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Committee weighs whether to keep Rubinoff or hire a new designer
Summary
Members debated staying with Rubinoff & Associates or switching designers. Some members said defects or omissions justify finding a new firm; others pointed out that the town owns some deliverables and that earlier work would not be wasted if the committee changes architects.
A vigorous discussion unfolded about whether the committee should continue with the current design firm or seek alternate designers. Several members said they had lost confidence in aspects of the design team's work—citing missing systems and unclear pricing—and suggested it might be time to "cut bait." Others urged caution, noting the town has already invested roughly $40,000 and the contract likely gives the town ownership of design deliverables, which would allow a new firm to pick up existing work.
Committee members agreed to take intermediate steps before making any vendor change: they will verify contract terms to confirm the town owns CAD and other deliverables, gather answers to outstanding questions from the current designer, and solicit names and cost proposals for alternate designers so the committee can compare options. No formal vote to replace the designer was taken at this meeting.
