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Janice thinks the Committee should ask the Selectmen for guidance. <br /> Steve said the question is can we build and equip the building for the <br /> money we have? FF&E is probably more than what will be required . He <br /> cannot yet determine any cuts to be made from this information . <br /> Peter said we are where we are . Re-design will not save money . This is an <br /> opportunity to build it right, or not build it right. There are things the <br /> Committee misjudged and some things beyond their control . Why not let the <br /> people of the town make a choice about what they want. <br /> Merry Sue said she is leaning towards Peter's idea. <br /> Paul reviewed the figures and determined that by chopping off 6 ,OOOsq feet <br /> li of the building (auxiliary gym) it will cost the town $500 , 000 more . They <br /> cut $500, 000 out of the building budget but it cost the town $500 ,000 . <br /> Mike Pietrowski said he spoke with Rep. Teague who said the Megaplex <br /> project will have an influence on whether there is an increase in State <br /> funding . GESS is now $12 million in the hole . <br /> Phil said GESS represents 179 towns across the State, not just the Boston <br /> area as does the megaplex . More legislators are effected by the school <br /> issue, not the megaplex . <br /> Peter does not think there is any fat in this project, the Committee made <br /> their best effort. He does not want to be rigid because of a decision made <br /> 18 months ago. <br /> Paul said he does not feel it is right not to give the majority of <br /> taxpayers the chance to decide for themselves. The Committee has cut <br /> things the community will have to pay for later, at 100% . The Committee is <br /> not doing justice to the town to not provide them a 58% discount. <br /> Merry Sue asked what the next step would be? Vote on it and bring it to <br /> the Selectmen . <br /> Paul said it should go back to the Selectmen. <br /> Phil said other communities put the article on the warrant but leave the <br /> number blank and insert it when they have the best information . On April <br /> 16th you will know exactly where you are ( bids are in) . <br /> Peter said they will need to know the number 2 weeks in advance of the <br /> election . <br /> Janice does not see anything wrong in exploring this with the Selectmen and <br /> the Committee should bring the facts , about going backwards instead of <br /> forwards when you cut square feet off the building. <br /> Peter suggested there could be a special town meeting , just for the high <br /> school , 2 weeks after the May 1 town meeting . <br /> The Committee asked Dr. DeMoura' s opinion . <br /> He said it is the Town ' s decision . He does think it is premature until the <br /> bids are in . <br /> 5 <br />