Below is a summarized version of the Killam School Building Committee meeting, organized by timestamps and speakers, focusing on key points raised during the discussion in Reading, Massachusetts. This summary condenses the discussion into major themes, speaker contributions, and decisions, avoiding excessive detail while retaining the essence of the conversation. Timestamps correspond to the video linked at the bottom.
Contents
- 🧾 0:23 – Roll Call & Agenda Review
- 💬 1:39 – Public Comment
- 🧱 1:59 – Modular & Geothermal Updates
- 🌿 8:45 – Sustainability & Quality Control Discussion
- 💰 15:57 – Financial Review
- 🧾 30:00 – Invoice Approvals
- 📆 43:41 – Schedule Review
- 📑 46:17 – Amendment 17 Approval
- 🏫 1:13:00 – LBA Design Update
- 📅 1:21:34 – Future Meetings
- ✅ Key Takeaways
🗓️ Killam School Building Committee Meeting Summary
📍 Date: July 14, 2025
🕒 Time: 7:00 PM
📌 Location: Reading Town Hall & Zoom
🎙️ Chair: Carla Nazzaro
🧾 0:23 – Roll Call & Agenda Review
- Members present: Pat Tompkins, Shawn Brandt, John Coote, Chris Haley, Ed Ross, Gregory Stepler, Nancy Twomey, Carla Nazzaro.
- Agenda included: public comment, liaison reports, financial and schedule reviews, contract amendments, design updates, and future meetings.
💬 1:39 – Public Comment
- No public comments were received.
🧱 1:59 – Modular & Geothermal Updates
- Modular site work progressing at Reading Memorial High School.
- Modulars expected to be ready by August 26–27.
- Geothermal test well delayed due to supply issues; drilling expected in 2–3 weeks.
🌿 8:45 – Sustainability & Quality Control Discussion
- Concerns raised about energy modeling accuracy and quality control.
- LBA to provide written QA documentation.
- Committee emphasized the importance of diligence under tight timelines.
💰 15:57 – Financial Review
- Budget status: $123M base plus contingencies.
- Clarified construction vs. owner contingency.
- Forecast includes potential church parking lot rental for staff (70 spaces).
🧾 30:00 – Invoice Approvals
- Invoices from Colliers, LBA, Gienapp Architects, and Daily Times Chronicle were reviewed and approved.
- Committee agreed to vote on all invoices monthly for transparency and consistency.
📆 43:41 – Schedule Review
- DD documents due July 17.
- Cost reconciliation and VE to follow.
- SBC to approve DD submission on August 18.
- MSBA submission due August 19.
- CPDC hearings scheduled for August 11 and September 8.
📑 46:17 – Amendment 17 Approval
- LBA Amendment 17 ($1.165M) approved.
- Covers:
- On-site and off-site traffic engineering
- Compliance energy modeling
- Tree protection plan
- Clarified MSBA-defined “additional services” and budget allocations.
- Confirmed no increase to total project budget.
🏫 1:13:00 – LBA Design Update
- Exterior finish finalized: phenolic panels selected over UHPC due to $500K cost savings.
- Roof screen and generator sizing under review.
- Interior fit-outs refined with staff input.
- DD pricing set due July 17; SBC review by August 7.
📅 1:21:34 – Future Meetings
- Next SBC meeting: August 18, 2025.
- Adjusted fall meeting dates to avoid conflicts with holidays and town meeting.
- No additional agenda items proposed.
✅ Key Takeaways
- ✅ Modular classrooms are on track for completion before the school year begins.
- ✅ Geothermal well drilling delayed but expected to resume within 2–3 weeks.
- ✅ Committee emphasized the need for robust quality control and transparency in design and modeling.
- ✅ Budget remains on track with contingencies in place; no increase to total project cost.
- ✅ LBA Amendment 17 approved, covering critical services like traffic engineering and energy modeling.
- ✅ Design Development documents are nearing completion, with submission to MSBA scheduled for August 19.
- ✅ Committee is shifting to a more structured invoice approval process to streamline operations.
- ✅ Fall meeting schedule adjusted to accommodate holidays and town meeting.
