HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-19 Kittredge School Building Committee Minutes Kittredge School Building Committee
Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2024
Present: Laurie Burzlaff, Laura Bates, Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues,Gregg Gilligan, Eva Hamori, Richard Cushing,
Kathleen Colwell, Maureen Sakakeeny,Jim Mealey, Diana Beckley,Andre McDevitt, and Phil Palumbo,Jessica
Drummond and Trey Logie from Colliers Project Leaders.
Absent: Steve Foster and Denevan O'Connell
Meeting was called to order by Laura Bates at 4:02PM in the Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall.
Vote to approve minutes of February 15,2024
Gregg Gilligan made a motion,seconded by Jim Mealey,to approve the minutes of February 15,2024.Motion
approved 10-0.
MSBA designer update
Phil Palumbo explained that the representatives for the Panel Selection Committee met and reviewed the
submissions. It was decided to advance all three to interview. On March 12t'',the panel interviewed Machado
Silvetti, Mount Vernon Group and CBT. Each made a 30 minute presentation and then there was a ten minute
question and answer segment.After the presentations,the Panel ranked the vendors. Machado Silvetti was ranked
highest,then Mount Vernon and CBT.
Mr. McDevitt arrived.
The town representatives on the panel explained that it was obvious the MSBA members wanted a new design
firm so the Town argued for Machado because of the quality of their proposal and their previous work with the
Town.
Review and Vote to approve designer feasibility study proposal
The Committee received copies of Machado's proposal.The fee is$500,000. Phil reviewed the budget and
explained the amount is within the feasibility study budget approved by the Town. Machado had to have MBE and
WBE requirements from the state.Although Machado does not have MSBA experience,all of their consultants do.
Gregg Gilligan made a motion,seconded by Laurie Burzlaff to approve the proposal from Machado Silvetti.
Motion approved 11-0.
Feasibility study schedule review
Phil explained that Machado will start to do the existing building conditions.The first step is the educational
visioning.The consultant will work with the town to see what is best way to give people a chance to be heard.The
town needs to produce an education program. Machado is aware of the deadlines and the dates are attached to
the contract. In response to a question from the Committee, Phil stated that ultimately the process for the
selection of which option to choose lies with the Committee.The Committee will vote after receiving all the
feedback.
Eva suggested a tour of new schools in Tewksbury,Gloucester and Action to get some ideas. Each was done by a
different designer.
Review and approve invoices
Laurie Burz/aff made a motion,seconded by Jim Mealey to approve the Colliers invoice. Motion approved 11-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Eva Hamori,seconded by Gregg Gilligan to adjourn the meeting at 4:26PM.Motion approved
11-0.
Documents used at meeting:
Power point presentation