2021-06-17 Appointment Committee - Permanent Building Committee Minutes

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� OPR Town of Reading is Meeting Minutes 'R{OEIVE0 TOWN CLERK RL—ADI ^"iG, MA. °.:,a�°ae fY11 eoard - committee - commission - council: 29121 JUL 13 PH 3: 06 Appointment Committee -Permanent Building Date: 2021-06-17 Time: 6:00 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Conference Room Address: 16 Lowell Street Session: Open Session Purpose: Open Session - Appointment Version: Final Committee Attendees: Members - Present: Town Moderator Alan Foulds, School Committee Chair Chuck Robinson, Select Board Chair Karen Herrick Members - Not Present: Others Present: Gregory Stapler, Patrick Tompkins Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Jacquelyn LaVerde Topics of Discussion: Town Moderator Alan Foulds called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm.j Incumbents Seeking Reappointment: Gregory Stepler is a charter member of the Permanent Building Committee and was its first Chair. He is also a Town Meeting member. Ms. Herrick asked how the Permanent Building Committee can help with climate resilient initiatives as a community. Mr. Stapler explained that in the construction Industry resiliency, sustainability and net zero are important trends that are gaining momentum, but designers do not design in resiliency, and most designs are bound by energy codes and building codes. When high levels of performance are required, buildings are built that way. There is a balance of how much they cost to implement. The permanent Building Committee tries to advise making improvements that will help realize savings down the line, even if they cost a premium up front. Patrick Tompkins is the current Chair of the Permanent Building Committee. He stated that it is a great group of people with diverse backgrounds, and while they may not always agree on things right out of the gate, the group is able to come to terms. Mr. Tompkins praised the processes and protocols laid out by Mr. Stapler as the Committee's first Chair. The Committee has visited the Town buildings and put together a report for them and is currently working on the Water Tower project. When asked about the Killam school, Mr. Tompkins recommended finding one of MSBA's designs that fit. Ms. Herrick suggested inviting Mr. Tompkins to the Financial Forum when the time comes to discuss the school to help explain the building process and design. The Appointment Committee agreed that both incumbents provided valuable experience to the Permanent Building Committee. On a motion by Ms. Herrick, and seconded by Mr. Robinson, the Permanent Building Committee Appointment Committee voted 3-0-0 to reappoint Gregory Page 1 1