Michelle and Brian presenting some initial design ideas for the courtyard.  Kyle Zick, landscape architect, presented 3 options withing the $500k range.  The committee agreed that the would like any decking to be trek rather than wood for durability, but overall preferred concrete for durability and flexibility.  Teh committee discussed changing the concrete design or color to add texture and design.  The committee asked about lighting and irrigation as a next step.  Could conduit run during this phase to be ready for next steps? The committee asked about selling brick and creating some sort of perimeter design.  Brian asked about adding brick and walkway upgrades to the front circle as part of the project even if it added costs beyond the $500k.  Next step is for Brian and Michelle to meet again with the architect.

The updated capital plan was reviewed by the committee.  Martin suggested adding information about the age and condition of the modulars so that the Board can be sure to have that in mind at the start of the next round of strategic planning.  

The committee also discussed the idea of HVAC phase 2 being replaced by mini splits or a phased approach for affordability as the 1970 heat system gets more difficult to repair.  Michelle and Sal plan to talk to HVAC contractors and possibly the mechanical engineer for the original project to get ideas.  

The goal for the year was to re imagine the courtyard to be accessible to all with a draft plan by the end of the fiscal year.  The committee is actively working on that plan and the one level approach to the courtyard makes it much more accessible.