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
- 🧾 Roll Call & Agenda Review
- 👋 Introduction – Facilities Clerk of the Works
- 💬 Public Comment
- 🧩 Liaison Reports
- 🚧 Vehicular Barrier Design Discussion
- 🚗 Church Parking Update
- 🪑 Furniture & Interior Coordination
- 💰 Financial Review
- 📄 RFP Updates
- 📊 Schedule Update
- 📝 Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
- 📅 Future Meetings
- 🛑 Adjournment
- ✅ Key Takeaways
🗓️ Killam School Building Committee Meeting Summary
📍 Date: January 20, 2026
🕒 Duration ~44min
📌 Location: Reading Town Hall & Zoom
🎙️ Chair: Carla Nazzaro
🧾 Roll Call & Agenda Review
Speaker: Carla Nazzaro
⏱️ 5:33
- Members present: Pat Tompkins, Chris Haley, Kirk McCormack, Greg Stepler, Nancy Twomey, Carla Nazzaro.
- Members present remotely/late: John Coote.
- Absent: Ed Ross, Sean Brandt.
- Agenda included: public comment, liaison reports, facilities clerk introduction, financial review, invoices, RFP updates, schedule review, approval of prior minutes, and future agenda items.
👋 Introduction – Facilities Clerk of the Works
Speaker: David Dallaire
⏱️ 7:23
- Introduced as the newly hired Facilities Clerk / Clerk of the Works.
- 40+ years of experience as superintendent at Gilbane, Tishman, Suffolk, and Shawmut.
- Recent projects include UMass Boston, Everett High School, Hynes Auditorium, Boston Medical Center, and Reading’s 911 Center and Middle School roof project.
- Role: On‑site owner representative supporting facilities staff during construction.
💬 Public Comment
Speaker: Carla Nazzaro
⏱️ 10:30
- No public comment.
🧩 Liaison Reports
Speaker: Jenni Katajamaki
⏱️ 10:50
- Proprietary Items Notice:
- Heads‑up that next meeting will include votes to approve proprietary systems (security, PA, BMS, door cores) required for compatibility with existing town systems under MA procurement law.
Speaker: Carla Nazzaro
⏱️ 12:01
- Haverhill Street Barrier Working Group Outcome:
- Meeting held with traffic engineers, police, and consultants.
- Cable vehicular barrier + ornamental fence selected as preferred solution.
🚧 Vehicular Barrier Design Discussion
Speakers: John Coote, Jenny (LBA), Lee Sherwood
⏱️ 12:36 – 23:59
- Selected barrier is designed to stop a 15,000 lb vehicle at 50 mph, consistent with traffic engineer recommendations and roadway conditions.
- Clarification that the barrier is designed for roadway‑type impacts (angled/off‑axis), not 90‑degree head‑on ramming (embassy/military standard).
- Manufacturer data, testing videos, and calculations to be shared with SBC for review.
- Consensus:
- Cable barrier remains appropriate for the site.
- Further documentation will be provided for transparency and record.
- Landscaping integration and aesthetics remain an active design consideration.
🚗 Church Parking Update
Speaker: Jayne Wellman
⏱️ 24:19
- Christ the King Parish continues discernment process regarding church property use.
- Parish leadership indicates no anticipated decision that would jeopardize parking availability for the project.
- Formal update expected after January 22, 2026.
- License agreement still anticipated once parish process concludes.
🪑 Furniture & Interior Coordination
Speaker: Carla Nazzaro
⏱️ 25:21
- Multiple furniture meetings ongoing.
- Upcoming in‑person furniture test day planned in the Killam gym for general education and RISE spaces.
- Teachers and staff will evaluate functional options (comfort, durability, usability).
💰 Financial Review
Speaker: Justin Fernandez
⏱️ 26:47
Project Budget Status
- Total project budget remains $101,521,394 pending bid results.
- Architectural & Engineering spent to date: $4,470,995
- Administrative costs spent to date: $2,266,576
Invoices Approved
- LBA – Invoice #23025: $568,705.34
- Colliers Project Leaders – Invoice #1132845: $33,733
Notes
- Terra Inc. backup included due to tree survey and early electrical work having reached 90% completion (counted under basic services).
- One late invoice deferred to February meeting for review.
📄 RFP Updates
Speaker: Justin Fernandez
⏱️ 35:03
- Tax Consultant RFP:
- Two proposals received; meetings to review scope, costs, and projected return scheduled.
- Purpose: maximize IRA credits, geothermal incentives, and grant opportunities.
- Code Review & Materials Testing RFPs:
- Proposals under clarification (ensuring steel peer review meets CRP requirements).
- Early Switchgear Package:
- Two bids received with strong pricing; details to be reviewed offline.
📊 Schedule Update
Speaker: Justin Fernandez
⏱️ 43:01
- 90% Construction Documents:
- SBC vote scheduled February 9, 2026.
- MSBA submission by February 10, 2026.
- GC Prequalification Process:
- Kickoff meetings beginning next week.
- Early switchgear procurement proceeding as planned.
📝 Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
Speaker: Carla Nazzaro
⏱️ 44:47
- December 15, 2025 minutes approved with correction noting Greg Stepler was not present for one recorded vote.
📅 Future Meetings
Speaker: Carla Nazzaro
⏱️ 46:53
- Next SBC Meeting:
- Monday, February 9, 2026 – 7:00 PM
- Vote on 90% Construction Documents submission.
🛑 Adjournment
Speaker: Carla Nazzaro
⏱️ 47:29
- Meeting adjourned at 8:47 PM.
✅ Key Takeaways
- ✅ Facilities Clerk (David Dallaire) formally introduced; fully onboard.
- ✅ Cable vehicular barrier affirmed as correct safety solution; documentation to follow.
- ✅ Church parking negotiations progressing; parish decision expected shortly.
- ✅ Furniture selection process advancing with hands‑on staff review.
- ✅ Project budget remains stable at $101.5M.
- ✅ LBA and Colliers invoices approved.
- ✅ Two strong bids received for early switchgear package.
- ✅ 90% CDs scheduled for February 9 vote; MSBA submission February 10.
