2000-02-28 School Committee Minutes

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REGULAR SESSION -2- February 28, 2000 new school. He stated that Mr. Johnson had submitted four alternative plans and that he would be forwarding them to the architect for review and had requested that the architect provide a list of pros and cons for the plans. Mr. Twomey stated that he had found the CPDC meeting to be extremely useful. He thanked the CPDC for providing the Committee with the list of issues they thought the Committee should address as the project moves forward. He stated that CPDC had requested that another CPDC meeting at approximately 25% development of the project. Mr. Shubert of the CPDC stated his appreciation for being given the opportunity to attend this evening's meeting and express concerns of the CPDC. Mr. Shubert reviewed each of the items noted by the CPDC. Selectmen Hines arrived at 8:15 p.m. Mr. Twomey moved to direct the Administration to forward to the architect the list of CPDC's 17 items outlined in the memorandum of February 25, 2000 and also to forward the list to the Town Manager to work to address town issues and to have the architect report back to the Committee. Ms. D'Antona seconded the motion The vote was 6 -0 Ms. Cavicchi, Mr. Dahl, Ms. D'Antona, Mr. Keigley, Mr. Twomev and Ms. Williams. Mr. Johnson questioned whether there actually was flexibility in the developing the plan through June 1St Sid Bowen advised that modifications can be still be made through June 1St Mr. Shubert left the meeting at 8:25 p.m. to attend the CPDC meeting. Mr. Bowen discussed the schematic diagrams and programmatic issues with the Committee. Chair Dahl opened the meeting up to input from the audience. Mr. Johnson reviewed the options he had designed. Ms. Cooper asked why we are creating a larger library and not reducing the size as stated by MASS recommendation. and members of the audience. Mr. Bowen stated that libraries are being broken into spaces and the spaces are more focused on education and helping students find resources