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winni83 · 12-08-2022, 10:49 AM

From the minutes of the 8-18-22 BOS meeting (emphasis added):

"C. Moultonborough Community Centre (“The Hub”) construction cost estimator proposals: Chairman Quinlan reviewed the agenda report to approve proposals from vendors, Castagna and CONESTCO for the purpose of completing a con-struction cost estimator to build a community center, today known as “The Hub.” Further, that vendors use the Moultonborough Community Center sche-matic design created by Stewart Associates Architects. Ms. Kim Johnson, 201
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Moultonborough Neck Road reported that cost quotes include finalizing costs for early 2023 so that there are more solid numbers for Town meeting. Cur-rently, there is $27,411 in the fund and they have fund raised approximately $35,000. Chairman Quinlan said that they need the plans from February 2022, project #2018.131. Ms. Diane McArthur, 57 Long Point Road asked questions on cost, maintenance, staffing, energy requirements to name a few and came from a place where they had an aquatic center. She asked about phasing, and Ms. Johnson said that phasing resets the construction project; during various community meetings, it was the residents who expressed their desire for a pool. Discussion ensued.
Motion: Selectman Beadle To approve both proposals from vendors, Castagna and CONESTCO for the purpose of completing a construction cost estimator to build a town community center, today known as the Hub. Further, proposal from Castagna Consulting group for $12,250 and with a not to exceed proposal from CONESTCO for $10,800. Both expenditures are to be distributed from the Community/Senior Center Capital Reserve Fund as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign and that all communications go through the Town Administrator. Chair Quinlan added for project #2018-131 from Stewart Architects and that they use the February 2022 drawings. Seconded: Vice Chairman Colby Vote: 4 – 1 Selectman Quinlan opposed.
Motion passed."

So if all communications on the estimate are to go through the Administrator, why are they not subject to a Right to Know Request?

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winni83 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 423 Thanks: 17 Thanked 212 Times in 134 Posts	From the minutes of the 8-18-22 BOS meeting (emphasis added): "C. Moultonborough Community Centre (“The Hub”) construction cost estimator proposals: Chairman Quinlan reviewed the agenda report to approve proposals from vendors, Castagna and CONESTCO for the purpose of completing a con-struction cost estimator to build a community center, today known as “The Hub.” Further, that vendors use the Moultonborough Community Center sche-matic design created by Stewart Associates Architects. Ms. Kim Johnson, 201 Page 4 of 6 Moultonborough Neck Road reported that cost quotes include finalizing costs for early 2023 so that there are more solid numbers for Town meeting. Cur-rently, there is $27,411 in the fund and they have fund raised approximately $35,000. Chairman Quinlan said that they need the plans from February 2022, project #2018.131. Ms. Diane McArthur, 57 Long Point Road asked questions on cost, maintenance, staffing, energy requirements to name a few and came from a place where they had an aquatic center. She asked about phasing, and Ms. Johnson said that phasing resets the construction project; during various community meetings, it was the residents who expressed their desire for a pool. Discussion ensued. Motion: Selectman Beadle To approve both proposals from vendors, Castagna and CONESTCO for the purpose of completing a construction cost estimator to build a town community center, today known as the Hub. Further, proposal from Castagna Consulting group for $12,250 and with a not to exceed proposal from CONESTCO for $10,800. Both expenditures are to be distributed from the Community/Senior Center Capital Reserve Fund as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign and that all communications go through the Town Administrator. Chair Quinlan added for project #2018-131 from Stewart Architects and that they use the February 2022 drawings. Seconded: Vice Chairman Colby Vote: 4 – 1 Selectman Quinlan opposed. Motion passed." So if all communications on the estimate are to go through the Administrator, why are they not subject to a Right to Know Request?