SOMERS SCHOOL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

June 27, 2002

Members Present: T.Cowles, D.Pinney, J.Butler, P.Roland, J.Persano, H.Broer,

G.Hilton, J.Formeister

Ex-Officio: K.Klein, T.Jefferson, B.Boutwell

Guests: D.Moser

Citizens: Terri Schmidt, Tim Geib, Tony Campanelli, Joan Machacek

The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m. by Chairman Roland.

Minutes of the June 13, 2002 meeting were approved as presented (Butler,

Cowles).

T.Campanelli and J. Machacek were invited to speak on behalf of the Music

Dept.

There was discussion about the necessity of a Choral Room at SHS, which was

included originally in "Planning the Future". Chorus was displaced 22 times

in the past school year due to other activities in the auditorium, where

daily class is held. For 2002-2003 there are 114 band and 86 chorus members.

(MBA-96 and 80, SES---45 and 45). Proposals---new room off present band

room, moving into existing art room, room in new wing (preferably not, due to

location and moving equipment, etc.). Needs of drama club and public

activities were discussed. MBA-discussion of moving equipment out of new

space to practice marching, acoustics of proposed band and chorus rooms, low

ceilings.

D.Moser will work with staff and administrators to meet Music Dept. needs in

new plans.

Public support group---will work through administrators, with PTA's, other

school groups. Support of citizens other than parents is needed. A core

group, such as S.A.V.E., is needed to lead. Presentations/displays at Somers

Day 8/24, school open houses in September, first PTA meeting in September.

Committee cannot be involved in giving opinions, spending money to advocate

plans, etc., can only present facts. Publications must go to Town Attorney

first.

MBA---meeting scheduled for 6/28 with administrators and D.Moser, with

questions as outlined in handout "Preliminary Program Requirements".

Handout from D.Moser and discussion---"Sanitary Discharges & Leaching System

Capacities". Still need meter to monitor MBA.

Report on meeting with Peter Luchini from LMG Engineers and Jim MacFeat.

Question of expanding irrigation at SHS and installing outdoor rest rooms,

concession stand. D.Moser to provide quotes to committee.

Deferred maintenance items discusses---must not fall under building project.

Board of Selectmen and Red Cross coordinator will be asked about moving civil

defense headquarters from SES to SHS or MBA, which would be better equipped

to handle it.

July 25 meeting canceled per vote of committee (Broer, Hilton). July 11

meeting will be at Town Hall auditorium if room is available.

Motion to approve payment of $6600.87 to Moser Pilon Nelson for 10% of

services approved unanimously (Broer, Butler). Motion to approve payment of

miscellaneous items, postage, copies, coffee, etc., in the amounts of $50.90

and $63.83, approved unanimously (Cowles, Hilton).

Citizen comments---T.Geib asked whether SES auditorium could be utilized

more, especially to avoid conflicts with chorus.

Motion to adjourn at 9:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Joan Formeister

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