1994 JUL-DEC-HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE

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these high-tech services. We have not hired someone to do the design of the network. Michael said it is the infrastructure they are not capable of doing . Paul said the Committee should tell SMMA they must provide someone who can meet these criteria and convince Michael Pare they have the talent. Steve said if SMMA has entered into a contract with Childs , they should tell them they cannot meet the services that they presented and have them back off . The Committee agreed to meet for about 20 minutes at the beginning of each meeting before the consultants arrive. All the consultants joined the meeting . Fire Chief George Baker was present . He explained he heard the Committee was considering cutting down on asphalt and considering cutting down on the 360 degree access roadway because of cost. He explained there is a fire protection regulation that kicks in after the building is complete . The Fire Chief must assure adequate 360 access to the building at all time - regulatior, 527 CMR 25 . In his opinion all weather surface is asphalt . Some places use very wide concrete sidewalks for access . Paul asked if it is his interpretation all weather surface means paved? Chief Baker said it is . Paul can show him other all weather materials . Chief Baker said if it is not asphalt it won ' t be plowed and then there is no 360 degree access. Dr. DeMoura said he fought with Chief Baker for 1 year on this same issue for the Coombs school and Chief Baker won . Paul said the project presently is over budget and some things will be cut. They are not considering cutting the 360 degree road but may have to cut some pavement . Chief Baker said his position is if it ' s not paved it is not a road , don ' t waste your money . Peter asked Chief Baker if he will require a secondary access to 151 ? He said to his knowledge there is no requirement. He will not require it but he cannot speak for the building inspector. He has seen the double barrelled entrance and it is suitable. Bill Martiros asked if it his wish to have it paved or is asphalt in the regulation? Chief Baker responded it is his interpretation of the regulation. Dr. DeMoura said the Selectmen have all the legal opinions on this matter. Steve asked what is most cost effective, a full road or a concrete pad? Ray said you have to design a road because a truck will crush the concrete and it will have to be replaced . Peter explained to SMMA what Michael Pare told the Committee about Childs . The Committee is concerned about Childs ' qualifications . Bob Fournier said Childs ' scope of work is to sit with the subcommittee and decide what they want and assist in writing a program. He is not engineering any systems. Doing the specs is not under SMMA' s contract, it is FF &E . The Committee agreed SMMA, Michael Pare and Childs should set up a conference call to discuss everyones role. 2.