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Discussion ensued regarding the necessity of using an architect for such a pro- ject as the insulation of the wall of the high school. Some of the Board mem- bers questioned the use of Matson, Wegleitner and Abendroth as the school architect. Mr. Fenholt explained that the insulation project was of a technical nature and that the Board had previously approved the use of our current archi- tectural firm and combining the two projects for bidding. Bill Fenholt informed the Boaro that the committee for Comparable Worth has been formed and everything is progressing on schedule. UPON MOTION by Bill Levering, sEcn^fed by Reuben Palm, the tractor bids were tabled until such time as clarif` n as to the cost of the tractor regarding its size/horsepower can be preset to the Board. UPON MOTION by Don Anderson, seconded by Bill Levering, the Board accepted the resignation of Nancy Nelson Neumann as part-time Spanish teacher at the high school effective May 31, 1985. UPON MOTION by Kitty Crosby, seconded by Reuben Palm, the Board granted approval for Bernadette and Ramon Dolly to finish the 1984-85 school year at Buffalo. UPON N "ION by Kitty Crosby, seconded by Reuben Palm, the Board approved the call t_ roof replacement bids on 23,987 sq. feet of the Schumann Flementary roof, engaging the firm of Matson Wegleitner and Abendroth to draw the bid plans and supervise the work. Concerns were once again stated by various Board members regarding the use of the present architect. Bill Levering MOVED, and Don Anderson seconded, to amend the motion to state that prior to any additional engagement of an architect for any purpose, beyond the Schumann Elementary roof, that the Board be notified. The question was called on the amendment to the motion. Carried unanimously. The question was called on the motion as amended. Carried unanimously. Reuben Palm questioned if the Board was now going to look at other architectural firms and their credentials. Bill Fenholt stated that unless there is a major project pending, a School Board generally does not interview architectural firms. UPON MOTION by Kitty Crosby, seconded by Bill Levering, the following resolution was passed: RESOLVED, that William Fenholt, on behalf of Orono Independent School District #278 is hereby authorized to enter into and designated to sign a contract for public school energy conservation investment loan funds as authorized by Laws of Minnesota, 1983, Chapter 323, and approved by the Energy and Economic Development Authority. 2