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It was generally agreed that an exhibit designer should be added to the team as the interior exhibit spaces are designed. The current building is 4,229 square feet; the proposed building is 6,317 square feet with a height of approximately 32 feet. Mr. Mills reviewed suggested outside building materials. There was discussion about potential swing space to be used during construction. Options discussed, included the Depot building and a facility owned by Ms. McKenna. The conceptual project estimates are $3.3 million. This includes LEED certification; the cost could be reduced if construction met certification standards without pursuing LEED certification. Ms. McKenna suggested that the Town could use hotel and restaurant taxes to help finance the rebuild of a new building precludes using Community Preservation Act funds. There was general support for taking this plan to the BoS. 2. General Business: Minutes: The members reviewed the PBC Meeting Minutes dated November 10, 2015. There were some suggested edits. A Motion was made and seconded to approve meeting minutes dated November 10, 2015, with suggested edits.The Motion was approved: Vote: 6-0 Mr. Favazzo arrived at approximately 7:00 p.m. 3. Master Plan Multiple School Projects Update: Mr. Himmel reported that passage of Article 2 (Appropriate for School Facilities Capital Projects) on December 7 at the th fall Special Town Meeting #1 allows work to continue on plans to install modular units at up to three elementary schools and to finalize plans for renovating and expanding both Diamond and Clarke Middle Schools (Diamond and Clarke). The primary purpose of the projects is to address current overcrowding and projected enrollment increases for the next five years, although other considerations have been incorporated. Mr. Himmel reiterated comments he made at Town Meeting regarding the need for a peer review of the projects and noted that this is important for the finance committees. Mr. Hurley reported having heard anecdotally from Town Meeting members that they want more detailed information and that the projects need for the middle schools and stressed that it is important to avoid a failed override. Mr. DiNisco discussed the plans for the middle schools and the recent value engineering (VE) process that was used to reduce costs. Using a spreadsheet for each school he discussed each element that might be eliminated and its impact. He also identified some components that were added to the project as requested by the Town or School Committee. Page 2