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M RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS Mr. Hu tchinson reported that a request for transf from the Reserve Fund for work on the Bridge School may not be necessary and asked that the item be deferred. He is working with the insurance company on reimbursement procedures. CONTRACT CLEANING AND LINING EX I ST I MG WATER MAIMS Upon motion du made and seconded, it was voted t o execute Contract #86-5 -E Cleaning & Lining Existing Water Mains, with Si szko Contracting Corp., 20 Development St., Fal. l River in the amount of $174,750.00 as approved on April 28, 1986. SCHOOL RENOVATION PROGRAM ARTICLE 35 Mr. Hutchinson presented material summarizing the impact of a $10,070,000 bond issue for the School Renovation Project and Land Acquisition, for terms of 10 15 and 20 years, as requested by the Board in addition to the data on a $12,220 funding prey i ously distributed. This reflected in general Mr. Da i 1 ey' s su gSes t i o n as apposed to the full program proposed by the School Committee. Mr. Marshall asked for discussion as to what level of spending the Board was ready to support. Mr. McSweeney said, in the light of letters from Bridge School parents, that he would propose an O p t i o n SA which would i r: �:lude all safety code related items, plus roof work, handicapped accessibility projects, removal of asbestos and replacement of Lexan with glass. He felt other items could be deferred, such as energy conservation measures, the educational program and i n t e r i o r and exterior carpeting. He estimated that funding of $5,000,000 would be needed for this option, Mrs. Smith spoke in support of the full program, excluding the Administration Building project, as proposed by the School Committee in order to maintain quality of education. Mr. Dailey was in favor of a $10,000,000 progrmri, which would provide for on-going maintenance by two permanent 2-man crews to avoid the need for such extensive repairs at one time in future years. Discussion followed on the pros and cons of an increased maintenance staff to accomplish the needed improvements vs, con tract i ng the work out. Mr. Clough stated that effort has been consistently made to keep the schools in good condition. Regarding the issue of spr i nkler i ng the schools, at a total cast of $1,000,000, Mr. McSweeney requested the recommendations of the Fire Chief and the Town Manager on the safety aspect. Mr. Hutchinson responded t ha t the proposed smoke detector system is geared to the safety of individuals, He added that the Chief would not recommend against sp r i n k l er i n g , but that smoke detector installation is supported by all. Mr. Eddi son expressed his support of the total $12 million package, but felt that the School Administration Building was not of high enough priority to be included.