7/30/1996 SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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Professional Fees (continued) Page 11 Lengthy discussion followed. it was informed that $200 , 000 is the amount of the "windfall profits" to date. Suggestions were made that it could be used to offset the tax rate. Paul informed that we have no legal limit over the $28 . 7 Million to spend on this project. 9 . Other Matters Arisin Concerning the Dual Fuel status , Steve informed that he needs copies , of the overall utilities plan and copies of the documents issued for the dual fuel tank in order to meet with the Cape Cod Commission. Joel said he will supply this data to Steve. Concerning the Superintendent ' s Office, Paul informed there is no progress ; he explained that there is such a problem getting the sub-contractor to complete his work on time; we are reluctant to ask him to do any extra work. We are looking at some of the contractors at the Falmouth Hospital . Discussion followed. Concerning the Football Scoreboard, John informed that by the next meeting, he will have three prices from companies he is working with. Discussion followed. John said there are portable scoreboards available that use batteries . . . electricity is not necessary. Paul asked John to look into these and coordinate his findings with Manny. Janice feels this is a reasonable request to give us an idea of what they can be used for . All agreed. Lengthy discussion was introduced about correcting the bathroom walls and floor area. Paul informed that the workers know there is a problem but have not come back to us with suggestions . Stucco and tile were discussed. Steve said a portion of the floor area has sharp edges that present a safety hazard; it is a disaster area. Paul pointed out that the walls and part of the floor area probably can be smoothed down with a grindstone and buffed and patched to improve conditions as was done in some of the corridors . Jimmy verified. Discussion followed concerning the appearance of the exterior masonry work. Joel explained it needs to be washed down . . . none of these areas have been punch-listed out. Concerning the color and blotchy appearance of the semi-transparent stain on the . clapboards ,' Paul explained the original product specified is no longer made; this is a substitute. It was informed the blotchy appearance is due to an application problem caused by the painter. Suggestion was made that the architect investigate this issue. Janice introduced discussion regarding stairway railings ; she explained her concern over a possible safety hazard at the stairway located at the end of the corridor opposite the Library corridor. She pointed out that an additional railing exists at the stairway in the Library corridor, so there is no cause for concern. Joel explained the reason for- the additional railing- in that particular area. Tom recommended that one more railing be installed to eliminate the concern noted by Janice.