of 3 million in notes from the architect <br /> and chartwel.l have been made and are included in the official <br /> Minutes in August. Tom further stated that pro'ections 50 years <br /> out are difficult to do. Peter a sstied for annual estimates on <br /> fuel. Steve stated that duel fuel and lighting were important <br /> 1 <br /> issues at the time of hiring the firms. o sta-ted---that he � <br /> cost -of -doing a.. Lighti g ..es=timate-was every-. h-igh-,-and -a-6-7.was <br /> shy.ftiad .-el sewhere . Peter emphasized the importance of seeing <br /> the long term costs . Ian stated he was not aware he had to <br /> do the designer/engineer work. Steve stated that the Committee <br /> expected energy, maintainance cost projections , ( i .e. oil vs. <br /> gas ) so they could make intelligent decisions . Ian stated he <br /> is willing to do more work but that we need to reach acceptance. <br /> Steve stated we need to put this in layman ' s terms. <br /> A review of the Value Management Proposals ensued and decisions <br /> were made by the Committee on the following-, (where noted <br /> "Decis]'Lon Pequir'ed1r ) <br /> - - <br />