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PBC Meeting Minutes 14 July 2011 Meeting 4.10 Phasing Plan 5/12/11 DPC presented a preliminary phasing plan that carries the majority of work over two summers with second shift work and weekend or school holiday work considered. Questions and concerns raised included: Was the estimate based on such a phasing plan, DPC confirmed yes. General concern over the ability of the contractor to complete the work in the time given Administrative section needs to be included in Phase 1 work. Are sufficient existing conditions surveys being completed to avoid delays and change orders during construction? A written narrative of the phasing plan was requested. 6/9/11 Concern was again discussed over the content and quality of the phasing plans and specs and additional information, Le more detailed plan, should be requested from DPC. DPF will follow up. 4.11 Window Patterns and Operation 5/12/11 DPC presented three window designs A, B and C. Architects like type C. Discussion followed. B has most operable units, A the least, Teachers and staff will want most operable units, why not Double Hung, DPC has safety concern on double hung, question on costs changes for operable units. Architects to report back at next meeting on costs of operable units. 6/9/11 Discussion on hung windows versus projecting windows. DPF to forward info on hung windows in Fiske and or Harrington. PBC requests cost options on double hung windows. 4.12 Project schedule 5/12/11 Project schedule was briefly discussed; however final decisions on bid period, town elections, and Town Meeting may rely on outcome of Town Budget Summit meeting to be held in June. 4.13 Plan review 6/9/11 DPC hung copies of prints for the project around the gym walls for the PBC to walk thru and review the plans. 4.14 Meeting with Building Department 6/9/11 DPC reports having a meeting with the building department and fire department. The scope of work of the projects was reviewed and the building department and DPC identified some compliance alternatives that would be required. Plumbing code -water closets in kitchen bathrooms Fire wall separation at existing modular classrooms Max occupancy based upon plumbing fixture requested by plumbing inspector. 4.15 Energy Code 6/9/11 DPC reports project is exempt from stretch energy code except for new work. PBC believes it should be brought to the attention of the BOS the path of the project with regard to the stretch energy code. 4.16 Hot Water 6/9/11 Plumbing inspector has concern over getting hot water in appropriate time. DPC should test HW at various spots in building to see if existing delivery system is currently compliant. 4.17 Skylights 6/9/11 A parent group has raised the question of adding skylights in some interior classrooms. PBC discussed having costs established for adding skylights. PBC asked DPC to prepare some options for 6 rooms each in 2 bldgs. Page 6 of 8