F.W. Parker Charter Essential School
Minutes
Facility Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 24, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Location
49 Antietam Street Devens, MA 01434
Committee Members Present
G. Penna, J. Marshall, M. McKenna, M. Munford, M. Turnbull, P. MacDonald, T. Sumner
Committee Members Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
John Bohannon absent and Steve Roach joined remotely
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. McKenna called a meeting of the Facility Committee of F.W. Parker Charter Essential School to order on Wednesday Apr 24, 2019 at 5:05 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
P. MacDonald made a motion to approve minutes from the December 2018 Facilities Committee Meeting on 12-03-18 December 2018 Facilities Committee Meeting on 12-03-18.
G. Penna seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Facility
A.
Discuss heating system upgrade
Michelle and Todd walked committee through DSB process of advertising for the study, design, and construction administration services for the HVAC renovation for the 1950s and 1970s portion of building. DSB received 7 interested candidates. Committee reviewed each candidate and gave any feedback on form provided by DSB. All firms found qualified. BLW was found well qualified based on having done prior work with the Parker heating upgrade and having other charter experience. DAI was found less qualified based on not having Massachusetts school experience. Next steps include DSB selection on May 29, signing legally reviewed contract by Parker and Sizer with design firm, and gaining board approval to proceed. Peter to work with Michelle on keeping Sizer informed.
B.
Summer projects update
John Marshall and Michelle updated committee on summer work to be completed on retaining wall.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. McKenna
J. Marshall made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
M. Munford seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.