05 28 2008


	Buildings and Grounds CommitteeMeeting Wednesday, May 28, 2008 In Attendance: BillBlackadar, Mark Borrin, Andy Coppinger, Scott Laliberte, Mike Lancor, John Pendexter and Kay Peranelli The meeting began at 7:30 a.m. in the SAU Conference Room. Kay Peranelli presented an overview of Buildings and Grounds (B & G) projectscompleted in 2007-2008 and reviewed the previously developed priority list ofprojects for 2008-2009. Projectsremaining to be complete with 2007-2008 funds are: • MA– eliminate sediment in water filter system ($2,016) • MA– wetland survey in area of track ongoing ($2,700) • MA– entry landscaping by Mentor Construction Group ($6,350) Potentialfunds available for 2008-2009 B & G projects total $152,013 and include$100,000 in the approved budget and an estimated $42,013 to be encumbered fromthe June 30, 2008 fund equity. There is also $10,000 in the plant budget for replacement of thebaseball infield. Priorityprojects and costs for 2008-2009 include: • MA– replace entry grates (estimate) $10,000 • MCS– high windows in multi-purpose room (proposal) $ 4,780 • MA– window replacement (proposal) $ 675 • MA– replacement wall panels (proposal) $ 1,620 • MCS– replace VCT in 2 kindergarten rooms (proposal) $ 8,390 • MCS– replace VCT in 2 bathrooms, 2 corridors & gym office $ 3,100 • MCS– new grid mats in main entrance (proposal) $ 2,700 • MA– fencing (water tank, septic, fire pump) (proposal) $ 5,320 • MA– gym floor refinishing (already bid) $12,200 • MA– security cameras (proposal) $18,500 • MCS– install approx. 60 door locks (estimate) $40,000 • MA– additional parking area @ track (estimate) $ 7,500 • MCS– install filtration system (proposal) $28,802 • MA– baseball infield replacement (proposal) $ 8,500 Totalfor above projects: $152,087 Mrs.Peranelli and Mr. Pendexter will continue to secure written proposals for allprojects listed above and will provide an update to the School Board on June10, 2008. Thecommittee also reviewed two proposals to remove and replace the existingbaseball infield. The committeerecommended the School Board accept the lowest bid which was submitted byMiracle Farms for $8,500. Officers Jody Eichhorn and Tom Dawson attended the meeting to present two proposalsregarding security cameras at MA. The lowest cost proposal included eight exterior cameras in the MAparking lots including the lot on Blake Rd. The proposal also included a security camera in thecafeteria, as well as in the main entrance and gymnasium entrance. Mr. Borrin indicated that when theSchool Board previously discussed this matter, the members were not in favor ofsecurity cameras inside the building. Mr. Coppinger also stated his opposition to cameras in the building. Officers Eichhorn and Dawson wereinvited to make a presentation to the entire School Board regarding interiorcameras during the June 10, 2008 School Board meeting. Committee members agreed that ChiefKinmond should submit a grant proposal to seek 50% federal funding for theinstallation of security cameras. Mr.Coppinger brought forward continued concerns regarding dissatisfaction withJohn Oliver Landscaping. It wasdecided that no further payments would be made for Mr. Oliver’s services untilhe was completely fulfilling all aspects of the contract with the District. Respectfully submitted, Michael Lancor Superintendentof Schools