12/13/1994 SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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transmission of sound ,. Joe asked if vibrations ate a concern? Steve does not think so } He asked all these questions to the consultants and they have answers . Paul asked about a wireless communication system? Steve said they will look at a multi' channeled microphone system for the auditorium. Steve th i n s ' i t will be very cost effective Peter asked if they talked about a public address system for the cafeteria and gym? Steve said not particularly. They are charged with the acoustics of the cafeteria and gym, That issue will be rev i s i ted p There are simple solutions to both areas . Phil said those two areas will be a PA system, not a sophisticated sound system. Paul said there are 2 categories involved : delivering sound and sound control . The committee wants the consultant to review the plans and be able to say the sound is under control . The committee will not give in on that. when the Committee made site visits sound was a major issue in most schools . The Committee should know if there i s a potential problem and can then make decisions to deal with i t. Janice said this is intrinsically involved with the technical consultant and they have to work together. DESIGN ISSUES Red Block . Steve said there is a building on Rte 24 in Avon Park that is using 4 kinds of block . MMA brought some samples of block for the Committee ' s review. They prepared a sketch of the west elevation , with block. The first or 4 feet will use a rusticated Base - rock face. round Face bloc w 1 1 be above that and accent above and below the windows . It is best to choose accent block colors when the final supplier is chosen and use test panels . They also brought a board of photographs of other buildings done in block. Ed said they feel good about the direction it is going . They are trying to provide " life" to the building . They will develop a building that is interesting at all scales , It has not been decided if the accent will be rough or smooth . Peter asked if they can reduce the amount of white aggregate in the block? Ed said they can try . It depends on who manufactures it. You will pay a premium for custom aggregate. sMMA also provided a 1 i st of buildings to visit built of block . sMMA provided samples of materials to use in place of good - Pre-f i n i shed composi t i on board . It has a 20-30 year finish and does not recd u i re painting . It was used at Ocean Spray headquarters# It is slightly less expensive than cedar siding . It is said to be impervious to water. - Cement fiber board panels . Comes in smooth or rough finish . It is intended to be pained and would have to be re-coated like paint, 7